Restaurant Booths

More Relaxing And Private Dining Experience With Restaurant Booths

Restaurant booths are gaining popularity as a more comfortable alternative to tables and chairs. Seating is as crucial to customers as the taste and texture of their foods. Many businesses in the foodservice industry prefer diner booths for the comfort and efficiency they offer. Therefore, offering your customers a mix of table and restaurant booth seating would be practical and functional. Although diner benches can be more expensive, they are necessary to host families with children or large friend groups. Some other compelling reasons to consider diner booths are:

• Guests often love restaurant booths for the privacy they offer. A padded high back muffles conversations and gives extra privacy.
• Restaurant benches are unmatched when compared to chairs in comfort. High-density foam padding and soft upholstery on the seat and backrest maximize relaxation.
• Booths provide a cozier feel and a mood of togetherness. Customers seated in booths can stay longer and order more, engaging in lengthy intimate chats.
• Restaurant booths are beneficial for restaurateurs by maximizing the seating space. They make your seating arrangement more flexible and enhance the aesthetics of your décor.

How To Choose Your Restaurant Booths

1. Length: Restaurant booths are available in many sizes. Industry standards are:

• 30" – for one person
• 44" – two people seated side by side
• 48" – two people seated side by side with more room for bags, coats, etc.
• 60" – three people seated side by side

2. Height: It refers to the measure from the floor to the top of the backrest. 36" and 42" are the most common heights.

• 36" – brings a restaurant booth to a seated person's shoulder
• 42" – reaches the seater's head top
• 60" and 72" are popular with nightclubs
• The higher the bench, the more privacy it provides

3. Type: Restaurant booths vary greatly in shape to fit different floor plans and complement diverse venue layouts. 

• Single Booth – seats two guests side by side on a single bench
• Double Booth – saves space seating two people side by side and two back to back
• Bench Type – reclined against a wall and can be paired with table and chair sets, seating more customers in smaller space
• Backless – has no backrest and is perfect for customer wait areas

Besides these straight diner benches, there are custom restaurant booth seatings to fit corners and create a more intimate dining experience. The restaurant corner booths below have standard dimensions but can be tailored to your unique venue features. They can maximize comfort and seating room.

• 1/2 Circle – comes in standard dimensions of 48" x 90" x 48" to seat 4 to 6 guests and is popular with upscale restaurants
• 3/4 Circle – factory-built dimensions of 48" x 90" x 90" x 48" with enough room for 8 to 10 people and perfect for high-profile family and friend groups

4. Customizability: Restaurant booths can add charm and prestige to your restaurant's image. You can design a retro diner booth or a more contemporary style with many customizable features. For example, wooden structures will contribute to a rustic look, while upholstered models are comfortable family diner models. You can also choose channel, tufted, V-shape, or plain back patterns. The following terms help when customizing your restaurant bench.

• Top and end caps – the cover on the sides and top of a restaurant booth
• Head roll – padded support on top of the backrest for additional head comfort
• Crumb strip – a strip between the seat and back to collect crumbs for easier cleaning
• Welt cord – a cord used to strengthen the benches

Chef's Deal has a wide selection of restaurant booths from reputable brands based on your space and the atmosphere you want to create. Also, browse other great restaurant seating furniture to give your patrons their dream dinner ambiance and win their loyalty.