rainman1303
Junior Member
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? While at a restaurant in Utah, my wife, son and I ordered dinner at a small diner. There was no menu, only a dry erase board with handwritten menu items and prices. After reviewing our bill we learned that refills on drinks were not complimentary (not posted anywhere) and that they had added a 20% gratuity automatically. When I asked about that, the waiter pointed to a tiny handwritten sign hidden among a bunch of other signs saying that was their policy. I told him I never would have tipped him 20% and was told "thats why we put it on there ourselves." They also had a cash or check only policy which was not posted anywhere, so we were forced to leave a check. I am considering cancelling payment on the check and sending another without the gratuity. Am I within my legal rights to do so?