Basic questions about tipping for table service.

[Chuck]

In general a $400+ tip is pretty damn pursuasive. Getting there early while plenty of tables are still available is key.

[dazmac13]

In general a $400+ tip is pretty damn pursuasive. Getting there early while plenty of tables are still available is key.

ok thanks, and as a general tip for 2k min, guessing $150-200?

[Chuck]

In general a $400+ tip is pretty damn pursuasive. Getting there early while plenty of tables are still available is key.

ok thanks, and as a general tip for 2k min, guessing $150-200?

For me a $150-200 tip on a $2k min would be the lowest I would go with no expectations of a location upgrade or anything.
Others have said I tip too much, so keep that in mind....but I look at tips more as investments than expenses...
You'll be fine tipping $150 on a $2k min...just don't expect any extras.

[dazmac13]

ok interesting. so if i was to tip 300-400 what kind of extras could i be looking at? when you say extras i guess you are purely talking about location and nothing to do with any free drink or anything like that?

[Jhaulotte]

ok interesting. so if i was to tip 300-400 what kind of extras could i be looking at? when you say extras i guess you are purely talking about location and nothing to do with any free drink or anything like that?

No, I am pretty sure that is an extra Chuck is talking about in addition to the upgrade in location. It has worked for me with free drinks. Shots usually

[Chuck]

Example...i tipped $400 on a $1200 min and got a better location, 12 free shots, and an offer for a comped food/drink at the dayclub the following day. Not saying this will always happen, but it's not uncommon either.