Restaurant phrases

Welcoming visitors

100

Do you _______ the menu in English or _________?

Do you want the menu in English or Spanish?

200

Good evening! How many ________ come?

Good evening! How many people come?

300

_______ to Trinidad! How can I ________ you today?

Welcome to Trinidad! How can I help you today?

400

Do you have a ________?

Do you have a reservation?

500

Please _______ me to your table / ________.

Please follow me to your table / seat.

Taking orders

100

Our _______ today is “tepache”. Would you like to ________ it?

Our drink today is “tepache”. Would you like to try it?

200

Do you have any __________ or dietary ___________?

Do you have any allergies or dietary restrictions?

300

Can I take your ________ now?

Can I take your order now?

400

What would you __________ for today?

What would you recommend for today?

500

Would you like to _______ with something to drink?

Would you like to start with something to drink?

After delivering / during service

100

Is everything _______ with your ________?

Is everything okay with your meal?

200

Would you like some _______ napkins or utensils?

Would you like some extra napkins or utensils?

300

Be _________, the plate is ________.

Be careful, the plate is hot.

400

Can I get you anything else to go with your _______?

Can I get you anything else to go with your meal?

500

If you ________ anything else, just let me know.

If you need anything else, just let me know.

Handling special requests / Dealing with complains / Delays

100

We’re out of _________, can we substitute it with something else?

We’re out of [ingredient], can we substitute it with something else?

200

Here is the ___________ option you ordered.

Here is the [vegetarian/gluten-free/dairy-free] option you ordered.

300

Is everything okay with your ________?

Is everything okay with your meal / food / drink / dessert / order?

400

Thank you for your _________. We appreciate your understanding.

Thank you for your patience. We appreciate your understanding.

500

Is the _______ cooked the way you like it?

Is the food cooked the way you like it?

Presenting the bill

100

How would you like to _______: _______ or card?

How would you like to pay: cash or card?

200

Would you like to add a ______ to the total?

Would you like to add a tip to the total?

300

I’ll be ______ with your change.

I’ll be back with your change.

400

Are you _______ for the check?

Are you ready for the check?

500

Thank you for _______ with us. Have a ______ day!

Thank you for dining with us. Have a great day!