Please Wait to Be Seated Signs

Mount it on the wall just inside the door or on a stand beside the host podium, at eye height. A sign at the door catches people who walk straight in. A second copy near the bar helps if guests sit there and wait for a table.

No. The wording works by itself, and many restaurants post it plain because the host is standing right there. If you want to add a line, such as a wait time or a note about the patio, type it in and the live preview shows it as you type.

Black on white is plain and fits most dining rooms. White on green gives a brighter look at the entrance. Pick the color that matches your signs and menu boards, then check the live preview before you order.

Yes, if the patio is covered or the host stand sits outside. Use aluminum there, because it handles sun and rain. Plastic belongs indoors. Set the sign where a guest waiting for a table can read it, and not in the middle of a walkway.

Hang a copy at the bar entry or on the wall by the stools, so a guest who goes to the bar gets the same message. The extra line can carry a short note, such as Your host will seat you, to answer the question before anyone asks it. Keep the wording plain so staff are not caught off guard.