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Err...service charge and tip?

BlackTigers

BlackTigers

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Okay, to preface this - I don't really go out to nice restaurants much at all. Once in a blue moon.

I took my girlfriend out Saturday night to a decent place before prom with a few friends, and when I got the bill back, I was slightly confused.

They charged a 20% service charge, and then a mandatory 15% tip on top of that.

The 20% was totaled in for the tip, too.

....What exactly is the service charge? I was really confused. lol
 
Originally posted by: BlackTigers
Okay, to preface this - I don't really go out to nice restaurants much at all. Once in a blue moon.

I took my girlfriend out Saturday night to a decent place before prom with a few friends, and when I got the bill back, I was slightly confused.

They charged a 20% service charge, and then a mandatory 15% tip on top of that.

The 20% was totaled in for the tip, too.

....What exactly is the service charge? I was really confused. lol
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:camera: of gf
 
Some places will put an automatic gratuity charge when there are parties of x or more (8+). That is usually stated on the menu.

You should challenge the service charge
 
Yeah generally 8 or more people makes them add mandatory gratuity. Not sure wtf that service charge is though. Did you use a special table?
 
Originally posted by: Beev
Yeah generally 8 or more people makes them add mandatory gratuity. Not sure wtf that service charge is though. Did you use a special table?
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Nope, it wasn't even by one of the windows (some had incredible views). I asked the waitress and she just told me it was part of the bill?

We were already running late so I didn't bother to fight it. =
 
Originally posted by: Beev
Did you use a special table?
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They charge more to serve those who ride the short bus? WOW!!!

:beer:

The 8 ppl part should be either the tip or the service charge dont know wtf is up with them adding both though.
 
Butt rape charge? Some places charge like a standard 20% gratuity for large parties but I didn't think a tip would be required on top of that.
 
Originally posted by: BlackTigers
Okay, to preface this - I don't really go out to nice restaurants much at all. Once in a blue moon.

I took my girlfriend out Saturday night to a decent place before prom with a few friends, and when I got the bill back, I was slightly confused.

They charged a 20% service charge, and then a mandatory 15% tip on top of that.

The 20% was totaled in for the tip, too.

....What exactly is the service charge? I was really confused. lol
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call the store and ask. it definitely sounds bogus.
 
anyone ever had their automatically gratuity taxed? i thought that was pretty f'ed up.
(yard house in pasadena)
 
Hmm, some dude paid like $800 to get his car door unlocked.

Leave it be, and next time don't leave the restaurant unless you're content with the bill.
 
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