Vocabulary and Phrases
Common Vocabulary and Phrases
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Reservation – “I’d like to make a reservation for two at 7 PM.”
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Waiter/Waitress – “The waitress recommended the chef’s special.”
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Appetizer – “We ordered a salad as an appetizer.”
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Main course – “For my main course, I had grilled salmon.”
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Dessert – “Chocolate cake is my favorite dessert.”
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Specialty – “This restaurant’s specialty is seafood pasta.”
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Buffet – “The hotel offers an all-you-can-eat buffet.”
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Fine dining – “Fine dining restaurants usually have a formal dress code.”
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Takeout – “We decided to order takeout instead of eating there.”
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Allergic – “I’m allergic to peanuts, so I asked about the ingredients.”
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Bill (Check in U.S.) – “Could you bring us the bill, please?”
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Tip – “It’s customary to leave a tip for the waiter.”
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Menu – “Can I see the menu, please?”
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Ambience – “The restaurant had a romantic ambience with dim lighting.”
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Crowded – “The restaurant was so crowded that we had to wait for a table.”
Short Quiz
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What is another word for “bill” in American English?
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What do you call the meal that comes after the main course?
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If a restaurant is “crowded,” what does that mean?
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What word describes the overall atmosphere of a restaurant?
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What should you leave for good service in a restaurant?