Loud. Buzzing. Raucous. Cacophonous. Deafening.
“I’ve run out of adjectives to describe a noisy restaurant,” says famed Washington Post critic Tom Sietsema. He estimates that 70% of the reviews he writes warn diners that they’ll have to raise their voices to carry on a conversation. In turn, one of the most common questions Sietsema fields from diners is where they can find a quiet place to eat.
There’s a movement underway to reduce restaurant noise levels, for the benefit of customers and employees alike. But for restaurant owners and operators, that’s easier said than done. Is your restaurant too loud? Try this simple five-step approach.
