Reservations | Child Policy 
Effective June 15, 2018 | Revised October 1, 2024

Due to insight offered by our patrons and in order to better facilitate a fine dining experience for our guests, Bodhi Thai Dining has now established a policy effective June 15th, 2018, to restrict children under the age of 6 years. The following question will help you understand our position and why we have chosen to do so. 

Is it acceptable to bring young children or infants to a fine dining restaurant?  

It is not fair to other diners- Diners go to a restaurant like Bodhi for a specific type of dining experience. They expect an adult atmosphere- quiet, refined, sophisticated and genteel. Many people at such an establishment will have planned and worked and saved for this evening, and some will have been there to celebrate a special milestone in their lives. 

It is not fair to the restaurateurs- the chefs, cooks, wait staff, ect. They have worked hard, and they deserve to have their skill and creativity presented in the environs for which they were conceived- not ruined by wails, screams, commotions of children being true to their own nature. 

It is unfair to the children- It is natural for very young children to want to explore, to seek others attention, to make noise, to be active. Taking them to an environment where the opposite is expected is unreasonable. Children who cannot- or are unwilling to sit quietly through a meal should not be present in a fine-dining resturant which makes it unfair to virtually everyone involved. 

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 explicitly prohibits restaurants from refusing service to patrons on the basis of race, color, religion, or national origin.

It is our desire that this policy will be a guideline for our patrons and those who have inquiry about bringing in young children or infants to dinner. Young children are welcome for lunch service. We are always open to discuss other options for patrons who have children or those passing through the area that would like to dine with us. Please feel free to contact us. 

Thank you for your understanding,
Executive Management Team