When Should We Make Dinner Reservations?

We%26#39;ll be in NYC for 5 nights over Labor Day weekend. When should we start making dinner reservations? Is it too early to do so now?

When Should We Make Dinner Reservations?

It depends on the restaurant of course -- for a really ';hot'; place, the sooner the better is the rule. Of course, some restaurants will not book more than a month ahead -- so if you already know where you want to eat you can try now, and if that does not work try again later.

When Should We Make Dinner Reservations?

Depends on where and how popular the place is. For River Cafe I%26#39;d try to book now. Some places only take rezzies a month before or have special guidelines. A lot of places are historically slow on Labor Day weekend but with the weak dollar and so much foreign tourist trade, ya just never know.

List the places you%26#39;re considering if you want more guidance.

We were thinking Carmine%26#39;s in Times Square and Bobby Van%26#39;s Steakhouse.

You should have no trouble with Bobby Van%26#39;s. I believe Carmine%26#39;s books three months ahead. You might give them a call.

www.carminesnyc.com

Both of these are large enough and not so trendy that you%26#39;ll have a hard time. But a heads up, if there are just 2 of you, Carmine%26#39;s is really not a good choice. Their portions are HUGE. Best for at least 4 hungry people. Bobby Van%26#39;s has 3 locations now.