A Midwest restaurant is igniting conversation over its strict age policy. On May 26, Bliss Restaurant, a recently-opened Caribbean restaurant in Florissant, Missouri announced a policy for its patronage that has since gone viral around the internet. The eatery, which like , and , revealed that it has age restrictions for entry: women must be 30 or over, and men must be 35 or older to dine.
“As a Black-owned business, Bliss Caribbean Restaurant is dedicated to providing North County with an upscale dining experience,” Bliss Restaurant on Facebook, adding that the restriction ensures a “grown and sexy atmosphere.” The restaurant lists three reasons for the policy: that it creates a “mature and relaxed” atmosphere for its guests, that the restriction allows staff to focus on quality and that the policy “ensures our restaurant remains a premier destination for those seeking an upscale Caribbean dining experience.” “This policy helps us maintain a sophisticated environment, uphold our standards, and support the sustainability of our unique ambiance,” Bliss wrote.
Bliss later added in a June 7 that its Friday happy hour is "strictly for the grown and sexy, so we're keeping it classy—ladies 30 and up, fellas 35 and up." Representatives for Bliss Restaurant did not immediately respond to TODAY.com’s requests for comment.
Still, assistant manager Erica Rhodes gave more insight into the eatery’s reasoning, . “It’s just something for the older people to com.
