You are sat on a table, eating a nice dinner at a restaurant after a looong day and some kid throws a tantrum or decides it’s perfectly acceptable to go from table to table and run around while the parents behave like nothing’s wrong-Could you imagine how frustrating it is? Everyone has experienced this at least once.
It seems like the Toccoa Riverside Restaurant in Georgia, situated in a scenic mountainous area along the Toccoa River, has implemented a surcharge for “adults unable to parent.”. This decision will not make parents happy, but it may be in response to concerns about disruptive behavior from children that affects other diners’ experiences. The warning about this surcharge is included at the bottom of the menu.
The menu does not list a specific amount, but according to several Google reviews, parents are charged around $50.
“The owner came out and told me he was adding $50 to my bill because of my children’s behaviour. My kids watched a tablet until the food arrived, ate their food and my wife took them outside while I waited and paid the bill. Disappointed by the experience,” one person wrote.
“If you have children, absolutely avoid this place at all costs. Holy moly – the most disrespectful owner made a huge scene in front of the entire restaurant because our children were “running through the restaurant” – they were down by the river.. we were told we need to “go to Burger King and Walmart” and that we were bad parents,” another review said.
The restaurant’s owner, Tim Richter, provided an explanation for the surcharge, stating that he initiated it a few years ago during the COVID-19 outbreak. The decision followed an incident involving a family with nine children who reportedly caused disruptions by “running all over the restaurant.” Richter didn’t charge them initially but issued a warning. The surcharge seems to be a measure to address such situations and ensure a more enjoyable dining experience for all patrons.
“We want parents to be parents,” he said.
Laura Spillman, a guest, was taken aback and said, “That is crazy. For real? I don’t think you should do it because kids are cute.” Anne Cox, another guest, on the other hand, believed that a potential charge may be useful to remind parents of their responsibilities.
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