I used to visit a resort in St. Lucia that attracted lots of solo travelers -- they had the loveliest way to manage it every single evening. They had a communal dining table where you could be REQUESTED to be seated. It attracted solo travelers, couples who knew they'd get bored of each other without someone else to talk to, friends traveling together who would likewise get bored of each other [like my friend & me!] There was always a staff member assigned to grease the wheels of conversation, although was rarely needed.
I vote that some of the restaurants have this, but it must be a REQUEST. I was at the teppanyaki restaurant once & the other people at our table were horrified to see us there & literally turned their backs on us. They just didn't want to be seated with strangers. So, yeah, I vote that that there are a few places where they have this table & people can request to be there. It would be great for solo travelers or small parties of people who think that if they spend one more meal together without someone else there to break the monotony they will scream.