When You Can't Get a Table, Try the Bar at These Legendary Spots
Think it's impossible to get into Eleven Madison Park in New York, or the Ivy in London? Think again.
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Want to get into the city's hottest restaurants without making a reservation? Head to the bar, where most high-end eateries hold back spots for walk-ins. Bar seats usually have the same menu they're serving at the tables and often see faster service, a plus if you're in a rush. Often the best seat in the house, bar seating works only if you're solo or with just one guest. Still, if you can swing it, you'll see everything from a unique perspective: Bar seats are where the pros sit, because you're more in the thick of things. You may never want a table again.
Gymkhana: Getting a table at this unwaveringly popular restaurant can be a chore. Seats at the bar are easier to get and a better way to try the city's best Indian food.