What are your top couple expectations of a good waiter/waitress when you dine out?

Question

What are your top couple expectations of a good waiter/waitress when you dine out?

Answer 1

Dont forget about us.

refill drinks etc...

The more I see of you the better the tip will be

Answer 2

Constant queries on our experience.  Someone who constantly stops by to see if there is anything else they can help you with makes everyone happy.

Answer 3

I disagree with the first answer. I hate to be interupted multiple times during my meal.  

I like a waiter who keeps an eye on the table, refills drinks when needed, who is polite but not chatty, and who I can find when I'm looking for them (ie notices when person at the table is looking around for him/her).

There's one restaurant that I eat at occasionally where the owner/lady in charge is always walking around looking at people eating. It's very annoying because one end of the restaurant is a dead end, so she can't even pretend to just be walking by....

Answer 4

"well, the way they act, there personality, about how they serve your food and drink's ? from alan tiger . "

Answer 5

Eye contact during the greeting; attentiveness and awareness of what we need at our table during the meal without hovering; a server who helps the kitchen time our food so we're not stacking courses or waiting too long between courses;

That was more than a couple but all are critical in my book.

Answer 6

First of all being greeted in a timely manner or at least being acknowledged.

When I ask a question, he / she needs to be able to answer it immediately and professionally.

Leave me alone, don't hover around my table, but don't make me have to ask for something - (paying attention to my table).

It really depends on what type of place your in - Fine Dining, I have quite a bit more expectations.  I have been a waitstaff trainer in quite a few different styles and places - are you looking to become a waiter/waitress?  Or are you asking what to expect from a good one?

Answer 7

Keep drinks filled!!!!!!  There's nothing more agrivating than needing a drink and having to crunch on ice.  Also, don't dilly-dally when it comes time to collect the bill- that's the last piece they'll remember so much of your tip could depend on that.