A classic West Village corner bistro that OpenTable ranks among the neighborhood's top-booked date-night spots.
284 W 12th St, New York, NY 10014



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Cafe Cluny appears on OpenTable's West Village 'Best Restaurants Right Now' page as one of the area's top-ranked, most-reserved bistros (opentable.com).
The restaurant states it is unable to hold tables for waiting guests due to demand, and its own hours page advises arriving before 11:30am for brunch to avoid a wait, while bar seating never has a wait, per Cafe Cluny's site (cafecluny.com).
Patterns as reported by press and regulars — not measured by damnlines.
Reservations: Reservations by phone or OpenTable; dinner reservations close 9:30-10pm depending on day
Walk-ins: Yes, especially at the bar which never has a wait
Brunch waits common after 11:30am; unable to hold tables for waiting guests due to demand
Weekend brunch after 11:30am typically has a wait, since the restaurant cannot hold tables for waiting guests due to demand; arriving earlier or sitting at the bar avoids it (cafecluny.com).
Yes, by phone at (212) 255-6900 or via OpenTable; dinner reservations run until 9:30-10pm depending on the night (cafecluny.com).
Yes, walk-ins are accepted, especially at the bar, which never has a wait; for dining room tables during peak brunch hours a wait is likely (cafecluny.com).
Sources: OpenTable — West Village Restaurants · Cafe Cluny — Hours & Location