I Tested Celebrity Owned Restaurants (USA Edition)

[@catznjunk]

USA grown here! Two important things. 1. We rarely order starters unless 3-4 people are sharing. Otherwise, I have ordered a starter as my full meal before. 2. If you see a service charge added of over 15% to a bill, you can just assume that is the tip. If you choose to add more you can, but I would never tip more if I saw an 18% service charge.

[@mrkongen98]

So the staff does get the service charge as part of their salary?

[@BeardedDork777]

Another American here, this is all facts.

[@BeardedDork777]

@@mrkongen98 yes they do. Only high end restaurants usually do the service charge.

[@JoseGarcia-cs1gp]

⁠@@BeardedDork777yes but some non high end do this too

[@nicklassjoblom4042]

the 2. is lowkey scammy as fk. "Service charge" counted into the price no matter if you enjoyed the food/visit or not. I get they could add like a 5% on the total as a tip and leave the rest to the customer, but 18% GOSH DARN PERCENT??! Imagine you went to a restaurant and it took forever for the food and you still had to pay a "tip", I would just leave without paying...

[@TheBaraa7]

I miss the cook offs

[@kuba9703]

@@jhamartbrown too much work? 15min to shop and back, 15min cooking, food review, done

[@sheldonmoyer6748]

Same

[@danburey]

He’s said in the podcast he won’t do them anymore because he wants to do more “high quality” content

[@TheBaraa7]

@@danburey yeah I know

[@TheBaraa7]

@@jhamartbrown more work than travelling to Miami to eat food?

[@pieman6178]

As an American, if they charge you an 18% service fee or gratuity fee that is the tip. No need to tip twice. Some restaurants will add an automatic gratuity fee to avoid issues of customers not tipping

[@funkerman7]

Pitbull's public persona might be kinda cringe, but the guy actually cares about anything he puts his name on. I have utmost respect for the guy

[@BohnBerda]

He’s such a genuine guy he’s given back to the community sm

[@BohnBerda]

He fully endorses a bunch of local restaurants over here and always tries to promote small businesses and is always advocating for education

[@Trizzy_68]

MR.WORLDWIDE

[@isaacs3413]

After the whole Kodiak thing I can only give pitbull high ratings.

[@4p0p59]

@@BohnBerda yea just like what he did with fiu this year and their stadium

[@ryanhoffmann9341]

I live in the US. You hit me with an 18% "service charge". That is absolutely your tip.

[@chigggg]

Yes I second this!! ☝️

[@awaisahmed7909]

exactly, service charge is always a tip.

[@Tom.1893]

Charging almost 300$ for drinks, a starter and two (fairly underwhelming) mains is absolute insanity! I wouldn't be willing to pay more than 100$ at the very highest.

[@roybiggums4609]

That’s Miami for you

[@gregsaunders4]

That's a baldy 25 yr old for ya

[@DonovanHaumpy]

It's Miami, people are millionaires and billionaires

[@UrAveragePlayer0]

😂 100$ for drinks you’d pay 15-20£ for one single pint in Norway let alone good alcohol 😂

[@Tom.1893]

@@UrAveragePlayer0 That's crazy! Half a liter of beer in Germany is usually 3-4€, maybe even 2€ if you're lucky.

[@topratleader]

Did say 93 dollars for DJ Khalid! That’s insane for 2 appetizers and 2 drinks

[@srafferty1]

As an american, if I saw those prices for lower end quality place, I would go somewhere else. That bill is insane

[@rushsnipez1312]

I was about to comment the same 93 for what he order is CRAZY

[@RogerVanDamme5]

He gave it a 6 for price too. 93 dollars is a scam

[@bannedfromutube2371]

id rather go to chilis

[@Rick020]

That's nuts. Shouldn't cost more than $40 for junk food for two people... Price should have been a 1 score.

[@WeaponX43]

From USA here, our starters are usually shared amongst 2-5 people, which is why the portions are bigger

[@anthonylafleur6549]

Exactly, no one will be able to eat it all in one sitting with the big portions sizes we have in the US. That’s why you share it among 2+ people.

[@armyss]

But when you go to a restaurant by yourself, do you not get the same portion size?

[@Prithviiii]

but he asked if it was sufficient for one person and the waiter said yes...

[@jaredhart5060]

That and the fact that Left Overs for taking home is such a big part of restaurants in the US that people from outside don't fully get. Like yes the portions are gigantic, but usually that comes out to like 2 extra meals i can have at home later in the week.

[@Shock1213]

​@@armysswhy would I get a started and a meal if I'm going out on my own? We just get a meal, most of our restaurants put chips and salsa, or bread and butter at the table. No need for a starter when we go out to eat on our own.

[@TraciWeber-bs3zm]

Never forget that time pitbull went to Alaska. Absolute goat.

[@korypurcell810]

That was one of the funniest things ever. Lives rent free in my head. If you’re the right age pit bull is excellent haha his persona is comical but he owns it

[@Hendo403]

14:16 bro got played thinking the service charge wasn’t a tip

[@Fatal_Mind223]

There is NO WAY he paid $93 at Khaleds spot!! That is OUTRAGEOUS!

[@EthelJung-j5w]

Unsure you were aware of how perfect it was that when you lef the Pharrell restaurant, there was immediately a backdrop of LV, and then again in the next VT. He's their menswear designer atm. Bravo - be it accidental or not!

[@Reaper_ginger]

US grown here: starters/appetizers are meant to be sharing dishes. We have a big leftover culture as well so a lot of food gets taken home to be eaten for other meals. If you were to go to a restaurant by yourself you are most likely not getting a starter and a main.

[@chyxi9158]

Exactly!! Also DJ Khalid’s spot is more of a restaurant not a fast food. There are also a lot of other better things on his menu other than the basic. I’ve been there and the next time I go to Miami I’m definitely going back to the licking!

[@Suh]

did you say $93 for DJ Khaled's spot? That's daylight robbery for 2 apps and 2 drinks. That's a scam!

[@cfcthings594]

A few thoughts from an American: 1. I agree with what others are saying in the comments that typically starters would be shared between a group of 2-4 people (when I go out, we typically ask the waitstaff how many people they recommend it for) 2. As for asking if you wasnted protein on the salad, it's because people will sometimes order a side salad as a meal and the protein just completes the plate so it's actually filling as opposed to just greens. 3. I saw someone else say this in the comments, but when they put a 15% or more service charge on, it's usually for nice restaurants or large groups to ensure that the waitstaff is actually tipped appropriately. You wouldn't necessarily HAVE to tip extra, but it's nice to do it. (I typically would tip 20-25%)

[@burst_reverzed2467]

20-25 including or excluding service charge bc 40% would be insane

[@JNewWG]

@@burst_reverzed2467 Excluding the service charge. They're saying when there's typically no service charge they'll tip 20-25%. If there is an automatic 15-18% charge, you can add another 5% if you'd like, but it isn't required or looked down upon if you don't. Also, a lot restaurants will place a service charge on the bill depending on the size of your party. Usually if it's 10+ people at your table they'll add the 15-18% service charge. It's understandable because most of the time there's only one server waiting the table, and some people won't tip even if they received exceptional service. These are pretty much the only situations when they automatically add the service charge. Bigger party size or a high end restaurant.

[@EthelJung-j5w]

Editing so smooth!!!! Whoever edit you videos I hope he gets a lot of money because damnnnnnnnn And your cameraman is so damn good

[@pasken7126]

4:30 No way the girl in the back actually stopped dancing when he ”turned off” the music with his mind😂

[@johnnyrocken8818]

That's trippy!! 🤯

[@EthelJung-j5w]

I can't comprehend how they charge that much for food and then still expect the waiter to get their main income from tips. The greed is next level

[@sbaby-nv1dd]

Their culture is brain washed to believe its the way. They over spend like crazy and tip for the dumbest shit

[@Mk3TTRS]

Bot account lol

[@Matick-]

You know nothing, John snow

[@failtolawl]

what does this even mean? If the food is more expensive the tip is much larger. You know why there are so many waiters? Because they make loads of money.

[@YouTube]

loving the content cal 🤩

[@shush5878]

Only 5 likes? KZbin fell off fr

[@chriswyatt9869]

6 likes in 2 days. Big L KZbin. Also bring back dislike counter you melts

[@carlosdot]

Only 11 likes in 11 days… unreal.

[@BeefLettuceAndPotato]

Miamian here! Figured I'd give a comment other than the usual Americans pointing out apps are for the table... So Miami Subs used to be really meh or even looked down on in local eyes but it was a STAPLE of growing up in Miami so when they fell on hard times Pitbull who grew up on their food back in the day came trough and saved the franchise. It's taken a while but they are growing again and their brand has been on the up. They are South Florida through and through and hearken back to times where fast food joints were more "restaurant-y"

[@nihility.]

$93 for that?! 7:02

[@loganperrone4398]

as an american most starters are for the table and therefore shared by a group of people, we usually don't just eat them by themselves

[@johnmegatroj9795]

Speak for yourself , I do

[@jrobbo275]

We’ve seen the size of Americans you don’t need to lie

[@twasluci]

@@jrobbo275put the knife down

[@ah97165]

@@jrobbo275 we were all thinking it. You just said it

[@ZZENITHH22]

@@jrobbo275 we eat burritos bigger than you boy

[@ishaanlol]

Girraffe head is BACKKKK

[@BenjiBlabs]

The Pitbul one is surprising, but also not at the same time. The guy has really made a brand for himself. He’s even getting his name on a College Football stadium 😂

[@drewblenkley]

giving out 9/10 for service like he was actually Oprah🤣

[@danbron]

18% service charge, a tip is not expected on top of that. You can add more if you want of course. Typically a tip is 18-20%, they aren’t expecting that on top of the already 18%

[@papersharkrl9669]

They are tho, waiters in america always complain that ppl dont tip on top of gratuity which is rubbish because ppl shouldnt pay your wages the business should

[@danbron]

@@papersharkrl9669it’s not expected though, most places do not have a service charge unless you are a large party, the issue is people not tipping or not tipping to around the 20% area. Tipping is not expected on top of the 18%, and certainly not another 18-20% on top of

[@ellon1100]

​@danbron why should customers tip 20%?

[@danbron]

@@ellon1100 it is the tipping culture in the US. I’m not saying I think it’s right, but I’m explaining that a tip is not expected on top of the 18%

[@Woody7302]

Yea cheap owners.... wanting you to pay the waiters salary o yea food is overpriced making 30-40 dollars per table. You won't ever see me putting tip down anymore if they have service charge. That's bullshit anyway better have that known before you charge it.

[@itami661]

Editor did a fantastic job here 14:45 👏

[@peonies-]

Really loving the quality of the video and editing, good content 🎉

[@MavroProductions]

You should try this in Nashville with all the country music stars bars/restaurants.

[@tobyreed8916]

I think quality of these videos in terms of production and picture quality always gets me exited to watch, plus the content is wicked!

[@experta1951]

4:48 needed a replay

[@nathanknepple8183]

Freezy go to San Diego and Texas and find the best tex-mex and mexican food!!!!!

[@lopez64141cl]

Man this serious should be a show! I would love to see you go around the world and do this

[@JickKurphy]

Popular opinion - Cal’s videos give me the same feeling sidemen videos do…. Always a banger

[@korypurcell810]

Same! You watching big wedge channel? It’s got vibes too

[@JickKurphy]

@@korypurcell810 yeah watching big wedge too, arguably the best portion of the ‘troops’

[@stanleynewman7269]

Bit cringe Jick

[@jeremybourne7721]

I rate your reviews, most try and over sensationalise everything, its the best/ worst thing ever etc, but yours seem genuine af.

[@Patrick-cx2cu]

loving the scran vids

[@mrfeather2732]

I dunno whats worse, not hearing any crunch sounds or you not chewing your food 🤣🤣

[@mikecowan5786]

I’m from the US. A service charge is a tip. It’s a fancy way of saying tip. Most restaurants like that add the tip automatically.

[@bruid6812]

you need to make more of these Cal. I honestly love watching your food reviews. fresh content on this channel

[@amandacherne2608]

Isn’t khaled famously known for NOT licking?

[@DotTrev]

American here, usually apps are meant for the entire table (2-4 people). And I rarely finish a meal but I take about half of it home to eat the next day as well

[@benmcinnes7687]

Bring back the cook offs Freezy!

[@nomorenonsense]

The service charge/gratuity is the tip. Lots of places try to finesse people with not wanting to write zero in the tip location. It's technically a scam having two tip lines. Criminal and something to watch out for.

[@Rileylab1]

CALFREEZY!! DO THE WEST COAST VERSION >>

[@rayray117]

One thing about expensive restaurants, the food doesn’t taste any better.

[@Ruinedfish]

A lot of people order starters to split between at least two people so I wouldn't say everyone finishes a starter that size before eating a main course. I honestly find it hard to finish my main course at Mexican restaurants when its too easy to constantly fill up on fresh corn tortilla chips while you wait for your order.

[@kanou7473]

Cal needs to do these all around the world, maybe Asia Edition next time

[@trw8777]

Never forget that time pitbull went to Alaska. Absolute goat.

[@Benjamin-zp5ds]

Conch meat is not a fish mate. Conch is a shell. Its shell meat/seafood

[@caanquindere6083]

i think in america they have a very big takeaway culture, so they either eat a lot or just ask for a takeaway box after eating a normal portion

[@lukeoughton977]

To summarise this video. When he’s hungry food tastes good. When he’s full up at the end of the day, food doesn’t taste as good.

[@dalekeel4999]

Second you sat at that table, I swear you are the double of the food critic I’m Ratatouille. I can’t unseen it 😂

[@Purple-Prince]

Even as a Canadian visiting New York or Orlando, I have to triple my water intake cause of how sweet things seem to be. The portions however work out as leftovers and thus saving a little bit of cash

[@Zealous__]

Cal experiencing flavor for the first time 😂

[@Vhicken]

To add in to the USA comments, a lot of food is taken home as leftovers, at least in my circle. Of course, at expensive restaurants it's frowned upon, but almost anywhere else will give you a togo container.

[@hayleypetkusfamily8578]

Frown upon me if you want to, I’m taking all the food I paid for one way or another

[@sneer0101]

Bit of a stupid idea though really. What if you need to go somewhere after you've eaten? Do you carry your leftovers around with you?

[@bayleaf_heretv5393]

Yes, thank you!! I know it’s just assumed in other countries when looking at us that we have big portions ‘just because we can’ but in honesty it’s because people do just take home the rest as leftovers and as for the starters, it’s meant to be shared with people (but I have had appetizers as a full meal and not get an entree)

[@hayleypetkusfamily8578]

@@sneer0101 throw the box in your backseat and go do what you need to do. Your leftovers will survive I promise.

[@maxrosing8246]

Big entre portions, we normally don't finish them we put it in a box and take it home and eat it in the morning. Starters, it's normally to share with 3-5 people, not for one person.

[@KrittR]

There is a large leftovers culture in the United States. It is very common and almost expected in a lot of places to take leftovers home to eat for another meal later.

[@TwigzMso]

Opras chicken wrap looks like what i get at shoprite 😂

[@KenoNoir]

The main purpose for starters/appetizers in the US is to share amongst at least 4 people. With that in mind it kinda helps with realizing the portion size

[@saintblades]

If a celeb owns it, I ain't eating it.

[@whatisnext2955]

Calfreezy is less British then all the boys, he sounds more American lol. So it fits his views when he comes to the usa.

[@SteakBoss1]

That’s because he’s Scottish and English, makes for a weird accent

[@georgemappmedia]

These videos are ur thing bro

[@balthazardaneels3591]

Cal turning into a food review channeling is kinda nice man

[@Evulnation]

A service charge is the tip mate. Bougee places especially in Miami will usually always put a “service charge” included because a lot of tourists go not knowing tipping. So they just put it in for ya. It’s shitty. But no, you don’t tip on top of the service charge lol

[@TheBlackShatPack]

The STARTER is for the WHOLE table to Share

[@joshliftsthings3362]

That 18% service charge is the tip they should tell you that normally places don’t put it unless it’s a large party

[@hassanladha9337]

This guys videos are so good. Nowadays

[@brandonthemanager5685]

the editing in your videos is next level

[@Rahul-wk8dv]

bring back the cook offs plz

[@LegohCams7]

As an American . One of the best parts about going out to eat is taking the leftovers home and having them at home doing whatever you want while eating something different .

[@lewsmeg8214]

Should of rated decor, instead of price value because decent cheap food will always win in this system

[@JAY-lz6os]

A lot of the great customer service in america comes to the fact that servers in actual restaurants make a much lower than minimum wage hourly wage and almost entirely rely on their tips. You might say "You can't pay below minimum wage it's against the law" but a lot of states have a server minimum wage that can be like $2/hr if you're considered a "Tipped employee". The place like swan pre-placing a tip means they're gauranteeing their employees a tip into their less than state minimum wage to remain a competing place to work

[@airsofter2247]

3:48 Its a proud day, my moan of a comment on the last video got a feature!

[@ChowiYulieth]

Yes the color of the kislux is beautiful and it is a great decision, maybe one day they will add feet and straps. It would be nice to have a bigger bag during the colder months when we have to store gloves, beanies, scarves, etc…

[@bahez4262]

cal keep going bro we need more video like that

[@cameroncouncil6339]

Oh hell nah Freezy did not just order a "PHILLY Cheesesteak" in MIAMI

[@ImThe5thKing]

12:10 That's the thing, usually we don't get starters or appetizers. Pretty much the only time we ever get them is if it's a bowl of nachos or something that everyone at the table shares. Or like at Texas Roadhouse where you get the buns. My dad's an old school farm boy so he's used to eating a salad on the side, but his salads are always just veggies and they're very small salads. Like, that salad there you got is way too big

[@nicholasmoreno2483]

Hi frenzy. I’m American and when it comes to portions sizes most Americans will do a few things. One appetizers are generally considered shareable or your own meal. 2 we often bring home leftovers.

[@chapri3601]

Bro really living it up in Miami w em dilated pupils

[@chapri3601]

9:49

[@andrewg27]

Big ups cal, the content quality has been incredible lately

[@Prithviiii]

love these vids and the editing style

[@encinho]

Freezy is saying Dj Khaled’s name like he has never heard of him😂

[@logo5805]

USA service worker here, how bad is the UK service? The servers all seemed nice and pleasant, which is part of your job and sort of just expected here. If you can't talk or make sure people enjoy their meal, then you're basically just a food runner

[@nanpanda100]

It's not that our service is bad...it's just ok. Not horrible but nothing to shout about. Tips are also not the main source of income so less intensive

[@chriswyatt9869]

Staff in the UK don’t go above and beyond because they frankly don’t need to. Sure you may find some friendly and chatty waitresses/waiters in smaller family owned places, cafes etc and up north where people are generally friendlier. But down south in most generic restaurants and pubs the staff is not really bothered or expected to be so friendly as they don’t rely on tips to make a living - they’re paid a ‘reasonable’ amount by their employer as it should be rather than relying on the generosity of strangers.

[@eyeofsibyl]

Service in UK is not bad, it's just negligible/not expected. As long as the waiter/waitress ain't a prick we're not fussy about all of it.

[@mrm9561]

I find the US service to be annoying AF! It's fake nice, does my head in they don't give a shit its just for the tips, I get it...but just give me basic service - get my order right, attentive with a check back - is the food all okay there? Can I get anymore drinks. Cool sound nice one...and I always give around 10% tip here in UK as long as the basic levels have been achieved, if they're annoying and overly over the top it just pisses me off 😂

[@eyeofsibyl]

@@mrm9561 Yeah agreed, the UK isn't extra and we don't care about fake-nice service, we're not Karens about the whole service thing, just do your job and serve and we're cool. Also you don't really need to tip here, most places don't actually care.

[@mostwanted3323]

Tip culure in america is whack. Not when it comes to servers. The tip is their actual income. The food truck, chipotle cashier, etc asking for a tip is different. The hourly rate for servers is $2.13 while the chipotle cashiers probably around $15

[@aydenpb]

$93 for 2 starters that were mid at best, is MENTAL. I know its the US and all but im doing mental maths thinking in my Country you could go to a sit down steakhouse with a family of 4 for that much and add a tip! DJ Khalid - Another Scam

[@Patrick-cx2cu]

gta 6 joke was shite tho

[@EJS07_]

😂😂😂

[@leo6659]

hahahh fr

[@iislandsiiren]

Love this entire video Cal, but especially love your amazing trick of removing the background music to avoid copyright! 😉

[@johnking5174]

One thing I love about America is the customer service. We have none of that back here in the UK - the people who work in our restaurants do not give a crap about you, and couldn't care less if you are having a nice meal. Totally different attitude.

[@ellon1100]

They only "care" as they rely on tips. Met many good serves all across the UK. Maybe it's you?

[@dcsc1]

That is because they're not working for tips. America's minimum wage is like 5 bucks an hour, they make their money from tips. Don't be fooled by their niceties, it's all for your money, they don't care about you one iota. 😆

[@johnking5174]

@@dcsc1 Yes, I know that, but as the comedian Billy Connolly said what do you want. A "have a nice day" from someone who doesn't mean it, or a "fu*k off" from someone who does mean it?

[@xyz_cs]

eh, I actually beg to differ personally, If you go to FAST FOOD places then absolutely they don’t give a shit, just like I don’t give a shit working retail but I feel like you should expect that but when you actually go out to places and dine in for a MEAL meal then the customer service has been excellent - I live in the bang middle of Manchester so that could factor as to why though

[@errahd4129]

i think they overdo it tho, i get it you’re trying to be nice but sometimes you just wanna enjoy the meal with your friends without having a waitress ask if the food is good 3 times in 30 minutes, same way most of the time you just wanna look for yourself in clothing stores

[@cameronbeyer8718]

Freezy at this point is just a food critic lol but I love it 😂

[@NazadYT]

Hey mate, great video! Just wanted to add that in the US, tipping culture is definitely real, but in major tourist cities like Miami and NYC, (not sure about LA, haven't been in a few years), that "15-18%" added charge is the tip. More and more restaurants have begun doing that because so many people travel or move to these cities from countries where tipping isn't the norm.

[@Red_Ryan_Red]

“One of them sustainable gafs” lol I need to get to the UK.

[@Evulnation]

Cal loves to chime in every second he gets about obesity, size portions in the US lol as if the UK doesn’t have a massive obesity problem (and I’m from England). I now live in America and don’t know a single person who’d order starters like that and then go for a main course. That was massive

[@hannankhan5589]

how is life in america? British people seem to not like it but they always have a blast when they go there.

[@joshlaws1592]

$90 for 2 drinks some onion rings and some fried fish is wild

[@taylorbosworth7346]

fats pats manchester - for a philly cheese steak 👏🏼 absolutely fire 🔥

[@quintenvanuffelen3102]

You should do the same concept as the steak video but with eating the hottest pepper

[@xosammyb]

goes to miami. goes to restaurant called miami grill. owned by pitbull, who is from miami. orders philly cheesesteak

[@patch1459]

Cal having an existential crisis about his weight having to choose an appetizers in the US, not knowing see usually share them

[@jonnya945]

American Service Worker Here: The reason why you get good service no matter where you go in America is because of the tipping culture. I glaze the hell out of customers in hopes of getting more money in tips. I don’t understand why people dislike tipping culture but the game is the game.

[@ninja36inc]

because the food prices are high you get a service charge plus tax then you expect a tip on top of that in the uk the same dishes are much less no service charge or tip sadly tax/vat we still pay its down to the employer to pay the staff from the money they pay for the meal not the customer to pay the server in tips

[@OfficialSolDios]

Because it's annoying as hell for the customer to not have the price be the price. People should just be paid a living wage, every other country has solved this.

[@viiperbiite]

if i’m eating i don’t wanna do maths. just pay your workers it’s not that hard

[@BradXP]

An 18% service charge is your tip. Miami does that with the automatic gratuity. In the rest of the US, that may occur with a party of 6 or more. But have you noticed how your service was consistently top-notch? That wouldn't happen without tips.

[@sosleepy512]

yes it would have it's their job kid they're not going to not serve me if I don't tip. they wouldn't even know I don't leave a tip until the end. the service will be the same no matter what

[@Thepeter9]

Keep in mind a lot of servers in the US usually make less than $5 an hour. So tips are their main income

[@roybiggums4609]

Well they can get another job then

[@BohnBerda]

@@roybiggums4609you’re a bellend lol

[@NoryLevi]

if they don't make minimum wage from tips, the restaurant MUST reimbursed the difference, so no, they dont actually ever make 5 an hour even if no one tips

[@Thepeter9]

@@NoryLevi yeah but the “reimbursement” is minimum wage. Which in PA is $7.25 an hour

[@sosleepy512]

@@Thepeter9 sounds like a you problem kid. move states then