By Terri Lynn, SouthFloridaReporter.com, Managing Editor, Oct. 8, 2015 – This press release from OpenTable, the world’s leading provider of online restaurant reservations, really intrigued us. Turns out that more people are going out for dinner, by themselves.
OpenTable revealed that reservations for parties of “just one” have grown nationally by 62% making single dining the fastest growing table party size.
According to OpenTable this could be an indication that the stigma surrounding dining solo may be starting to lift and that consumers are eager to savor unique culinary experiences alone.
Or is it? Are the single diners men or women? Is there a deeper sociological meaning behind this?
OpenTable’s analysis also showed that among major metropolitan areas, in rank order, Dallas, Miami, Denver, New York, Philadelphia, Las Vegas and Chicago have experienced the strongest growth in reservations for one.
“As dining out has become one of our national pastimes, solo diners are taking every opportunity to visit top restaurants whenever they get the opportunity, much as they might attend a sporting event or show,” said Caroline Potter, Chief Dining Officer at OpenTable. “Solo dining is about treating yourself to a delicious experience and savoring every bite. From communal and counter seating to doting table service, restaurants are welcoming parties of one with open arms.”
OpenTable also released the Top 25 Restaurants for Solo Diners in U.S. The alphabetical list was generated based on the restaurants most booked for tables of one and the “overall” star-ratings associated with reviews submitted by verified diners as well as our restaurant experts’ recommendations.
2015 Top 25 Restaurants for Solo Diners in America
5Church – Charlotte, North Carolina
Atlantic Fish – Boston, Massachusetts
Aureole – New York, New York
Blackbird – Chicago, Illinois
Bimini Twist – Miami, Florida
Church & State – Los Angeles, California
Cinghiale – Baltimore, Maryland
Founding Farmers – Washington, D.C.
Giada- The Cromwell – Las Vegas, Nevada
Gordon Ramsay Steak-Paris Las Vegas – Las Vegas, Nevada
Hugo’s Frog Bar & Fish House – Chicago, Illinois
Juniper & Ivy – San Diego, California
La Chaumiere – Washington, D.C.
Little Bird – Portland, Oregon
Lola – A Michael Symon Restaurant – Cleveland, Ohio
Lüke – New Orleans, Louisiana
Mama’s Fish House – Paia, Hawaii
Mon Ami Gabi – Las Vegas, Nevada
MUA – Oakland, California
Parc – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Parkside Seafood House – Lafayette, Indiana
Rioja – Denver, Colorado
SkyCity – Seattle, Washington
South City Kitchen Midtown – Atlanta, Georgia
Wine 30 – New York, New York
About OpenTable:
OpenTable, part of The Priceline Group (NASDAQ: PCLN), is the world’s leading provider of online restaurant reservations, seating more than 17 million diners per month via online bookings across more than 32,000 restaurants. The OpenTable network connects restaurants and diners, helping diners discover and book the perfect table and helping restaurants deliver personalized hospitality to keep guests coming back. The OpenTable service enables diners to see which restaurants have available tables, select a restaurant based on verified diner reviews, menus, and other helpful information, and easily book a reservation. In addition to the company’s website and mobile apps, OpenTable powers online reservations for nearly 600 partners, including many of the Internet’s most popular global and local brands. For restaurants, the OpenTable hospitality solutions enable them to manage their reservation book, streamline their operations, and enhance their service levels. Since its inception in 1998, OpenTable has seated more than 885 million diners around the world. OpenTable is headquartered in San Francisco and available throughout the United States, as well as in Canada, Germany, Japan, Mexico, and the UK.
OpenTable, OpenTable.com, OpenTable logos, and other service names are the trademarks of OpenTable, Inc. and/or its affiliates.
SOURCE OpenTable, Inc.
