Automatic Gratuity

[cmwade77]

I know automatic gratuity is added to parties of 6 or more and that is fine. The things is we aren't sure which reservations others in our party may want to go to, if we book for 6 and less than 6 show up will we get charged the automatic gratuity? I don't mind paying a reasonable tip, I just don't want to always feel like we are being forced to give a certain percentage.

 

[sharonabe]

I know automatic gratuity is added to parties of 6 or more and that is fine. The things is we aren't sure which reservations others in our party may want to go to, if we book for 6 and less than 6 show up will we get charged the automatic gratuity? I don't mind paying a reasonable tip, I just don't want to always feel like we are being forced to give a certain percentage.

It is how many are actually seated at the table, so you should be fine.

You do want to make your ADRs for the highest number that might be going. It's much easier to drop people than it is to add them on later.

 

[kaytieeldr]

You also might want to consider asking any future tipping-related questions in the dedicated Tipping sticky.

 

[drwadadli]

If less than 6 are seated at the table, then gratuity will not automatically be added. It is based on the number at the table NOT the reservation number.

 

[MakiraMarlena]

also... children and babies count as to how many people are at the table.

 

[Rich M]

also... children and babies count as to how many people are at the table.

Very good reminder for people who might not realize it