It has been interesting to read the various opinions regarding the 15% service charge. Personally, it has never really bothered me. If I see the 15% added to the bill, that is the tip they receive. Since I normally leave a bit more than that, I come out ahead and the establishment only hurts themselves by stating the tip for me. If the food or service is not worthy of a tip, I simply do not return. And.....I never ask the staff questions about tip or service charge. I'm on vacation. So I try not to sweat the small stuff.