compliments of the house
On the establishment
Compliments of the house means provided free by the establishment—a restaurant, hotel, or casino offering something at no charge to the customer.
The phrase frames the freebie as a gracious gesture from the business: The dessert is compliments of the house.
Often shortened to on the house.
- treatSomething pleasantly special
- glassTransparent solid from sand
- giftItem given freely
- giveawayFree item or betraying clue
- plateFlat dish for food
amuse-bouche · bread · olives · dessert · delight · on the house · no charge · first round · chocolate · fine dining · cheese · personalized service · VIP treatment · wine · tray · house special · satisfaction · surprise
pricing status
compliments of the housefull price
Amount without reductions
at cost · marked up · à la carte · paid · market price
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