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We ate here with two little kids (2 and 3 year old) and used their one and only wooden high-chair. My 3 year old nephew was offered a plastic booster chair but after noticing it had no straps to secure it down, AND, it easily wobbled on the narrow chair, we refused it. Shortly after our arrival, a lady and her 1 year old entered. As the only high-chair was being used by us, she used the booster chair provided. She, too, saw concern in it because I saw her put her chair directly next to her baby's for additional stability. Unsurprisingly, the unstable booster chair slipped on the opposite side to the mother and I saw the child's head hit the hard floor first.
My friend and I spoke to the owner from a helpful, fan-of-the-restaurant standpoint, advising him of the importance of having more than one high-chair available and the dangers of the current plastic boosters. He initially kept throwing the responsibility off to the parent, when he provided the dangerous item in the first place. He repeatedly said the lady's meal was complimentary, like that should be sufficient. Clearly he was missing the point. So we continued to inform him that it is also his responsibility to make the environment accommodating and safe for customers. The conversation was rather exhausting because it took a lot of verbal-sparring (mainly on his part) before he realized we're fighting for the same team. We continually reassured him that we love the restaurant and so we are given constructive comments for longevity.
If we visit again and the only high-chair is in-use, then we'll have to turn around and eat somewhere else. The risk is not worth the reward. Thus, a two-star deduction.
I'll visit again soon and if this is no longer a problem, I'll put up my rating as the food isn't a problem, just child safety.
The food is great and prices are reasonable. Layout is very spacious, which is perfect (and rare in restaurants) when bringing kids (...oh the irony!)
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