But the new Spago, with its big rooms and packed tables, hardly has the same sense of exclusivity.

Han waiters made their way between the packed tables, carrying trays and taking orders.

Looking at the packed tables, Lowell decided that they were all in attendance.

Tightly packed tables line two rows of banquettes.

Prime real estate, the packed tables on the pavement terrace in front see you vying for foot space with passing pedestrians.

Heads turned as she followed the waitress through the closely packed tables.

I wandered unhurriedly between the packed long wooden tables, and everyone else ostentatiously minded their own business.

Surveying the packed tables at Sam's, the ultimate theater insider's restaurant, she gets the first crease of anxiety between her eyes.

It would be nicer to eat outside instead of the packed tables.

Keeping a firm hold on her shoulder bag, Masha climbed the stairs and made her way through the closely packed tables.