Party Size

[Kevin1281]

I will be making ADRs in a few weeks for the first time.

We will be 5 adults and 1 18-month-old.

Do I want/need to make the reservation for 6? I think I read that somewhere on here, but wanted to double check.

 

[clanmcculloch]

Yes you want to book your ADRs for 6.

 

[figment_jii]

I will be making ADRs in a few weeks for the first time.

We will be 5 adults and 1 18-month-old.

Do I want/need to make the reservation for 6? I think I read that somewhere on here, but wanted to double check.

Yes, as the PP said, you need to count the infant/toddler in any ADR because in the very rare chance the restaurant has reached maximum capacity due to fire codes, the sixth person in your group could be turned away.

 

[Kevin1281]

Thank you!

 

[maxiesmom]

Keep in mind that as a party of 6, the tip will be automatically added to your bill.

 

[Kevin1281]

Keep in mind that as a party of 6, the tip will be automatically added to your bill.

Are you saying this is a pro or con?

I feel like that is a good thing. I would say I am on the generous side as far as tipping goes, so it might actually save us a few bucks over the course of the week. Watch, I'll end up tipping on top of the tip already included.

 

[maxiesmom]

Are you saying this is a pro or con?

I feel like that is a good thing. I would say I am on the generous side as far as tipping goes, so it might actually save us a few bucks over the course of the week. Watch, I'll end up tipping on top of the tip already included.

I just wanted you to know, so you didn't add a tip on when you had already paid for one.

 

[Kevin1281]

I just wanted you to know, so you didn't add a tip on when you had already paid for one.

Gotcha. Thank you for the heads up.

 

[TheRustyScupper]

Keep in mind that as a party of 6, the tip will be automatically added to your bill.

1) This is very true.
2) There was a trial last October to allow voluntary tips in cases as these
. . . a party of six
. . . one or more guests in the party were infants
. . . not simply children, but infants
3) This was HIGHLY contested by the servers
. . . servers were concerned about reduced tips
. . . in larger parties, sometimes people do not tip a total of 18%
. . . many feel that the tip is to large, if they can get away with a smaller one
. . . this was in violation of the union bargaining agreement
. . . the trial was called off quickly
. . . so, the "party of six, regardless of makeup" is still valid