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What's up wtih "Call Ahead" Seating?

Discussion in 'Area Restaurants, Dining and Food' started by ronsus, Jan 19, 2010.

  1. ronsus

    ronsus New Member

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    I've been going out to restaurants for 30 years now and have never encountered "call ahead" seating. I tried to make a reservation at Vintage 50 in South Riding and then Blue Ridge Grill. In each case, I was told that they do not accept reservations but instead accept "call ahead" seating based on my phone call on the day that I want to dine (just 1-2 hours prior).

    Does this system work or could be I left with nothing?
    Ron
     
    ronsus, Jan 19, 2010
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  2. redon1

    redon1 aka Aphioni

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    it works- it's just like standing in line while you drive there. your wait time includes getting there instead of STARTING when you arrive! I've typically cut a 45 minute wait to 5 minutes using it.
     
    redon1, Jan 19, 2010
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  3. PowerPlay

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    I think more and more restaurants are doing this because people will often make a reservation and not show and/or not cancel. They end up losing money.

    Great American Restaurants uses this method and I love it. Works great.
     
    PowerPlay, Jan 19, 2010
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