What’s the best tip you’ve ever received at a restaurant as a server? I’ve had someone leave $100 on a $100 bill but I’ve heard crazy stories of people getting like $1000. That would definitely make my day!

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I want to say it was like 50 on a 20 dollar tab. Should be known I’m not exactly on the rich side of town, so going over the bill for a tip is a lot. I couldn't imagine getting 1000$ though, that’d make my month for sure.

I've left someone a 3000$ tip on a 6000 bill

Breakfast for like ten ppl

I got a $3,000 tip last year. Which sounds insane (and it is), but it was only 20% of the total bill. I work at a French place with a ridiculous wine list, and a big shot came in and bought two of our most expensive bottles, on top of a full four course meal. After tip outs, I still walked with like $1,800. Such an awesome night.

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