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Originally Posted by brk-lnt
FWIW, while I like 99 and Applebees, I don't consider them high-end eateries, nor do I have high expectations when going there. I personally think those are "family" restaurants and if I go there, I can reasonably expect to encounter children and families.
However, if I go to brunch at the Lakehouse (as an example) I don't expect to see or appreciate a table of adults that are completely ignorant of their offspring running around, getting in the way, sampling food off the buffet with their fingers and similar actions.
I think there is a certain class of restaurant where it's reasonable to expect that children along for the meal would be "seen and not heard". If that place has ongoing problems and a strong demand, I don't think it is unreasonable to set an age limit for their patrons.
I don't think anyone is suggesting that all children be banned from all restaurants.
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You must have misunderstood me. I know those places are kid firendly, that's why if I have my kids I go there. I know better then to take them to a 4 star restaurant (even though they never act like you discribed some kids acting). I absolutely agree that if I go out to a nice dinner with my husband I don't want to sit next to a table with out of control kids. All I am saying is that instead of completely stopping you at the door and saying "your not welcome here" a simple, "please come this way to our family section" is the better way to go.