Clavel on a weeknight?

Submitted by pussybulldozer_69 t3_z828uu in baltimore

Every time I’ve been to Clavel it’s been packed and difficult to get into but those have always been on weekends. I’ve been seeing someone for a while and am thinking of taking her to Clavel one night this week. Is it just always like that or are some nights better than others as far as wait time goes?

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Wolfman3 t1_iy9ftp3 wrote

People start lining up for the 5pm opening.

My recommendation: go a weeknight, put your name in for a reservation, and either grab a spot at the bar (you can get food there too), or head over to WC Harlan for drinks.

Hope you live up to your username.

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gimlets_and_kittens t1_iy9saho wrote

Put your name in & go to Fadensonen, Dutch Courage or WC Harlan for a drink. They specifically know people do this and will call/text you when your table is ready so you can head back.

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umbligado t1_iyaihc6 wrote

For those who might not be aware, The Clavel folks also own Fadensonen and WC Harlan; hence the relevance. Dutch Courage is also great and close by.

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sponto_pronto t1_iyexsbw wrote

You can also try Church which just opened on Maryland Ave near Fadensonnen/Sophomore

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why_grapefruit_why t1_iy9ljmx wrote

I get off work at 4:30pm on Wednesdays so I’ve had luck being there right at 5pm on Wednesdays multiple times and been seated without waiting. Usually just a party of 2 but twice with a party of 4.

Also you get happy hour before 7pm M-Th, $4 off margs and queso.

Dang now I want ceviche and margs. Their cilantro marg is delicious if you haven’t tried it.

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Matt3989 t1_iy9nywh wrote

Get there a bit after 7, it starts to clear out when their happy hour prices end.

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umbligado t1_iyailwc wrote

Sounds like the pro move is to get happy hour drinks somewhere else then go to Clavel for food. Class act, you ;-)

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silentvowel t1_iya44da wrote

It really hasn’t been too bad in recent times. It seems like if you get there before 6-6:30 you’re likely to get a table right away. People line up before 5 to get in but there’s still plenty of seats since they expanded the dining room.

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Interstate8 t1_iyanwyr wrote

on a recent Thursday around 6:30, there was a 90 minute wait for 3 people.

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silentvowel t1_iyaobbq wrote

Yeah I said before that time. I’ve been there several Fridays over the past few months and people were being seated easily. I get there early when I can.

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Interstate8 t1_iyaoojm wrote

True! Misread it as "get there [around] 6-6:30"

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ct1m t1_iyaugdx wrote

Strictly commenting because of your username lol. You made me laugh. Good luck on the date

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pandacorn t1_iybfbve wrote

Just went tonight and it wasn't too packed, plenty of space at the bar. Get there right at 5 and Its usually ok. Someone told me that if there is a long wait they went to get a drink at Harland and they will text you when there is a table ready.

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DeliberateChillFaze t1_iye70dl wrote

I'll add my experience just as an FYI. I have gone twice on a weeknight recently but on the later side (7:45-8pm). Both times I was told that the wait would be 45 minutes. Both times I went over to WC Harlan to have a drink while I waited. Both times Clavel actually called me 10-15 minutes later and I had to scramble to pay my tab for the drink and get back over to Clavel. If you go at this time (around 8) you can just put your name in and it's only about a 10-15 minute wait.

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donta4 t1_iy9dd0s wrote

You could call them and ask.

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