Table Turning

[SamanthaF]

Henry,

On egullet we often discuss/debate the deliberate policy of turning tables, and setting dining times. What are your thoughts/views on this matter.

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[tripe]

A restaurant is a business and while it exists it has to make money. Sadly the costs of running a restaurant in the city mean that you have to maximise the resources available to you, namely tables. We do turn some tables, probably about 25% and this usually comes about when you have a late booking and someone else is prepared to comer early and not hang about!

[SamanthaF]

That is fair enough, and I would not argue against that. (fair play if you can get 2 sittings at 1 table). What I don't particulary like is that when you call for a reservation and they tell you that if you sit at 7.00, you must be gone by 9.00.

Thanks Henry