That's ridiculous and abusive
I just got done visiting my mother this weekend and we went out to eat at a fine eating establishment. The bill at the restaurant was almost $300 for four people plus the tip, about $85.00 per person
It was just as nice as place a Ruth Chris and we had drinks and a full course meal with appetizers. We all left full and happy
....and yes I picked up the tab
But did you have exclusive use of the dining room for conversation? That’ll add another $50 per person onto any tab ~ and that’d be something as simple as Houlihans.