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Everyday Vocabulary: At the Restaurant

Learn essential vocabulary and phrases for ordering food, making reservations, and dining out.

Making a Reservation

"I'd like to make a reservation for two, please." "Do you have a table available for Friday evening?" "Could we have a table by the window?"

Ordering Food

"I'll have the..." "Could I get the...?" "What do you recommend?" "Is this dish spicy?" "I'm allergic to nuts—does this contain any?"

During the Meal

"Could we have some more water, please?" "Excuse me, I ordered the fish, not the chicken." "This is delicious!"

Paying

"Could we have the check, please?" "Do you accept credit cards?" "Keep the change."