# Last-Minute Reservation Apps The Resy App Lets Users Pick the Best Seat in the House By Jana Pijak | Published 2015-06-17 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/resy-app References: [resy](http://resy.com/) & [itunes.apple](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/resy/id866163372?ls=1&mt=8) The Resy app is a [mobile reservation platform](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sand-castledonna) that gives diners access to the best seats in the house. In addition to allowing users to pick their desired seat -- even down to bar, cocktail and dining area preferences -- this [restaurant reservation app](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reserve-rabbit) alerts patrons of spontaneous table openings and table swapping opportunities. The Resy app makes any restaurant dining experience more convenient and is a great solution for those making last-minute plans. Moreover, the app even features a VIP option that costs diners an extra $10 or $25 fee, a price that is affordable when compared to the exclusive dinner they will experience. Resy makes [impromptu dining](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/where-to-eat) a hassle-free experience with its convenient reservation service and always ensures its users have a prime spot wherever they go. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Mobile Reservation Platforms:** The development of mobile reservation platforms like Resy allow users to easily book last-minute reservations and find the best seats at restaurants. - **Real-time Table Availability Alerts:** Real-time table availability alerts make it possible for diners to find and secure spontaneous table openings and swap opportunities. - **VIP Dining Experiences:** The rise of VIP dining options within reservation apps provides customers with exclusive and affordable dinner experiences at top restaurants. ### Who This Affects Most - **Hospitality and Restaurants:** The hospitality and restaurant industry can adopt mobile reservation platforms to enhance the dining experiences of their customers and improve table management. - **Technology and App Development:** The technology and app development industry can capitalize on the increasing demand for real-time table availability alerts and create innovative reservation platforms. - **Luxury Dining and Entertainment:** Luxury dining and entertainment businesses can leverage VIP dining experiences within reservation apps to attract high-end customers and provide unique dining options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bidding Reservation Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diibs.md) - [Pocket Concierge Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-concierge.md) - [Real-Time Reservation Alerts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waitlistwizard.md) - [Next-Gen Restaurant Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velada-launches.md) - [Restaurant Discovery Websites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/find-me-a-restaurant.md) - [AI-Enhanced Restaurant Reservation Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/restaurant-reservation.md) - [Swipe-Based Restaurant Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/social-eats.md) - [Premium Seating Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tablz.md) - [Multilingual Restaurant Reservation Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tabelog-app.md)