If they want to linger for the purpose of chatting after dinner, forget Tallulah/ Eat Bar. LOUD! (6 replies, last updated by Joe H February 25, 2008)

Yes, there’s a crucial difference between eating at a leisurely pace, and lingering after a meal is over. As srr said, at most mid to high-end restaurants, you can expect to have the table for 1.5-2 hours, especially if you... (5 replies, last updated by grishnackh May 5, 2007)

You’ve all been in this situation...the party or group event has had several hours to enjoy and communicate with each other...the restaurant/caterer has done its job...then its over. Why do people linger like they did not... (21 replies, last updated by Janet from Richmond October 29, 2008)

looks tempting, but I know there’s no way we can (or would want to) linger there that long. Maybe some kind of progressive evening, drinks at one spot, dinner at another, music and dessert or after dinner drinks somewhere... (7 replies, last updated by UWStoSONO May 10, 2008)

I am ISO of a restaurant that will seat a group of 20 for a birthday dinner and possibly turn into a lounge atmosphere or will at least allow some after dinner moving around and lingering. It will be on a Saturday evening. Open... (4 replies, last updated by Servorg August 6, 2009)

Yep, I live in Madrid and no one will EVER rush you out—indoors or outdoors. Most restaurants only count on one seating at lunch and dinner, so there’s need to hustle you out. When you get to a restaurant and... (19 replies, last updated by Fleur February 21, 2006)

What is the appropriate etiquette at restaurants where one orders at the counter, but there is table service, when the tables are all full, the food is coming, and people are lingering? (Coral Tree, Clementine, etc.). Is it... (25 replies, last updated by Gio October 25, 2007)

I have never felt right (or comfortable) lingering past the time I’m consuming either the main meal, or after-dinner dessert and/or drinks. The place to linger and chat is a living room, or a lounge, not a full-service... (34 replies, last updated by gloriousfood September 8, 2008)

as eat, and it just wouldn’t work out if we got shuffled out the door as soon as dinner was done. We’re willing to order drinks all night long, if there’s some sort of bar/restaurant combo. Oh! And the place... (3 replies, last updated by maxzook October 17, 2007)

LOL – LOVE the request – I hear you on the breakfast smell, it’s pervasive!! Unfortunately, I don’t have a good recommendation, I usually shower after breakfast places just because of the "linger"!! (10 replies, last updated by Heathen & Spells March 25, 2006)

Well....maybe the best option would be to get a large array of take out from one of the above and have an elegant candle light dinner at home. I can’t think of a restaurant whose wait staff would welcome casual lingering... (6 replies, last updated by lauracohenromano June 23, 2008)

I’m looking for a mid-scale restaurant in/around Harvard Sq for a business dinner. We may want to stay for an hour or so following dinner. Any ideas on good choices? It’s been a while since I’ve been to H Sq and... (3 replies, last updated by jsj September 15, 2004)

perfectly fried green tomatoes there that I am still dreaming about. Any great experiences or suggestions for scrumptious food, great wine and lingering conversation?? Thanks. Jennifer (5 replies, last updated by Cindy January 9, 2006)

linger, even if it’s not church-quiet. Perhaps you could go for a dinner somewhere, and be prepared to hit a cafe or bar before or after to extend the evening. Most of the places I can think of that are moderate are going... (6 replies, last updated by mabelm4050 June 15, 2007)

If I’m the host and the after dinner talk is scintillating, I would hate you. But if it was draggingly dull, I would love you! (34 replies, last updated by Miss Needle November 10, 2008)