Resturant comps and tipping

judgesmails · #1 03-15-2005, 03:06 PM

My sister lives in a small ski resort town, Telluride, CO. I recently visited her and took her family out for dinner. All the locals know each other and take care of each other at bars, resturants, etc.

When the bill came the total listed $98 with $96 in comps. The wine, appetizers, and my nephews meal were comped. I thought it was excessive, but appreciated it. How much should I have tipped?

Never buy a resturant or bar in Telluride. Your employees will screw you.

stabn · #2 03-15-2005, 03:07 PM

$39.

Patrick del Poker Grande · #3 03-15-2005, 03:12 PM

$96

JGalt · #4 03-15-2005, 03:19 PM

Minimum 50%. I always leave the full amount though.

Soul Daddy · #5 03-15-2005, 03:22 PM

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meep_42 · #6 03-15-2005, 03:20 PM

I'd probably tip between 20-25% of the whole amount and half the comp value.

-d

jakethebake · #7 03-15-2005, 03:23 PM

I'm not getting you? You're saying it would've cost $194 w/o the comp? If that's the case, I would've tipped $50.

jakethebake · #8 03-15-2005, 03:27 PM

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I'm not getting you? You're saying it would've cost $194 w/o the comp? If that's the case, I would've tipped $50.

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I take this back. It would be more, mostly because the family is obviously friends with these people and I would want them to look good.

JGalt · #9 03-15-2005, 03:34 PM

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I'm not getting you? You're saying it would've cost $194 w/o the comp? If that's the case, I would've tipped $50.

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I think he's saying the meal was $98 and they only charged $2 for the meal, meaning a $96 comp was applied.

NotInchoateHand1 · #10 03-15-2005, 03:25 PM

I would tip the 96 bucks. If I was on the other end though, I would be pleased and not offended with anything >40.