Don't show up early and before your entire party is at the restaurant. They will not seat you at a table unless half your party is present.
Oh, okay....I guess I won't spend more money on a drink and appetizer while wait. Makes no sense.
Update--------
Within 10 minutes of posting my review, the manager Steve came over and apologized for the treatment I experienced. The host that I had dealt with was new and had confused their Friday night seating policy. Steve promised to review the policy at their host/hostess meeting the next day.
After our meal Steve offered free deserts to our entire table.
Feel much better about this place.