So...they are trying something new at the Met. M...

So...they are trying something new at the Met. My bill, $325, included a 20% service charge that will be kept by the company in its entirety. Additionally, according to the manager I spoke with, the servers are now being paid commission (I m ok with that) at a rate of 13%. When the server brought us the check she pointed out the new service charge but omitted the fact that she was on commission. So, in fact, with a 20% tip and 13% commission she would have banked a pretty robust tip. I m all for tipping according to service received. But there s some smoke and mirrors here that most people are not throwing a fit over, but should. I did, and got the service charge removed. My meal was ~really~ $250 (see attached receipt.) The 20% service charge ($50) + a 20% tip on the entirety of the check ($65) would have totaled $105 on $250 check. This is a BAD practice and I will not return. There lots of upscale steak houses in Seattle. Oh...and that Woodford Double Oak for $14? A 1 oz pour. Simple highway robbery.