The Salty Waitress

Dear Salty, I often order meals for meetings where I work. Sometimes they are small (5-7 people) and I can get by…

Dear Salty, I have a friend who hosts Pampered Chef parties at least once a month. I’ve been to one so far, and I…

Hi Salty, Most online reservation systems (OpenTable, Resy, etc) have a box to check if your reservation is for a…

Dear Salty, Last night I went to a bar that I’ve never been to and I ordered my usual gin and tonic with my…

Dear Salty, I am fond of dining mid-afternoon at establishments which serve through the day. Sometimes I am there…

Dear Salty, Hi, my name is Joan. I used to be a waitress years ago and was a good one if I may say so. I’m now…

Hello Salty! Last weekend my husband and I went to a brand-new nice restaurant that had only been open a few days.…

Dear Salty, I was traveling this weekend on business and had a tight connection that meant I had to switch airport…

Dear Salty, Do I really need to confirm my dinner reservations by responding to the restaurant’s multiple text…

Dear Salty, It’s that time of year when I get my first of many colds. (I am the dreaded Office Sniffler for most of…

Dear Salty, To what extent are (prospective) waiters aware of how much tip income they should expect to take home…

Dear Salty, I’m mostly writing to you to get this off my chest. I’ve been a bartender for over 10 years, working at…

Hi Salty, It is common for places like Cracker Barrel to bring stuff to your table with your meal. They bring…

Hi Salty, New restaurant in my small (20,000 people) hometown, making real bbq, which no one else is doing, and…

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Salty, I recently discovered a wonderful bar near my house. I am usually shy, quiet, and reserved. One of the…

Hello Salty Waitress, I’m wondering how to deal with this: During my first business trip to the USA, I was generally…

Dear Salty, I’m a relatively new server at a local restaurant (although I’ve been bartending and serving for over 10…

Dear Salty, I was puzzled when I read the news about how Starbucks is putting limits on how many special…