RESTAURANT VOCABULARY
USEFUL PHRASES
PEOPLE IN A RESTAURANT
100

You use this piece of cloth or paper to wipe your mouth or hands while eating.

  • Answer: Napkin
100

This is the question you ask when you are finished eating and want to pay for your meal.

  • Answer: Can I have the bill, please?
100

This is the professional person who is in charge of cooking and preparing the food in the kitchen.

Answer: chef

200

To eat a steak, you typically need these two utensils: a fork and this.


Answer: knife


200

Use this phrase when the waiter arrives and everyone at the table has decided what to eat.

  • Answer: "We are ready to order."
200

 This is the specific term for a man who serves food and drinks to your table

Answer:  waiter


300

You use this specific utensil to eat soup or cereal.

  • Answer: spoon
300

If you want to see what alcoholic grape drinks are available, you should ask for this.

  • Answer: wine list
300

This is the specific term for a woman who serves food and drinks to your table.

Answer: waitress

400

this is the physical list that shows all the food and drink options available at the restaurant.

  • Answer: menu
400

If you don't understand what the waiter said, you can say this single word to ask them to repeat it.

  • Answer:"Sorry"
400

This is the term for the people who visit the restaurant to order and eat food.

  • Answer: customers
500

This is the large, flat object that your food is served on.

  • Answer:  plate
500

When you need a specific item, such as a straw or an extra fork, you use this polite "Can I..." structure.

  • Answer: "Can I have...?" (or "Can you get me...?")