The last time we ate at the Texas Roadhouse, I thanked them because for once they had the music off, which is normally so loud it’s challenging to have a conversation. It’s the same reason, I don’t want live music during dinner, reminded of the Mexican place we frequently avoid on Friday because of the mariachi band that stands next to your table and blasts you.
There's a Texas Roadhouse about ten minutes from where we live. Haven't been there in quite a while as it's not a place we frequent. But every so often my dad drops in from California and it's convenient to go there.
Never had an issue with music or loudness or anything there simply because everytime we go the place is practically empty. I have to suspect that we manage to show up during off hours all the time because the restaurant has remained in business for years now so it can't be because no one goes there.
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Music should take the form of a background sound in a public place (unless you are actually attending a concert) and should not be so dominant that you cannot hear yourself speak or your dining partner reply when attempting the art of conversation over dinner (or in a pub).
Way back in 1995 when I started dating my wife, Starbucks was new in California as well as the Starbucks 'experience'.
We used to drive 45 minutes to get to the one Starbucks that existed in our area for the coffee and the ambiance. Part of that was the chairs, the lighting, the decor and most importantly the music. Starbucks had it right back then.
Of course by the late 90s their commericalization had kicked in and we begin to experience the Starbucks 'attitude' where the baristas arrogance because they worked there kicked in by mistreating the customer. The whole 'experience' and ambiance thing was gone by 2003 or so and it became just another coffee shop.
At that point the music was playing just for background but you could never hear it because of the blenders and the crowd noise. Now it's just noisy period any time you go in there. We left Starbucks for other reasons, but even our local coffee shop doesn't bother with music. Just too many people talking. Which is something I always find wierd now. So many people go to Starbucks, get their order and leave. Yet it still manages to be full and loud. And if you're there at the wrong time of day it's also in need of being cleaned up.
I miss that particular experience, although I was glad to be able to share it with my wife when it existed.
