[gratefulwharffratt]

They people are all waiting breathlessly and excitedly to find out which persons will get the next table...

When it is announced, the 'winners' celebrate and make an 'acceptance' speech like they do at the Oscars. They are hawking the fact that you can now call ahead and be placed on the eons-long waiting list, instead of being added to page 649, in that tome.

Should be...

The people are all waiting breathlessly and excitedly to find out which persons will get the next table...

When it is announced, the 'winners' celebrate and make an 'acceptance' speech like they do at the Oscars. They are hawking the fact that you can now call ahead and be placed on the eons-long waiting list, instead of being added to page 649 in that tome, after you arrive at the restaurant.

[catpuppy]

I know that losts of folks like Outback but I have only been once about five years ago and decided then never to return. I remember the lousy service and a so-so steak. There are other chains that have much better food and excellent service. Longhorn (which may be regional) is such a place IMHO.