Oh, then thanks...that answers my question! I like sitting at banquettes, but NOT if theu put someone right next to you, because then it really does seem like you are dining with the other party. That is one of my pet peeves. We sat at a banquette at Fresh and it was great, until a single diner was placed next to us. Since there was no conversation on her end (no one for her to talk to) DH and I felt like our conversation was being listened to. Not that he was nosy, it just seemed awkward. I think Bistro could be worse, as I am sure it is much quieter than Fresh.