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A Restaurant Tried To Ban "Small Screaming Children" And Then Apologized After Customer Backlash

The Canadian establishment made it clear they're an "adult-themed restaurant."

A restaurant in Nova Scotia, Canada, was apparently fed up with customers bringing their "small screaming children" in to dine.

"We are an adult themed restaurant that caters to those who enjoy food," read their Facebook post that has since been deleted, Yahoo News reported.

Tons of locals and family advocates took to the restaurant's Facebook page to leave negative reviews based on the new policy, calling it "tactless" and "sickening."

Though the restaurant also had their share of supporters who think that more establishments should go child-free.

The Lobster Pound and Moore issued an Facebook apology for the ban on April 12.

"I love kids and would have them if I could. I shouldnt have used the word screaming but should have said something like ' Lil diners having a moment,'" it read.

"We will take any belly that is hungry," the note continued.

The statement finished, "I never considered the hate and threats it would bring against not only me but those I love and for that I'm truly sorry."

For some locals, that wasn't enough.

"They still don't want screaming children there," Hannah McKay, a mother of two, told CBC News. "I just think they didn't want to feel like they, you know, alienated every family on the Northside or in Sydney. If it doesn't want my kids there, why would they want me there?"

Here's the restaurant's apology note in full:

Okay.let's try this again. First,my apologies for my previous post.I chose the wrong words to convey a message I didn't want. I love kids and would have them if I could. I shouldnt have used the word screaming but should have said something like " Lil diners having a moment". I've tried cheering upset kids with carved fruit and treats but those items aren't always on hand and I will do better. We will take any belly that is hungry. Please also note that restaurants that are licensed have a seating limit. I am looking into it but I'm pretty sure inspectors count every head regardless of age. Fire inspector the same. When you come in with a Lil one in a carrier, they must be considered a dinner even if they can't eat yet.

It's not about sales. We try to give customers as much as we can for every dollar they give. I know I can give less but I know it's a hard go here and I like when folks say they need a nap when leaving. I need every seat to fill at least three times a day to survive.

" Food made with love for those who love food". If I could please everyone I would. I feel for celiacs looking for gluten free when I can only do gluten friendly. I do my best for shellfish allergies and wish my handful of vegetarians would make more requests. I know the older folks want a senior menu and parents want a kids menu.our locals want some things and tourists other things I've never heard of.

We have listened to you always. I started taking reservations to guarantee you would have somewhere to dine when coming over from sydney or further. We kept your favourites and added your requests. We try to squeeze as many of you in as we can every weekend.

I should have thought it out alot better and I know I've lost some of you. I can't take it back but I can try again. Special needs? No problem.let us know so we can plan. We understand first hand conditions such as autism.

I never considered the hate and threats it would bring against not only me but those I love and for that I'm truly sorry. I know some may find this silly but I love cape Breton and moved home to give back. I've disappointed you and myself. I will do better even if you don't give me the chance. I was trying to be different and the "go to " happening place.

H/T Yahoo