How Does the Server Feel When...

[Rylee]

How does the waitstaff feel when you only order dessert?

Obviously, their tip would be less. Do they feel cheated or will turning their table faster, even out the tips?

We have a 9:20 reservation at California Grill. We do plan to have dinner, but if the kids can't hold out 'til that hour, they may end up eating prior to that time.

I've read in numerous books, if you'd like to experience a restaurant, not necessarily for the food, (such as the Si-Fi) or can't get a normal meal time, just go in and have dessert. Do you think this upsets the server?

 

[PrincessBetsy]

I don't think this upsets the server. We have only ordered dessert at restaurants multiple times and the server is always fine with it. Sometimes if we go to a restaurant (like the Plaza) we share a meal and then we all order dessert. We don't purchase the dining plan, so this lets us experience table service restaurants without having to pay a ton of money.

 

[*NikkiBell*]

Personally, I wouldn't worry about this. You are on vacation and it is up to YOU if you have dessert or a full meal.

 

[BriarRosie]

Don't worry about the server. You're eating at a resort destination with a high amount of table turnaround, not a local city restaurant where the servers really count on getting a busy night.

Relax and enjoy the dessert.

 

[Tricia1972]

We've just deleted 6 posts regarding tipping on this thread. Since this seems bound to turn into a tipping discussion, we are closing the thread now.

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