Getting a table at New York City’s hottest restaurants has become a competitive sport. But what if you could skip the frantic Resy refreshing and simply pay for access? Enter Dorsia, the members-only restaurant reservation app where getting a coveted table comes with a price tag—and sometimes a very large one.
Dorsia is designed around access to hard-to-get reservations at some of the country’s most sought-after restaurants. Instead of fighting thousands of other diners for a table, members book through the app and prepay a minimum food-and-beverage spend. That money goes toward the meal, although taxes and gratuity are extra.
So, how much does Dorsia cost?
The current basic Dorsia membership is $200 per year, although the company says that price is increasing soon. For diners who want to go considerably further down the luxury rabbit hole, Dorsia Premium costs $5,000 annually and includes $4,000 in “Fun Coupons” that can be used toward qualifying purchases. Premium Plus costs a staggering $25,000 per year and includes $20,000 in Fun Coupons.
And that’s before dinner.
Each Dorsia reservation carries its own minimum spend, meaning your membership fee doesn’t actually buy you a meal—or guarantee that you can order whatever you want for $200. The minimum spend varies by restaurant and reservation. If you spend less than the required minimum, you generally don’t get the difference back.
The app’s appeal is obvious: less reservation anxiety, more access. Its drawback is equally obvious: your wallet may need its own reservation.
For New Yorkers tired of begging the reservation gods for a table, Dorsia offers a simple proposition: Stop refreshing. Start spending.
