No
They would, but your party has to be all there before they sit you.
No they don't, and cooking you're own food definitely adds to the wait, because table don't churn as quickly as they would in a traditional restaurant. They have table games to help you pass the time in the lobby. Don't let it discourage you. There's a reason it's packed. It's delicious, but plan to make your dinner an all night event.
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