Money Moral Dilemma: Should we return to the restaurant to pay after being evacuated from it?

Epsomdtc

The fact that you are asking the question means your conscience is bothering you. 
Getting something for nothing can be very appealing, but for the sake of the cost of a meal your conscience will be clear, and you can go about your day at peace.
And who knows, maybe teach your husband a lesson in humanity.
Here's hoping your next restaurant experience is less adventurous! 
"There is no softer pillow, than a good conscience".

ginger_chocolate

I'd probably go back and pay but I'd kind of expect a discount voucher for a future visit tbh.

rwgray

I'd email them and ask "How much do we owe you?" and hope for a sensible answer. 

louisajoyce

Your husband.  

captainwobble

You didn't finish your meal and the ambiance was affected through no fault of yours.  Definitely not.

itsthelittlethings

I definitely wouldn't go back and pay, when I worked in a restaurant we had a fire alarm and people had to leave in the middle of their meals. They were not asked, or expected to pay. You didn't finish your meal!

[Deleted User]

Hi,

did your husband maybe ''accidentally'' nudge the fire alarm glass on way back from toilet, when near end of meal, having already eaten the good stuff?

Edit: for all those folks that say they wouldn't pay, would you have the neck to go back again for a meal?

Deelight

I actually can’t believe this is even a dilemma! 

Oh course you should pay the bill! They are following h&s procedures for the good of their customers safety! If the food wasn’t up to scratch that’s a completely different conversation to have! Your husband is happy to essentially be a thief??? 

Wow! 

primrose_penguin

This is obviously bothering you or you would not have asked the question. I think you are right, I would go back to the restaurant and offer to pay part of the bill for what you ate and drank, they may turn round and say it is not necessary because of the inconvenience caused, but you will feel better, as I also would. After all if you had paid in advance and had to leave in the middle of your food I am sure your husband would want to go back for a part refund - it works both ways.

honestcove

You feel guilty, that guilt is not going to go away with any amount of reasoning, you need to take action. Call them, ask them what you owe. If, as others suggest, the restaurant is unlikely to ask for money now, then you will have achieved the ideal solution - guilt free at no monetary cost: nirvana!