"According to Ops and Leo owner Mike Fadem, this is the window when restaurants have the most bandwidth to give families extra attention and space. And you won't disrupt the bedtime routine at home."
"'Do you have French fries?' is a question we hear more often than you'd think,' says Adam Fitzpatrick, the assistant general manager at San Sabino. 'A quick look at the menu before you arrive can save everyone a little confusion.'"
"The booth is not a blank canvas. Limit creative expression to the confines of a coloring book. We had an unruly child sitting at a booth who put stickers all over the floor and around the table."
"To sit and let it happen is an awful experience for everyone - and then you become their topic of conversation for the day,' says one server."
Restaurants have specific times when they can give families more attention. Parents should communicate dietary needs in advance and count all children in reservations. Familiarizing with the menu can prevent confusion. Casual dining areas like patios are more accommodating for children. Parents should clean up after their kids and avoid bringing outside meals. Creative activities should be limited to coloring books. If children become restless, taking them outside can help reset the situation. If behavior worsens, it may be best to leave early with to-go orders.
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