At a Restaurant

You Say

A table for two please.

Can I see the menu please?

I’d like to order. = I’m ready to order.

I'll have the ... please.

  • pasta
  • beef stir-fry
  • roast chicken

Can we have some ... please?

  • water
  • sauce
  • salt

Can I have the bill please? = bill please

You Hear

Would you like drinks? = Can I get you a drink?

Are you ready to order? = What will you have?

Can I get you anything else?

Problems

I’m sorry, that’s not available today. = We don’t have that today.

Using It

Now that you know the phrases, see how they work in a conversation: Conversations at a restaurant

Learn more restaurant vocabulary.