Dining Time, Early or late?

[JSCTRico4]

If you really didn't mind eating early, or late, what would be the most efficient? I know how it's best to get an early morning Dr. appt so that you don't have to wait when they get backed up.... but, does it quiet down if we don't mind eating after 10PM? We are Californians, and, that will only feel like 7 to us....... thoughts? I just don't want have to wait too long when I've planned ahead and made a reservation, and planned our itinerary around those ressies.....