What is a corkage fee?

Question

is it a fee that a restaraunt charges to uncork your wine lol?

Answer 1

Some restaurants let you bring your own wine but charge you a "corkage fee" for the privilege.  They pop the cork for you and charge you $15.00.  Bon apetit.

Answer 2

Its a minor fee a restaurant charges if you bring your own bottle of wine or champaigne. The waiter will properly chill the bottle before opening. It as done as a courtesy for people with good bottles of wine or regular patrons.   P.S.  You wouldn't bring your own steak and ask them to cook it.

Answer 3

yes... it's when you bring your own bottle and the restaurant opens it, pours it and supplies the glasses.  the usual fee is $10 per bottle.