This is a common request, but an important one to answer. A loyal Disher writes:
I am finding restaurants so loud these days. Every time I dine out with friends I arrive first and ask for a booth (preferred) or table with a wall behind me so I can hear my friends (and the wait staff) over the noise.
We are having a very special dinner this Saturday night with four couples. I would love to know if any readers have ideas for semi-quiet restaurants with big tables. A round table would be ideal, but if not we will just do guys on one side and girls on the other like always. Although I miss talking with the guys!