Here is where I sound a grumpy old git - but I'm still going to say it.
I think family eating places are a good idea and have used them many times - but ---
There's always a 'but'
It's time some kind of a family time line was drawn.
We recently went out with friends to celebrate a birthday - 8.00pm for the meal.
The whole way through our meal we had to contend with a high pitched squealing child which made it difficult to have an conversation.
Young children often get tired and irritable when tired - so why drag them out for a bloody meal!
More recently we were out again for a meal admit it was earlier - 6.00pm but - a young child was allowed to run around the place - dangerous wouldn't you say?
It's time these places got tough with couldn't care less parents and gave a bit more consideration for those who just want to go and have a quite meal !
Rant Over.