Bismihee Ta'aala Asalamualaikum. We should be very careful what we say. How do we know just because these ulema go to restaurants that they have no taqwa? We don't know what is in the hearts of others. I have heard of mashaik going out and eating with their families. I mean yes, not all the time, but every once in a while. I don't see what's wrong. What are we supposed to do, lock up our women and say you can't see day-light. If they can't go and eat at a restaurant, then they shouldn't be able to go to the store or the grocery market or anywhere else. Why? Because the opposite gender is everywhere. As long as there is no interaction I don't see a problem every once in a while. If you going out all the time, then there might be a problem. This is rule that I heard from many Khulafa of Maulana Shah Hakeem Akhter Saheb (DB): "Do whatever halal you want and as much as you want, just don't sin." Let's not make life too difficult Allahu A'lim