HOOTERS---a few tips !

[The Wards]

Hooters is a FAMILY favourite with us.

It was reccommend to us on our first visit and to be honest we were a little reticent about taking our then 4 year old daughter in to eat.
We are so glad we "braved " it.

The girls are always superb with my not-so-little-girl (now 11) and treat her in a cool way-it is by far her favourite place to eat.

My wife and I have always found the food, the service and the atmosphere at Hooters to be first class. There is also no better place to watch a big ball game--the atmosphere in Hooters last year when the 'Gators won was simplymagnificent---"free BUD to the house!!!!" :d:

Now I am fully aware of the rep that Hooters has and i truly believe it is undeserved and would be interested in the opinions of other DIBBS.

I would also like to think that someone who had heard the rep of Hooters and had bodyswerved the restaurant so far, read this post from a family fellah whose wife and daughter enjoys going to good places to eat and decide to give it a try. Heres hoping!!! :wavey:

[welshwiz]

:o: thanks for your post :o: we've not been but it's on our 'to do' list as I've heard only good reports about it :D

[BigCol]

My wife refused to go in there on the ground of "she heard the wiatresses were anaked or something". I made her go and look in the window to prove otherwise, but she was still having none of it.

[sueandco]

We haven;t been here before but hope to this trip (as its three weeks we hope to try lots of new places as well as old favourites).

[Chelle27]

We've always enjoyed Hooters, me, DH and DD (now 10).

Not got a bad word to say about it.

[jay deesney]

We went to Hooters a couple of years back near Cocoa `Beach somewhere.......very good meal....no complaints at all but the bill was around $30. I paid with a $50 bill and the waitress asked "did I want any change??"........you bet your life I did!!!!

[WALT WORLD]

If you do a search on the board you will find that the majority love hooters and give it the big thumbs up.... :thumbs-up

Generally it is those who have never been who turn there noses up thinking that it is something that it is not..... Like I have always said you will see more flesh in the themeparks or at the waterparks than you will in Hooters...It's all about fun and great food at great prices....GO HOOTERS

[PLUTOXX]

oo, i really want to go to hooters when we go out there, so its good that so many people have enjoyed it!

[flossycandy]

OK..you have convinced me! We are staying at Pop so where is the nearest one?

[jay deesney]

there's one at the Crossroads....hidden away in a corner.

[FLGirl-UKNow]

If you want another place to compare it to Ker's Wing House (http://www.winghouse.com/index.asp) is the main Hooter competition. They have a location about 2 miles (if that) beyond Universal on Kirkman Road. They do loads of advertising with the local radio stations and have a lot of special events. Hooters use to do that but haven't done it as much as of recent. Their menu is very similar.

And it is worth noting the reference "we serve 'em naked" isn't the waitresses....although I'm sure a few might be disappointed. lol

If you are a pickle eater try the fried pickle at Hooters. A very popular item on the menu....not all locations have them.

[FLGirl-UKNow]

For those looking for a Hooters....

Hooters of Kirkman Road
407-354-5350
5300 Kirkman Road
Orlando, FL 32819

Hooters of Orlando-Airport
407-850-2552
7222 Augusta National Drive
Orlando, FL 32822

Hooters of Casselberry
407-767-8822
2699 Cassel Creek Blvd
Casselberry, FL 32707

Hooters of Pointe Orlando
407-355-7711
9101 International Drive
Orlando, FL 32819

Hooters of Waterford Lakes
407-243-6466
11425 Lake Underhill Road
Orlando, FL 32825

Hooters of Lake Buena Vista
407-239-0900
8510 Palm Parkway
Orlando, FL 32836

Hooters of Sanford
407-324-1272
550 Towne Center Circle
Sanford, FL 32771

[Watchinherskip]

If you want another place to compare it to Ker's Wing House (http://www.winghouse.com/index.asp) is the main Hooter competition. They have a location about 2 miles (if that) beyond Universal on Kirkman Road. They do loads of advertising with the local radio stations and have a lot of special events. Hooters use to do that but haven't done it as much as of recent. Their menu is very similar.

And it is worth noting the reference "we serve 'em naked" isn't the waitresses....although I'm sure a few might be disappointed. lol

If you are a pickle eater try the fried pickle at Hooters. A very popular item on the menu....not all locations have them.

Fried pickles are awesome! Haven't had them at Hooters, but at Cheeseburger in Paradise (Jimmy Buffet's place) they rock! :d:

[Happy Feet]

Got to be honest this isn't somewhere where I would have considered taking a younger family. I was under the same impression as Bigcol's wife, but after reading this thread I wouldn't mind checking it out next time!

[FLGirl-UKNow]

As long as you don't mind the outfits the waitresses wear you should enjoy the restuarant. I've been countless times and nothing indecent ever happened.

My 15 year old nephew's eyes were about as wide as £2 coins when we walked in (his first visit there) but it was entertaining to say the least! :d: :d: :d:

[Scotsmomma]

I don't think there's anything sleazy about Hooters at all....the waitresses are in skimpy shorts and t shirts...not like they're all hanging out or anything

[cismwynn]

My DW insisted on taking me to Hooters in pointe last time we were in Florida :d:

DS who was 10 at the time said "the waitresses are not appropriately dressed"... I am sure he will grow to like it ;)

[highlander447]

Never saw the attraction personally
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[David63]

I still don't see the attraction. So Hooters trades on people's prurience, but doesn't actually deliver. The place sounds exploitative and sexist.


and from the pictures it looks like a bad pub, with sport on the telly.

I'll stick to Johnny Rockets or Tchoup Chop

[DebbieJRoss]

We went to Hooters in Sarasota in July, the food was just ok. My boys aged 11, 14 , 16 and 40 (husband) all got their photos taken with the girls, it was not sleazy and worth it just for the boys to show the photos to their friends, now they have done it they will not be in a hurry to go again but it was a good experience and I also had my 5 year old daughter the atmosphere was fine as I say the food was just alright if it had been better then we would have went again but maybe the food is better in Orlando :wave: :wavey: Debbie

[The Wards]

I still don't see the attraction. So Hooters trades on people's prurience, but doesn't actually deliver. The place sounds exploitative and sexist.


and from the pictures it looks like a bad pub, with sport on the telly.

I'll stick to Johnny Rockets or Tchoup Chop

ahhh...the moral brigade!
This is exactly the post i feared i would see and I am so glad its in the minority.

Someone who hasn't been (i am guessing this as you refer to the pics posted rather than any personal experience) having a wholly negative opinion is eaxtly the point i was making,whereas people who have been undeline again and again it is a suitable place to eat etc...

So if Hooters trade " on peoples prurience but doesnt deliver"--who are you actually criticising?--the demand for this (from the likes of my 11 year old daughter who likes going there cos the pretty girls make a kind hearted fuss of her??)or the fact Hooters dont deliver???
Surely you recognise it is just a slightly different marketing ploy in a place where marketing is key??

The fact that you havent been tells me all. Its much like declaring that you dont like to fly even though you've never left the ground, surely?

Hooters isnt about the girls in the outfits....thats only the gimmick, the marketing ploy...its about the ambience, the food, the service and the atmosphere!

I presume that if you watch ball games you have the decency to cover your eyes when the clubs send out the cheerleaders to"trade on people's prurience"? (but remember the clubs "dont actually deliver" on this front either!) And i presume that if you isolate many thing with the same logic as you apply to Hooters --lets take cheerleaders as an example again--they suddenly also "sound exploitative and sexist. "

I started this thread in an attempt to break down some peoples preconceptions of a place that i feel receives a bad rep for little reason.
I hope others will try it out with a small degree of confidence after people have reccommended it (and with their fears / preconceptions banished) and be able to decide for themselves whether they actually like the place for food , atmosphere etc.

I took my parents (both 70s) into a Hooters last year and they enjoyed th informal relaxed atmosphere. Part of the beauty of the place is that it has a USA bar feel (not confusing this with England pub atmosphere). The range of ages round the table that night was 10 to 73 and the night (not the girls!!!) was enjoyed by all.

Give it a try is all i'm saying before having such strong opinions---isn't that fair???

[Leanne1977]

I think its fair to say "give it a try" before slating it. However, i have always felt that if the restaurant/food is so wonderful why do they need to have girls walking around with their cleavage in your face and their butt cheeks hanging out of their hotpants? I, personally, wouldn't feel that great about having to do that to make a living.

I must admit i have never felt the need to eat there and probably won't with all the wonderful eateries on offer. I appreciate that there are probably loads of families that enjoy dining there. But i can't get away from the "restaurant for the lads" image, which in all fairness, Hooters trades off of.

Just my opinion and i'm certainly not in the PC brigade but i'd rather not have a view of someones butt cheeks when i'm eating my dinner. :blush:

[The Wards]

Leanne1977--thats a fair point and your opinion but if the food at Disney dining is so wonderful why do they need characters to wander around?
Why are some bars Irish bars--is that rascist?
Why do some bars have sport on TV?-some people might be against TV dinners?
Its all a gimmick, a marketing ploy, an angle. These places are all trying to set themselves apart from the competition with a feature.

The point im trying to make (in my clumsy style :blush: ) is that Hooters is really about alot more than just the girls--but it has to be tried for the rest to appreciated. You can look through the window and see and therefore judge the girls, but then they are not seen in context of the eaterie. They are simply seen from the outside. When you are inside and seated the place works. The way i see it it is similar to how people feel about Disney. Speak to someone who hasnt been to Disney and they will often tell you "it doesnt sound like a holiday", they "dont like theme parks" or "it all sounds like something they would hate"...take them there and more often than not they see, that in context, it just works. Try to explain it or justify it and the whole point, the magic in the case of Disney, is just missing.

Hooters is not about nor I have ever had a view if anyones butt cheeks when eating there---as someone said earlier in the thread there is far more flesh (and often its British sunburnt and fat !!! :erm: ) to be seen wandering around any park on any day than there ever is in a Hooters.

In some way, in my opinion, Hooters is somewhat misunderstood and I believe this is because it has become a victim of its own marketing success. Alot of people have very strong opinions based on what they THINK its like rather than how it actually is.

[Scotsmomma]

Well if my butt cheeks and cleavage measured up....I'd gladly be a Hooters girl...lol ok so I'm maybe 20 years too late

[The Wards]

could always start a new themed restaurant as competition, Scotsmomma!!

beware the bad reputation though!!! ;)

[Scotsmomma]

lmao....I don't think ''Old Hooters'' would work...do you?

[The Wards]

Could keep with the Hooters owl mottif though and just include the adage...."the older the wiser" in writing underneath!

Just think of the sales to the +50s !!! :d:

[paulac]

lmao....I don't think ''Old Hooters'' would work...do you?


Oh I don't know Linda, I'm game if you are. ;) :pgig:

Paula

[Leanne1977]

Leanne1977--thats a fair point and your opinion but if the food at Disney dining is so wonderful why do they need characters to wander around?
Why are some bars Irish bars--is that rascist?
Why do some bars have sport on TV?-some people might be against TV dinners?
Its all a gimmick, a marketing ploy, an angle. These places are all trying to set themselves apart from the competition with a feature.

The point im trying to make (in my clumsy style :blush: ) is that Hooters is really about alot more than just the girls--but it has to be tried for the rest to appreciated. You can look through the window and see and therefore judge the girls, but then they are not seen in context of the eaterie. They are simply seen from the outside. When you are inside and seated the place works. The way i see it it is similar to how people feel about Disney. Speak to someone who hasnt been to Disney and they will often tell you "it doesnt sound like a holiday", they "dont like theme parks" or "it all sounds like something they would hate"...take them there and more often than not they see, that in context, it just works. Try to explain it or justify it and the whole point, the magic in the case of Disney, is just missing.

Hooters is not about nor I have ever had a view if anyones butt cheeks when eating there---as someone said earlier in the thread there is far more flesh (and often its British sunburnt and fat !!! :erm: ) to be seen wandering around any park on any day than there ever is in a Hooters.

In some way, in my opinion, Hooters is somewhat misunderstood and I believe this is because it has become a victim of its own marketing success. Alot of people have very strong opinions based on what they THINK its like rather than how it actually is.

I understand totally what you are saying and think its great that you enjoy it so much. I just think its in poor taste i suppose, but it is purely my perspective. I don't think its fair upon those that actually do dine there and enjoy it for others to completely slate it.

I suppose i just feel if you took the girls away would half the people that go there now, still go there, i doubt it! Most of the reviews i've seen are actually bad regarding the food.

I think my problem is not so much with the restaurant but more that i don't really agree with using your body and "assets" to make money. I would much rather dine in a restaurant by classy servers who can give great service without having to rely on other things and this is coming from someone who lives in Essex! :D
But thats my problem with it. I'm sure there are plenty of people who don't see it that way!

I see enough girls with all their bits hanging out on a Friday night in Romford, i don't need to see it in Orlando! :D

[TRACEYA89]

Theres a Hooters in Nottingham. The food is as good as Florida's. Wish we lived nearer Nottingham!

[smythy21]

we went to hooters when were there in october. went to the one down in lake buena vista. my girlfriend said it was the best place she got a burger in on the whole holidays

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[PLUTOXX]

I just wanna get a Hooters t.shirt tbh, hehe

[The Wards]

I suppose i just feel if you took the girls away would half the people that go there now, still go there, i doubt it!


yep..i agree but, to be fair:

....would people go to a sports bar if they took away the tv and memrobilia? :mickeywal

......would people go to an Irish bar if they removed the shamrocks ? :drinkbeer

....would as many people dine with Disney if all the characters were removed from wandering around? :tigger:

thats my point...why treat Hooters gimmick any diffrently to other competitors gimmick?

People dont seem to prejudge a sports bar without trying it to the same extent as some people prejudged Hooters. I just believe the same logic should be applied to all and people should have strong opinions on something they have tried rather than something they know only 1 ingredient of.

But i guess there is room for all tastes and one mans meat in another mans poison and all that! Thank god we all like Florida and that there are enough diverse eateries to satisfy all of us!!! :d:

[Leanne1977]

Aww bless your heart, i think you should ask Hooters for a marketing job!! :D

To be honest i don't really have a strong opinion on the place because i'm not particularly bothered either way. I'm not asking for the restaurants to be closed down or anything. Just trying to give my perspective on it as a mum of 2 young boys.
Hooters is regularly the butt of jokes on american comedy shows and its always aimed at the tacky and cheapness of it.

I would definately dine at Disney if there weren't characters and i would also dine at an Irish restaurant if there weren't shamrocks as long as the food was nice.

What i would like to know is this......would all the male visitors be more than happy to take their wives to a restaurant where all the servers were men walking around in tight pants? I doubt it somehow. I think the appeal would somehow disappear.

I really don't want to come across as a prude because i'm really not, ask my DH. ;) But i do have a problem with the tacky side of it and its just not somewhere that i would feel comfortable taking my boys.

I won't post anymore as the Dibb is my happy place and i would hate to get into an argument over Hooters of all places!! :wave:

For all those who love the place thats great i hope you continue to enjoy it. But for those of us who feel its a bit tacky, stick to Bahama Breeze. :thumbs-up

[The Wards]

Ok Leanne we'll agree to disagree-as i mentioned thankfully,there is room for those who like all different places to eat :grin: (coincidentally i refuse to give Bahama Brreze my custom after a really bad meal and service 2 years ago!!!)-however as your last post had a few parting "shots" so will mine. :wave:



I started the thread to engage people in this sort of discussion.
My aim was honourable in so far as I remember how reticient I was before eating there the first time and i hoped i could reaasure some people that the reputation that Hooters has (and to some degree trades on!) is not the experience I and my family have ever had.
If one person takes the chance and enjoys it then its job done for me!

[Leanne1977]

Ok Leanne we'll agree to disagree-as i mentioned thankfully,there is room for those who like all different places to eat :grin: (coincidentally i refuse to give Bahama Brreze my custom after a really bad meal and service 2 years ago!!!)-however as your last post had a few parting "shots" so will mine. :wave:

I wonder how you can comment that it is "tacky" when you have never been in...are you soley relying on the impression that "american comedy shows" leave you with?- I wonder if you base all your preconceptions and opinions on such source material??

I also wonder why you would be so reticent to take your boys in there, when, again, you haven't actually been in yourself--even though alot of different people are happy to post on this thread that it is entirely suitable for all ages.....again by applying the same logic should we question that we all seem comfortable to send our children off to cuddle and get pics taken with "characters" around the parks? When written on paper i know which one, if either, we should really be less comfortable about.
Should we be telling them that cheerleading is also not a wholesome endeavour??

I to, following your lead, will now refrain from posting on this topic. :wavey:

I started the thread to engage people in this sort of discussion.
My aim was honourable in so far as I remember how reticient I was before eating there the first time and i hoped i could reaasure some people that the reputation that Hooters has (and to some degree trades on!) is not the experience I and my family have ever had.
If one person takes the chance and enjoys it then its job done for me!

Fair points again and no i couldn't resist posting this last post! Lol!

Take care.

[The Wards]

((Im running away now :mickeywal))

[David63]

ahhh...the moral brigade!
This is exactly the post i feared i would see and I am so glad its in the minority.



I think it's the kind of reaction you wished to provoke.

I'm not morally offended by nudity or displays of flesh, I do object to the fact that this chain is exploiting women in order to make a buck, presenting them as objects, using them as part of the theming. This isn;t the sort of board to start discussing gender inequalities though.

With Hooters I also object to the dishonesty, that they are selling the fantasy of sleaze, but don't want to offend anybody by actually delivering.

Bottom line is that Hooters is, as somebody said, laddish. I don't go into pubs here at the best of times and actively avoid those with Sky Sports and lager promotions, Hooters ain't for effete metrosexuals like me.

As for cheerleaders, I've never seen one, but I've not watched a sporting event since being taken to see Llanelli beat the All Blacks in 1973; they didn't have cheerleaders there.

[The Wards]

"I do object to the fact that this chain is exploiting women in order to make a buck, presenting them as objects, using them as part of the theming."

and that nasty Disney use cuddly animal characters to separate parents from their cash because the children like the animals??/-moral outrage?-I didn't think so.

]"With Hooters I also object to the dishonesty, that they are selling the fantasy of sleaze, but don't want to offend anybody by actually delivering."[/B]

are Disney being dishonest when they play on kids emotions?--does Tinkerbell really "deliver" in her role?...the same moral outrage and outcry of dishonesty?-I didnt think so!

As for cheerleaders, I've never seen one, but I've not watched a sporting event since being taken to see Llanelli beat the All Blacks in 1973

it was at this stage that i realised that i should cease in attempting to change your opinion....I like Hooters with the clientel it already attracts...and some of the "reasoned" posts elsewhere in this thread may see other like minded people added to their customer basis. It was those people i was trying to encourage!

[David63]

"I do object to the fact that this chain is exploiting women in order to make a buck, presenting them as objects, using them as part of the theming."

and that nasty Disney use cuddly animal characters to separate parents from their cash because the children like the animals??/-moral outrage?-I didn't think so.

]"With Hooters I also object to the dishonesty, that they are selling the fantasy of sleaze, but don't want to offend anybody by actually delivering."[/B]

are Disney being dishonest when they play on kids emotions?--does Tinkerbell really "deliver" in her role?...the same moral outrage and outcry of dishonesty?-I didnt think so!



I'm not sure what you are getting at here. Do cartoon animals find themselves disadvantaged and disempowered as result of their treatment by Disney? Is Pooh scared to walk home at night because half the population has been encouraged to think of him as nothing more than a cuddly toy with no sense of self-worth, just available and disposable?

[The Wards]

"disadvantaged and disempowered"

nope, this is going far away from where i wanted it to go. :confused2

I will refrain from much further comment other to say i really believe it does not do this and many would argue it does --if anything--exactly the opposite.

I see it as a restaurant with a bad rep...you obviously see it as a far greater evil than that!

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[Scotsmomma]

Could keep with the Hooters owl mottif though and just include the adage...."the older the wiser" in writing underneath!

Just think of the sales to the +50s !!! :d:

LMAO....you sound like my agent ....the older the wiser....great :grin:

Oh I don't know Linda, I'm game if you are. ;) :pgig:

Paula

lol well Paula...that's the two of us sorted....when can you start?

[David63]

"disadvantaged and disempowered"

nope, this is going far away from where i wanted it to go. :confused2

:wavey: :wavey: :wavey: :wavey: :wavey: :wavey: :wavey:

Me too. Sorry, it's a hobby-horse of mine.

I should stick to the sort of boards where this sort of debate is expected

[Scotsmomma]

I should stick to the sort of boards where this sort of debate is expected

David....we're all different....and that's good....there's plenty room for all of us here....if Hooters isn't your cup of tea....so what...we all love Disney and Florida...that's what counts :grin:

[vadougie]

I went with family to one in Miami and was really impressed, it was my 14 yr old son who suggested and so we decided to try. Will try one in Orlando next year.

[motty1969]

My wife refused to go in there on the ground of "she heard the wiatresses were anaked or something". I made her go and look in the window to prove otherwise, but she was still having none of it.

If people don't like the idea of it fine, DON'T GO IN, it's as simple as that!!!!!!!!!!!I just don't understand why so many people are taking the moral high ground over something which is just a theme bar, and the waitresses just happen to be young ladies with big boobies. If they were being exploited, as some one stated earlier, do you really think they are that dumb as to work there. If you don't like it just don't go there. It's not like they are dong any thing degrading is it??????????

[FLGirl-UKNow]

Isn't it just young ladies with big boobies?


So there is no confusion.....

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Wing House attire is exactly the same only in black.

[pinkypominnie]

TBH its definitely not somewhere I would go or try, I have nothing against the place - and dont think its particularly exploitive to the girls - am sure they earn great money and get more tips then I used to as a waitress!!! But it just doesnt appeal to me, thats all. I do find the "concept" of it all a bit tacky and as my next trip will be my honeymoon, not somewhere I would like to go for a romantic meal with my new husband! Lol! And I am not a prude at all for the record, I love a good page-3 girl and Jordan is one of my favourite ever people, I just dont want to see it all when I am having a nice meal :)

[kirstielou]

Well I took hubby for the first time last week and even I loved it. The food was great and the atmosphere was brilliant even though it was very early on in the night. I'd love to see what it was like when it was busy. Our server sat down with us and had a chat. She was lovely.

And its not all about big boobs. Just to get big-headed, mine are a lot bigger than any of the girls in there. I even got a Hooters Top. Its all harmless fun.

[Fiona]

and the waitresses just happen to be young ladies with big boobies.

Looking at the pic of the girls at Hooters, I wouldn`t have said they have big boobies!! :confused2 We`ve been there as our teenage sons (nearly 17 & 16) wanted to go. I wonder why??!! ;) We had a good time and the girls were really nice. Nothing wrong with it at all IMHO. :)

[Fiona]

Just to get big-headed, mine are a lot bigger than any of the girls in there.
Same here Kirstielou. I dread to think what people would say about mine, if they think the girls in the pic have big boobies!! :erm:

[The Wards]

Well I took hubby for the first time last week and even I loved it. The food was great and the atmosphere was brilliant even though it was very early on in the night. I'd love to see what it was like when it was busy. Our server sat down with us and had a chat. She was lovely.

And its not all about big boobs. Just to get big-headed, mine are a lot bigger than any of the girls in there. I even got a Hooters Top. Its all harmless fun.

Kirstielou...really glad you gave it a go and pleased you enjoyed it.

I know its a hobby horse of mine but honestly believe that those who actually go in and try it often have a far better time that they expect. The camp seems to be divided into thos who like it (Have-beens) and those that don't (have-not-beens!) although i do recognise that, as with everywhere, there can be a variance with some meals.

As you mention in passing, the place isnt about big boobs or even girls with big boobs...its more than that....but guess you would have to try it out to find it out, and im glad you did!.....as ive said before on this thread im suprised that so many people have their minds set without trying and making their own judgements!

[motty1969]

Looking at the pic of the girls at Hooters, I wouldn`t have said they have big boobies!! :confused2 We`ve been there as our teenage sons (nearly 17 & 16) wanted to go. I wonder why??!! ;) We had a good time and the girls were really nice. Nothing wrong with it at all IMHO. :)

Well they aren't what you call small are they????????? :grin: ;) My niece wants a hooters t shirt, yes I said niece, and I guess me and her mam will have to go get her one, and no we're not the lady loving type before anyone asks :omg: . I'll go any where for a beer , as long as the place is ok. I can't see what all the moral dillema is with some people :confused2

[Fiona]

Well they aren't what you call small are they????????? :grin: ;)The only one I can see that has quite a good sized bust is the short dark haired girl, third in from the left!! The ginger girl on the very far left has pancakes!! None of them have got big boobs IMHO!! :confused2

[olgaandcoda]

Coming from Ilford, Leanne, I know what you mean about the Romford girls, but surely going to a place like Hooters is a bit of a laugh for the boys and men.

The girls there are getting paid for a service they provide, which is not exploiting them. They are probably working through college or something.

If you have any asset, you should use it, whether its your bod or brain or any skill.

I try not to judge. (I'm just glad I wore hot pants and mini skirts when I was younger - cos I can't do it now)!!!

[The Wards]

"but surely going to a place like Hooters is a bit of a laugh for the boys and men."



my wife and daughter (now 11) enjoy it as a place to have a family meal---it has nothing to do-for us- about being "a laugh for the boys and men".

[motty1969]

The only one I can see that has quite a good sized bust is the short dark haired girl, third in from the left!! The ginger girl on the very far left has pancakes!! None of them have got big boobs IMHO!! :confused2

Oh what ever??????????????????

[Fiona]

Oh what ever??????????????????

I`ll second that!!!! :D

[hazzie123]

I`m planning on going to Hooters with my Ex Husband and 2 kids,youngest aged 4. I think I`ll be the one looking at the girls boobs more than anyone else,with pure envy.

Hooters is part of the American experience for me as much as Disney is.I will in no way be ashamed to say I`ve been to Hooters.

[leicesterbob]

Took my 2 daughters ( age 11 and 15)to the one in LBV a few weeks ago and it was one of their fav places of the holiday.
Nothing sleazy at all and the burgers were pretty good too.

[TJayy]

I can just see my dh's reaction if I say we will visit lol.

It wasn't somewhere I had ever considered visiting but must say that this thread has changed my mind about this. It is somewhere I will suggest to our party.

Regarding the exploiting bit, I think the server's are the ones exploiting the guests, not the other way around. If you have got it, flaunt it and use it to your advantage. No-one makes these girls work here.

[Tiggernut]

I agree with TJayy - surely there is some 'exploitation' from either side. The fact that one forum member was asked if they wanted to give a $20 tip certainly gives me the impression that that particular waitress has had tips of that size in the past. If by using their 'assets' they get double the tips they would in say TGI's then I'd say they are getting a pretty good deal! ;)

I have to say we went to one years ago in Miami and the food wasn't great so I've been pretty reluctant ever since purely on the fact that the food wasn't great. We almost went in the one at LBV back in October but decided to do TGI's instead as I LOVE their Jack Daniels Sauce! Maybe we'll have to put it on the list for next year! :grin:

[netty]

Hooters is a FAMILY favourite with us.

It was reccommend to us on our first visit and to be honest we were a little reticent about taking our then 4 year old daughter in to eat.
We are so glad we "braved " it.

The girls are always superb with my not-so-little-girl (now 11) and treat her in a cool way-it is by far her favourite place to eat.

My wife and I have always found the food, the service and the atmosphere at Hooters to be first class. There is also no better place to watch a big ball game--the atmosphere in Hooters last year when the 'Gators won was simplymagnificent---"free BUD to the house!!!!" :d:

Now I am fully aware of the rep that Hooters has and i truly believe it is undeserved and would be interested in the opinions of other DIBBS.

I would also like to think that someone who had heard the rep of Hooters and had bodyswerved the restaurant so far, read this post from a family fellah whose wife and daughter enjoys going to good places to eat and decide to give it a try. Heres hoping!!! :wavey:

I have read the whole post. you asked for people not to body swerve but give it a go. Fine nothing wrong with that.
Certain people have put their own point across as to why they wouldn't want to "give it a go"- fine again, nothing wrong with their opinions.
Everyone is entitiled to their own opinions, whether they want to go to Hooters or not.
Are you sure you don't own a franchise of Hooters??!! :D

[David63]

I really don't think I need to experience Hooters personally in order to have my opinion of it validated. Judging by the pictures others have posted, it wouldn't be my sort of place even if it didn't require the waiting staff to all be attractive women prepared to where a revealing uniform, but it does. You can judge a book by its cover, especially when that cover is lurid and obvious.

Hooters is wrong on many levels, I'm amazed it's successful. Of course, I really don't understand how those giant 'Sky Sports' banners outside pubs work; they read like 'Keep Out' signs to me.

[robwilliams71]

I really don't think I need to experience Hooters personally in order to have my opinion of it validated. Judging by the pictures others have posted, it wouldn't be my sort of place even if it didn't require the waiting staff to all be attractive women prepared to where a revealing uniform, but it does. You can judge a book by its cover, especially when that cover is lurid and obvious.

Hooters is wrong on many levels, I'm amazed it's successful. Of course, I really don't understand how those giant 'Sky Sports' banners outside pubs work; they read like 'Keep Out' signs to me.

hmmmm - not a sports fan then?

Hooters is meant to be taken tongue in cheek - as per their motto (which goes something like "Delightfully Tacky etc" cant remember rest of it.

Everyones entitled to an opinion, otherwise we wouldnt be a democracy, but to judge without even trying something, not too sure about that.

At the end of the day, its all a bit of harmless fun, the waitresses dont get hassled and they get tipped well.
Anyway - you seen the waitresses skirts (belts) in Hard Rock - no worse really than the Hooters outfit.

I for one cant wait to go back there - as it was one of the few places that served large glasses of beer. And the food was pretty good too.

[Fiona]

I really don't think I need to experience Hooters personally in order to have my opinion of it validated. Judging by the pictures others have posted, it wouldn't be my sort of place even if it didn't require the waiting staff to all be attractive women prepared to where a revealing uniform, but it does. You can judge a book by its cover, especially when that cover is lurid and obvious

IMHO you can never judge a book by its cover!! :erm: You should give Hooters a go, you never know, you might actually like it there!! ;)

[BigCol]

If people don't like the idea of it fine, DON'T GO IN, it's as simple as that!!!!!!!!!!!I just don't understand why so many people are taking the moral high ground over something which is just a theme bar, and the waitresses just happen to be young ladies with big boobies. If they were being exploited, as some one stated earlier, do you really think they are that dumb as to work there. If you don't like it just don't go there. It's not like they are dong any thing degrading is it??????????


My wife simply misunderstood what Hooters was about based on the reputation. I tried to put her right, and I don't appreciate your agressive posting style....no moral high ground here.

[Disneydavey]

Pack it in the lot of you

Hooters is Ace, theres no nudity, theres no sluttiness about the place, the waitresses are friendly and dont force it in your face.

They have a laugh with you and makes for a better atmosphere, unlike some places were you get the obnoxious "Oh ok!" response when you try and tell them something interesting.


Hooters 10/10 for me, escpecially when the Footy is on!

"delightfully tacky, yet unrefined"

[robwilliams71]

Thanks DisneyDave - couldnt remember the motto!

It is good - Im hoping to see the rugby over there (Wales V Irleand) - Hooters would be a great place to watch it.

[The Wards]

I really don't think I need to experience Hooters personally in order to have my opinion of it validated. Judging by the pictures others have posted, it wouldn't be my sort of place even if it didn't require the waiting staff to all be attractive women prepared to where a revealing uniform, but it does. You can judge a book by its cover, especially when that cover is lurid and obvious.

Hooters is wrong on many levels, I'm amazed it's successful. Of course, I really don't understand how those giant 'Sky Sports' banners outside pubs work; they read like 'Keep Out' signs to me.


Your " I really dont think i need to experience Hooters personally in order to have my opinion of it validated " is only bettered by your claim " You can judge a book by its cover, especially when that cover is lurid and obvious " .

If that is the basis upon which you decide on most things I whole heartedly have real regret on what you may miss out on in life----real shame--not about Hooters, obviously, but the rest of the world that you have decided upon without interacting with. It must be very convenient to be always so right without having to even sample to decide! I personally would feel very restricted if i were so blinkered--but i guess different folks, different strokes.

[Vabeth]

Why oh why are people on this thread argueing so strongly about Hooters? :confused2
Everyone's entitled to their own opinion and i don't understand why those opinions have to be pulled to bits and examined by people who don't agree with them!
I have never had any interest in Hooters, but i may visit it now just to see what all the fuss is about! ;)
The one thing i will say - speaking as someone who has no opinion either way - and i don't want this to offend anyone, so please don't take it the wrong way, but you mention Hooters and suddenly people start posting pictures of their sons, husbands, boyfriends, brothers, fathers etc posing with a group of skimpily dressed young women!
That's why people have the opinion they have of Hooters and there's no getting away from the fact that, i'm guessing, the majority of visitors go there purely because it has that reputation! :wave:

[netty]

Why oh why are people on this thread argueing so strongly about Hooters? :confused2
Everyone's entitled to their own opinion and i don't understand why those opinions have to be pulled to bits and examined by people who don't agree with them!
I have never had any interest in Hooters, but i may visit it now just to see what all the fuss is about! ;)
The one thing i will say - speaking as someone who has no opinion either way - and i don't want this to offend anyone, so please don't take it the wrong way, but you mention Hooters and suddenly people start posting pictures of their sons, husbands, boyfriends, brothers, fathers etc posing with a group of skimpily dressed young women!
That's why people have the opinion they have of Hooters and there's no getting away from the fact that, i'm guessing, the majority of visitors go there purely because it has that reputation! :wave:

well said!
Everyone has a choice whether to go or not.
If you want to go/enjoy going -fine
stop trying to convince people who havent been otherwise,
So what if you enjoyed it -others might not

[thinktink]

have to say i wasnt impressed.... thought the food was terrible and was surprised to see families dining there.... not somewhere i'd revisit

tinks x x x

[Big_Mark]

Please let it be known that my DW brought up the subject on Saturday and said we could all go for a meal there next trip, her suggestion!!

I'm just waiting for the next comment, " Because we all went to Hooters can we ................."

Does anyone follow me?

I'm still going though!

[pinkypominnie]

Why oh why are people on this thread argueing so strongly about Hooters? :confused2
Everyone's entitled to their own opinion and i don't understand why those opinions have to be pulled to bits and examined by people who don't agree with them!
I have never had any interest in Hooters, but i may visit it now just to see what all the fuss is about! ;)
The one thing i will say - speaking as someone who has no opinion either way - and i don't want this to offend anyone, so please don't take it the wrong way, but you mention Hooters and suddenly people start posting pictures of their sons, husbands, boyfriends, brothers, fathers etc posing with a group of skimpily dressed young women!
That's why people have the opinion they have of Hooters and there's no getting away from the fact that, i'm guessing, the majority of visitors go there purely because it has that reputation! :wave:

Completely agree 100%
I am not sure why a few people have decided that everyone MUST try this restaurant, there are plenty of things I will proably never try in life because I dont "fancy them" and plenty of things I will try because I do, the very aggressive nature of *some* people trying to force their opinion on other people will probably make sure I never visit here now but I am sure my life will be just as full and enriched without - for goodness sake - its only a restaurant!! :pgig:

[The Wards]

Completely agree 100%
I am not sure why a few people have decided that everyone MUST try this restaurant, there are plenty of things I will proably never try in life because I dont "fancy them" and plenty of things I will try because I do, the very aggressive nature of *some* people trying to force their opinion on other people will probably make sure I never visit here now but I am sure my life will be just as full and enriched without - for goodness sake - its only a restaurant!! :pgig:

I agree with your post and the sentiment behind it 100%

...the last point i was trying to make was that i find it suprising that some people could have such a definite strong negative opinion on something that they have simply never experienced----eg...i have never been sky diving cos i simply dont fancy it :confused2 (new thread on the plus points of sky diving?? :d: ) but i wouldnt rally against it strongly or dream of criticising anyone that enjoyed it and tried to convince others debating the matter to give it a whirl. How could i harbour such strong views about something I had never had any intentions of doing--and then criticise soemone who did do it and enjoyed it??

As you quite rightly said "its on a restaurant"--and not worth gettin heated about--my family and I enjoy it but not that much!! :spin: lol :spin:

[Mr. Heckles]

Hooters is what it is - a sports bar with reasonable food, beer, televisions, and waitresses wearing tight shorts and tight t'shirts.

Said waitresses will bring you food, bring you drink, talk nicely with you, and maybe even let you have your photograph with them. They will not sit on your lap, they will not remove their clothes, nor will they in any way get "jiggy" with you!! As the waitresses are generally young and attractive, Hooters tends to attract a demographic which is more male-orientated, but you will inevitably find a wide spread of people. The atmosphere is not sleazy nor salacious, just laid back and friendly.

On the above basis, everyone should make a call as to whether this is somewhere they may like to go. I have visited several Hooters across the USA (although not the Orlando branch), and also the Hooters Casino in Las Vegas. I go in (usually with male friends), I eat chicken, I drink lager, I watch some sport and I leave.

Would i go with my wife and young family - probably not, but only because there is so much choice of where to eat, I'm likely to be driving so can't drink, and I'll be with my family so won't be able to watch whatever games they are showing. Would I go in there with the family if everywhere else was shut and we were all hungry - sure.

Remember, USA is just about the most puratanical country in the Western world. They will not allow a den of iniquity to open in the heart of Orlando, with no age restrictions. Now the long since closed Amsterdam branch of Hooters was a different thing altogether, and I certainly would not have recommended that to families - although even then, that had more to do with the clientele than the place or the waitresses.

You pays your money, you takes your choice....

[minijaffacake]

I went to Hooters at Bayside in Miami with DBF just over a week ago. It was me that suggested and DBF didn't complain ;) He has a bit disappointed at first as thought that the waitresses were topless :nonono: We both had a good time and the food was really good, much better than we were expecting. Whilst there, our waitress brough round the hooters calendar and asked if we would like one and would get all the girls to sign it. We decided to get three for presents for family members and the girls all came over to sign and personalise them, but I have to say that some of the comments they have written are rather rude :blush: I am not a prude by any means but I will feel embarrassed giving the calenders to my brothers in front if my mum and dad on christmas day. Also as we purchased them whilst sat at the table they were added to our food bill and tip added to the total !!!!!!