It’s 4 p.m., and that means it’s time to play Two for Eight. We just asked ten restaurants the best time they can squeeze a couple in for dinner; you need only make your chosen reservation. (As always, we make the calls but don’t guarantee the results.) Today: Flagships.
Babbo
212-777-0303
First attempt: Busy signal
Second attempt: Busy signal
Balthazar
212-965-1414
Two for eight? No
Best available: 10:00 p.m.
Bouley
212-964-2525
Hold time: 37 seconds
Two for eight? Yes
China Grill
212-333-7788
Two for eight? Yes
Craft
212-780-0880
Hold time: 10 seconds
Two for eight? Yes
Daniel
212-288-0033
Two for eight? Yes, but only in the lounge.
Best available in dining room: 8:45 p.m.
Felidia
212-758-1479
Two for eight? No
Best available: 9 p.m.
Gramercy Tavern
212-477-0777
Hold time: 8 seconds
Two for eight? No
Best available: 10:00 p.m.
Jean Georges
212-299-3900
Two for eight? Yes
Mesa Grill
212-807-7400
Two for eight? Yes
