[rokdog49]

I suppose it somewhat depends on what one considers the definition of a “restaurant” is.
For myself, there are enough opportunities for a true dining experience minus the televisions. You just have to seek them out.
On our recent vacation trip to Nashville and Memphis, we had breakfast at a “Waffle House “. Good ol’ Americana stuff.
No televisions, just the constant good-natured banter between the cooks and the servers. Now that’s entertainment!
As far as the rest, it’s the culture of today in America. There are lots of things that have changed...more to come.
How we tend to perceive all this is pretty closely entwined with our demographic. I have to keep reminding myself, don’t be the “bah humbug“ guy you used to despise when you were young.