Restaurant sparks criticism after introducing extra charge if customers share food

Extra charges when you go out to eat are nothing new, from corkage to cake-age.

But more and more extra fees keep cropping up on restaurant bills, and some are more divisive than others.

Case in point? One restaurant is the talk of the internet right now after charging customers extra for sharing food. Yep, that's a new one on us, too.

The conversation is raging over on Reddit, after one customer shared a picture of the terms and conditions on a menu from an eatery in Florida.

It said that diners were supposed to get their own main course, and would be charged more if they didn't.

"Every seated guest is expected to order an entree priced item," the terms and conditions read.

"An upcharge of $27 (£20) per person will be added if an entree is split."

It doesn't stop there, either.

The conditions go on to stipulate that people can't order starters instead of a main.

"Appetizers are priced to accompany an entree. Single appetizers ordered as a main course will be priced $16 (£12) higher, and include a complementary house salad, bread service and unlimited accommodations.

The restaurant had a bunch of extra fees (Credit: Getty)

"Appetizer portions of pasta ordered in addition to an entree are generally priced $24 (£18) less than the corresponding full portion price.

"If you have concerns about the price of an item, please enquire before ordering.

"By placing an order, each guest agrees to the terms and conditions of services as stated above."

Reacting to the news, one Reddit user noted they were "surprised anybody eats there."

"Want less food? We'll double the price!" sarcastically wrote one in the comments.

Under the rules, a pasta costs more if ordered as a main (Credit: Getty)

While another noted: "If I have to read an essay before ordering food from your restaurant I’m over it."

"Yikes. Pretty hard to enjoy the hospitality when there’s probably a rule for that too," someone else chimed in.

As a fellow Redditor chipped in: "I’d just walk out and be like 'I came for a meal, not to read the term and rules of service. Sorry, or congratulations about whatever that all said'."

What do you think? Would you mind an additional fee if you shared a main?

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