How do you get prime reservation times?

How do you get prime reservation times? posted by ZAGAT Administrator - on Nov. 4, 2009 at 10:22 AM Michael Bauer recently wrote an interesting blog about “The Woes of Nabbing a Reservation.” What’s your take on this topic? Do you have a strategy when trying to book a table at a prime hour? Please share your thoughts!  Vote in a Featured Survey and get a free ZAGAT.com membership!

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• melleng33 replied on Nov. 5, 2009 at 1:49 PM I DON'T. NO MEAL IS WORTH THE AGGRAVATION. TRIED 3 TIMES TO SCORE AT KEITH MCNALLY'S. NO LUCK SO I WILL FORGO IT WITH CONSIDERABLE ANNOYANCE. MINETTA TAVERN USED TO BE MY LOCAL BAR. TOO BAD. melleng33

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• louisb3856 replied on Nov. 5, 2009 at 6:52 PM Stop by the restaurant in advance and in person. Speak to the reservationist about a future day & time and, if it's a special celebration (bday, anniv, etc.), mention that as well. And, in meeting with the reservationist in person, there's always the opportunity to provide an additional incentive. Doesn't always work, but you have a better chance than just a phone call.

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