

Some restaurants have begun parsing out seating during busy times to accommodate diners according to their serving capabilities others are shrinking operating hours.Īli Carr, who handles the host station and reservations at Lionfish, said early diners have the best chances at snagging seats, while those who prefer to eat at 7 p.m. That has created a dwindling pool of servers as well as kitchen staff in Delray and across the country. Others changed jobs altogether during the pandemic. Simon also acknowledges the diminished workforce, as many hospitality workers go North in summer to work in resorts or sister restaurants. These include good weather, plenty of outdoor seating - still popular with diners - and the variety of choices available within the downtown area. “It’s also a combination of things that are contributing to the wait times.” “We’re fortunate to live in Delray and with the great work we’re doing together to promote the city, we’re seeing higher hotel occupancy than usual this time of year,” she said. Laura Simon, executive director of the DDA, points to an extended season, saying Delray Beach is marking higher tourism numbers this summer, long past the usual time for both visitors and seasonal residents to head North. That’s not the case this year, as diners are often seeing long waits at restaurant doors - even with reservations. Photo providedĪugust is Restaurant Month in Delray Beach, a promotion set up by the Downtown Development Authority to fill empty dining rooms during a usually slow season.

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