Yes, you read that right. And no, we're not joking.

The Gold Club offers an all-you-can-eat lunch special that, dollar-for-dollar, is genuinely hard to beat in this city. And apparently, a not-insignificant number of San Franciscans are going specifically for the food. As one local put it plainly: "They usually know that you're just there for the buffet. But you can still tip them as a thank you — I'm just here for the fried chicken."

So what's the etiquette for the fiscally minded diner who just wants a plate of food and a quiet 30 minutes? It's simpler than you'd think.

First: this is reportedly a very chill establishment. One SF resident described it as a place where "unless you're ogling, you may not even get talked to." People have been spotted sitting far from the stage, backs to the dancers, just crushing a plate of food and leaving without incident.

That said — and this is where basic human decency meets libertarian principle — people are working there, and tipping is the right move. You're not required to tip dancers if you're camped out at the buffet nowhere near the stage, but the consensus is clear: bring about $40 total, which covers your entrance, a beer, and a few dollars to tip whoever's working the room. If you sit near the stage, $2-5 per song is customary. And don't forget to tip the bartender or waitress and the person at the front desk.

Two iron-clad rules: don't take your phone out, and absolutely do not take pictures. This isn't Yelp content.

Look, in a city where the government spends $600 million a year on homelessness with questionable results, we're not going to judge anyone for finding an honest lunch deal. The free market works in mysterious ways — sometimes it involves a buffet and a brass pole. Enjoy your fried chicken, San Francisco.