Restaurant Scams in Flores

Labuan Bajo Waterfront Restaurant Overcharge

Restaurants along the Labuan Bajo waterfront strip charge tourist menus with prices two to three times higher than local equivalents, and frequently add undisclosed fees for service, bottled water, and "table cover." Some venues swap menus after visitors are seated, presenting a higher-priced tourist version when the bill is requested. Disputes are met with aggressive pressure or security.