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At Restaurants
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| Wait staff |
15% – 20% of the total bill before taxes (Note: some restaurants now suggest tipping after taxes because servers themselves tip out on the after tax amount). |
| Wine served with dinner |
The safe recommendation is to tip 15-20% of the total bill, including alcohol, even for expensive bottles of wine. However, we’ve seen some restaurants say it’s OK to tip around 10% for expensive wines. |
| Bartenders |
15% – 20% of the tab; or, $1 for beer or wine, $2 for mixed drinks. Ideally, pay your bar tab before leaving for your table. |
| Order at front |
If you order at the front and food is delivered to your table, it depends. If, once you’ve ordered, the seating and decor compare with a standard, sit-down restaurant, tip 5%-10%. If the food is delivered to your table only as a convenience, tipping is not necessary. |
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At Cafes
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Optional. Leave 5%-10% for good service or complicated orders, especially if the staff is hired and is more dependent on tips. |
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At Buffets
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| “fast-food” buffets |
No tipping necessary. |
| “casino-style buffets” |
If you have a waitress or waiter who takes your drink order and checks on you, $1-$2 is appreciated. |
| hotel buffets |
For business breakfasts, tip $1-$2. At high-end hotel brunch buffets, 15%-20% frequently is the norm and sometimes automatically added.. |
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At Fine Dining
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| Parking Attendant |
Usually $1-$3 |
| Coatroom Attendant |
Usually $1 per coat |
| Wait staff |
15%-20% of the pre-tax bill (Note: some restaurants now suggest tipping after taxes because servers thenselves tip out on the after tax amount). |
| Wine steward or sommelier |
For personal service from the wine steward, you may tip 10% of the wine bill. |
| Restroom Attendant |
Usually .50-$1 |
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Other (including delivery)
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| Pizza Delivery |
At least $1, 15% for normal service, more during rain, snow or other poor weather. |
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