Zou Zou's
A roaring open hearth, a five-dip tower, and a dining room that fills the moment its tables go live.
385 9th Ave, Suite 85, New York, NY 10001 · hours vary by night
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Why Zou Zou's is hard to book
From the NoMad alumnae behind it, Zou Zou's turns the flavors of Lebanon, Turkey, Israel, and beyond into a theatrical big-night-out, anchored by an open hearth and a chef's counter built for watching the fire work. That combination of a buzzy Manhattan West room and food made for sharing has made it a default for celebrations and groups, which means the desirable evenings get claimed almost as soon as the calendar opens. Tables release on a fixed advance schedule, and prime weekend windows and the chef's counter are gone within minutes of going live.
We do the watching for you. The night your reservation window opens, we are on it the instant it releases, and we keep watching for the cancellations that surface as the date approaches. We secure the table in your name, at the venue you asked for, on the date you asked for. Same restaurant, same night, never a substitute and never a different evening nudged in its place.
How we work this room.
Pay when we get you in.
Your card is authorized when you submit the request. We charge it only when we confirm your table. No confirmation, no charge. Ever.
Authorize, do not captureThe host is expecting you.
You walk in to Zou Zou's and the table is yours, held for your party at your time.
Confirmed for your partyOne posted price.
One number, every night, every party size. No auctions, no surge, no Friday markup. Whatever the room is doing, the price does not move. Sign in to see it.
No auctions. No surge.Zou Zou's, the FAQ.
How do I get a reservation at Zou Zou's?
Name Zou Zou's and the night you want. We book it on your account the instant a table opens or a cancellation appears, and you only pay if we actually get it.
Why is Zou Zou's so hard to book?
Zou Zou's is one of the most in-demand tables in Manhattan West. Prime-time seats are claimed within seconds of release, and many never reach the public at all, so refreshing on your own rarely works.
When do Zou Zou's reservations open up?
Zou Zou's releases tables on a set schedule, and seats also reappear when other guests cancel. We watch both around the clock and move the instant one opens, so you never have to refresh at midnight.
How much does it cost to book Zou Zou's through The Elusive List?
One flat fee, charged only when we confirm your table. No table, no charge. Sign in to see the exact fee for Zou Zou's.
Five steps, start to seated.
You ask.
Tell us the night, the time window, the party size. Two minutes on this page. Card on file, not charged.
We confirm the request.
An operator reviews the request, checks the room, and sends a confirmation that we are working it. Usually within thirty minutes.
We work the room.
We reach the floor manager directly, by phone or by text, depending on the night. We make the call.
You are confirmed.
We charge the card and send your confirmation — the time and the name to give the host.
You eat.
Walk into 385 9th Ave, give your name at the host stand, sit down. The room takes it from there. We do not see you again until the next request.
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We work this restaurant every day. You pay only when we confirm your table.