Waiter: Hello, Can I help you? Kim: Yes, I'd like to have some lunch. Waiter: Would you like a starter? Kim: Yes, I'd like a bowl of chicken soup, please. Waiter: And what would you like for a main course? Kim: I'd like a grilled cheese sandwich. Waiter: Would you like anything to drink? Kim: Yes, I'd like a glass of Coke, please. Waiter... After Kim has her lunch.: Can I bring you anything else? Kim: No thank you. Just the bill. Waiter: Certainly. Kim:I don't have my glasses. How much is the lunch? Waiter: That's $6.75. Kim: Here you are. Thank you very much. Waiter: You're welcome. Have a good day. Kim: Thank you, the same to you.
Notice how the waiter asks: What would you like? and Kim responds: I'd like ...
"Would like" is the polite form used when asking and requesting.
Fast food, cookbook, recipe, dish, menu, take-away, bill, ingredients, service, wait person, tip, dessert, bar, lounge, restaurant, order
I really hate _____. I prefer to go to a good _____ that serves everything, including the _____, using the best _____. Sometimes, I like to _____ something that I have tried at home. First, I look up the _____ in the _____ and then I cook the _____. Next, I go to the restaurant, and when the _____ comes to my table I ask for the _____ and order what I have already cooked at home! Sometimes, I like to go out for a _____. You can have a drink in either a _____ or a _____, which are usually nicer. At the end of the evening, it's time to ask for the _____ and, usually, if the _____ has been good, it's a good idea to leave a 15%-20% tip.
Naturally Speaking
Booking a Table
Placing Your Order
Complaining
I'd like to reserve / book a table for four at 8pm, please.
I'd like to reserve / book a table for a party of six at 8pm, please.
I'd like to book a table for two at 8 in the name of Hand, please.
Could we have a table by the window, please?
Could we have a non-smoking table, please?
Could we have a table away from the kitchen/toilets, please?
Could we have a booth, please?
Could you make sure it's a quiet table, please?
I'd like the .............., please.
For starters I'll have the soup and for the main course I'd like the roast beef.
Could I have chips instead of new potatoes, please?
What is the house special today?
Is there anything you would recommend?
Could I see the wine menu, please?
I'll have a bottle of the South African Cabernet Sauvignon.
I'll have a glass of house red/white, please.
Which wine would you recommend?
Excuse me, but my meal is cold.
Excuse me, we've been waiting for over half an hour for our drinks.
I'm sorry but I ordered the side salad not the vegetables.
Excuse me this steak is over done, I ordered rare.
I'm afraid this wine tastes corked.
Excuse me this wine isn't chilled properly.
Arriving at the Restaurant
During/After the Meal
Paying
Good evening, the name is Hand. I have a table booked for six.
Do you have the menu in English/German/French ..., please?
Do you have a high chair for young children, please?
Could we have a table over there, please?
I'm sorry but I asked for a table by the window.
Could we have an extra chair, please?
Could we have some more bread, please?
Do you have a pepper mill?
Could I have some dressing, please?
Could you pass me the salt, please?
That was delicious. My compliments to the chef.
Could I have the bill, please?
Do you take Visa?
We'd like separate bills, please.
Is service included?
No, please. This is on me. (When you wish to pay for everyone.)
