Originally Posted by
thegrailer
I subscribe and read the happy hour thread - I see all that I miss

- but my job just doesn't really allow more than last minute scheduling. If I can get away from my desk (or hotel room), can I just try my luck for an extra seat on the day of and see what happens? (all without annoying the wait staff too much)
Cheers
It's not unusual to have last minute cancellations (though probably less so on weekends), and I usually alert the restaurant that there may be one more or one fewer than the number for which I make a reservation. If you can give me a head's up (via pm or email sent through FT) even a couple of hours before that's a great help. I'll list you as possible.