Part of being a bachelor is that you are going to eat out a lot. There are a number of different of getting great service at a restaurant. The biggest is to treat your server with the same respect you would like to be treated with and go from there.
Have one person make the order, with the condition that once the order starts there is no changing of a person's mind. Not only does it make it clearer to the person taking the order, but it also makes sure that there is no confusion which prevents any mistakes in the order.
If the restaurant has a website, look at the website before heading to the restaurant. This is really good for those with allergies or particular likes and dislikes. If there is a discussion board, read a few posts to see if there is a "secret menu" or other problems or highlights about the service.
Feel free to ask about a "secret menu", but don't force the issue. If there is one, and there isn't always one, a server is not required to let you order from it, especially if you are being a jerk about things. You will always get the service you deserve.
Tip. Unless the server has given you ridiculously poor service, and by that I mean service so bad you needed to call a manager over in order to complain. Any excuse, including you shouldn't subsidize their salary to you shouldn't bribe anyone to merely do their job, is BS. If you want boring , mediocre service then don't tip; if you want a server that is willing to go the extra mile, tip. You get the service you pay for.
Have one person make the order, with the condition that once the order starts there is no changing of a person's mind. Not only does it make it clearer to the person taking the order, but it also makes sure that there is no confusion which prevents any mistakes in the order.
If the restaurant has a website, look at the website before heading to the restaurant. This is really good for those with allergies or particular likes and dislikes. If there is a discussion board, read a few posts to see if there is a "secret menu" or other problems or highlights about the service.
Feel free to ask about a "secret menu", but don't force the issue. If there is one, and there isn't always one, a server is not required to let you order from it, especially if you are being a jerk about things. You will always get the service you deserve.
Tip. Unless the server has given you ridiculously poor service, and by that I mean service so bad you needed to call a manager over in order to complain. Any excuse, including you shouldn't subsidize their salary to you shouldn't bribe anyone to merely do their job, is BS. If you want boring , mediocre service then don't tip; if you want a server that is willing to go the extra mile, tip. You get the service you pay for.
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