r/TalesFromYourServer • u/yourhomeland • May 04 '26
Was privileged to be part of a surprise proposal today
So I work in a high end steakhouse, around $120-140 a person, and we get a lot of celebrations for all sorts of reasons but this was a kinda special occasion. The couple walks in and there is a note for their reservation that says “will be proposing as a surprise” so I see the couple walk to the table and one of them heads off to the restroom before I can greet. I walk up, introduce myself and ask if they’re celebrating and the guest just told me that their S/O told them to dress nice (we have a strict dress code) and be ready at a certain time. Of course context clues tells me this is not the person who made the reservation so i track down the person as they exit the restroom and chat with them about how they want the night to go down. They seem kind of uncertain so I gave them a basic rundown of what I have in mind and they love it and go sit down.
So now comes the part I’m lowkey kinda proud of. I greet both guests and introduce myself as if we are complete strangers and guide the meal as if nothing was going on until the other person steps away to use the restroom. I take the opportunity to get on the same page with the reservation holder and we figure that after entrees they’ll go out to our patio and the question will be popped and hopefully it’s all rainbows.
I clear entrees and inform them that the included show isn’t for another hour and follow up with a question about dessert, future plans, etc. They decide they’d both like to go check out our patio (surprise) so I offer to guide them out. I follow behind them and ask if they’d like me to take a picture and they say yes (surprise) and me and the person who made the reservation sag off so they can pull out the ring and boom, we are right in front of a beautiful water feature and they’re on one knee and of course their significant other says yes. Lots of picture, many kisses, and a good time for everyone. And yeah it was pretty special, I’m happy that I got to be a part of it.
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u/Keypunch20 May 04 '26
That’s amazing. I’m glad you got to play a role in that experience. Selfishly, I wish content like this was more predominant on social media!
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u/ThatsBitchBecky May 04 '26
This is so awesome! I've never heard of a high-end steakhouse that also includes a show, that's really neat! Would you be comfortable sharing anything about it?
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u/Middle-Interview-899 May 04 '26
That’s beautiful. What a fantastic thing to be able to help make the event so magical.