The document discusses strategies for designing the layout of a restaurant's dining room. It suggests dividing the space into multiple smaller dining areas separated by walls to give each one a unique charm. Alternatively, a single large open dining area could be used, anchored by floating tables or columns to enhance acoustics and visibility. Private dining rooms closed off by double doors could also be included to accommodate large groups or meetings. The layout chosen should support the restaurant's branding and subtly influence customer spending.

1. DANNY F. MARIBAO
HIGH SCHOOL – FACULTY
BLWC - 2013

2. Every restaurant’s dining
room should be unique. It
may not seem obvious, but
the layout and organization of
your dining room supports
your branding and subtly
influences your customers
spending. So be sure that your
dining room and seating
layouts are strategically
designed.

3. Dining Room Layout
Before designing the layout of
your tables and seating, you
first need to consider your space
limitations and decide how
many separate dining spaces
you will to create.
If you have not yet decided on
the architecture of your dining
area or plan to renovate the
existing architecture, you can
divide your space up in the
following ways:

4. Multiple main dining areas.
You can create multiple dining
rooms that flow into each other.
Dividing up your dining areas with
walls will make it easier to anchor
tables. To add an individual charm
to each space, you can design each
room differently

5. Open main dining area. You
can use a single, large open
dining space. Visually and
acoustically, this will tend to add
an edge of excitement to your
dining room, since customers
will be able to hear and see all
other parties. This kind of space
is ideal for floating tables, tables
that are not near walls or other
fixtures, but you can also add
columns to create anchored
seating, as well. The columns
will have the added effect of
enhancing the acoustics in the
room

6. Private dining rooms.
You can close off a section or two
of your room with double doors,
and designate that space as a
private dining area. You can use
one of the rooms as a smoking
area, if local laws allow it. You
can also rent out private dining
rooms to large groups that want
to hold private parties or
meetings at your restaurant. If
the rooms are not reserved, you
can open the double doors and
free up the space for walk-in
customers.

7. CONVENTIONAL
Caters to large number of guests; needs more
waiters to set and serve

8. CONVENTIONAL

9. CONFERENCE
For smaller groups;
tables are arranged
closer with each
other

10. CONFERENCE

11. BUFFET
Self-service, guests form their line near the buffet table
to get their food. A waiter scoops the serving portions
and place them in guest’s plates.

12. BUFFET