On weekends, even with confirmed reservations, diners might have long waits as serving staff and kitchen struggle to supply the nonstop demand.

Tables stand empty when other diners are waiting, an inconvenience that is costly to a restaurant.

And just finished with dessert, we were hustled out of the restaurant; other diners for the second seating were waiting for our table.

Many diners wait months and spend a princely sum to experience Chanterelle, and such a relaxed floor show seems to vitiate the drama.

In the entryway of Roxanne's, diners wait for their tables, eager and a little nervous over what they're about to experience.

Large, poorly ventilated smoky bar area where diners must wait for tables.

The former doubled as takeout dispenser and at times was in the kitchen, tracking down orders while diners waited to be seated.

The no-reservation policy means diners wait in line most nights at the Clifton restaurant and both places on weekend nights.

The menu states that diners must wait 30 minutes for its preparation, which implies it is cooked to order.

The dialogue sounds as if it had been gathered by means of microphones hidden in diners, buses, waiting rooms, restrooms, motels and park benches.