AT THE RESTAURANT

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