I think its a fine place to let the kids be kids
Absolutely. I am NOT a kid, and I have a lovely dh who allows me NOT to go to a place that I pretty much loathe. He does it. With a smile. Well, not so much a smile, but at least he isn't screaming "God help me! Get me OUT!!!" like I would be.
In any case, CEC isn't a Disney restaurant.................................