How to get a reservation at Jilli

Jilli, American in Mission

Usually bookable. 47% of the 30-day booking window was open at the last check. SnagRes has recorded 9,530,351 open time slots at Jilli across 652,459 calendar checks. Of those openings, 26% were before 6:00 PM and 45% fell in prime time, 7:00 to 8:30 PM.

Release
Jilli releases reservations on Resy 21 days ahead, at 9:00 AM PT.
Holds for
At Jilli, a table for two stays bookable about 6.0 days once it appears; a table for four, about 5.4 days.
Best odds
5:00 PM is the slot most often still open at Jilli, since prime dinner times go first.
Source
SnagRes rechecks Jilli on Resy throughout the day. The release time is confirmed against Jilli's own booking listing. Last checked October 22, 2026.

Good news: Jilli is usually within reach. About 47% of the next 30 days was open for two when we last looked, so shifting the night or the time is normally all it takes. It books on Resy in Mission, San Francisco.

“We open up reservations 21 days in advance”
Jilli, in its own words on its Resy listing, read September 15, 2026. Source

Planning ahead? Our step-by-step guide covers how to get a table at Jilli.

Booking statistics last measured 2026-10-22. How we measure this.

How hard is it to get a table at Jilli?

45% of the open slots recorded at Jilli fall between 7:00 and 8:30 PM, out of 9,530,351 observed, so prime time genuinely does surface here.

The times we see open run from 5:00 PM to 8:45 PM, and the single slot that opens most often is 5:00 PM.

We have never once seen a Sunday or a Monday come open, which usually means Jilli is closed then rather than simply full.

Resy restaurants usually work on a rolling window: one new day appears at the far edge of the calendar each night, and cancellations return tables at no fixed time.

Observed booking pattern at Jilli
MeasureValue
Share of the 30-day window open, party of 247%
Share of the 30-day window open, party of 443%
Open slots falling between 7:00 and 8:30 PM45%
Time that opens most often5:00 PM
Range of times seen open5:00 PM to 8:45 PM
Never observed openSunday, Monday
Booking platformResy
Open time slots observed9,530,351

The release time above is confirmed against Jilli's own booking listing. Availability figures are measured from our own checks of Jilli (9,530,351 open time slots, 652,459 date checks).

Which night is easiest to book at Jilli?

Wednesdays had a table for two open most often at Jilli: 68% of our checks, against 0% on Sundays.

Share of checks with a table for two open at Jilli, by night
NightOpen
Sunday0%
Monday0%
Tuesday68%
Wednesday68%
Thursday68%
Friday68%
Saturday67%

Across 5 nights measured at Jilli, Wednesday holds longest at about 6.9 days. A night that holds longer is a night you can still book after the release has passed; a short one means the table is gone before most people look.

How long a table stays bookable at Jilli, by night
NightStays bookableTimes observed
Tuesdayabout 6.4 days8
Wednesdayabout 6.9 days6
Thursdayabout 6.5 days8
Fridayabout 4.0 days11
Saturdayabout 5.4 days8

What should you know before booking Jilli?

What is the best way to book Jilli?

  1. Check what is open at Jilli right now. Start from the live calendar on this page rather than from Resy. It shows every date in the 30-day window with its current status, so you can see at a glance whether anything is bookable before you spend time on the platform.
  2. Widen your time to include 5:00 PM. 5:00 PM is the slot that opens most often at Jilli. The full range we see open runs 5:00 PM to 8:45 PM.
  3. Set an alert instead of refreshing. Resy restaurants usually work on a rolling window: one new day appears at the far edge of the calendar each night, and cancellations return tables at no fixed time. Cancellations arrive on no schedule at all, which is why refreshing by hand does not work. Star Jilli on SnagRes and you get an alert the moment a table appears, with a link straight to Resy.

Where can you actually get a table instead of Jilli?

These are SF restaurants close to Jilli in cuisine or neighbourhood that were measurably easier to book at the last check. Ranked by how much easier, not by similarity alone, so there is always a good table within reach.

Alternatives to Jilli, ranked by how bookable they actually are
RestaurantWhy it is similarWindow open
Elena'salso American, West Portal100%
Bar Jabronialso American, Lower Haight100%
Delfinaalso Mission100%
The Progressalso American, Fillmore93%
Boulevardalso American, Embarcadero87%
Izakaya Rintaroalso Mission87%

Frequently asked questions about booking Jilli

How hard is it to get a reservation at Jilli?
At the last check, 47% of the 30-day booking window had a table open for two at Jilli. About 45% of open slots land between 7:00 and 8:30 PM. SnagRes rechecks Resy throughout the day and alerts you when that changes.
What time can you actually get a table at Jilli?
The open times recorded at Jilli run from 5:00 PM to 8:45 PM, and 5:00 PM is the slot that comes open most often. These are the times left available, not the restaurant's full service hours.
What is the best party size to book Jilli?
Two and four sit close together at Jilli in our data, 47% of the window open for two against 43% for four, a gap too small to plan around, so party size is not the lever here. Shifting the night or the seating time moves availability more.
Is Jilli open on Sunday?
We have never recorded an open table at Jilli on a Sunday or a Monday, which normally indicates a closing day rather than a full book.
What time do Jilli reservations open?
Jilli releases reservations 21 days ahead, at 9:00 AM. Resy restaurants usually work on a rolling window: one new day appears at the far edge of the calendar each night, and cancellations return tables at no fixed time. SnagRes also rechecks throughout the day for cancellations and off-schedule drops.
How far ahead does Jilli release tables?
Jilli releases reservations 21 days ahead, at 9:00 AM. A new date appears at the far edge of that window each cycle, and cancellations can surface at any point in between.
Which booking platform does Jilli use?
Jilli takes reservations on Resy. Resy restaurants usually work on a rolling window: one new day appears at the far edge of the calendar each night, and cancellations return tables at no fixed time. SnagRes rechecks Resy for Jilli throughout the day and alerts you when a table opens.
Can you walk in at Jilli?
SnagRes tracks reservations rather than walk-ins, so we cannot see a live bar or counter count at Jilli. Many rooms do hold a few seats for walk-ins, often early or at the bar, so it is worth calling ahead. If you would rather lock in a table, star Jilli and we will alert you the moment a reservation opens.
Is using a reservation alert legal?
Yes. SnagRes only notifies you when a table opens; the booking itself is an ordinary reservation you make yourself on Resy, under your own name. It does not resell tables, run bots to hold them, or automate the booking, so it does not cross the lines a resale or auto-booking service does.
Does SnagRes book Jilli for me?
No. SnagRes tells you the moment a table opens at Jilli and links you straight to Resy with the date prefilled, then you complete the reservation yourself. It never logs into your account and never books on your behalf, which is what keeps your account in good standing.

More questions about Jilli

How far in advance can you book Jilli?

Jilli releases reservations 21 days ahead at 9 AM, and its calendar runs about 30 days deep in our checks. At the last check a table for two was bookable on 47% of the dates in that window, so book at the release for a weekend and watch the date for a weeknight.

When do December 2026 reservations at Jilli open?

Jilli's calendar reaches December 1 on Tuesday, November 10 at 9 AM, and each later date follows the same rule: 21 days ahead at 9 AM. Hours are local to the restaurant.

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