ARRIVING
Do you have a table for two?
We have a reservation for two people
Do you have a reservation? / Whose reservation is it?
Yes sir, right this way, please
Hello, table for 1 person? / How many people are you?
Would you like to be in the smoking or the non-smoking
section?
ASKING FOR THE MENU / DRINKS
Can I see/ could
you get me the menu please?
Could/ Can / May I see the menu
please?
Could you bring some snacks to
start?
What do you recommend?
Uh, I need a sec to look
I’m not ready to order yet
I would like to order please
Waiter, can you take our order?
(I think) I’ll have/ I’m gonna have a …, please
( glass of water tonic water, beer, glass of white, red wine)
I’d like / I’ll have(
some mineral/tap water/ wine / a large diet cola/ a white / black coffee) (for
now) .
Do you have mineral water?
And for me … , please
Can you bring me a clean glass
please?
Good evening sir and madam. Can I get you some
drinks to start off?
Will you be having any wine with dinner?
Would you like/ Can
I get you something to drink?
Would you like any drinks
while you’re looking at the menu?
Ok, here’s the menu. Can I get some
drinks started for you?
Would you like tap or bottled
water?
Would you like to hear our specials
for today?
The … is excellent here.
I recommend…
Alright, I will come back in five minutes
Here is your…( water and your
tonic-water) . There you are
And have you decided what to order yet?
Can I take your order now?
Are you ready to order?
What are you having?
What would you like madam?
And you, sir?
And would you like me to start some appetizers before
your meal?
Ok great. And what kind of sauce would you like ?
ORDERING
We’d like … (the buffet
please/ your entrée special, please)
We want to ask from the menu
What dish would you recommend?
What do you have?
How much is the …?
How do you serve this food?
What are the side dishes?
Can I have a different side with that?
May I have … (corn and mashed potatoes) with
it?
(Uh/ Yeah/ Yes,) I’d like / I’ll have /
she’ll have … ( today’s special, the chicken curry with rise and a
baked potato/the steak /the chicken / peas / the spinach and potatoes / the
chicken wings/ the sirloin steak / some chocolate ice cream) , please
Bring me a … (hamburger ) , please
Have you figured out what you want Annie?
Yes, for starter, I would like … (the soup)
I’ll start with the tomato soup
Yes, please, I’d like to have a mixed salad with
French dressing
Uh , make it / I’d like it medium rare,
please.
With ranch dressing please. Thank you
For dessert I would like … (ice cream) please
Could I have… (a cup of tea) please?
That’s all thanks
Are you ready to order now?
What would you like?
Would you like to order food?
For main course we have … stuffed flounder, filet
mignon and roast duck
It’s 17.99 dollars and comes with two side dishes
You have a choice of sautéed spinach, lemon potatoes,
mixed vegetables or broccoli,
Any soup or starter?
Ok for mains? / And for your side dishes? /
And for dessert?
and what sides would you like?Alright. Would you like…
( fries or mashed potatoes/ garlic bread) with that?
You can choose… or …
We have … (cake, pie and ice cream)
Ok. How would you like that cooked?
What would you like to drink?
Would you like dessert with that?
I’m afraid we haven’t got any tomato soup left, but I
can recommend the chicken soup
Great, and for you sir? / And for the
missus?
Very well/ Alright I’ll be right back /
I’ll bring it in a moment
Okay sir. I’ll put your order in right away
Here’s your steak and here’s your spaghetti. I hope
you enjoy your meals
Here you are. Anything else?
How is everything?
CONVERSATION DURING THE MEAL
Excuse me waiter,
Can you heat this
up, please?
I didn’t order this
Could you take
these dishes away?
I want to speak to
the manager please
Pass me the butter/
salt / pepper please
Wow, this … steak
is really good. It’s tender and juicy
Really? This
spaghetti is okay. The … (sauce) is a little too salty
Oh, that’s too bad
How is your drink?
It’s really good / That’s good / It’s delicious!
It goes really well
with…
The … are a little dry
Maybe they cooked
them for too long
Probably.
How’s your garlic bread?
AFTER THE MEAL
It was delicious/ very nice, thanks/ thank you
May I see the dessert menu?
What do you recommend?
Ok, I’ll have …( the mouse) please
Did you enjoy your meal?
Would you like ( to order) any dessert?
Certainly
I recommend… ( the chocolate mouse)
Coming right up
PAYING
Waiter, Could I /
can I / May I have the bill/ check, please?
Can we have our
check/ bill, please?
The bill / the
check , please
What’s this charge
here?
Oh I see. Does this
total include tax?
Can I pay with my
credit card?
Alright, here is my
credit card
Oh what a shame, I
almost forgot the tip. Now we can go
Hey honey, do you
have change for a tip?
Here’s 8 dollars / Here
is your tip
Perfect. We’re
ready to go then
Thank
you for a lovely meal / really excellent meal / See you soon
Sure, here it is …
There’s your credit card
Of course, sir. Just a moment
This total includes tax, sir.
Will you pay with cash or credit card?
Can I have your signature here on the bottom please?
Thank you very much for visiting us. Have a good
evening
Thank you sir and madam. Please come again soon