Passing plates at the Saint. | Kathy Tran This can be the toughest day of the week to dine out Mondays are historically the least popular day of the week to eat out, even before this winter’s labor and supply chain shortages. Many restaurants have recently decided to open for fewer days and for shorter hours. No wonder it can seem like options for dining out on Monday at a proper restaurant, not just a fast-casual spot, can feel extremely limited. But there are places to go: here’s a list of terrific destinations for Monday night dinners (reservations recommended in many cases) that encompass up-and-coming places and some old favorites.