I’m looking for a good restaurant where I can eat dinner alone on a Saturday night (October 20). I’m planning to eat early. We are staying near Union Square and I’m looking for fabulous food. (2 replies, last updated by Carrie 218 October 6, 2007)

when a "table for one" comes in the door, especially on Saturday night. If I’m going to have a rare dinner out, I don’t want to feel like a second class citizen. Any suggestions for great places to eat alone? It... (3 replies, last updated by Tamar G November 17, 2003)

I will have a weekend to myself in NYC and was thinking about going to a great restaurant for dinner—the kind of place where it’s impossible to get a reservation—maybe eating at the bar instead of a table...any... (6 replies, last updated by suzanne camhi January 6, 2003)

! Perislyle. One of the best for dining alone. You can talk to the friendly bartender and always expect company at the bar. Acme Oyster house. Better at lunch. Dinner can be a bit depressing but it’s a great place alone.... (12 replies, last updated by Joe H. April 25, 2003)

The East Cost Grill brunch, which they describe as a Latin brunch, is fabulous, but perhaps not for everyone. Check out the menu here: http://eastcoastgrill.net/menus/brunchmenu.htm . ECG would be a great choice for one of your... (9 replies, last updated by saridt March 14, 2007)

on an earlier dinner (6:30ish) its still last minute in the grand scheme of things so I’m guessing my best bets will be places with a bar which is also good given that its dinner for one. Doesn’t have to be a tasting... (7 replies, last updated by hightemp July 17, 2009)

My friend is writing a story about underground/non-underground restaurants and communal dinners. I thought this would be of interest to Chowhounders, too. So if you have news on one, if you could post here, that would be great.... (1 reply, last updated by dagrassroots October 24, 2008)

I’ll be on a business trip later this month and will have a few free nights alone in Rome and Milan. Would love to have a couple of awesome solo dinners. Regional/local cuisine preferred. Casual over formal, but I’m... (5 replies, last updated by raspano October 17, 2008)

Hey there everyone. I’m coming up to Boston for a business trip and staying at the Colonnade hotel. I’m looking for a recommendation for dinner for one. Preferably someplace where I could walk in and sit at the bar to... (5 replies, last updated by patiofixture June 10, 2008)

My boyfriend just started travelling during the week and I am now alone for dinner most nights. I get tired of eating leftovers and find myself eating frozen meals or eating out now that he is gone. What are your favorite meals... (20 replies, last updated by Emme May 25, 2008)

Any suggestions for a nice restaurant where it would be comfortable for a table of one? I’ve been to L’atelier de Joel Robuchon and I’m not interested in Masa or any other sushi/Japanese place. I prefer French... (4 replies, last updated by Blumie April 9, 2008)

Going to be in Minneapolis for the first time on a business trip. Would love to experience the great food Minneapolis has to offer. Hoping some of you foodies out there can recommend good restaurants for dinner near the Marquette... (4 replies, last updated by CheesemongersWife March 15, 2008)

at “Butter” during Restaurant Week, and honestly? I was really just looking for anything to stay away from or run towards. If you have a better suggestion for a romantic place for a birthday dinner at about the $75/pp... (10 replies, last updated by erica February 23, 2008)

Sad, isn’t it? But I work on Thanksgiving and have the traditional dinner with friends on Friday. I usually look in vain for a place to have a regular dinner where I don’t feel so...conspicuously alone. Perhaps a... (7 replies, last updated by Diana November 13, 2007)

It’s that time again and I have a business trip to Minneapolis when I will have one dinner by myself followed by several group events. Do you have an opinion about a place downtown ( I will probably be staying at the Depot)... (1 reply, last updated by pgokey October 6, 2007)