Tips: How to Design The Best Seating for Your Restaurants Customers

Blog originally published on January 16, 2019. Updated on November 16, 2022.
 
When designing a restaurant, there’s a lot for the owner and restaurant architect to consider. From the food to the kitchen layout to the decor, it’s a tough task. One crucial element in a restaurant's design starts with your customers — if you don’t have customers then you don’t have a thriving business.

The most important aspect of a restaurant (aside from the food) is seating, where you set the scene for your customers to relax and enjoy their food. To help, below we have four tips to consider when designing seating for your new restaurant, in partnership with construction companies. 

What is Visually Appealing to You?

As a restaurant owner, there’s a particular style, concept, and vibe you want your space to have. You'll know it even before you start building. For seating, it’s important to keep in mind what you want your restaurant to look like in terms of style and feel. Do you want large communal tables? Do you want the area to look more spacious? Do you want high or low tables and a bar? The possibilities are endless.  

Consider Your Customers

Restaurants, bars, and diners have a constant flow of traffic coming in and out daily. Therefor, they need to consider building codes and accessibility. Sometimes customers will have strollers, some will be in wheelchairs, or some may have walkers. It’s essential to take accessibility into account as you want all your customers to feel welcomed and at ease in your restaurant. You want them to focus on their dining experience, and not on how they maneuver around the seating area.

Will You Host Large Parties? Is It A Casual or Fine Dining Establishment?

If you want your restaurant to host larger parties or groups of people, it’s important to have comfortable seating arrangements for them. If you have a party of 25 guests, you want them to have space and comfort without feeling cramped. Consider how many guests will fit at each table and in each room as you design your space.

Think About Privacy 

Finally, do you want your restaurant to have a more private atmosphere? From business meetings to date nights to close family gatherings, having private seating can be a bonus for your business. Seating such as booths or having privacy dividers can offer a more private experience for your customers. 

For the Best Restaurant Seating Design and Other Restaurant Construction, Call Ferrante Manufacturing Company

For more information on restaurant seating and restaurant furniture, contact the team at Ferrante Manufacturing Company today! When you trust us with your project, we use our years of expertise to handle challenges, adhere to building codes, and never cut corners. We can also connect you to vendors and other resources you need. Reach out now to get started!

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