Are tips for dinner supposed to higher than breakfast or lunch?

Question

What is the standard tip percentage, and is it different for different meals, such as breakfast, lunch and dinner? We don't eat out much, and will be dining out quite a bit for a week, and would need to tip our servers appropriately. Thanks!

Answer 1

Standard tip for good service is 15% regardless of which meal you're eating. If you get exceptional service, you can always leave 20%. I usually won't leave less than a $2 tip, no matter how small the bill is. I also leave a little less if I go to a buffet because the server doesn't have to take the order ot bring out the food.

Answer 2

15% of your bill is customary, it doesn't matter what meal of the day it is. the only variance in this would be for a buffet where you help yourself to your meal. however if your server at a buffet restaurant is attending and making sure your table is neat and you have your beverages tended to, you need to take that into account and tip out 15% also. better than average service should receive 20%. servers work hard and should be appreciated when they do their job well.

Answer 3

if you leave a percentage your bill as a tip (customary), then likely you are leaving a higher tip for dinner than lunch/breakfast. Dinner menus are usually higher priced than other meals :)

Answer 4

Your tip should be 15-20 percent of the bill. What meal is being served has nothing to do with it.