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: Haute Barnyard.

Barbuto (Menu)
212-924-9700
Two for eight? No
Best available: Closed for private party

BLT Market (Menu)
212-521-6125
Two for eight? No
Best available: 8:45 p.m.

Blue Hill (Menu)
212-539-1776
Two for eight? No
Best available: 9:30 p.m.

Cookshop (Menu)
212-924-4440
Two for eight? Yes

Esca (Menu)
212-564-7272, ext. 2
Two for eight? No
Best available: 9 p.m.

Insieme (Menu)
212-582-1310
Two for eight? Yes

Mas (farmhouse) (Menu)
212-255-1790
Two for eight? No
Best available: 8:15 p.m.

Park Avenue Spring (Menu)
212-644-1900
Two for eight? No
Best available: 8:30 p.m.

Rose Water (Menu)
718-783-3800
Two for eight? Yes

Telepan (Menu)
212-580-4300
Two for eight? No
Best available: 9 p.m.