txadmin2 Posted December 19, 2005 #1 Share Posted December 19, 2005 Is there an expected tip at these specialty restaurants? I know it is $20.00 per person extra. What about tips? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Libracruzer Posted December 19, 2005 #2 Share Posted December 19, 2005 I just dined at both restaurants on the 12/3 sailing of the Jewel - although the bill said that gratuity is included - we did tip- as the service was outstanding. Happy cruising. Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrogCruiser Posted December 19, 2005 #3 Share Posted December 19, 2005 The 20 dollar charge pp includes the tip...however when they bring you the statement they leave a line for you to add a tip in addition...I left cash instead - the service was great !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetpea916 Posted December 19, 2005 #4 Share Posted December 19, 2005 I've wondered this too... how much is a reasonable tip? We left $20 at Chops, but it was a total guess. Too much, too little? :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaraUCF81 Posted December 19, 2005 #5 Share Posted December 19, 2005 We just ate at both restaurants this last week and althought the $20 pp charge says it includes gratuity we did tip $10 extra at each restaurant because the service was great. Sara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Kewlguy Posted December 19, 2005 #6 Share Posted December 19, 2005 If the tip is included I don't give any extra. I paid for the great service and better quality food with the $20.00. That being said the quality of the steak in the dining room has really gone done hill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike2131 Posted December 19, 2005 #7 Share Posted December 19, 2005 We ate there twice and tipped an additional $10 per visit. The food and service were the highlight of our cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ducklite Posted December 19, 2005 #8 Share Posted December 19, 2005 We ate at Portofino once and Chops twice, left an extra $10 per person all three times, plus the gratuity on the bar tab of course. Bar tab was on the Seapass slip, other gratuity left in cash. Anne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nliedel Posted December 19, 2005 #9 Share Posted December 19, 2005 This can be a big issue. Some people believe you should tip a very large amount. One poster stated, although I do not have any proof, that the staff only gets $3.00 per person of the $20.00 and you should tip 10-15 dollars a person. Others have, correctly, pointed out that the gatuity is indeed included and no other is expected. You will need to tip as you see fit. You do not need to tip more but it would be appreciated. It's one of those personal decisions. Just like tipping your room steward more than the suggested amount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougp26364 Posted December 19, 2005 #10 Share Posted December 19, 2005 We generally leave an additional $5 per person tip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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