will the wait be long?

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Maybo

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I go to a restaurant but it is crowded. I'd like to know if the wait for a table will be long.

Can I ask 'Will the wait be long?'
 
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I think you can.

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I'd be inclined to stress yourself rather than the wait:

Will I have to wait long?
How long will I have to wait?
(as Tarheel said)
Am I in for a long wait? (This is quite informal and I don't know if it works in any other variant but BrE)

You could forget using "wait" completely and say:

What time will a table be available?
 
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