We had a very disappointing experience at Shinas Brunch this Sunday morning. First, we tried calling twice earlier in the morning to reserve a table. Both times we were placed on hold for a long time and eventually had to hang up because no one ever came back on the line. For a brunch restaurant on a Sunday morning, this was already frustrating. When we arrived, there was space available, but we were told we could not be seated because the only available seating was at the banquettes. The hostess explicitly explained that the owner does not allow children to sit on the banquettes because they might stain them. Our kids are 5 and 6 years old. As a result, we were simply refused service despite there being available tables. For a brunch restaurant, this felt extremely unfriendly toward families. If you’re a family looking to enjoy a nice brunch together, this place is unfortunately not kid-friendly, and we will not be returning to give them our business.
