[R. Scott]

The kid is having tantrums. The best way to deal with it is to take a break from eating out for a couple months and keep him home. When he has a tantrum don’t rush to give in to him, instead ignore it, or even laugh. When he learns that tantrums no longer work they will stop.

[PROCON]

When he learns that tantrums no longer work they will stop.

Yup, kids aren't dumb, they can manipulate even at a young age.

[CommerceComet]

The best way to deal with it is to take a break from eating out for a couple months and keep him home. When he has a tantrum don’t rush to give in to him, instead ignore it, or even laugh. When he learns that tantrums no longer work they will stop.

Isn't that inconsiderate of the others in the restaurants who have to listen to your child's tantrum? Very early in my children's lives they learned there was a tone in Mom or Dad's voice that let them know that they would regret continuing this behavior. We ate out frequently and none of our children ever created a scene in a restaurant.