{"id":1546,"date":"2017-11-28T12:37:52","date_gmt":"2017-11-28T17:37:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lionsdeal.com\/blog\/?p=1546"},"modified":"2022-07-03T05:15:00","modified_gmt":"2022-07-03T09:15:00","slug":"select-best-seats-restaurant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lionsdeal.com\/blog\/select-best-seats-restaurant\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Select the Best Seats for Your Restaurant"},"content":{"rendered":"

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How to Choose Restaurant Seating<\/strong><\/p>\n

Although you may think that it\u2019s your food that keeps customers in their seats, it\u2019s not just that. Sometimes, it really is the seats! Many factors have to combine to create a restaurant that diners find appealing and that they keep returning to. And while your chairs, barstools, sofas or other seating options may not be your #1 priority, it can make or break your customers\u2019 dining experience. Seating is worth a second look.<\/p>\n

Things to Consider When Choose Seating<\/strong><\/p>\n

Planning the layout and seating capacity of a restaurant dining room involves more than just setting some tables and chairs out in a room. To start with, for safety reasons, you must comply with occupancy limits set by state or local fire codes. In addition, you want to make your restaurant\u2019s patrons comfortable.<\/p>\n

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The type of restaurant seating<\/a> you choose will probably be contingent on the size of your restaurant and the space you have to work with. Overcrowding can make for an unpleasant dining experience and result in lost customers. Obviously, a big space allows for just about any kind of seating: tables of different sizes, space-consuming couches, armchairs, etc. If, however, space is limited, you should consider booths \u2013 the type you find in retro diners – which are compact and comfortable in a small area. In addition, if you have a window facing the street, you can put in a high table with bar stools<\/a>, which allows you to squeeze in a number of diners, all facing the window. This type of countertop seating is a space saver that lets customers sit alongside each other, while doing away with tables and chairs in that area.<\/p>\n

Keep Traffic Flowing<\/strong><\/p>\n

When a restaurant\u2019s seating configuration is in the planning stages, there is a natural tendency to want to fit in as many seats \u2013 and, therefore, as many customers \u2013 as possible. Although on one hand you want to maximize capacity, on the other hand, your seating design shouldn\u2019t sacrifice traffic flow, or your customers\u2019 privacy. Make sure you leave enough room between tables to allow wait staff to maneuver and to let diners have conversations that aren\u2019t overheard by neighboring customers.<\/p>\n

\"Plan<\/p>\n

Plan for Parties and Events<\/strong><\/p>\n

Although you may have classy restaurant chairs in mind for your restaurant, you should think long term when choosing seating. Are you planning to hold large parties or events in your establishment? If so, you should have an additional stock of folding chairs<\/a> and\/or stackable chairs, which offer you the flexibility of arranging the space for the maximum number of diners. These don\u2019t have to be your permanent seats; but having folding chairs on hand gives you the chance to expand your party space without actually expanding the space.<\/p>\n

Keep Theme and Concept in Mind<\/strong><\/p>\n

Every restaurant should have a theme and a concept. The d\u00e9cor is based on this concept, and it affects the establishment\u2019s mood and atmosphere. Done correctly, your restaurant should embody the concept that you envisioned when your restaurant was still just a dream. Every aspect of the d\u00e9cor \u2013 from lighting and wall decoration, to furnishings and flooring \u2013 should enhance the concept and further the sought-after vibe.<\/p>\n

Therefore, an elegant French-style restaurant won\u2019t have the same furnishings as a casual family-oriented restaurant. Booths and high-top tables won\u2019t work in an upscale restaurant, while candle-lit, intimate tables-for-two are not the ideal arrangement in a fast-food joint or a pizza parlor. Fabric-covered chairs are beautiful and elegant for a high-end, romantic restaurant, but they won\u2019t work when kids and crowds pile in, with spills and ground-in food following soon thereafter.<\/p>\n

When children and families are your target audience, make it a priority to choose seating that\u2019s easy to clean. That means chairs and tables that can be wiped down easily, and that don\u2019t have ornate decorative touches that collect dust and crumbs. In addition, for family-style restaurants, always keep a nice supply of booster seats and high chairs on hand<\/a> \u2013 your customers will appreciate it!<\/p>\n

\"Comfort<\/p>\n

Comfort Is of Primary Importance<\/strong><\/p>\n

It\u2019s hard to find a one-size-fits-all option when it comes to seating, but accommodating customers of all sizes is vital to ensuring their comfort. Yes, a wider chair takes up more space; but even your thinner customers will appreciate having more wiggle room when they dine. The comfort of restaurant seating is so important that the Curbed New York website offers a list of the most comfortable restaurant chairs in New York.<\/p>\n

Make Sure It\u2019s Built to Last<\/strong><\/p>\n

Commercial restaurant furniture is designed to withstand the wear and tear of restaurant use, so your goal is to look for the most durable chairs you can find. This is not the place to save money, as buying cheaply made furniture will backfire on you in the long term. While you don\u2019t want to overspend, it\u2019s still important to focus on quality: You\u2019re looking for well-constructed chairs that meet your space and concept requirements, and that won\u2019t be hard to upkeep and maintain.<\/p>\n

Welcome Customers with the Right Seating<\/strong><\/p>\n

Today\u2019s diners expect more than just good food from a restaurant \u2013 they look for up-to-date d\u00e9cor, an attractive theme, and, yes, comfortable seating. A chair that is too small or uncomfortable will turn customers off as quickly as yesterday\u2019s re-heated Sweet Potato Ravioli. The right seating, on the other hand \u2013 chairs that combine form and functionality \u2013 is a top priority if you want to keep customers coming back for more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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