FLORIDA — What was supposed to be a relaxing date night at an upscale restaurant turned into a viral controversy after a Florida couple alleged their server tried to charge them for another table’s unpaid bill.
TikTok user Jo (@theycallme_jo_) posted a video recounting her experience at Sparrow, a popular rooftop restaurant and cocktail bar in Fort Lauderdale. Her clip — which has now surpassed 31,000 views — shows her sitting in her car, frustrated and calling out the restaurant’s management for what she says was a dishonest move.
“I need for you guys to check the integrity of your staff, because they literally tried to get us last night,” Jo said in the now-viral video.
The Alleged Overcharge
Jo said she and her husband had been enjoying their evening when they received their bill. “We don’t really look at the bill sometimes. We’ll just pay and then go to put the tip,” she explained. But when her husband went to confirm the amount, something seemed off — the recommended tip amount was nearly double what they expected…