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: Haute Français
Alain Ducasse at the Essex House (Menu)
212-265-7300
Two for eight? Yes
Balthazar
212-965-1414
First attempt: Gave up after fifteen minutes on hold
Two for eight? Yes
Brasserie LCB J.J. Rachou (Menu)
212-688-6525
Two for eight? Yes
Café des Artistes (Menu)
212-877-3500
Two for eight? No
Best available: 8:15 p.m.
Cru (Menu)
212-529-1700
Two for eight? Yes
Daniel (Menu)
212-288-0033
Two for eight? No
Best available: 8:15 p.m.
ETATS-UNIS (Menu)
212-517-8826
Two for eight? Yes
Le Bernardin (Menu)
212-554-1515
Two for eight? Yes
L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon
212-350-6658
Two for eight? No
Best available: Booked for the entire night