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When dining out what should I tip?
Filed under: Dining Out

What if it is a buffet?
What if it is fine dining and tip is included in the bill? Do you still tip?
What if it is just a family style resteraunt?

At a buffet anything from a dollar on up considering how much service you received or ask for … also was it a small or an elaborate selection of food. At fine dining the only time I have ever had gratuity included was for a party of eight or more, and if you felt you had exceptional service then add to it. Otherwise I usually go with 20%, unless again service was exceptionally good or exceptionally bad, and then adjust accordingly. If it is a family or small restaurant I don’t see any reason to change anything … the servers need their tips as much as the others. In the case the owner waits on you, use your own judgement.

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6 Comments for 'When dining out what should I tip?'

  1.  
    Jake Z
    September 26, 2009 | 5:09 am
     

    Standard tip is18% of the check price. If at a buffet I’d do 15% and if it’s included in the price, you really don’t have to unless you wish to leave extra for good service.
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  2.  
    najam h
    September 26, 2009 | 5:34 am
     

    it is a thing when a pay for one and eat like a Hog,that is
    put almost everything on your plate.
    Well if the waiter muscular handsome and tall give your cell number.
    if tis a family style simply pass a smile cause the waiter knows you the staff knows you and most of all there might be
    some family members at the other tables.
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  3.  
    Grapes
    September 26, 2009 | 6:05 am
     

    You should always tip at least 15%. If they do a better job…give them more.
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  4.  
    ARLENE T
    September 26, 2009 | 6:10 am
     

    At a buffet anything from a dollar on up considering how much service you received or ask for … also was it a small or an elaborate selection of food. At fine dining the only time I have ever had gratuity included was for a party of eight or more, and if you felt you had exceptional service then add to it. Otherwise I usually go with 20%, unless again service was exceptionally good or exceptionally bad, and then adjust accordingly. If it is a family or small restaurant I don’t see any reason to change anything … the servers need their tips as much as the others. In the case the owner waits on you, use your own judgement.
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  5.  
    twinsfan51106
    September 26, 2009 | 6:47 am
     

    The standard rule of thumb is 15 % but if you have parties of 8 or more the place may put the tip on your bill automatically for you. if you get excellent service, you could tip more if you would like to.
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  6.  
    bamaboy
    September 26, 2009 | 7:20 am
     

    IF the service is at least okay, meaning not really bad (in which I leave 0), I double the tax and add more for a really good server. For a buffet I tip a buck or two because I do all the work but bring the drink and if they just had a self serve drink machine they could send the server home.
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