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At The Restaurant

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Knowing how to order food at a restaurant is an important task for any

English learner.
Here you are going to learn sentences to help you with common questions
and answers used at restaurants.

WAITER / WAITRESS CUSTOMER

Ta k i n g n o t e s a b o u t t h e o r d e r : Or d e r i n g a m e a l :
Would you like to order? Excuse me, waiter, we’d like to
Can I help you? order.
Are you ready to order? We are ready to order now.
Are you going to try any of I’d like a / an / some…and…
our…? I want a / an / some…and…
I’ll go for a / an / some…
Of f e r i n g Fo o d : Please bring me a / an / some…
Would you like a / an / some…?
What about a / an / some…? To a c c e p t / r e f u s e t h e o f f e r :
Can I get you a / an / some…? Yes, please.
Won’t you go for a / an / some…? No, thanks. I’d like/ prefer a /
an / some…
As k i n g a b o u t p r e f e r e n c e s :
Do you prefer…? De c i d i n g a b o u t d r i n k s :
How would you like it? I’d like…
Could you bring me.., please?
As k i n g a b o u t d r i n k s :
What would you like to drink? As k i n g a b o u t t h e b i l l :
Anything to drink? Could I have the bill, please?
To drink? Could you bring me the bill,
please?
Ke y Vo c a b u l a r y a n d Ph r a s e s

Could I have a menu, please?


Here you are.
Enjoy your meal!
Would you like ...
Can I get you anything else?
I'd like the check, please.
That'll be ...
Have a good day!
The spaghetti/steak/chicken looks good.
How is the pizza/fish/beer?
What would you recommend?
I'd like my steak rare/medium/well done.
Are there any nuts/peanuts? My child has allergies.
Do you have any vegetarian dishes?
Could I have a glass of water, please?
Could you tell me where the restroom is?
I'd recommend the lasagna/steak/pizza.
Would you care for an appetizer/a beer/a cocktail?
I'd like to have a beer/steak/glass of wine.

Ev e n t s
_______ have the main course _______ ask for the bill
_______ sit down _______ look at the menu
_______ book a table _______ have the starter
_______ pay the bill _______ tip the waiter
_______ have a dessert _______ decide to go out for dinner
Di n i n g a t a Re s t a u r a n t Al o n e

This dialogue includes most of the basic questions you'll need to


know when going to a restaurant alone.

Wa i t p e r s o n : Hi. How are you doing this afternoon?

Cu s t o m e r (y o u ): Fine, thank you. Can I see a menu, please?

Wa i t p e r s o n : Certainly, here you are.

Cu s t o m e r : Thank you. What's today's special?

Wa i t p e r s o n : Grilled tuna and cheese on rye.

Cu s t o m e r : That sounds good. I'll have that.

Wa i t p e r s o n : Would you like something to drink?

Cu s t o m e r : Yes, I'd like a coke.

Wa i t p e r s o n : Thank you. (returning with the food) Here you are.


Enjoy your meal!

Cu s t o m e r : Thank you.

Wa i t p e r s o n : Can I get you anything else?

Cu s t o m e r : No thanks. I'd like the check, please.

Wa i t p e r s o n : That'll be $14.95.

Cu s t o m e r : Here you are. Keep the change!

Wa i t p e r s o n : Thank you! Have a good day!

Cu s t o m e r : Goodbye.
At a Re s t a u r a n t Wi t h Fr i e n d s

Ke v i n : The spaghetti looks really good.


Al i c e : It is! I had it the last time I was here.
Pe t e r : How is the pizza, Alice?
Al i c e : It's good, but I think the pasta is better. What would you
recommend?
Wa i t p e r s o n : I'd recommend the lasagna. It's excellent!
Al i c e : That sounds great. I'll have that.
Wa i t p e r s o n : Fine. Would you like an appetizer?
Al i c e : No, lasagna is more than enough for me!
Ke v i n : I think I'll have the lasagna as well.
Wa i t p e r s o n : Right. That's two lasagnas. Would you care for an
appetizer?
Ke v i n : Yes, I'll take the calamari.
Pe t e r : Oh, that sounds good! I can't decide between the chicken
marsala and grilled fish.
Wa i t p e r s o n : The fish is fresh, so I'd recommend that.
Pe t e r : Great. I'll have the fish. I'd also like a salad.
Wa i t p e r s o n : What would you like to drink?
Ke v i n : I'll have water.
Al i c e : I'd like a beer.
Pe t e r : I'll take a glass of red wine.
Wa i t p e r s o n : Thank you. I'll get the drinks and the appetizers.
Ke v i n : Thank you.

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