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Phil from Arizona's avatar

I took my wife out for a nice dinner at an expensive seafood restaurant at the Seattle waterfront a few months ago and saw their very small print that stated they add a 20% charge to EVERY bill and the charge goes to the "company" to help pay for overhead. It also stated that the 20% was NOT a tip for the service staff! So basically they're charging 40(+) % more than the listed prices of food & drinks.

(assuming you give a 20% tip, which I ALWAYS d

I'll never set foot in a restaurant like that again.

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Eric R.'s avatar

In a lot of very lefty areas, the regulatory costs are extravagant, and that is as much a political statement as it is a plea for money.

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Larz's avatar

Name names, we need to know where to avoid during our travels.

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Phil from Arizona's avatar

Elliots oyster house, pier 56 Seattle. To be fair, it does provide a top tier dinner experience. Too bad they ruin it with the grift.

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Julia Duin's avatar

I too live in the Seattle area. Will be sure not to go there!

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