Is Eating at the Bar Weird for a Family Night?

So, the hottest new spot in town finally opens and—shocker—they’re booked solid for weeks. I was ready to accept my fate (and endless FOMO) until I saw their Instagram story: “Bar seats available for walk-ins, full dinner menu.” Here’s the thing: I’ve done the bar-dinner thing solo or with a friend, but never as a group of four adults. Is it weird for a whole family to line up at the bar? I keep picturing us awkwardly perched, passing plates over cocktails, and wondering if we’re breaking some unspoken dining rule. On one hand, it’s just seating. On the other, I’ve never seen a group our size at the bar unless it’s after-work drinks. Am I overthinking this? Would you do it, or is it a social faux pas? I just want the food, but not at the cost of becoming That Family everyone side-eyes. Anyone else tried this? How did it go? #FoodieProblems #RestaurantEtiquette #FamilyDinner #BarSeating #DiningOut #Food #Foodie