Fed up with screaming kids at dinner? More Americans support adults-only dining
A recent survey indicates that a growing number of Americans support adults-only dining experiences at restaurants. Approximately 75% of respondents favor some form of child-free dining, particularly during late-night hours and in romantic settings. Interestingly, parents themselves show even greater support for these restrictions, reflecting a shift in social expectations around dining out.
- ▪A survey of 1,000 U.S. adults found that 75% support some form of adults-only dining.
- ▪Nearly half of consumers surveyed (49%) supported restricting children during late-evening hours.
- ▪46% of respondents favored designated adults-only sections in restaurants.
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Restaurants Fed up with screaming kids at dinner? More Americans support adults-only dining Nearly half of people support restricting children during late-evening hours and in romantic settings By Peter Burke Fox News Published May 27, 2026 9:00am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Restaurant owner reveals awkward tipping scenario that makes customers 'uncomfortable' Vicki Parmelee, owner of Jumby Bay Island Grill in Jupiter, Florida, tells Fox News Digital that tips should be earned, not expected, and reveals the common scenario that she says makes many restaurant customers "uncomfortable." NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! More Americans are warming up to the idea of child-free dining experiences at restaurants — and…
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