How it works

A swap board for reservations that are impossible to get. Free, and no money changes hands. Ever.

Post your reservation. The restaurant, the time you have, your party size, and up to five times you'd take instead. Attach a screenshot of your confirmation.
Confirm your email. One link, no password. Your post goes on the board.
We find the swap. Sometimes it's simple: you want hers, she wants yours. Often it's a chain: you want hers, she wants his, he wants yours. We find chains of up to four people.
Everyone confirms. You get an email with the swap. Everyone in it has a few hours to confirm. If anyone says no, nobody swaps, and the rest go back on the board.
Go to dinner. Once everyone's in, you get the name your new table is under. Arrive on time and give that name at the host stand.

The rules

Same restaurant, same party size. The restaurant's book doesn't change: same tables, same covers, same names.
Every reservation stays in its original holder's name. Don't cancel or change the one you gave away.
No money, gifts or favors. Anyone who asks is suspended.
If your new table isn't there, tell us after the meal. Two strikes and an account is suspended.
Restaurants can turn anyone away. Their policies always apply.