MoneyAdviceLet's Settle the Debate: Who Pays For the Birthday Dinner?By Maressa BrownUpdated on Dec 17, 2025 at 1:55 PMThink fast: you're invited to a birthday dinner - do you expect to pay for your own meal? The question of who should foot the bill when a birthday's on the table has never had a clear answer - though social media has lots of opinions. TikToker Tinx, for one, believes that if the guest of honor chooses the restaurant where they'll be celebrating, they should expect to cover the tab for their invitees.