If you and your family are looking for ways to spend time together, eating out regularly at restaurants has many benefits. Not only does this fun activity give the parents a night off from cooking, but it also brings the family closing by giving them time to bond. Here are a few more reasons to eat out.  

Why You Should Dine Out as a Family

1. Quality Time

With a few no technology rules, eating out at a restaurant can be an excellent way for your family to spend quality time together. Have everyone sit together and encourage conversation. Silence your phones and agree not to look at them until the meal is over. When these distractions are eliminated, you may be surprised by what you can find out about each other. In fact, according to a Restaurant.com survey, 70% of parents said taking their kids out to eat is a good way to spend time together as a family.

2. Try New Foods

At home, many families have a revolving list of favorite dishes they make. While these are excellent mainstays, eating out at restaurants can give you and your children opportunities to try new dishes you don’t eat often or may have never had before. 

3. Work on Table Manners

Eating out at restaurants provides a good contrast to the relaxed environment at most home dining tables. This gives you the perfect opportunity to teach your children proper table manners they can take with them into adulthood. Allow them to order for themselves and encourage them to politely interact with the server. You can also use the outing to encourage them to utilize their utensils properly and practice other table etiquette rules.

Incorporate an appreciation for St. Louis, MO, history into your family restaurant outing by visiting Beffa’s this summer. This family-owned establishment was a St. Louis mainstay for 113 years until it closed in 2011. However, the good news is that Beffa’s is reopening in July 2020 in its original location. You and your children are sure to love the long history and culture of this classic restaurant. Mark your calendars for July, and visit the website to preview the menu.