Waiting a long time to get seated at a restaurant...

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This past Saturday I went to a gastropub for dinner. The place was packed and there was no empty table. I had to wait a long time to sit down and eat. I think it was at least 40 minutes of waiting time. I was really hungry so contemplated leaving and going elsewhere. I really wanted to try this place out though and it was late to try and go look for someplace else to eat anyway so I chose to wait. I had to stand by the bar to pass the time... and I am not a drinker really. I ended up sipping some beer that my hubby took to try. In the end, the food we ordered was pretty good and I loved the atmosphere and decor of the place so it was worth the wait. Still, having to wait that long for a table is ridiculous. And I don't think reservations are accepted here... Perhaps if there was a nearby option at the time I'd have left. How long do you think the wait time for a table should be? What's the maximum time you'd wait for a table at a restaurant?