We are a small restaurant and can fill up quickly, especially at peak dinner time.

We recommend making a reservation but will take walk-ins if there is a table available. 

 

Online reservations are fast and easy

The "Online Reservations" button will take you to the Alder Wood Bistro page on our reservation platform TOCK. There you can search for the day, time and number of people and see our availability in real time. We will need your name, email, and phone number to make a reservation. In your confirmation email there will be links to modify or cancel your reservation, if needed. You can always call or email us with reservation questions or changes.

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There is also "notify" feature that serves as a waitlist if the time you would like is unavailable. Sign up to be notified if something opens up in your timeframe and you will be notified via email. You can then take that opportunity to go online and make the reservation.

 

Consider Paying in Cash

Credit card processing costs our small businesses a lot of money. By paying in cash, you can help keep our prices lower and keep more money in our local economy. Something to keep in mind now and in the future and whenever you shop at small businesses. 

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Reservation Timelines
For each reservation we allow 90 minutes for parties of two people and 2 hours for parties of three to six. This is a standard, relaxing dining timeframe at the bistro. If you think you will need longer please let us know ahead of time so we can plan accordingly. We kindly ask guests to vacate their table when their reservation time concludes. This courtesy enables us to promptly seat the next party and ensure a pleasant experience for all. Thank you for being considerate of your fellow diners.

 

​Party Size

We are a small restaurant with seasonal outside dining. The largest party we can seat together at one table INSIDE is six people. OUTSIDE we have a little more flexibility and can seat up to eight people in the heated patio. In the summer season when the garden is open we can accommodate parties up to 12 people that adhere to our large group policy outlined below.

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Guidelines for Booking Large Groups Outside

At Alder Wood Bistro, we strive to provide an exceptional dining experience for all guests. Due to our restaurant's limitations in accommodating larger groups without affecting regular operations, we've put certain policies into place to help dinner service run smoothly for everyone.

 

Important Notice: We are unable to host parties with more than 12 guests unless the entire dining area is reserved for the night. For inquiries about booking the space for large groups, please email alderwoodbistro139@gmail.com.

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Large Group Policies

Any group consisting of more than six people is considered a "large party." Accommodating large groups in our small restaurant requires special arrangements and affects the flow of diners in that section throughout the evening. Therefore, the following requirements apply to all groups with more than six guests:

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• Reservation Hold: To secure your reservation, a $50 credit card hold is required. This hold will only be charged if the party does not show up, or if the reservation is canceled less than 24 hours before the scheduled time.

• Gratuity: A 22% pre-sales tax service charge will be added to the final bill. 100% of this service charge goes to the staff.

• Payment: The bill may be settled using no more than two methods of payment.

• Maximum Duration: The maximum table duration is 2.5 hours. If guests remain beyond this limit without prior approval from management, a fee of $50 will be charged for every additional 15 minutes to the credit card used for the reservation hold.

• Limited Reservation Times: Reservations for large parties must be made for either an early or late seating.

  • For groups of 7-8 people available times are between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM or 6:30 PM and 7:30 PM

  • For groups of 9-12 people available times are between 4:00 PM and 4:30 PM or 7:00 PM and 7:30 PM.

• Minimum Spend: Additionally for groups of 9-12 people there is a food & beverage minimum of $45 per person.

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Guest Cooperation and Consideration

Thank you in advance for taking the time to read through these details. Your understanding and cooperation are greatly appreciated as they help us provide the best possible experience for everyone who dines with us.

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Large group reservations are not available through online booking. Please email alderwoodbistro139@gmail.com or

call 360-683-4321 with your reservation request.