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: Neighborhood Chic.

Apicius
718-204-7722
Two for eight? Yes

bär-bō-nē (Menu)
212-254-6047
First attempt: No answer
Second attempt: No answer

Café Luxembourg (Menu)
212-873-7411
Two for eight? Yes

The Harrison (Menu)
212-274-9310
Two for eight: No
Best available: 8:45 p.m.

the little owl (Menu)
212-741-4695
Two for eight? No
Best available: Fully booked

The Mermaid Inn
212-799-7400
Two for eight? Yes

Ouest (Menu)
212-580-8700
Two for eight? No
Best available: 8:30 p.m.

Rayuela (Menu)
212-253-8840
Two for eight? No
Best available: 5:45 p.m.

The Red Cat (Menu)
212-242-1122
Two for eight? No
Best available: Closed for temporary renovation

Sfoglia (Menu)
212-831-1402
Two for eight? 9:45 p.m.