Will it be crazy to get into WPE after early La Nouba?

[MyTalula]

We are planning to go to the early La Nouba show in February (week before Presidents week)... considering eating at WPE after. Since there will be 11 of us... I'm wondering if would we be better off to get an ADR at WPC, or one of the other West Side / Pleasure Island restaurants?

Just wondering what BTDT folks think...

Thanks!!

 

[JMD]

You're considering eating at WPC after La Nouba? It's ALWAYS better to have an ADR than to try an walk up, especially if there is a large group.

 

[MyTalula]

You're considering eating at WPC after La Nouba? It's ALWAYS better to have an ADR than to try an walk up, especially if there is a large group.

Thank you for your response.... but what I was asking if WPE -Wolfgang Puck Express - the walk up/ counter/ quick service place would be too busy from people leaving the show... or can they handle the crowds and move orders through relatively well. OR would we be better off to get a reservation at WPC - Wolfgang Puck Cafe - sit down restaurant.

Just looking for some feedback on how well WPE handles crowds that time of night, so we can decide if it's worth it.

 

[KingdomHeartsFan]

Would love to know this as well. Since we are probably going to cancel our ADR for Planet Hollywood, Wolfgang Puck Express is our new plan for dinner after early La Nouba!

 

[TDC Nala]

If you want to eat at WPE, go for the Marketplace one, rather than the West Side one. They are NOT the same. The West Side outlet has a more limited menu, more limited seating, and almost no indoor seating. Yes, it is a bit of a long way from La Nouba and it would be easier to just go to the West Side one, but don't go expecting the same setup they have on the Marketplace side.

 

[pigletto]

This is our plan as well, but there is only going to be 2 of us so it shouldn't be an issue. I agree that you should hike over to the Marketplace location. We were there the week before Presidents week last year and it was pretty easy to get in, especially later in the evening. We ate there several times with no wait.
I think it will be dependant on how close to Presidents Day your La Nouba night is. Our week got much busier toward the end when the crowds started arriving.
You can try it.. but you may want a reservation at the cafe just for the peace of mind.

 

[MyTalula]

If you want to eat at WPE, go for the Marketplace one, rather than the West Side one. They are NOT the same. The West Side outlet has a more limited menu, more limited seating, and almost no indoor seating. Yes, it is a bit of a long way from La Nouba and it would be easier to just go to the West Side one, but don't go expecting the same setup they have on the Marketplace side.

Ohhhh good advice thank you! I knew one was better but wasn't sure which one.

This is our plan as well, but there is only going to be 2 of us so it shouldn't be an issue. I agree that you should hike over to the Marketplace location. We were there the week before Presidents week last year and it was pretty easy to get in, especially later in the evening. We ate there several times with no wait.
I think it will be dependant on how close to Presidents Day your La Nouba night is. Our week got much busier toward the end when the crowds started arriving.
You can try it.. but you may want a reservation at the cafe just for the peace of mind.

Well we're going Tuesday before, which happens to be Valentines day... it is our typical week we go also. We've never been able to fit in WPE, and all these wonderful reviews are really making me want to!

Thanks for the advice!!!