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Buffet Question..

real mad hatter

real mad hatter

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Good Morning Folks..Only a Scotsman would ask this question..As excitement starts to build up for our 2015 Farewell trip..There is a very good chance we will be staying at AKL with Free:) DDP..Now I've started researching TS restaurants,and we will have 14 credits per person ( 3 adults ) per day..In the past we've done Le Cellier...Jiko..Cali Grill..( All 2 credits ) But we fancy trying at least 2 signature places,and we've picked out Yachtsmen Steak House and Flying Fish..As for the first night we will probably just use a QS credit and do another at the end of our first week..Anyway to the scots question,( @figmentfan423 are you reading this LOL ) We want to try a Buffet meal and have opted for Boma at AKL..We have never done this " Eat as much as you like " meal before..I know it's a table service and you help yourself,but do you tip anyone.? :confused:..I don't want to embarrass myself so I'd like to know forehand before getting hissed as we walk out the restaurant..:oops:
 
real mad hatter

real mad hatter

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deanaandrich said:
Yep you still tip. A waiter will still be bringing your drinks and clearing your plates from the table and getting anything else you need.
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Cheers for that..I'll never forget my first meal in a pizza place on I- Drive..When the server put down our bill on our table it had 3 prices that had 3 wee faces on it..The first was 10% and $35.00:(...The second was 15% and $40.00:hungry:..And the third was 20% and $45.00:D...I looked at Mrs Hatter who smiled and said " Welcome to America honey.":joyfull:
 
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DisneyDebNJ

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real mad hatter said:
Good Morning Folks..Only a Scotsman would ask this question..As excitement starts to build up for our 2015 Farewell trip..There is a very good chance we will be staying at AKL with Free:) DDP..Now I've started researching TS restaurants,and we will have 14 credits per person ( 3 adults ) per day..In the past we've done Le Cellier...Jiko..Cali Grill..( All 2 credits ) But we fancy trying at least 2 signature places,and we've picked out Yachtsmen Steak House and Flying Fish..As for the first night we will probably just use a QS credit and do another at the end of our first week..Anyway to the scots question,( @figmentfan423 are you reading this LOL ) We want to try a Buffet meal and have opted for Boma at AKL..We have never done this " Eat as much as you like " meal before..I know it's a table service and you help yourself,but do you tip anyone.? :confused:..I don't want to embarrass myself so I'd like to know forehand before getting hissed as we walk out the restaurant..:oops:
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We loved Boma!! but have only done it for breakfast. There are three of us as well, at the buffet dinners, we normally tip $5.
 
Figgy1

Figgy1

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If you get quick drink refills and pleasant service it's the custom to tip between 15 and 20 percent even at buffets. The servers must declare at least 8% on their taxes on the total of each bill. There is cheap and then there's public humiliation.:D
 
sgtmgd

sgtmgd

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real mad hatter said:
Good Morning Folks..Only a Scotsman would ask this question..As excitement starts to build up for our 2015 Farewell trip..There is a very good chance we will be staying at AKL with Free:) DDP..Now I've started researching TS restaurants,and we will have 14 credits per person ( 3 adults ) per day..In the past we've done Le Cellier...Jiko..Cali Grill..( All 2 credits ) But we fancy trying at least 2 signature places,and we've picked out Yachtsmen Steak House and Flying Fish..As for the first night we will probably just use a QS credit and do another at the end of our first week..Anyway to the scots question,( @figmentfan423 are you reading this LOL ) We want to try a Buffet meal and have opted for Boma at AKL..We have never done this " Eat as much as you like " meal before..I know it's a table service and you help yourself,but do you tip anyone.? :confused:..I don't want to embarrass myself so I'd like to know forehand before getting hissed as we walk out the restaurant..:oops:
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The Yachtsman! Good for you! I'll be there in a couple weeks..yum yum yum
 
disneygirl76

disneygirl76

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real mad hatter said:
Good Morning Folks..Only a Scotsman would ask this question..As excitement starts to build up for our 2015 Farewell trip..There is a very good chance we will be staying at AKL with Free:) DDP..Now I've started researching TS restaurants,and we will have 14 credits per person ( 3 adults ) per day..In the past we've done Le Cellier...Jiko..Cali Grill..( All 2 credits ) But we fancy trying at least 2 signature places,and we've picked out Yachtsmen Steak House and Flying Fish..As for the first night we will probably just use a QS credit and do another at the end of our first week..Anyway to the scots question,( @figmentfan423 are you reading this LOL ) We want to try a Buffet meal and have opted for Boma at AKL..We have never done this " Eat as much as you like " meal before..I know it's a table service and you help yourself,but do you tip anyone.? :confused:..I don't want to embarrass myself so I'd like to know forehand before getting hissed as we walk out the restaurant..:oops:
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Yes, you still tip. There is a price fix per person that includes non-drinkipoo drinks. So your bill will be the price fixed amount for 3 adults and then any drinkipoos you add. So you would tip off what your bill would have been if you didn't use the TS credits.
 
Tom 55

Tom 55

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real mad hatter said:
Good Morning Folks..Only a Scotsman would ask this question..As excitement starts to build up for our 2015 Farewell trip..There is a very good chance we will be staying at AKL with Free:) DDP..Now I've started researching TS restaurants,and we will have 14 credits per person ( 3 adults ) per day..In the past we've done Le Cellier...Jiko..Cali Grill..( All 2 credits ) But we fancy trying at least 2 signature places,and we've picked out Yachtsmen Steak House and Flying Fish..As for the first night we will probably just use a QS credit and do another at the end of our first week..Anyway to the scots question,( @figmentfan423 are you reading this LOL ) We want to try a Buffet meal and have opted for Boma at AKL..We have never done this " Eat as much as you like " meal before..I know it's a table service and you help yourself,but do you tip anyone.? :confused:..I don't want to embarrass myself so I'd like to know forehand before getting hissed as we walk out the restaurant..:oops:
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Even though it is free DDP they bring you a bill at end of meal like any dining experience. When you settle bill then you can leave a tip.
 
HouCuseChickie

HouCuseChickie

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This is always one of the hotly debated issues with buffet meals...the tip. I know some people tip the 18-20% recommended on the check while others tip in the $1-2/pp range...which I've often also seen as the protocol when partaking in Vegas style buffets. Regardless, you'll leave a gratuity for your server if you're not in a scenario where there's automatic gratuity.
 

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