94 Simple Sentences for Beginners at Restaurants | Easy English Phrases
94 Simple Sentences for Beginners to Use at Restaurants
Arriving at the Restaurant
- Hi, I have a reservation.
- Hello, I’d like a table for two, please.
- Do you have a menu in English?
- Can we sit by the window?
- Is there a non-smoking area?
- How long is the wait for a table?
- Can we have a high chair for the baby?
Ordering Food
- Can I see the menu, please?
- What’s today’s special?
- What do you recommend?
- I’d like to order the chicken soup.
- Can I have a glass of water, please?
- Do you have vegetarian options?
- I’ll have the steak, medium-rare.
- Can I get the salad without onions?
- Is this dish spicy?
- Can I have the check, please?
Talking to the Waiter
- Excuse me, can I get some more bread?
- We are ready to order.
- Can you please bring us some napkins?
- I’d like another drink, please.
- Can I have extra sauce on the side?
- Could you please clear the plates?
- Can we get the bill, please?
- Do you accept credit cards?
- Is the tip included?
- Can you split the bill?
Common Questions
- What’s in this dish?
- How is this cooked?
- Is this gluten-free?
- Can I have a smaller portion?
- Do you have any desserts?
- Can we order appetizers first?
- Is there a kids’ menu?
- Can I see the wine list?
- What kind of soup do you have today?
- Is the fish fresh?
Expressing Preferences
- I’d like my steak well done.
- Can I have it without cheese?
- I prefer the dressing on the side.
- Please make it less spicy.
- Can I have a different side dish?
- I’d like a large portion.
- Can I have a refill, please?
- I’ll have the same as him.
- No ice in my drink, please.
- Can you make it to-go?
Compliments and Complaints
- The food is delicious!
- This tastes amazing.
- Compliments to the chef.
- Can I speak to the manager?
- There’s a mistake with my order.
- My food is cold.
- This isn’t what I ordered.
- The service is excellent.
- I didn’t like the dessert.
- Can I get a refund?
Ask for the Bill
- Can I have the bill, please?
- Could we get the check, please?
- May I have the bill?
- Excuse me, can you bring the bill?
- We’re ready for the check, please.
- Could you please give us the bill?
- Check, please.
- Can I pay now?
- We would like to pay, please.
- Can we settle the bill?
Additional Requests
- Can you split the bill, please?
- Is the tip included in the bill?
- Can I pay by credit card?
- Do you accept cash?
- Can we pay separately?
- Can you add this to the bill?
- Can I see the bill, please?
- Is there a service charge included?
- Could you itemize the bill?
- Can we get a receipt, please?
Expressing Gratitude
- Thank you for the bill.
- Thanks for the great service.
- We had a wonderful time.
- Everything was perfect, thank you.
- We’ll definitely come back.
- Thank you, have a nice day.
- Thanks, everything was delicious.
- Thank you, the service was excellent.
- We really enjoyed our meal, thank you.
- Thanks, see you next time!
- Can I take this to-go?
- We had a great time.
- Thank you for the meal.
- Everything was perfect.
- Do you have a feedback form?
- I’ll recommend this place to my friends.
- Thanks for the great service.
Quick Practice Scenario:
Waiter/Waitress: Good evening! Welcome to [Restaurant Name]. How can I help you today?
Customer: Good evening! I would like to see the menu, please.
Waiter/Waitress: Certainly. Here is the menu. Our specials today are grilled salmon and chicken Alfredo.
Customer: Thank you. I am very hungry. What do you recommend?
Waiter/Waitress: I recommend the grilled salmon. It is very popular.
Customer: That sounds good. I will have the grilled salmon, please.
Waiter/Waitress: Excellent choice. Would you like a drink with that?
Customer: Yes, I would like a glass of water and a lemonade, please.
Waiter/Waitress: Sure. I will bring your drinks right away. Do you want any appetizers?
Customer: Yes, I will have a Caesar salad, please.
Waiter/Waitress: Great. I will be back with your salad and drinks shortly.
(A few minutes later...)
Waiter/Waitress: Here is your Caesar salad and drinks.
Customer: Thank you. This salad looks nice.
(A few minutes later...)
Waiter/Waitress: Here is your the grilled salmon. Enjoy!
Customer: Thank you. This grilled salmon looks delicious.
(After the meal...)
Waiter/Waitress: How was your meal?
Customer: It was fantastic, thank you. Can I have the check, please?
Waiter/Waitress: Of course. Here is your check. Do you need anything else?
Customer: No, that's all. Thank you for the great service.
Waiter/Waitress: You’re welcome. Have a great evening!
Customer: Thank you. You too!
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