Why Is It So Hard To Get a Restaurant Reservation?

Why Is It So Hard To Get a Restaurant Reservation?

September 8, 2026 · 28 min

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The episode discusses the challenges of securing restaurant reservations and features insights from Eater's Editor-in-Chief, Stephanie Wu.

Getting a table at a good restaurant on a Friday or Saturday night feels like a competitive sport lately. Why? Editor-in-Chief of Eater, Stephanie Wu, shares the pros and cons of the apps have changed reservation culture — and tips for snagging a table. Terms of Service is a CNN Podcasts and Goat Rodeo production. At Goat Rodeo, the lead producer is Rebecca Seidel, and the executive producers are Megan Nadolski and Ian Enright. At CNN, Dan Bloom is our Senior Producer and Dan Dzula is our Technical Director. Production support from Sofía Sanchez. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Host: Clare Duffy

Guest: Stephanie Wu

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