I did an assignment there last month. The website for my local restaurant said reservations were required. I sent an email to the scheduler just in case even though I do not remember the rules stating no reservations and was told it was fine to make a reservation. When I arrived for my reservation a couple was at the counter asking for a table and was told there were none available without a reservation. There were plenty of empty tables around but within 15 minutes or so these all filled up.
In this kind of post covid era restaurants have many rules they did not before. Hours may be different, reservations may be required etc. It is best to check the website before going anywhere.
As for the food, they are pricey at full price but have happy hours for most of the day. Even with the more generous compensation we have now it is much easier to eat a full meal at Happy Hour if you have a guest.