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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."