No Kids Allowed

[Michelle67]

I would love it! As much as I love my kid it would be nice to get away from the little humans without having to go to the bar.

Also, after hearing some of the crap that comes out of my grandma's mouth when she goes out to eat with us, I wouldn't mind the no one over 60 restaurant either

See, that's kinda what I'm saying about my step mother. The woman is RUDE and mean. She should be in her own banned class.

 

[golfgal]

It used to be that adults just "knew" this and didn't bring kids to places that were not kid friendly. It's pretty sad that businesses have to resort to having "policies" about these things actually.

It's not healthy for you or your child to never be away from each other, get a babysitter.

 

[LIDisneyFan]

Cobb Cinebistro's don't allow anyone under 21 to be in their 'dine-in' section, although they can attend in the standard seating section.

Our mall doesn't allow anyone under 18 unless accompanied by an adult after 7 pm.

Nightclubs have restrictions with some over 21, some over 25.

Some communities are 55 and over.



It is all about the customer you are trying to attract and the atmosphere you are providing, and is a valid business model. If you don't like it, go somewhere else.

 

[Jedana]

Just as a matter of curiosity how does she afford the business seats for her and her kids? I thought she was broke?

She went to the Today Show. They paid for her and her rugrats to come out. Apparently they were really out of control, and trashed the set.

 

[TDC Nala]

In 2008, Victoria & Albert's at the Grand Floridian banned children under 10. I remember a LOT of protests that doing so was morally wrong, despite the nature of the restaurant. Most of the protests came from folks who didn't intend to go there with their children, they just didn't like the idea.

There were a number of stories that guests at V&A were increasingly bringing in babies and children, demanding children's meals at children's meal prices (which were brought to them from another kitchen, as V&A doesn't have a kids menu) and then allowing the kids to roam the dining room while the parents ate their 7-course gourmet feast.

So they banned the kids, and the fur flew. There was even a news show on TV where they had someone on who said that for DISNEY to do this was just horribly wrong. It's died down now.

If they didn't, they would have had to shut the place down and make it into another princess meal. Which I'm sure many Disney guests would like.

 

[Queen2PrincessG]

I'm totally ok with child free places. As a parent sometimes it's nice to be in a all adult atmosphere. What's the big deal ?

 

[PeterPan09]

I think it's a good idea. If we had something like that my DH & I would definitely go eat there when my kids go to their dad's house for the weekend.

I wish they would make some movie theaters adults only. I have had SO MANY bad experiences with people letting their kids talk, cry, scream, play loud video games with no headphones...it is annoying. I have kids. I have taught my kids how to behave in public. I mute my cell phone when I am in the theater. I do everything right and yet I still have to deal with disruptions. I pay good money like everyone else to enjoy myself and if I could do it kid free I might even pay EXTRA.

Usually the only people who might be offended by a no kids restaurant are more than likely the ones whose kids you really don't want in there anyway.

Wow, I would pay more for a kid-free movie theater too! Part of my problem is that my local theater is Downtown Disney. Vacationers don't often have babysitting options that they are comfortable with and I can certainly understand that. However, if you're going to see an R rated film, please wait until you get home and can get a sitter! I've been in films where young children have been clearly frightened by what's happening on the screen and I've felt bad for them.

I would love more kid friendly options for those of us who don't have kids or whose kids are now grown. I think there is a market for it and I hope this idea grows. I agree that it's a sad commentary on the state of modern parenting that we even need such a thing, but clearly we do.

 

[Goofyluver]

Wow, I would pay more for a kid-free movie theater too! Part of my problem is that my local theater is Downtown Disney. Vacationers don't often have babysitting options that they are comfortable with and I can certainly understand that. However, if you're going to see an R rated film, please wait until you get home and can get a sitter! I've been in films where young children have been clearly frightened by what's happening on the screen and I've felt bad for them.

I would love more kid friendly options for those of us who don't have kids or whose kids are now grown. I think there is a market for it and I hope this idea grows. I agree that it's a sad commentary on the state of modern parenting that we even need such a thing, but clearly we do.

Or for those of us who simply enjoy doing things without our children on occasion.

 

[~disneydiva~]

Wow, I would pay more for a kid-free movie theater too! Part of my problem is that my local theater is Downtown Disney. Vacationers don't often have babysitting options that they are comfortable with and I can certainly understand that. However, if you're going to see an R rated film, please wait until you get home and can get a sitter! I've been in films where young children have been clearly frightened by what's happening on the screen and I've felt bad for them.

I would love more kid friendly options for those of us who don't have kids or whose kids are now grown. I think there is a market for it and I hope this idea grows. I agree that it's a sad commentary on the state of modern parenting that we even need such a thing, but clearly we do.

AMC theaters has something like this...cienma suites. Its part of the regular theater, but you have to pay a little bit more, I think the regular tickets are $15 and the 3D movies are $18. The theaters are nice. Recliners, swivel tables, full dinner menu, (you don't have to order). They serve the popcorn in a bowl instead of the bag. We recieved samples of cookies and cream and a caramel popcorn. Hot towel towards the end of the movie and a chocolate square. Oh and nobody under the age of 21.

 

[Mickey'snewestfan]

It rubs me the wrong way too.
what if it was over 60 yo they wanted to ban? or ban women? or men?

I don't know, it just seems wrong. I saw this on the news and it didn't look like a high end restaurant.
maybe make a certain room or area for those without kids or with kids.

Women and people over 60 are protected classes, because they have historically been discriminated against. Children are protected in housing, where they have historically been discriminated against, but not in restaurants.

I'm someone who never went out to eat without my kid, really only used childcare for work, and had a child who knew how to behave in restaurants from very early on. This doesn't bother me, I would simply have chosen another restaurant. I guess if the one restaurant in a small town came up with this policy, I might bat an eye, but it doesn't sound like that's the case here at all.

 

[bjgrazi]

As a Mom of 3, I'm all for child free places. I like leaving my kids at home and going out for a nice dinner.

 

[DawnM]

It doesn't bother me at all. If I want a nice romantic dinner out or a nice dinner out with a friend where we can talk and not be distracted by kids screaming, etc....I would go there for sure.

Dawn

 

[TheIncredibles!]

Places like this would not be necessary if there were not so many ignorant and/or selfish parents around that refuse to teach their children how to behave in public.

 

[JUJU814]

I have three kids and this doesn't bother me at all. Like so many others have said, eat somewhere else..there's plenty to choose from.

I like to have some adult only options.

My husband and I go away sometimes without the kids and may stay at a resort that has an adult only pool. (along with several other pools..much more fun..for families and children) It annoys me to no end to have kids jumping around and splashing and making noise in a designated *adult only* area, with the parents sitting there lounging in the chair ignoring the signs and their kids. errrrr

I'll all for a few "no children" places

 

[Andtototoo]

Places like this would not be necessary if there were not so many ignorant and/or selfish parents around that refuse to teach their children how to behave in public.

Exactly. And it's not as though making the choice to go to a high-end restaurant solves the problem -- the obnoxious parents with the bratty kids are everywhere.

Two years ago we went to one of the top restaurants in the city near us for a small wedding dinner (just 8 people). This restaurant is the kind of place most people would go to only for a very special occasion -- very expensive, very fancy, incredible location, etc. The couple had made reservations in advance for the venue's "Special" table with the best view of the water (as is required), told them it was for a wedding dinner, ordered flowers for the table, etc. We sit down and 5 minutes later, the family from EntitledTown is seated next to us. Kids yelling, throwing food, running around. Parents totally ignoring them and then berating the waiter for not having chicken nuggets on the menu. After 15 minutes of this and our own best dirty looks, we spoke to the manager who told us that the family were paying customers and he didn't feel he could say anything and since the restaurant was full, there were no tables available for a move. After the kids began throwing dinner rolls across OUR table and the manager still refused to do anything, we took the flowers and left.

 

[mamacatnv]

I see so many of you are referencing a date night. What about those of us who with their older children in tow would enjoy a meal out without the distraction of obnoxious kids?

 

[Uncle Remus]

I'm in favor of bannin' obnoxious kids from all public places.

 

[~disneydiva~]

I'm in favor of bannin' obnoxious kids from all public places.

Can we make it all obnoxious people?

 

[Uncle Remus]

Can we make it all obnoxious people?

Probably not, they're everywhere.

 

[Jeafl]

I would be all for it, and I have three kids. Just last week we were on vacation in the Smoky Mountains and ate at a fairly nice barbecue restaurant. We were seated next to a family with a boy about 7 or 8 years old, and an infant daughter, about 9-10 months old. The son was encouraging the little girl to shriek at the top of her lungs every 30 seconds, and then laughed hysterically when she did it. After about 15 minutes of this, everyone else in the place was making nasty comments about this family, and turning around and staring at them, but the parents were either totally oblivious to the chaos around them, or just didn't care. Either way, it was really aggravating for the rest of us trying to eat and have a conversation with our tablemates.

In the case of the restaurant though, I was wondering what the owner would do if a group of obnoxious, loud adults came in and distubred the peace. Would he ban them too?