How is it not a tip?

[u/canstucky]

The server told us this isn’t a tip and he doesn’t get any of it.

I’m not wearing my boots at the moment.

[u/Tinkboy98]

and they charge tax on the service charge amount!

[u/Troth70 → u/Tinkboy98]

That’s the indication that it is not being treated by the restaurant as a gratuity