No more heaping bowls of shrimp. No piles of fried chicken, steam tables full of pasta primavera or endless rows of salad bar options. Long a dining staple at casinos, all-you-can-eat buffets are ...

Buffets are almost exclusively self-serve establishments, but does that mean that you shouldn't be tipping the restaurant's staff? Here's what to know.

The self-serve setup confuses many diners, but etiquette experts agree: buffet staff still earn a gratuity—and here’s why.