Seating at a restaurant is often a commodity. As the host leads you through the restaurant, you survey the space and pick out where you wish you could sit. While the host has a method to ensure that tables are evenly distributed for servers, sometimes you feel frustrated. Why not by the window? Is there a reason the bus boy keeps bumping me as he goes into the kitchen?
Want the best seat in the house? Sometimes all you have to do is ask. Here are a four hidden tables that you can request when you make your reservation. Now you’ll know exactly where you’ll be seated.
Credit: Alexa Lampasona
Credit: Alexa Lampasona
The Cheater’s Booth hosts up to six people in a cushioned banquette. Atlanta Grill, located in the Ritz-Carlton in downtown Atlanta, denotes a classic steakhouse with a menu of steak, seafood and chops. During October, you can savor the flavors of fall with Georgia apples that make appearances in the kale and apple salad, pork chops and apple-infused cocktail, Pomme d’Or.
In true Italian style, the Black Sheep's Table celebrates group dining. This communal table is a nod to family-style dining. It seats up to 12 people for $45 per person. The progressive menu encourages conversation among friends.
Chef Andrew Isabella says, “I can go on and on, but the beauty is you are always going to get something different; that's why a lot of times, we won’t even make a menu. We will just wing it and have fun!” Guests can expect passable salads, meatballs, pizzas and pastas.
In the center of the polished, high-gloss dining room is Bacchanalia’s semi-private dining table. A set of curtains encloses the table so that guests feel secluded in the haunt ambiance. The traditional menu is offered, where seasonality plays the key role on the plates that are served. Guests can request this table for no additional fee.
Credit: Alexa Lampasona
Credit: Alexa Lampasona
For wine lovers, the cellar table is an intimate space amidst the bottles in Aria’s wine cellar. The cushioned booth is surrounded by old-world design, like the exposed-brick walls and dark wood shelving. The table seats up to four, and guests must call the restaurant to reserve. The dinner menu has transitioned to offer fall’s bounty like cauliflower, crispy potatoes and butternut squash.
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