Restaurant Design

Plan Your Restaurant Table Layout for Maximum Efficiency

Arrange tables to maximize covers without sacrificing guest comfort. Plan service paths from kitchen to dining room, design bar and cocktail areas, and calculate capacity for licensing — all in a professional, browser-based floor plan tool.

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Table Arrangement for Maximum Covers

Every square meter counts in a restaurant. Place two-tops, four-tops, round tables, banquettes, and communal tables with precise dimensions and spacing. See your total seat count update in real time as you adjust the layout, and find the arrangement that maximizes revenue without crowding guests.

  • Two-top and four-top table placement with exact spacing
  • Round tables for private dining areas
  • Banquette and booth-style seating configurations
  • Communal and high-top table options
  • Real-time seat count as you design
  • Scale calibration to match your actual floor dimensions

Service Flow Optimization — Kitchen to Dining

Design clear paths between the kitchen, service stations, and dining tables. A well-planned service flow reduces wait times, prevents server collisions, and improves the overall guest experience. Use Floors.live to visualize circulation routes and identify bottlenecks before they happen.

  • Kitchen pass and service station placement
  • Server pathway planning between table sections
  • Busser and runner route optimization
  • Wait station and POS terminal positioning
  • Accessible pathway compliance for wheelchair access
  • Emergency exit clearance verification

Bar and Cocktail Area Planning

Design your bar area with bar counters, high-top tables, lounge seating, and back-bar storage. Whether you are planning a standalone cocktail bar or a bar area within a full-service restaurant, Floors.live gives you the objects and precision to get the layout right before construction or renovation begins.

  • Bar counter placement with stool spacing
  • High-top cocktail tables and lounge seating
  • Back-bar and storage area layout
  • Cocktail lounge zone separation from dining
  • Outdoor patio and terrace table planning
  • Hostess stand and waiting area placement

Capacity Calculation for Licensing and Compliance

Restaurants need accurate capacity numbers for liquor licenses, fire code compliance, and health department approvals. Floors.live automatically counts seats and tables on your layout. Combined with scale-accurate measurements, you can verify aisle widths, exit clearances, and maximum occupancy before filing paperwork.

  • Automatic seat and table count summary
  • Scale-accurate measurements for aisle widths
  • Fire code exit clearance planning
  • Accessible dining area compliance
  • Exportable capacity report for licensing applications
  • Multiple layout versions for seasonal or event configurations

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