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Originally Posted by Bob K

I think you'll agree that you don't have to be seated at the bar. Most restaurants have a designated area that is considered the bar and the entire area is off limits.

Actually no, but that's a good rule of thumb.

We ate a the Outback the other evening which is what prompted that example.

The "bar" actually surrounds the "pit" where the bartenders work, while there is bench/table style seating (identical to the rest of the restaurant) along the walls.

It's considered the "bar area" but not necessarily the "bar."

That said, I don't want to spend hard earned $$$$ for some lawyer to have to argue that point for me in front of some judge, just so I can keep my license

You're correct in assuming that being seated elsewhere is a better idea