Split ADR's - Will they try and seat us together?

[SouthJersey]

Hey guys, just a quick question since we've never encountered it during any of our previous trips.
Our cousin booked a trip recently for their family of four and have found several ADR's at the same time and location as us. We're currently searching for 8's and have found 8's for many, even BoG. However, for those where we're not finding 8's, will the CM's try and seat us together since we have 2 4-Adr's at the same time?

 

[Alesia]

they'll try, but there are no guarantees. If they can, it will likely mean a longer wait.

 

[mkla2015]

We had 2 split reservations during our last trip (party of 12). We checked in together- at 1900 PF they were able to sit us at tables right next to each other. At BOG, we were seated in separate rooms. Wasn't a big deal for us, we finished at the same time. Just tell the CM when you check in that you are together.

 

[TheRustyScupper]

However, for those where we're not finding 8's, will the CM's try and seat us together since we have 2 4-Adr's at the same time?

1) IN most cases, no.
2) But, there have been instances where the ASSIGNER could manage it.
3) This is solely up to the ASSIGNER, and the podium person (SEATER) has no control, just a request to the ASSIGNER.
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NOTES ON GROUP SEATING (PARTY BEING SPLIT UP) "411":
1) The disclaimer of being split up is on all ADR's.
2) This is in case your party must be separated.
3) Parties of up to six are seldom split.
4) Parties of seven and above are more frequently split.
5) It is a matter of
. . . availability of tables which can be combined
. . . combining tables so that aisles are not compromised or blocked
. . . when you made the reservation, and how many others were made before you
. . . the physical layout of the eatery
. . . if they can fill the smaller two-or-three person tables (usually along walls or by pillars)
. . . the number of guests each SERVER has,
. . . the SERVER guest counts are supposed to be evened-out (for tip purposes) by Union contract.
6) They also must take into account the restaurant capacity
. . . if there are a lot of ressies, the eatery can be sold out
. . . combining tables reduces the number of seats available (end seats are lost)
. . . example: push two 4-top tables together and you seat six instead of eight
. . . thus, combining tables reduces capacity by 25%-50% per group
. . . for very busy days, revenue is more important than group convenience of sitting together
7) With the above being said
. . . they do try to combine tables to accommodate the group
. . . but, be prepared if splitting does occur for your group

 

[jerseygal]

Hope you get LUCKY like we did. We had one reservation for 2, and one for 4 at Chef de France for the Candlelight Processional Dinner Package last Dec.
We arrived at the podium about 25 minutes early and had a "relatively" early dinner, think it was 5:00. I mentioned it at the podium and we were SO PLEASED that they seated us a a table for 6! Doesn't hurt to mention it and arrive early, you never know! GOOD LUCK!

 

[Missyrose]

Hope you get LUCKY like we did. We had one reservation for 2, and one for 4 at Chef de France for the Candlelight Processional Dinner Package last Dec.
We arrived at the podium about 25 minutes early and had a "relatively" early dinner, think it was 5:00. I mentioned it at the podium and we were SO PLEASED that they seated us a a table for 6! Doesn't hurt to mention it and arrive early, you never know! GOOD LUCK!

This is easier to make work at a less-crowded restaurant such as Le Chefs rather than a place like BOG that is packed at every moment of the day.

 

[supersnoop]

This is easier to make work at a less-crowded restaurant such as Le Chefs rather than a place like BOG that is packed at every moment of the day.

Your sentiment is accurate, but your example is not. BOG does not operate at capacity at dinner, (or, the kitchen limits the capacity, not the number of tables), and all other meals are seat-yourself. BOG is one of the places were this plan is more likely to work.

 

[Missyrose]

Your sentiment is accurate, but your example is not. BOG does not operate at capacity at dinner, (or, the kitchen limits the capacity, not the number of tables), and all other meals are seat-yourself. BOG is one of the places were this plan is more likely to work.

Good point, 'Ohana would have been a better example.