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If it was really one of my favorites and I couldn't find a similar alternative, I'd....

Drive around the place several times, checking for 'hides', sight lines and/or any obvious places where a threat might conceal;
Once satisfied, I'd drive to and park (facing outward) in the closest and most direct route to the door;
I'd place my carry weapon (PX4 or LCR, depending on attire) in a concealed but easily accessible area in my car;
I'd vacate the car, keeping low and using available cover and concealment to egress the building;
Once inside, I'd visually check the hostess for weapons, (frisking her if possible);
I'd insist on a table with good sight lines and my back to the wall;
I'd order from a pre-determined menu, probably soup, and would insist on being provided with a large steak knife, which I would conceal in my sleeve to cover my exit;
While eating, I would be constantly vigilant, in particular watching the bus boys hands, for any too-aware diners or any off-schedule attempts to refill my tea glass;
I'd eat and pay as quickly as possible, paying in cash so that the restaurant staff cannot gather any intel on me from my credit cards;
Once finished, I'd take an unexpected and indirect route for the door, scanning 360 for any threats, pausing at the door to recon the area in and around my vehicle and my departure route;
I'd click the door opener on my key fob from inside the restaurant and from behind cover, in case someone has planted an IED on my car while I was eating;
Then, a quick dash to car, again keeping low and using available cover and concealment, recovering my weapon, one more 360 scan of the parking lot and departure route;
Then starting the car and departing the area in a serpentine manner, remaining unbelted until clear of the area in the event my car is disabled by gunfire and I have to exfiltrate on foot.

Can't wait to go back.