At a restaurant

"What would you like to eat?" That's what a waiter might ask in an English-speaking country. You actually know what you would like to eat but how to order it in English?

 

The following example sentences show you what a waiter might say and what possibly to reply. Not only guests-to-be but also waiters-to-be can practise here for communicative situatioins at a restaurant.

PHRASES

What the waiter could say or ask

 

 

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What can I do for you?
Have you booked a table?
Would you like to see the menu?
Could I take your order, sir/madam?
What would you like to start with?
What would you like to drink? /Anything to drink?
What would you like for main course/ for dessert?
Is everything alright?
Enjoy your meal!

 

 

What the guest could say or ask

 

 

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I’ll have…/ I am having…
As an entrée I'll have a salad and for main course I'd like the roast beef.
Could I have chips instead of potatoes, please?
Is there anything you would recommend?
Could you recommend a wine?
Could I have the bill (Ammerikanisches Englisch: check), please?
No, please. This is on me.