Okay, I'm an idiot. I got there at the right time several times probably, but I didn't read the room description, I just looked at the options, so I assumed incorrectly that nothing had changed *slaps forehead* So, nevermind, I got it

> > > If anyone has a solution to how in the world I can get to
> > dinner at the boarding house, then please e-mail it to me. I've
> > read every post I can find on the subject, but I still can't get it.
> > Thank you very kind people in advance.
> >
> > You need to keep checking back in the dining room at different
> > times of day. How do you know when the time of day is?
> >
> > You can't, for sure, but time only passes if you leave the
> > boarding house.
> >
> > That should help you out. Helped me enough.
> >
> > -Rift "In-and-out Burger is calling me" Traveler
>
> I have been checking in at different times of the day, but it seems like I can never quite hit the exact time I need. Any hints on getting there at *just* the right time? If you don't wanna post spoilers here, just e-mail me.