At the restaurant (guest – waiter) – Sentences in English
1. The guest
- A table for two, please.
- May we sit at this table?
- The menu, please.
- What's on the menu?
- What's Irish Stew like?
- We're not ready yet.
- The steak for me, please.
- Can you bring me the ketchup, please?
- A salad, please.
- I'll have the same.
- That's all, thank you.
- Can I have the bill (AE: check), please?
- This is on me.
- Here you are.
- The rest is for you.
- Do you have wine by the glass?
- I'd prefer red wine.
- Please bring us another beer.
- Could I have chips (AE: French Fries) instead of salad?
- What can you recommend?
- Please bring me the bill (AE: check) with my coffee.
- I think you've made a mistake.
2. The waiter
- Hi, I'm Sue, I'll be your server for tonight.
- What can I do for you?
- Can I help you?
- Can I take your coat?
- Have you booked a table?
- How many are you?
- Would you follow me, please?
- Can I take your order, sir/madam?
- What would you like to start with?
- What would you like to drink?
- What would you like for dessert?
- How would you like your steak? (rare, medium, well done)
- Do you want a salad with it?
- What kind of dressing?
- Anything to drink?
- Do you want a dessert?
- The burgers are very good.
- Sorry, the hamburgers are off.
- Is everything all right?
- Did you enjoy your meal?
- Are you paying together?
- May I show you to a table?
- If you wait, there'll be a table for you free in a minute.
- Do you want vegetables with it?
- Why don't you try the pizza?
- It'll take about 20 minutes.