Purchased 2 of these tables for our church. There are times of the year we need to extend the area of the altar or use a display tables near the entrances. Liked that I could stain them to match the existing wood within the sanctuary. Also liked the feature that provides for the tables to be extended to meet the current need at the time. The versatility is endless. And yes, they would make a nice extended dining area for holiday meals or a cozy dinner.