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88 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10003
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The Infatuation reports that primetime hours at Frank are 'challenging due to overcrowding,' with the restaurant 'packing in too many bodies' at a cash-only spot that's been running since 1998. Diners end up crammed at tight tables during peak dinner hours, per the review.
To avoid the crush, The Infatuation recommends off-peak timing like '3pm on a Tuesday' or a quiet weekday on the front patio. There's no stated reservation system in the review, so the overcrowding described appears to be a walk-in/seating crunch rather than a booking bottleneck.
Patterns as reported by press and regulars — not measured by damnlines.
Walk-ins: Described by The Infatuation as heavily walk-in and best timed off-peak.
Cash only, per The Infatuation.
The Infatuation doesn't cite a specific wait time, but describes primetime as 'challenging due to overcrowding' with the restaurant 'packing in too many bodies' — off-peak visits are advised instead.
The Infatuation's review doesn't specify a reservation policy; it frames the crowding issue around walk-in/seating capacity at primetime rather than booking windows.
Yes, based on The Infatuation's account — the review's advice is about timing your walk-in for quieter periods like a weekday afternoon, and notes the spot is cash-only.
Sources: The Infatuation