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If you’re opening a new restaurant or updating your dining room, the seating you choose will shape both the guest experience and your bottom line. Restaurant booths are one of the most effective ways to maximize space, improve comfort, and create a polished look that keeps guests coming back.
This buying guide walks you through everything you need to know about restaurant booths—from standard dimensions and spacing to styles, layouts, and custom upholstery options. With the right booth setup, you can seat more guests, improve traffic flow, and strengthen your brand identity all at once.
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Booths aren’t one-size-fits-all, but they work in most modern restaurant layouts when used strategically.
Best fit: Full-service restaurants, cafés, lounges, diners, breweries, and fast-casual concepts
Less ideal: High-turnover quick service, banquet halls, or mobile pop-up layouts
Every square foot in your restaurant has a job to do—especially when it comes to seating. Choosing the right booth shape isn’t just about aesthetics; it’s a strategic decision that affects guest flow, seating capacity, and ultimately, revenue. More guests = more orders, and more orders = more income per service window.
Here’s an overview of each booth shape we offer and it's potential benefits depending on the size, and total seating capacity of your venue. Choose a booth style that fits your layout and dimensional needs while helping you maximize profitability and guest comfort.
Seating Capacity: 2 guests
A smart choice for narrow or wall-lined layouts. These space-savers let you add extra seating without crowding the floor—ideal for small dining rooms or cafés where every inch matters.
Seating Capacity: 4 guests
Designed for high-capacity dining. Placing them back-to-back along the center of your space creates efficient aisles and allows you to serve more guests at once, boosting your revenue potential.
Seating Capacity: 4–6 guests (depending on table length)
Provide flexible seating for different group sizes by pairing with movable tables and chairs. Great for casual or hybrid spaces where you want freedom to rearrange without sacrificing comfort.
Seating Capacity: 4–6 guests
Turn unused corners into revenue-generating zones. These cozy nooks are perfect for couples or small groups and help maximize underutilized space in your layout.
Seating Capacity: 5–6 guests
Ideal for large parties and group dining. These curved booths create visual interest and help break up open floor plans while delivering a semi-private, upscale experience.
Seating Capacity: 8–10 guests
Adds privacy and intimacy for families, special occasions, or romantic dining areas. A statement piece that balances comfort and style.
Seating Capacity: 2–4 guests
Placed near entrances or host stations. Helps reduce wait stress and improves the guest experience on arrival.
Taller booths that align with bar tables or counters. Adds visual interest and functional variety to your space.
As you plan your layout, consider these customization options to fine-tune each booth for your space:
Bottom line? The right booth layout helps you seat more guests comfortably, move staff efficiently, and create an experience guests want to come back to—all of which translates to higher revenue per square foot.
Once you’ve selected the booth shape that fits your layout, it’s time to tailor the look and feel to match your restaurant’s brand and daily use. The right materials don’t just elevate your aesthetic—they support easier maintenance, better durability, and an overall more cohesive guest experience.
These finish selections not only reinforce your visual identity—they also help set the tone for your service model, whether that’s elevated dining, casual comfort, or something in between.
Getting booth dimensions right keeps traffic flowing and maximizes covers without sacrificing comfort. Below is a quick reference based on our standard builds. For expanded diagrams and layout tips, see Restaurant Booth Size and Spacing Standards.
Note: Dimensions above reflect our most common standards and can be customized to your layout.
Your booths aren’t just for seating—they’re a core part of your restaurant’s brand experience. That’s why we offer complete customization options to ensure your seating supports your space, service model, and signature style.
Need help designing your space? We also offer restaurant layout consultations with 3D renderings and floor plans to help you visualize how your furniture fits—before you order.
Our Ready-to-Ship Booths are ideal for urgent openings or surprise expansions. These ship faster without sacrificing style or durability.
They can—especially when used strategically along walls, in corners, or back-to-back in center rows. While booths don’t take up less space than individual tables alone, they do allow for more efficient flow, better space planning, and a more comfortable dining experience in tight or high-traffic areas. Combined with properly sized tables and strategic aisle spacing, they can support higher guest counts per square foot.
Absolutely. We offer custom sizes, shapes, and finishes so your booths align perfectly with your layout, brand, and service model. Whether you need long wall benches, curved shapes, or a specific height, we can build to fit.
We offer two design options: a free initial consultation to discuss your needs, or a Full Layout Package for $250, which includes a detailed floor plan, furniture schedule, and 3D view for up to 50 seats.
Yes! We accept COM (Customer’s Own Material) so you can match your booths to your exact design vision. We also offer thousands of commercial-grade fabrics and vinyls in-house.
We recommend pedestal or cantilever tables for best compatibility with booths. These allow easier access and cleaning, while standard four-leg tables can feel cramped in booth setups.
We carry a selection of ready-to-ship booths that are ideal for tight timelines. These models are pre-configured for faster delivery without sacrificing quality.
Lead times vary based on the style, size, material, and level of customization. For the most accurate estimate, reach out with your project details and we’ll provide an up-to-date timeline based on your exact needs.
It depends on your service model. For busy, high-turnover restaurants or family-friendly spots, choose commercial-grade vinyls that resist stains and clean easily. For fine dining or lounge environments, opt for premium fabrics that match your brand’s tone. You can also supply your own COM (Customer’s Own Material) for a fully custom experience.
Pedestal or cantilever tables work best with booths, since they provide more legroom and easier cleaning access. Avoid 4-leg tables, which can block movement and reduce comfort for booth diners. We recommend table widths of 24”–30” for singles and up to 60”–72” for curved or group booths.
