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 (Menu)
212-319-1660
Two for eight? No
Best available: 7:30 p.m.
Blue Water Grill (Menu)
212-675-9500
Two for eight? No
Best available: 10:30 p.m.
Gotham Bar and Grill (Menu)
212-620-4020
Two for eight? No
Best available: 10:30 p.m.
JoJo (Menu)
212-223-5656
Two for eight? No
Best available: 7:30 p.m.
Nobu (Menu)
212-219-0500
Hold time: Four minutes
Two for eight? No
Best available: Fully booked
The Odeon
212-233-0507
Two for eight? Yes
Park Bistro (Menu)
212-689-1360
Two for eight? Yes
Periyali (Menu)
212-463-7890
Two for eight? Yes
Shun Lee Palace (Menu)
212-371-8844
Two for eight? Yes
Union Square Cafe (Menu)
212-243-4020
Two for eight? No
Best available: 10:15 p.m.