Bufón NYC takes reservations through OpenTable. The latest published OpenTable booking guidance says tables are released daily at midnight for the following 14 days, but it does not label a time zone. Use midnight New York local time as the practical target, then confirm the live calendar before planning around the drop.
That is the useful short answer. Bufón is not a Resy restaurant, and it is not at 175 Orchard Street. The official Bufón website sends diners to OpenTable and lists the restaurant at 78 Rivington Street on the Lower East Side.
Last verified: October 25, 2026. The official site confirms the address, OpenTable route, and daily 6 p.m. opening. OpenTable's indexed listing currently shows evening service through the week. No current first-party page we could access publishes a universal cancellation fee, deposit, party-size limit, or walk-in guarantee, so those details should be checked on the exact table before booking.
How Bufón reservations work
OpenTable's feature on Bufón says reservations open every day at midnight, with 14 days available. That means a table for Friday should enter the calendar at midnight two Fridays earlier if the published cadence is unchanged.
Because the article does not specify Eastern Time, treat New York local time as a planning assumption rather than a quoted policy. OpenTable can also change inventory rules without rewriting an older editorial page, so check whether your target date appears before staying up for the release.
A practical booking plan
- Open Bufón's official OpenTable listing before midnight.
- Set the real party size and target date in advance.
- Search a broad range rather than only 7:30 p.m.
- Take an early or late table if the date matters more than the hour.
- Read the cancellation and card terms attached to that exact reservation before confirming.
Current availability appears more approachable than the old version of this guide suggested. The Infatuation's February 2026 review describes Bufón as useful for a last-minute date, and its live reservation module displayed several evening times when we checked. Weekend inventory can still tighten, but calling Bufón one of New York's impossible reservations would overstate the evidence.
What to do when your preferred time is gone
Start by changing the time, not the date. Bufón opens at 6 p.m. daily according to its official site, so an opening table may be easier than the center of the dinner rush. A later reservation can also work if your evening is flexible.
Then search nearby dates. A two-person weeknight request has more ways to match than a larger Saturday party at one exact hour. Keep the party size honest because table layouts and booking terms can differ.
If the calendar is empty, recheck as the date approaches. Returned inventory does not follow a published schedule. Resto Mojo's restaurant reservation concierge can monitor supported sold-out inventory while you keep checking OpenTable directly, but monitoring cannot guarantee that a table will appear or remain available long enough to book.
Cancellation terms, deposits, and walk-ins
Bufón's public homepage does not publish a deposit, cancellation deadline, no-show fee, or maximum online party size. OpenTable presents terms during the reservation flow, and special dates or experiences can use different rules. Read the final checkout screen instead of copying a fee from an old listing.
We also could not verify a current first-party walk-in policy. The earlier article claimed that half the restaurant was held for walk-ins and recommended specific arrival windows, but those claims were not supported by the restaurant's present site, OpenTable's current indexed details, or the current review we checked.
If walking in is your only option, contact the restaurant through the phone number shown on its OpenTable listing before crossing town. Treat any bar seat as possible, not promised.
What Bufón is now
Bufón opened on the Lower East Side as a second restaurant from the team behind Demo. OpenTable identifies chefs Quang Nguyen and Dina Fan, while its editorial feature describes a modern European menu shaped by seafood, seasonal produce, substantial meat dishes, cocktails, and a serious wine program.
The restaurant is less a raw-bar steakhouse than the original article made it sound. The current critical picture is broader and more restrained: a wine-forward neighborhood dinner with European reference points, polished service, and food designed for sharing.
That positioning matters for expectations. Bufón can work for a date night or a bottle-driven dinner, but it is not a tasting-menu destination and does not need an exaggerated scarcity story to be useful.
What to order
The current OpenTable menu and booking page is the best place to check dishes and prices before visiting. OpenTable's feature highlights raw clams with lime and fish sauce, crudo, tuna carpaccio, pasta, duck, pork chop, and several steaks.
The Infatuation gives its strongest praise to the picanha au poivre, describing thin slices with garlic and a peppery finish. Its review also points to the pork chop as the most filling main and notes a straightforward linguine al limone.
A sensible first order is one raw or vegetable starter, one pasta, and one larger protein for the table. Ask the staff to guide the wine rather than arriving committed to a bottle from an old list. The program changes, and the restaurant's identity is tied closely to what is drinking well now.
Do not rely on the old article's exact wine count, glass prices, dry-aging duration, or dish prices. We could not verify those numbers from current first-party material, so they have been removed rather than carried forward as facts.
Hours, location, and planning the night
Bufón is at 78 Rivington Street, New York, NY 10002. Its official homepage says 6 p.m. daily. OpenTable's current indexed listing shows Sunday through Thursday from 6 to 11 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 6 p.m. to midnight.
Those hours differ from OpenTable's older editorial feature, which described Tuesday through Saturday service beginning at 5 p.m. The current homepage and current booking listing are the better planning sources. Confirm the selected date in OpenTable, especially around holidays.
There is no dedicated Bufón page in Resto Mojo's restaurant directory yet, so this guide owns the detailed booking intent without competing with a commercial restaurant page. For other New York options and direct booking links, browse the New York restaurant hub.
Bufón NYC FAQ
Does Bufón use Resy or OpenTable?
Bufón uses OpenTable. The reservation button on the restaurant's official website links directly to its OpenTable venue page.
When do Bufón reservations open?
OpenTable's latest published guide says reservations are released daily at midnight for the following 14 days. The article does not state a time zone, so use New York local time as a practical assumption and verify the live calendar.
Is Bufón hard to book?
Prime weekend times can become limited, but current evidence does not support calling Bufón impossible to reserve. The Infatuation presents it as a viable last-minute date option, and live OpenTable availability may appear outside the busiest hours.
Does Bufón accept walk-ins?
We could not verify a current public walk-in policy. Contact the restaurant before relying on a bar seat or same-night table.
What are Bufón's cancellation terms?
No universal fee or deadline was published on the public pages we reviewed. Read the policy shown for your exact OpenTable reservation before confirming.
What kind of food does Bufón serve?
Bufón serves modern European-inspired food with seafood, pasta, vegetables, duck, pork, and steaks, backed by a wine-focused beverage program.
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