This was also in yesterday's post (Melissa Malamut).
It basically boiled down to be a regular or family or grease the maitre d' ($20 to $50) or dress to the nines.
Best tables: Visible from the door, but, far away enough from the draft. I was taught that the corner tables were the best. I believe the one diagonal from the door (if other factors don't interfere) was the best and the one in the left hand corner was the second best. The article didn't mention that.
Worst tables: Near the door. Near the bathroom. Near the kitchen. .
Online: Open Table and Resy (some places) let you chose tables (in a general sense - like patio or bar area). You'll have to confirm. I won't use them.
Other tips: Schmooze on the phone. Arrive on time.
And I have two recommendations that work for me. Go at weird hours and/or just ask for the table you want. You can always threaten to bolt if they big time you (reserve this for when/if the place is empty and you don't look homeless). At certain places and certain locales the dim wit at the hostess desk may not know what is a good table is.
I remember a mafia or spy movie where the lead character always took the table in the corner which had all the sight lines and was away from ambush points and windows. Factor that in if it applies. And memorize all the points of ingress and egress and items within reach that can serve as weapons or shields. Bring along a food taster if practicable. And for God;s sake check the back of the toilets for taped up hand guns. Tape yours under the table like Han Solo.
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