Actually what I like best is a refundable fee for no-show: there’s a restaurant I rarely visit by myself but often when I want to have a nice time with people from abroad; it’s a restaurant on the 16th level with an amazing view over Berlin.
Essentially, they’ll bill you 50€ per person and you’ll get it back (aka the authorization is cancelled) when you show up, but the transaction is executed when you don’t.
A few years back there were many empty tables during prime time because of the reservations, and now there’s barely any table unused.
It seems to work and I’m absolutely happy to reassure the restaurant with money that I’ll be there.
Essentially, they’ll bill you 50€ per person and you’ll get it back (aka the authorization is cancelled) when you show up, but the transaction is executed when you don’t.
A few years back there were many empty tables during prime time because of the reservations, and now there’s barely any table unused.
It seems to work and I’m absolutely happy to reassure the restaurant with money that I’ll be there.