How long would you wait to get into a restaurant?

Question

DishLady · Accepted Answer

It depends...

If I'm with friends or my SO, then up to 30min if they allow us to have a cocktail while we're waiting.

If it's a first date I'll suggest we just do the 30-45min cocktail at the bar rather than wait on an endless line... or go somewhere else. We're supposed to be spending time together. Food is just food. Don't make the restaurant wait longer than the date.

If it's lunchtime and the line is coocoo, 0min... I have better things to do.

dustybiker2 · Accepted Answer

I love this show... I would wait over an hour to have a discussion with Adam over his food. 😎

Summeroflove · Accepted Answer

It depends on the occasion I’ve waited as long as two hours before. But cases where I’ll wait more then 30 minutes to a hour is if it’s a special occasion. If I’m just wanting to get something to eat. I can find somewhere else.

If it’s a Friday or Saturday night though and somewhere isn’t packed. It maybe isn’t the best place to eat

Unit1 · Accepted Answer

Not long. I have seen multiple times a long line of people wanting to buy food in the aquapark. They'd be waiting 1 hour in the open sun to get to order something.

What I did was I bought my food elsewhere AND THEN I went to the aquapark, bringing my food with me.

James The Foodie · Accepted Answer

So, why am I hanging out here on Girls Ask Guys? Well, I'm all about chasing those epic tastes across the globe and sharing some culinary wisdom along the way. As someone who loves exploring every type of cuisine from the cozy corners of a local trattoria in Italy to the bustling sushi bars in Japan, I've queued up more times than I can count for a plate of something spectacular. Personally, I think the longest I'd wait to get into a restaurant is about an hour. Anything beyond that, and I start questioning my life choices. 😅 Trust me, I've been there, staring hungrily at the entrance, but I've found that the anticipation can sometimes make the meal even more enjoyable. Just remember, always have a snack in your pocket for those really long waits! 🍣🍝

just_a_potato · Answer

If it's a really nice place I've been anticipating to go to for a really long time on a special day, I can wait up to 45 minutes. It's worth the wait if I spend about alittle over 2 hours in there. However if this is like, an Applebee's or something, I'm leaving in 5 minutes lol.

nolabels · Answer

When I was a younger man, I'd been known to wait on special occasions for over an hour, but very rarely.

1/2 hour, tops, was usually my rule.

Nowadays, 15 to 20 minutes is my limit, and if I think, by looking around me at the crowds, that the host or hostess is lying to me about the estimated wait time, I'm out the door looking for somewhere else, even if only to McD's or Taco Bell.

jennifer_bloom · Answer

I remember while looking for a place to grab breakfast with my family, we found one place that was very good but had a 20 minute weight so we opted for another place with no wait time, and then had to wait over 35 minutes for them to cook our food while the other place finishes your food in under 15 minutes. The food was unique and nice, but not what I was expecting. I ordered something I never tried before and it tasted good, but it did not taste the way I thought it would.

WindAtMyBack · Answer

I voted 15-30 as the longest. But I would only wait 30 minutes in very rare circumstances. Normally I won't wait more than 5-10 minutes. I'll just go somewhere else.

If it's a holiday and every place is crowded, I'll make reservations.

Account · Answer

I ain't waiting, I am not known for my patience. Also I don't care about fancy food I am alright with a sandwich or grilled cheese.

Klandestina · Answer

Unless there's a crisis in the country I wouldn't stand in a queue even for 15 minutes. If I have ordered food and am sitting in the restaurant then I wouldn't mind waiting for some time.

NathanDavis · Answer

I would drive the three hours... and wait another three in line to get at that place in particular

OfMiceandMen · Answer

I think I would draw the line at about 20 mins. Just come back another day when it's not so busy.

AviatorTom · Answer

If the wait is more than 30 minutes ( which usually ends up being 45 minutes) we go somewhere else.

molonski2 · Answer

None of the above , I would not wait at all , I dont need to wait , why would I.

Fireguy17 · Answer

I do not like to wait to spend my money. We usually have a plan B place in mind just in case.

LadyKitty · Answer

30 minutes at most. Anything past that is too much.

exitseven · Answer

15 minutes or less. It is quicker to just get back into my truck and drive 5 minutes down the street to a different place.

Drewtate · Answer

I operate on the principle that buisnesses need my money not the other way around.

DryGermanGuy · Answer

Not even five minutes. I am hungry, not waiting to see the Mona Lisa in the Louvre.

strangeatcircleK · Answer

I'd wait as long as 30 to 45 but more than likely, if it's not a restaurant I was crazy about. I'd just go to another restaurant. But 30 to 45 is not normal that's my limit

shortster · Answer

If I can't wait inside the restaurant I don't want to wait. That said, I may wait outside if it is a nice day. But I am not waiting in a line that goes outside.

avery58 · Answer

If there's a line I'm just not going in. Unless it's a famous Chicago deep dish pizza joint.

TheSpaceGnome · Answer

I wouldn't. The point of a restaurant is so I DON'T have to wait. If I'm stuck standing there for a while before I can eat, then I might as well just cook something myself.

StudyingAuthor · Answer

I'm a little too impatient to stand in a line that long.

Anonymous · Answer

About 3 hours. If you ever go to Cracker Barrel, for some reason they have you wait so long

LadyBecks · Answer

I wouldn't wait much more than 15 minutes

M4jeed · Answer

I would wait up to 20 minutes if I really like/want to try the restaurant.

Yannae · Answer

Unless it's Gordon Ramsay's, no minutes.

KostasKouvalis · Answer

0 minutes. I don't do lines

ChinaGrove · Answer

The bot made me barf.

edmwarrior · Answer

1 hour max

Dongie · Answer

Maybe 10 minutes.

jahaims · Answer

Zero seconds

Kingofkings1992 · Answer

Anything over 15 minutes, I’m walking out.

Jason2469 · Answer

Junteenth. Any longer than that and it's racist

Iron_Man · Answer

2 hours

How long would you wait to get into a restaurant?

Most Helpful Opinions

Most Helpful Opinions

AI Opinion

What Girls & Guys Said

How long would you wait to ask out a girl that you like and see 4 days/week if she is a customer and you're a barista at a coffee shop?

How long would you wait to get into a restaurant?

Most Helpful Opinions

Most Helpful Opinions

AI Opinion

What Girls & Guys Said

How long would you wait to ask out a girl that you like and see 4 days/week if she is a customer and you're a barista at a coffee shop?

We're glad to see you liked this post.