spend three hours at the beach , then pick up snacks and beer and hang out on the balcony till late-ish.wander down the main street , being accosted by maitre d ' types all the way , till we decide on the first restaurant . the food and atmosphere were good , nothing spectacular though . afterwards , beer and ice cream again , at another cafe down the street , followed by more beer , and somehow it was one am .
Question: Why are maitre d ' types accosting me along the way ?
The answer to the above question:


They want higher tips for themselves and the waiters inside and want more customers .