Wouldn't 'discrimation' have been if they refused to seat you/serve you in the first place?

We've eaten out a fair amount with our son, now age 7 1/2, and we've NEVER been asked to keep him quiet at any restaurant. A crowded restaurant isn't the kind of place that is bothered by loud-ish voices or jovial behavior, within reason. I have to think your kids must have been REALLY out of control.

Strangely enough, we ate at Chili's Thursday night and had a great experience. (In fact, we've yet to have a bad one.) Our waitress was AWESOME. Knowing that my son would appreciate something to keep him busy, we brought two coloring/activity books with us, and Chili's supplied a few crayons. Never a bad idea when you're eating out to take something you know will help keep the kids distracted.