Archive · 5 Sep 2025
Restaurant VIP Treatment: Six Tips for Better Dining Experiences
Want to feel like a VIP at a restaurant?
It's simpler than you think!
According to a new book by a former waiter, put your phone away, and connect with the server.
When you ask for recommendations, be specific.
Try not to stay at your table too long, and tip the bus staff.
Also, don’t plan your whole meal beforehand, and give new restaurants some time to settle in before expecting special treatment.
Following these steps can enhance your dining experience.
Avoid excessive phone use to connect with your server.
Ask specific questions when seeking menu recommendations.
Be mindful of table time and avoid overstaying your welcome.
Tip bus staff to ensure attentive service.
Don't pre-plan your entire meal before arriving.
Give new restaurants time to mature before expecting VIP treatment.
- Who
- Adam Reiner, a James Beard-winning writer and former waiter.
- What
- Tips on how to improve dining experiences and potentially receive VIP treatment.
- When
- Recently
- Where
- Restaurants
- Why
- To help diners have better experiences and improve the fragile restaurant ecosystem.
- Author
- Adam Reiner
- Book Title
- The New Rules of Dining Out
- Publisher
- LSU Press
- Publication Date
- September 19
- Book Price
- $30