Complete Your Seating Plan with Restaurant Tables

Restaurant tables are an integral component of any foodservice establishment. Whether you run an upscale fine-dining restaurant or a small cozy café, you need suitable restaurant chairs and table sets to seat your guests. Families, friends, or colleagues will remain longer and order more when sitting, eating, and exchanging stories around a table. Therefore, a comfortable eating experience means repeat customers. Well-designed, comfortable, decorative dining tables can enhance your venue's overall layout and ambiance. You can create a classic look with vintage diner tables or add elegance with modern-style marble tables. 

What To Consider When Buying Restaurant Tables

The budget may be the primary point for many restaurateurs, considering the amount spent on cooking equipment, ice machines, refrigerators, fresh ingredients, or talented chefs. However, a tasty meal does not always translate into a happy customer if you fail to provide comfort with relaxing diner tables and chairs. The points below can help with your decision.

1. Type: Restaurant tables are available based on height, shape, material, or use. Your seating arrangement, existing décor, the concept you want, or restaurant type all affect your type choice. 

• Restaurant dining tables are regular-height diner tables. They typically measure 28 to 30 inches from the floor to the tabletop. Since they are the most widespread restaurant tables with many options, you can easily mix and match them with various chairs or booths.
• Bar-height tables are more casual options. These 40 "-42" high restaurant tables are great for venues that want to offer their patrons more than a classic sit-down dinner experience. They can transfer the dinnertime from traditional to more conversational and entertaining.
• Nesting tables do not have standard heights. They come in a set, usually three, with increasing heights. These multipurpose restaurant tables are perfect for designing flexible seating plans. Cafes, coffee shops, and cafeterias often combine them with booths to host family or friend groups.

2. Restaurant Table Tops & Bases: You can configure your table by purchasing tops and bases separately. You can thus design a more custom look for your place.

• Table tops are available in multiple materials and finishes, from durable solid wood tops for high-end restaurants to scratch-resistant laminate for busy facilities. Remember that the material should withstand spills and heavy loads and complement your décor. 
• Table bases must be strong enough to carry the top. Popular sturdy materials are metal, cast iron, and stainless steel. Besides regular dining tables and bar heights, you can shop for bases with adjustable heights.

3. Shape & Size: Restaurant tables are generally square, round, or rectangular. Your space dimensions, foot traffic, and floor planning will specify how many you need. 

• Each shape offers several advantages. You can squeeze more people around a round table or join square and rectangular tables to host large parties. 
• Consider shape and size together. You need at least 24-inch space around a restaurant table for one person. A 30" x 30" square, 24" x 48" rectangular, or 36" round table is enough to seat four guests.

Restaurant tables should leave enough elbow room to seaters and not clutter up the place. Serving staff and guests should easily walk around. Chef's Deal has an extensive catalog, from outdoor dining tables to indoor models, table parts & accessories for a more decorative look. You may also browse restaurant furniture to complete your establishment' thoroughly.