M5: Vocabulary

Instructional objective

You will be able to use vocabularies to make a reservation and ordering food at a restaurant

Top vocabulary about restaurant

Read and practice the vocabulary below

1. Restaurant (noun) – A place that serves food and drinks to customers.
   Example sentence: Let’s go to a restaurant for dinner tonight.
2. Menu (noun) – A list of food and drinks available at a restaurant.
   Example sentence: Have you had a chance to look at the menu?
3. Reservation (noun) – Booking a place in a restaurant for a meal.
   Example sentence: I made a reservation for two at the Italian restaurant for 7:00 PM.
4. Table (noun) – A piece of furniture in a restaurant where customers sit and eat.
   Example sentence: Our table is by the window with a nice view of the city.
5. Waiter/waitress (noun) – A server who attends to customers in a restaurant.
   Example sentence: The waiter took our order and brought us our drinks.
6. Order (verb/noun) – To request food or drinks from a restaurant’s menu.
   Example sentence: I’ll order the steak medium-rare, please.
7. Appetizer (noun) – A small dish served before the main course to stimulate the appetite.
   Example sentence: We shared a plate of calamari as an appetizer before our meal.
8. Main course (noun) – The principal dish in a meal consisting of meat, fish, or another main dish.
   Example sentence: For the main course, I’ll have the grilled salmon.
9. Dessert (noun) – A sweet dish served after the main course.
   Example sentence: The chocolate cake is my favorite dessert on the menu.
10. Bill/check (noun) – The amount of money for food and drinks consumed at a restaurant.
    Example sentence: Could we please have the bill/check, we’re ready to pay?
11. Tip (noun) – Additional money given to a server as appreciation for good service.
    Example sentence: Don’t forget to leave a tip for the waiter, he was very attentive.
12. Cuisine (noun) – A style of cooking or specific cooking traditions from a country or region.
    Example sentence: I love trying different cuisines from around the world.
13. Special (noun/adjective) – A special dish served at a restaurant on a particular day.
    Example sentence: Today’s special is grilled swordfish with a citrus glaze.
14. Chef (noun) – A professional cook responsible for preparing food in a restaurant.
    Example sentence: The chef at this restaurant is known for his delicious pasta dishes.
15. Reservation (noun) – The act of booking a table or place in a restaurant for a meal.
    Example sentence: We made a reservation for dinner at the new French restaurant downtown.

Video Vocabulary 1

Learn the Top 10 Must-Know Vocabulary for the Restaurant in English

Video Vocabulary 2

English Phrases to Use At A Restaurant: Making A Reservation, Ordering, Making Comments on Food

More practice you may explore this link:

1. At a Restaurant

Vocabulary Exercise 1

Choose the best answer

1. When do most people eat an ‘appetizer? a. before a meal. b. after a meal. c. during a meal. at any time.

2. Which of the following sometimes used with a ‘beverage’ a. a fork b. a straw c. chopstick d. a knife

3. A restaurant ‘cashier’ is a person who? a. washes dirty dishes b. takes your order c. cooks your food d. takes your money

4. Where can you often find a food court? a. shopping mall b. restaurant c. supermarket d. kitchen

5. Which of the following thing is a ‘napkin’ made from? a. glass b. paper c. vegetable d. water

6. What do people usually do with a ‘plate’? a. put coffee in it b. wear it c. put food in it d. eat it

7. Which of the following thing is sometimes ‘refilled’? a. a bill b. a menu c. a cup of coffee d. a home delivery order

8. What do restaurant customers sometimes ‘reserve’? a. fast food b. a spoon c. a bowl of soup d. a restaurant table

9. Which of the following is an example of a ‘restaurant chain’ a, McDonald’s b. Italian food c. dessert d. a toothpick

10. Which of the following words best describe ‘salt’ a. expensive bwhite c. sweet d. big

Vocabulary Exercise 2

Match the words/ phrases to the correct descriptions.

Vocabulary Exercise 3

Fill in each blank with the correct word

1. Are you __________ (prepared/ready) to order?
2. The soup of the __________ (day/special) is “Cream of Broccoli.”
3. Our __________ (specials/deals) are listed on the board.
4. I __________ (recommend/request) the vegetarian chili.
5. We can __________ (substitute/subtract) the bacon for cheese, if you like. ( We can give you cheese instead of bacon)
6. I’ll be right __________ (back/return) with your drinks.
7. This meal consists of three courses – soup,the_________ (main/prime) course, and dessert.
8. The chicken __________ (comes/arrives) with your choice of rice or potatoes.
9. I’m sorry, we’re fully/completely__________ (booked/baked)  right now.
10. If you would like, you can wait at the bar until a table __________ (opens/comes) up.

Vocabulary Exercise 4

Complete the conversation below!

Yes, I’d like a glss of Coke, please	Hello, can I help you?	Would you like a starter?
How much is lunch?	No, thank you. Just the bill	And what would you like for your main course

Waiter: __________________.
Kim: Yes, I’d like to have some lunch.
Waiter: __________________?
Kim: Yes, I’d like a bowl of chicken soup, please.
Waiter: __________________
Kim: I’d like a grilled cheese sandwich.
Waiter: Would you like anything to drink?
Kim: __________________
Waiter: Would Pepsi be OK? We don’t have Coke.
Kim: That would be fine.
Waiter: (After Kim has her lunch.) Can I bring you anything else?
Kim: __________________.
Waiter: Certainly.
Kim: I don’t have my glasses. __________________
Waiter: That’s $6.75.
Kim: Here you are. Thank you very much.
Waiter: You’re welcome. Have a good day.
Kim: Thank you. Same to you.

More exercise you can explore these links:

1. Restaurant Vocabulary 1
2. Restaurant Vocabulary 2
3. Restaurant Vocabulary Quiz
4. Vocabulary Hotel and Restaurant
5. Top 10 Must-Know English Phrases For the Restaurant