Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Reserving a table at Bryant's



Sometimes we need to make difficult decisions in order to make everyones life easier.

After much discussion with staff and customers, we have decided that it is in the best interest of all customers if we return to the original Bryant's policy of not taking reservations for large groups on weekend nights.  While we love groups of all sizes, we will now only offer seating on a first come, first serve basis.

The reasons for this decision are based on our capacity and several past experiences where large groups make reservations and don't show up, or only a small number of people show up.  When this happens it is not only frustrating for us, it is also frustrating for other customers who are waiting for tables.  While you may think this is rare, the fact is that it happens around 20% of the time.  

If you do have a group of 10 or more and want to come to Bryant's on a weekend night, there are still options.  First, we still ask that you call before you come.  We will try our hardest to get you a table that will accommodate your group.  Second, make sure to show up with your entire group, as we can only hold seats for 10 minutes.  Finally, show up early (before 8:30) or late (after 11:30).  This will greatly improve your chances of having little to no wait.

Finally, please be patient.  Even during the busiest of times the wait for a table is generally under 15 minutes.

If you want a guaranteed seat, you can always reserve the Velvet Lounge for a private party and you will be the envy of your friends and neighbors.

Please keep in mind that this new policy only applies to weekends.  If you are planning on bringing a group to Bryant't on a weekday, make sure to call or email at least two days in advance to we can make sure to have enough staff to accommodate your party.