This Massachusetts Restaurant Adds 23% Fee to Your Bill

European-Style Restaurant in Cambridge, Massachusetts

In a world gone tip-crazy, this sounds like a cool idea. Just get your bill and pay it without having to figure out what the tip will be. Let's learn more about Dear Annie, located in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

The menu at Dear Annie looks reasonably priced, but the website states that these are smaller pub-style plates, which means less waste. Makes sense. How many times have you brought back a doggie bag only to have it sit in your refrigerator until it no longer can be consumed (or, you give it to the dog)?

A Fee of 23% Will Be Added to Your Bill

When you get your bill, you will be charged a 3% kitchen administrative fee and a 20% service administration fee. This means that you don't have to add a gratuity to your bill, but can if you feel the desire. Also, the website says if you don't want to pay for the service fee, they would be "happy to talk to you."

Local Massachusetts Fisheries

Dear Annie describes themselves as a fish restaurant that gets their products from the local fish communities. They rely on their local farmers to help create a lovely menu. The menu online also implies that it changes every night depending on what they have on hand.

It also looks like Dear Annie takes their wine seriously (they had me at "wine"). They have a "wine school" that gives you information about which wine pairs best with the food that you're eating. You don't have to go to the school. However, the service staff is there to help you with your choices.

What do you think about this kind of bill? Would you want the tip included?