Yes, but the gratuity can be disputed by the customer.
Ultimately, if a customer does not agree to the restaurant's terms, they simply should not eat there.
Gratuity is not mandatory at this restaurant, but it is customary to tip around 15-20 for good service.
A restaurant can charge 15 percent gratuity automatically. Twenty percent is considered exceptional service and cannot be charged automatically by a restaurant.
Gratuity is typically expected at restaurants as a way to show appreciation for good service. It is not mandatory, but it is customary to leave a tip of around 15-20 of the total bill.
While it is possible to refuse to pay gratuity at a restaurant, it is generally considered customary to leave a tip for the service provided. Some restaurants may include a mandatory gratuity for larger groups, so it's important to check the bill before deciding not to pay.
No, a service charge is a mandatory fee added to a bill by the establishment, whereas gratuity is a voluntary tip given by a customer as a gesture of appreciation for good service. Service charges are typically non-negotiable, while gratuity amount is at the discretion of the customer.
$125-150 for average service, more accordingly
The total cost includes the gratuity, which is the tip given to the service staff. This cost can be calculated before or after tax, depending on the restaurant's policy.
A restaurant does not have to remove a mandatory service charge when asked as long as the service charge was displayed prominently prior to you accepting the service. For example, the restaurant must tell you (on the menu or in another conspicuous location) that a service charge is required.
Yes, customers can refuse automatic gratuity at restaurants, but it is important to check the restaurant's policy beforehand and be prepared to tip the server separately based on the quality of service received.
== == A NY District Attorney argued mandatory tipping was not legal after a man was arrested for not leaving a full 18% tip that was stated as being mandatory (he tipped 10% due to bad food). The courts agreed and the charges were dropped. http://www.nytimes.com/2004/09/15/nyregion/15tipper.html?_r=1&oref=slogin
Yes, the receipt included a suggested gratuity for the service provided.
Some Restaurants do before tax and others after. I would think that they should let the people pay the gratuity themselves. I think it is rude of the Restaurant to just take the persons money and not let the person that had the service decide how much the service is worth. That is what a tip is anyway.