Ordering in a restaurant

Eating out is fun and exciting especially when you are in a foreign land. You will experience new taste and one-of-a-kind dining settings and atmosphere.

There are number of expressions you are likely to encounter at a restaurant. Below are just a few of them.

English Expressions 

WAITER:

What can i do for you?

Customer

A table for two, please. (If you want to have a table that is good for two)

WAITER:

May I take your order?

Customer

Could I have a few minutes, please? (if you are not ready to order)

WAITER:

Are you ready to order sir/madam?

Customer

The steak for me, please.

WAITER:

How would you like your steak? (rare, medium, well done)

Customer
Medium rare, please.

WAITER:

What would you like to drink? 

Customer
An iced tea for me.

WAITER:

May i get you anything else?

Customer
No, I'm fine thanks.

WAITER:

Very good sir/madam, enjoy your meal.

WAITER:

How's everything?

Did you enjoy the meal?

Customer
Yes, thank you for asking.

Can i have the bill please? (if you want to pay)
WAITER:

Here's your bill sir/madam.  

Are you paying it with cash/card? (if you want to use a cash or credit card)

Customer

Cash, keep the change. (if you want to give tip/money to the waiter/waitress who assists you.
WAITER:  

Thank you sir/madam.

 

-You may also want to know how something may taste before ordering it. There are a number of words that can be used to describe food.

Common words used to describe the taste of the food 

sour          spicy          hot          sweet          bittersweet    

sugary       salty          oily         greasy          bland  

Common ways to prepare food

steaming      poaching     baking/roasting      stir-frying

braising        boiling          sauteing             grilling and broiling

Learn more English expressions and let's practice!!

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