I agree that it depends on where you are seated and how busy the restaurant is already. I've found that when the restaurant is pretty full and if you're seated close to the table, then it's hard to have a conversation while the band is playing. A lot is due to the proximity to the stage, but part is also due to the ambient noise level in the restaurant. However, if you're seated in the side room, it's quieter and easier to have a conversation. As others have said, the entertainment isn't continuous (the dancing happens on the hour and the band plays intermittently while the dancing is not happening).