Reservations, of course!
Here's something extremely useful. It's called "Menu Pages"
What it is: a website that lists menus for hundreds of restaurants in the Bay Area, or wherever you live.
What it's best for: little dives or Mom 'n Pop restaurants that don't have a website, or new restaurants that are not yet online. It's great if you planning to dine out with people that have dietary restrictions and need to make sure if they will be able to find something to eat.
Also check out: their blog. Useful and funny.
I have to thank my friend Denise for this wonderful tip - she eats out more than anyone I know. Except for us, of course.
