Whispers Restaurant

My husband and I have be coming to Whisper's for the past 3 years. In fact, it is one our favorite restaurants! We have introduced Whisper's to many family and friends over the years who have also become very fond of their food and atmosphere. My husband requested that we go here for his birthday with his immediate family, our 1 year old daughter and nephew. When I made the reservation, I requested the fist seating (530pm) and also the private room: 1.) We were a large party and 2.) We had 2, 1 year old children and did not feel the main dining room would be appropriate for them or the other guests. When we arrived, we immediately felt an uncomfortable vibe from the staff. It was obvious that they were not happy there were 2 young children in our party. We specifically requested the private room for this reason (we were the only party dining in that room) so the children would not be confined to their seats the entire meal and disrupt the other patrons. Our food was rushed and we were out the door in about an hour which is pretty fast for a party of 10 with several courses. Upon leaving, my father-in-law expressed his dissatisfaction with the maître d' who was less than professional. I called today to speak with the owner/manager, Nick, who happened to be the 'maître d'' we chatted with on Saturday. I explained that I wish his staff would have communicated that they preferred no children when I made the reservation (which I made one month in advance); I would have been disappointed, but would have much preferred their honestly. Instead, he screamed saying that I was an awful parent who let my child and nephew run around like "ANIMALS" and that they were a danger to his staff. I am still in shock as I have never been spoken to like this before. He ended his conversation stating that my family and I are never welcome in his restaurant again. I'm appalled. I guess he feels his business is doing well enough that he can speak/behave in such a disgusting manner.