Custom restaurant booths
Custom vs. stock — an honest breakdown from people who sell one and build the other.
Updated July 2, 2026 · By the Restaurant Furniture .ORG team, Phoenix, AZ
Booths are the hardest-working seats in your restaurant — and the decision that trips up most owners is whether to buy stock booths that ship this week or invest in custom restaurant booths built to your exact room. We sell one and build the other, so here's the honest breakdown.
Custom vs. stock restaurant booths: which should you buy?
Short answer: buy stock booths ($950–$1,400 per unit, ships in days) when your room has straight walls and standard sizes fit; buy custom ($1,500–$3,500+, 4–6 weeks) when odd walls, banquettes, ADA layouts, brand-specific fabrics, or 10+ unit orders make built-to-fit the cheaper decision over the life of the room.
| Stock booths | Custom booths | |
|---|---|---|
| Price per unit | $950–$1,400 | $1,500–$3,500+ (size, shape & fabric driven) |
| Lead time | In stock — ships in days | Typically 4–6 weeks, built to order |
| Sizes & shapes | Standard singles/doubles, set heights | Any length, height, L/U/corner/circular, banquette walls |
| Fabric & finish | Popular commercial vinyls | Unlimited — any contract vinyl, fabric, or COM |
| Fit to your floor plan | You work around the booth | Booth is built to your walls and layout, including ADA layouts |
| Best for | Fast openings, tight budgets, standard rooms | Brand-driven concepts, odd walls, large runs, banquettes |
When stock booths are the right call
If you're opening in 30 days, replacing a couple of damaged units, or outfitting a straightforward room with standard 48″ singles and doubles, stock is the smart money. Browse our in-stock restaurant booths — commercial-grade, ready to ship from Phoenix, with financing available.
When custom booths are worth it
- Your room has personality — angled walls, columns, windows, or alcoves that standard sizes can't follow
- Your brand is the product — channel-tufted backs, contrast piping, logo embroidery, specific fabrics your designer specced
- You need banquettes — continuous bench walls are custom work by definition
- ADA compliance matters — accessible seating that's designed in, not bolted on (see our dimensions & ADA guide)
- You're buying 10+ units — at volume, custom pricing gets surprisingly close to stock
For custom work, we send you to our custom division: Custom Built Booths (part of the Lion Craft family of companies, same Phoenix campus). They build to any size, shape, and fabric — and their overnight reupholstery service can refresh your existing booths without losing a single night of service.
Restaurant booth FAQ
How much do restaurant booths cost?
Stock commercial booths run $950–$1,400 per unit. Custom booths start around $1,500 and scale with size, shape, and fabric selection. Banquette walls run about $300–$550 per installed linear foot.
How long do custom booths take?
Typical custom build time is 4–6 weeks from approved drawings, plus delivery and installation. Stock booths ship in days.
What size is a standard restaurant booth?
The standard single booth is 48″ long with a 36″ high back and 17.5–18″ seat height. Doubles share the same footprint with seating on both sides.
Are your booths commercial grade?
Yes — hardwood frames and contract vinyls rated for restaurant duty. Residential furniture fails fast in commercial dining rooms.
Can I get booths reupholstered instead of replaced?
Usually, yes — if frames are sound, reupholstery costs a fraction of replacement. Custom Built Booths does it overnight so you don't close.
Do you offer financing?
Yes, financing is available through Hearth with flexible monthly payments.
Stock or custom — let's get you seated.
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