It's a Date is an iOS app designed to help you secure reservations at NYC's most sought-after restaurants. Instead of guessing when reservations open, the app tracks each restaurant's specific booking rules—release windows, platforms (Resy, OpenTable, phone), and time zones—and sends you a precise reminder when it's time to act.
Key Features:
- Moment Tracking: Save birthdays, anniversaries, date nights, or any special occasion. Recurring moments automatically carry over year after year.
- Restaurant Database: Curated list of hard-to-book NYC restaurants with verified booking rules (e.g., "30 days ahead at 10:00 AM ET on Resy").
- Smart Reminders: Counts back from your chosen date to alert you the exact second reservations open, including the correct phone number or booking link.
- Offline First: Works without an internet connection—saved moments, restaurant data, and computed reminders are stored locally.
- One-Tap Calling: For phone-only restaurants, the app provides the number and a pre-written script for your reservation request.
- Backup Planning: Rank multiple restaurants so if your first choice is booked, you have alternatives with their own timing.
Use Cases:
- Planning a birthday dinner at Carbone or Rao's
- Securing an anniversary reservation at 4 Charles Prime Rib
- Coordinating a promotion dinner at Don Angie
- Managing recurring events like anniversaries without re-entering data each year
What Makes It Unique: Unlike generic reservation alerts, It's a Date focuses exclusively on NYC's competitive dining scene, providing verified, restaurant-specific timing data. The app does not book reservations for you—it empowers you to act quickly when slots open, avoiding third-party resellers.
