[GatorFan]

Call ahead before you leave home and put your name on the list. When you arrive your wait will be less. Most all of the restaurants accept you calling in ahead and putting your name on list.

Another thing, once you have had drinks, dinner and deserts do not continue to sit at the dining table talking, etc. Someone is waiting to sit down, have drinks, dinner and desert also.

The hostess has no idea how long a party will sit at a table. They base your wait on the AVERAGE time it takes most people to order, eat and leave. They do not know if a party will continue to sit at table after dinner to just talk. I also agree they should keep you informed as to why your wait is taking longer, but remember, they can not control the behavior of their patrons.