Comments on: 9 Tricks for Getting a Table (and Being a VIP) at Hot Restaurants

By: JoeBob

JoeBob — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:26:25 +0000

As a server at high end restaurants, the 25% tippers generally get the same service as anyone else. The tip happens after the meal, remember? Come back consistently and be a nice human being. That’s what changes the experience for you. As for ordering the cheapest wine, as much as people will bitch, it’s one of those things where you generally get what you pay for. No sommelier pads the list with crap wine in the hopes that you’ll be suckered into buying something for more than it’s worth. If it’s on the list, generally there’s a reason. If you want to know what’s good, ASK YOUR SERVER! They know what’s good, and if you’re looking for value, say so. They can help you find it. Also, ask what to order. You’ll get better food and a better evening, pure and simple. Remember the server’s name.

By: Diana

Diana — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 11:29:58 +0000

I just wanna say that these tips really works.. i have tried many of them and its been great.. cant wait to try the rest :D

By: max

max — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 02:44:04 +0000

Great post, I will have to use that wine tip, I always chose the 2nd most expensive, I haven’t tried the cheapest much.

By: Mark

Mark — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 00:21:18 +0000

Tip 25%….just so that you can get a table when you need it – you must be joking! I’d rather visit a restaurant that wasn’t so pretentious!

By: Monica Laipple

Monica Laipple — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 23:03:34 +0000

Thanks for the wine hint. Will be using that tonight. It was great meeting you the other day. Loved the photo shoot.
Monica MIchelle