How Do You Follow Restaurant Reservation Etiquette?
In modern times, eating at a nice restaurant has become less of a luxury than in the past. With more people eating out than ever before and more dining establishments to serve them, some restaurant etiquette may have fallen by the wayside. It’s important to remember that while restaurants are at the service of the customer, the customer has a part to play as well. An important part of restaurant etiquette is proper reservation behavior. Expect to need a reservation for most moderate to high-end, sit-down restaurants. While many restaurants hold a few tables for walk-in customers, the only real way to guarantee you’ll be seated when you show up is to make a reservation. Call a restaurant for a reservation just before dinner service begins. In some restaurants, no one comes in to answer the phones until later in the afternoon. Amend reservations to include additional people. You should never show up for a reservation with more people than you originally indicated, because the restaurant
