This is a list of restaurants in the United States that don't cater to the Chuck-E-Cheese crowd. If you have a chance, be sure to support these restaurants!

If you know of a restaurant in your area that should be included on this list, use the contact form to tell me about it!

But first, where NOT to eat.

Also avoid these Manhattan, NY, restaurants, as they are being advertised as "Family Friendly" and courting the toddler crowd:
L’atelier de Joel Robuchon
Gramercy Tavern
Fred's at Barney's New York
Cafe Boulud
Vermilion

And avoid this restaurant in San Antonio, Texas:
Gourmet Burger Grill

Colorado

The Augustine Grill
Castle Rock, CO
(Restaurant Policy: "For their own safety and in consideration of our other customers, please keep all children seated at the table at all times in the dinning room and patio. Thanks you.")

The Melting Pot
Colorado Springs, CO
(Recommended by a childfree person. Children are a rare occurence.)

The Capital Grille
Denver, CO
(Recommended by a childfree person. Children are a rare occurence.)

Crú Larimer Square
Denver, CO
(Recommended by a childfree person. Children are a rare occurence.)

iFish Sushi
Denver, CO
(Recommended by a childfree person. Children are a rare occurence.)

Ace Gillett's
Fort Collins, CO
(Recommended by a childfree person. Children are a rare occurence.)

PLACES TO AVOID in Fort Collins: Coopersmiths, Dempseys and Island Grill

 

England

Albion Inn
Cheshire, England
(No children allowed)

 

Florida

Del Frisco's Prime Steak & Lobster
Orlando, FL
(Recommended by a childfree person, Children are a rare occurence.)

Cap’s on the Water
Saint Augustine, FL
(Featured in a news article)

Jasmine Thai
Tampa, FL
(Recommended by a childfree person in Florida)

The Taj
Tampa, FL
(No high chairs in sight. Recommended by a childfree person in Florida)

 

Georgia

The Vortex Bar and Grill
Atlanta, GA
(No children allowed)

Germany

Hacienda
Kraiburg, Bavaria
(No children under 12)

Illinois

Sprout
Chicago, IL
(No children under 12 allowed for Sunday Brunch. Reservations recommended.)

A Taste of Heaven Cafe
Chicago, IL
(Children allowed, but sign on the door says: "Children of all ages have to behave and use their indoor voices when coming to A Taste of Heaven.")

Wishbone Restaurant
Chicago, IL
(Children allowed, but there is a separate dining room for adults only at the Lincoln Avenue location.)

Michigan

Mode's Bum Steer
Traverse City, MI
(No children under 8 after 5pm)

New York

The Double Windsor Bar
Brooklyn, NY
(No babies allowed after 5pm.)

The Frisky Oyster
Greenport, NY
(No children under 6 allowed)

Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steak House
New York, NY
(Reportedly no children allowed)

Oregon

Baltazar's Mexican Restaurant
Bend, OR
(Children allowed, but not encouraged; no high chairs. Was in the news because Mom's were calling for a boycott.)

Pennsylvania

Prudhomme's Lost Cajun Kitchen
Columbia, PA
(Children allowed, but sign on the door says in big letters: "Please make sure your children behave or you will be asked to leave.")

McDain's Restaurant
Monroeville, PA
(No children under 6 allowed)

Texas

Cap City Comedy Club
Austin, TX
(18 and over all shows. It's not a full restaurant, but they do serve food. Two drink minimum.)

Alamo Draft House (Restaurant and Movie Theater)
Texas Locations: Austin, Houston, Katy, & San Antonio
(Some locations ban children under 6 (except to children's movies) -- I have not verified if that is true for ALL locations. Call to verify the location you are choosing to visit.)

Star Cinema Grill (Restaurant and Movie Theater)
Houston, TX
(No children under 5 allowed)

Palazzo's Trattoria
Houston, TX
(I have heard that this Houston-based chain has a separate "adults only" section.)

Virginia

Funny Bone Comedy Club & Restaurant
Richmond, VA
(All shows 21 and up; no children allowed)

The inn at Little Washington
Washington, VA
(High-priced restaurant that strongly discourages children, offers babysitting services, and at this price, I doubt they put up with bratty behavior when the occasional child does eat there)

Alamo Draft House (Restaurant and Movie Theater)
Winchester, VA
(Some Alamo Drafthouse locations ban children under 6 (except to children's movies) -- I believe this one does, too. Let me know if you find out otherwise.)

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Please let me know about your experiences at any of the above locations.

No restaurant listings in your area? Stay tuned -- I'm sure more restaurants will join this list in time. But in the meantime, follow these tips to try and find some restaurants in your area that are not run like zoos!

• Never support a business that advertises "kids eat free" as that only means they are charging you more for your meal in order to subsidize the Chuck-E-Cheese crowd.
• Avoid any restaurant with high chairs and kiddie menus, as they are obviously catering to the exact crowd that we want to avoid.
• Avoid chain restaurants, as they are more likely to advertise to kids and gullible parents. If you do choose to eat there, I highly recommend getting the food to go.
• When possible, support locally owned businesses. They are more interested in keeping you as a customer than a big chain, and may take your requests or complaints more seriously.