How much do you tip after dining out? Does stacking up dirty plates annoy servers? Just how much of a mess can children make at a restaurant? Whether you are receiving sit-down service, picking up ...

In the past three years, American dining has evolved in ways that are pretty unbelievable. Many restaurants are still struggling to stay afloat in a pandemic-influenced world; 11% of restaurants in ...

QUESTION: Is it OK to go ahead and be seated in a restaurant when you arrive early and are meeting others? Or should you wait until everyone arrives to be seated? Then, if you opt to be seated, can ...

Top Chef alum Dale MacKay is sharing his top restaurant etiquette tips: "Here Are 3 Things I Wish People Would Stop Doing When Dining Out." Any number of things can make or break a meal out at a ...

Dear Miss Manners: I have a very close friend I have known for a long time. I enjoy seeing her and her husband. However, ...

When dining at an upscale restaurant, the food might take center stage, but your manners play just as important a role.

Think you have good table manners? That might depend on where you're eating. For example, you probably wouldn't dream of eating with your hands at a fine dining restaurant in France, but in many ...

When we dine out, ordering food should be simple and enjoyable. However, some choices can unintentionally make us look inexperienced or unaware of common restaurant etiquette. These slips happen more ...

Erin Perkins is an editor of Eater’s South region, covering Atlanta, Nashville, Miami, New Orleans, and the Carolinas. She has been writing about the food scene in the Carolinas and Savannah for 12 ...