. . . hope that it went well and that your recovery will be smooth!I just had cataract surgery and thought my eyes were deceiving me!
. . . hope that it went well and that your recovery will be smooth!I just had cataract surgery and thought my eyes were deceiving me!
Just horrible to read, so sorry this happened. No one should have to endure this type of treatment. We avoided Gypsea for a few years because of this type of news, but after some good personal reviews decided to try it out. We dined twice recently and thankfully didn't receive this treatment. I believe it should be reported, to the GM and definitely the tourism board.We were off of our plan today and did a last minute lunch at Gypsea. Going in I knew we would spend a bit but we have enjoyed our long lunches here before. No way to say it other than the waiter was very pushy with each item even as we placed our order. He tried to push us on the 70 euro tacos that we repeatedly said we were not interested. We had cocktails and requested a small lobster to share. My beautiful sommelier (wife) has selected a bottle of wine from the list but when ordering the waiter insisted we get a different bottle. We repeatedly asked for the wine list to finally see it was at least double from the bottle we wanted. The giant lobster came to the table and I knew we had been taken advantage of. Then the l' addition where the waiter explained that even though it's says service included that it is not. I politely said I prefer to leave some cash. He relayed that they are required to say that it is included on the the bill but it's not true and would I like to add it to the bill. I disagreed. He pushed more. Again, I'll leave some extra. But another push back from the waiter. I'd had enough. I informed him that I know the rules and it's illegal to ask. Push back. At this point I was a little short and said you guys got closed down last year for breaking rules and I know that the gendarme have have pushed back on this process of pushing for tips. Not until I added I didn't get off the tour boat did he back off. Yes I'm venting a bit but I should add that I waited tables and understand that side of everything and I am always generous. I've just never experienced this here and wanted to warn others. We did cancel our reservation later in the week. The great news is we have lobster for the rest of the trip in the villa's fridge!! Just not a good experience in any way in our opinion. So many great options here. Btw we are having a blast and love this island. I hate to see this happen. I'd be interested to hear other people's experiences and suggestions on how to handle. I think if my French was a bit better we would have had a different experience. Great cocktails good wine and ok lobster. Just not a good experience.
Speaking of which:We call the specials board at places like that The Sucker Board. Especially at Shellona! Crab pasta for 800€, anyone?
We had the same experience two weeks ago, even the “local” places.Nearly everywhere i have been this week has brought the machine over with the request to tip. Only exception was Sand Bar...
Thanks, my friend. All is well. The first time I haven't worn glasses since I’m eight years old.. . . hope that it went well and that your recovery will be smooth!
Did they solicit a tip on top of this rather hefty l’addition?Speaking of which:
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The poster didn't say, but you can bet your bottom Euro that they did! Hey, they did get free olives, though!Did they solicit a tip on top of this rather hefty l’addition?
Did you not charge restaurant bill to your CC in euros ?Yesterday the dollar was at $1.03 per Euro. The exchange rate Shellona used was $1.10 per Euro.
One restaurant "board" that I would exclude from the Sucker Board category is the one used at Eddy's. It usually has one special main course and a special starter. The prices are in-line with menu pricing, and the items not only are "special" because they change nightly, but they're also exceptionally good.We call the specials board at places like that The Sucker Board. Especially at Shellona! Crab pasta for 800€, anyone?
Yes, of course! When I talk about the Sucker Board, I'm talking about the St-Tropez-style-beach-club-vibe type places.One restaurant "board" that I would exclude from the Sucker Board category is the one used at Eddy's. It usually has one special main course and a special starter. The prices are in-line with menu pricing, and the items not only are "special" because they change nightly, but they're also exceptionally good.