That's not true at all. Unless he works in a host/ess position he really shouldn't be telling people that. I had an ADR for Tony's after the fireworks one year and they were actively turning people away who kept claiming they couldn't make it to their 7:45 slot because of the fireworks. Basically It was 8:20 at that point which means they stopped ot watch the fireworks and then came over. They were telling people that was too long and there wouldn't be tables unless there were no shows. If you are more then 15 minutes late there is no guarantee your table will be there or that you will be allowed to wait for one.