I believe you can make reservations for large groups. I have seen big groups in the main dining room, as well as in two side rooms. Not sure how large the group needs to be.
Yes, before 5pm
Depending on who you ask there, some say no reservations, other say you could make reservations for party of 4 or less. Either way, it's a big place. The wait isn't too long. We went with a party of 6 at dinner time and the wait was less than 30 minutes. A guy told me I could put my name down on the waiting list up to 2 hours before the time we wanted, but when I called, they said no.
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