A wise parent knows their child/children. Take them to a place which is appropriate to them. And for goodness sake, where have discipline and manners disappeared to these days? One of my biggest dislikes is kids running round screaming in an environment where they should be settled down to enjoy a meal, and letting others enjoy theirs.
Dining out has always been a special treat for our family - we don't have money to throw around so we save up, and make it a big occassion. Manners and good behaviour were expected and have always been taught. Not only in restaurants, but in all areas of life. Simple things like "thank you" and "Please" cost nothing (this applies to many adults I see also). The majority of places have food on the main menu a child can eat. If not all, at least part of it.
Take your children somewhere suitable for their stage of development and maturity - it really ain't that hard. When they're ready to upgrade, go from there.
But please, tame them first!!!!!
