At a restaurant

This article presents a list of the 50 most commonly used words and phrases in restaurants, complete with example sentences and brief definitions.

No.	Word/Phrase	Example Sentence	Definition
1	Menu	"Could you please pass me the menu?"	A list of food and beverage options available in a restaurant.
2	Appetizer	"We ordered spring rolls as an appetizer."	A small dish served before the main course.
3	Main Course	"For my main course, I chose the grilled salmon."	The primary dish in a meal, following the appetizer.
4	Dessert	"Let's look at the dessert menu for something sweet."	A sweet course served at the end of a meal.
5	Beverage	"What kind of beverages do you have?"	Any type of drink except water.
6	Waiter/Waitress	"Our waiter was very attentive throughout the meal."	A person who serves food and drinks to guests.
7	Chef	"The chef prepared a special dish for us."	A professional cook, especially the head cook in a restaurant.
8	Host/Hostess	"The hostess will guide you to your table."	A person who greets and manages reservations in a restaurant.
9	Table	"We reserved a table for four."	The furniture used for dining.
10	Chair	"Please have a seat in the chair over there."	A piece of furniture for sitting.
11	Napkin	"Use your napkin to wipe your mouth."	A cloth or paper for cleaning the hands and mouth while eating.
12	Fork	"Hold the fork in your left hand."	A utensil with several prongs, used for eating.
13	Knife	"The steak knife is sharp enough to cut through meat."	A utensil with a blade, used for cutting food.
14	Spoon	"Use a spoon for your soup."	A utensil with a rounded or oval end for eating or serving food.
15	Plate	"Your salad is on the white plate."	A flat dish from which food is eaten.
16	Glass	"Could I have a glass of water, please?"	A container made of glass, used for drinking.
17	Cup	"Do you prefer your coffee in a mug or a cup?"	A small bowl-shaped container for drinking, typically with a handle.
18	Bowl	"Serve the soup in a large bowl."	A round, deep dish used for holding food or liquids.
19	Salt and Pepper Shakers	"Pass me the salt and pepper shakers, please."	Containers for salt and pepper, often paired together.
20	Condiments	"Ketchup and mustard are common condiments."	Substances such as spices or sauces added to food to enhance flavor.
21	Bread Basket	"The waiter brought a bread basket to our table."	A basket served with various types of bread.
22	Wine List	"Let's choose a bottle from the wine list."	A list of available wines in a restaurant.
23	Specials	"Tonight's specials include grilled seabass."	Unique dishes offered for a limited time.
24	Order	"I'd like to order the chicken alfredo, please."	To request food or drinks from the menu.
25	Reserve	"We need to reserve a table for our anniversary."	To arrange in advance to have a table at a restaurant.
26	Tip	"It's customary to leave a 15% tip for good service."	An extra sum of money given for good service.
27	Bill/Check	"Could we have the bill, please?"	A statement of money owed for food or drink. (AE: Check)
28	Service Charge	"The bill includes a 10% service charge."	An additional fee added to the bill for service.
29	Tablecloth	"The tablecloths in this restaurant are always pristine."	A cloth spread over a dining table.
30	Placemat	"Each table is set with a decorative placemat."	A small mat placed under a dinner plate.
31	Teapot	"She poured tea from a silver teapot."	A container used for brewing and serving tea.
32	Coffee Pot	"The coffee pot kept the coffee warm throughout breakfast."	A container used for brewing and serving coffee.
33	Corkscrew	"We need a corkscrew to open this wine bottle."	A tool for opening bottles with corks.
34	Toothpick	"Toothpicks are available at the counter."	A small stick used to remove food from between the teeth.
35	High Chair	"Do you have a high chair for a toddler?"	A child's chair with long legs.
36	Booster Seat	"Please provide a booster seat for the young child."	A seat used to elevate children at a table.
37	Takeout	"I'd like to order takeout from my favorite restaurant."	Food prepared in a restaurant to be eaten elsewhere.
38	Leftovers	"Can we get a box for our leftovers?"	Food remaining from a meal to be eaten later.
39	Buffet	"The hotel offers a breakfast buffet."	A meal where people serve themselves from various dishes.
40	All-you-can-eat	"The seafood restaurant has an all-you-can-eat option."	A service where you can eat as much as you want for a fixed price.
41	Happy Hour	"The bar has happy hour specials from 6 to 8 pm."	A period when drinks are sold at reduced prices in a bar.
42	Dress Code	"The fancy restaurant has a strict dress code."	Rules about what clothing must be worn in a restaurant.
43	Tasting Menu	"The chef's tasting menu features a selection of their best dishes."	A menu with small portions of several dishes.
44	Vegan Options	"The restaurant offers several vegan options."	Food choices suitable for vegans.
45	Gluten-Free	"Do you have any gluten-free desserts?"	Food that does not contain gluten.
46	Reservation	"We have a dinner reservation for eight o'clock."	An arrangement to secure a table at a restaurant.
47	Seating	"There's indoor and outdoor seating available."	The arrangement of chairs and tables for guests.
48	Party	"We're hosting a birthday party at the restaurant."	A group of people eating together in a restaurant.
49	Catering	"The restaurant is catering our wedding reception."	Providing food and drink for events.
50	Valet Parking	"The restaurant offers valet parking for guests."	A service where an attendant parks and retrieves cars for guests.