What is the "Restaurant Cover Charge Hidden Fee" scam in Makarska?

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Restaurants along Makarskas Kačićev Trg (main square) and the beachfront promenade add a per-cover charge of 2–4 EUR per person plus mandatory bread charges that appear automatically at the table. English-language menus do not list these fees, and staff present them as standard Croatian practice. Total bills often run 20–30% higher than the menu alone would suggest. Before sitting, ask whether a cover charge or service fee applies. Refuse bread and extras you did not order. Request an itemised bill and check each line. Legal Croatian consumer protection requires all fees to be disclosed — politely insist if staff resist.

Restaurant Scams in Makarska

Restaurant Cover Charge Hidden Fee

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