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: the Old School.
Barbetta
212-246-9171
Two for eight? Yes
Café des Artistes
212-877-3500
Two for eight? Yes
El Faro (Menu)
212-929-8210
Two for eight? Yes
Il Mulino
212-673-3783
First attempt: Busy signal
Second attempt: Busy signal
Keens Steakhouse (Menu)
212-947-3636
Two for eight? Yes
Minetta Tavern (Menu)
212-475-3850
Two for eight? Yes
Peter Luger (Menu)
718-387-7400
Two for eight? No
Best Available: Fully booked for the evening
Raoul’s (Menu)
212-966-3518
Two for eight? Yes
Sammy’s Roumanian Steak House
212-673-0330
Two for eight? Yes
’21’
212-265-1900
Two for eight? Yes