It’s 4 p.m., and that means it’s time to play Two for Eight. We just asked ten restaurants the best time they can squeeze a couple in for dinner; you need only make your chosen reservation. (As always, we make the calls but don’t guarantee the results.) Today: Clinton-era favorites.
Aureole
212-319-1660
Hold time: Twenty seconds
Two for eight? No
Best available: 6:30 p.m.
Blue Water Grill
212-675-9500
Hold time: Thirteen seconds
Two for eight? No
Best available: 10 p.m.
Gotham Bar and Grill
212-620-4020
Two for eight? No
Best available: 6 p.m.
JoJo
212-223-5656
Two for eight? No
Best available: 9 p.m.
Nobu
212-219-0500
First attempt: Busy signal
Second attempt: Busy signal
The Odeon
212-233-0507
Hold time: Fourteen seconds
Two for eight? Yes
Park Bistro
212-689-1360
Two for eight? Yes
Periyali
212-463-7890
Two for eight? Yes
Shun Lee Palace
212-371-8844
Two for eight? Yes
Union Square Café
212-243-4020
Two for eight? No
Best available: 6 p.m.
