Sci-Fi question

[kawc1945]

Last year we walked up to Sci-Fi for lunch and were lucky to get a table, which was fine at the time. This year the kids would really love to sit in a car. We have a ressie for lunch again this year but I did not see any place to specifically request a car rather than a table. Is it possible to put this in with the reservation, or is it just up to the podium when you check in for the ADR?

Thanks!

 

[FlightlessDuck]

As far as I understand, if you have a reservation, you will get a car.

 

[ChrisMouse]

How many do the cars seat? We have 6 going.

 

[Pakey]

3 bench seats that fit 2 to a seat.

 

[dpknoll]

Last summer we had an ADR for dinner - when we checked in at the podium they asked us if we wanted a table or a car and what the wait time was approximately for both.

 

[msnwithers]

We went last September with no reservations. We arrived when it opened (around 11:00). I asked if there were any tables available. The hostess said that we could wait about 30 min. and sit at a table. That certainly wasn't my first choice, but I was happy for anything since we didn't have ADR. The first party that they called evidently checked in but left. We got great seats in a car!!! I certainly wouldn't recommend trying your luck on that, but we were thrilled to have great seats with a last minute decision.
That being said, we made our own ADR this year for September since our boys liked it so much. I'm going to request a "car table" when we check in. I think that the atmosphere there is the main reason we go. The food is good, but the atmosphere is great!

 

[kawc1945]

Thanks for the responses, everyone. Sci-Fi was a nice surprise on our trip last year, we loved the food, and we are looking forward to being able to eat there again in September!

 

[serene56]

3 bench seats that fit 2 to a seat.

how would a party of 7--6 adults and 1 child fit?

 

[TillyMarigold]

how would a party of 7--6 adults and 1 child fit?

Depends on the size of the child, but unless it's a high chair situation, most likely the front 2 rows of 2 cars that would hopefully be next to each other. There are a couple of cars that have a regular table in the middle instead of bench seats, also.

 

[brockash]

how would a party of 7--6 adults and 1 child fit?

It's really up to you guys. We went with 5 adults and 3 kids. We had 2 adults and a 5 year old in the front row, an adult, 1 year old in high chair, and 6 year old in the second row and 2 adults in the back row. If you're all wanting to sit in the same car; just tell the hostess that you're fine with everyone sitting in one car, and I'd put the 2 smallest adults and the kiddo in a row together. It might be a little tight, but if you want to, you can do it. We're considering doing this again this year.