Published By: Leon Tuberman
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Monday, January 26, 2015
If you’ve gone to multiple restaurants within the last year, you’ve noticed
that a good many of them have added high top tables to their dining areas. It’s not quite clear where the trend started,
but it seems pretty easy to see that people are eating it up. From your local bar to the most popular
5-star restaurants, high top tables have taken over and appear to be here to
stay. Just like sitting at a bar offers
a certain type of drinking and dining experience, the same can be said for
enjoying a meal high up off the ground. Should you add a few high top tables to
your restaurant? Let’s look at some of
the reasons they have such mass appeal right now, and you can see if it’s the
right choice for you.
Modern Aesthetics
One of the themes of 2015 will undoubtedly be “modern and sleek." The generation that has just recently become
the key demographic, loves the clean lines that simple, tall furniture
provides. Whether it be from movie
influences or a need to simplify things, this new generation craves a look that
is visually pleasing and organized. High
top tables give the impression of “class” and “dignity” whether it be in a
small diner setting or the fanciest seafood restaurant.
Clean Lines
Not only do high top tables allow for a more pleasing aesthetic, they also
make it easier for staff to clean up after guests have finished eating. These tables are more convenient and flexible
to sweep or mop under, and don’t require quite as much back and forth moving as
cafe table and chairs. This can be a
benefit for restaurants that have fare that makes a bit of a mess on a regular
basis, such as bars that offer peanuts or seafood establishments that pride
themselves on crab legs and lots of butter!
Free Space
High top tables offer a more spacious-looking dining area for customers and
staff to enjoy. Since more floor space
is visible, it may give the illusion that your restaurant is larger than it
actually is – which can be a good thing for a really small establishment. The high top chairs also tend to take up less
space and look less clunky compared to other chairs that are low to the
ground.
Don’t Over-Do It
As the old saying goes, “everything in moderation,” though it may be tempting
to turn all your tables into high top, sleek, people-feeding machines, it’s
important to have a variety of seating options. If you’re thinking about making the switch to high top tables, please
remember to at least keep some low top tables or booths available for those
customers with special needs. Though
higher tables look and feel great, they are not wheelchair friendly. We recommend a little bit of each type of
table to make sure your establishment is fully accessible and inviting to any
type of customer who may decide to visit.