Las Vegas and San Francisco Restaurant: do I absolutely have to book?
 

Hi, I'll be in San Francisco for 4 nights and Las vegas for 2 nights, and I read a lot of suggestions here in the forum about different restaurants.

I was wondering if I really have to book in advance, because I would more likely go around and stop where I want. I mean, it's a trip, and I already had to book all accommodation, I'd like meals to be spontaneous.

Would it really be a bad idea?

I generally make a reservation the day prior to or the afternoon of dining at a particular restaurant.So you can wait until you are in town to decide where you want to go.

It depends on the restaurant. Some get booked way in advance (Gary Danko, Boulevard, Slanted Door, etc.)

If there are restaurants you feel you must visit, then yes, book in advance. There is a website Open Table where you can book with no obligations and cancel any time.

If you want to be spontaneous, look at the place, if it's busy, most likely it's good, most likely if you're by youself you'll be offered to sit at the bar, so I wouldn't worry about reservations.

Most of the nicer restaurants in SF may be fully booked up if you just walk in off the street - especially on a Sat. I know where there are good restaurants that won't be booked up - but notmal tourists may not.

Stu Dudley

Thank you.

We'll just be 2 people, my husband and I, and will be there on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday. On Tuesday we'll be at the Baseball game, maybe monday will not be too busy, I'll find somewhere to book not far from the hotel on Sunday.

And, Opentable will be perfect for reservations.

Thank you all!

Bu the way, Stu, I read and printed out you SF guide! :)

On weekdays lunch time may be booked out.

>>On weekdays lunch time may be booked out.<<

My wife had lunch on Belden Alley last week - and said that B-44 was about 1/3 full. Other restaurants we not full also. Must be the economy this year.

Stu Dudley