Eating Out Vocabulary

Useful Vocabulary

 

waiter(s)
waitress(es)
chef(s)
waiter(s) waitress(es) chef(s)
 
menu(s)
 
  menu(s)  
wine glass(es)
 
bottle(s)
glass(es)   bottle(s)
 
candle(s)
 
  candle(s)  
bill(s)
Pay
tip(s) / gratuity(gratuities)
bill(s) credit card(s) tip(s)
 
taxi(s)
 
  taxi(s)

Naturally Speaking

Sometimes there are things you like or don't like or even things you don't eat.

I eat I like
I don't eat I don't like
Things you do eat / like.
Things you don't eat / like.
I like fruit. I don't like fruit.
I love spinach. I hate spinach.
I'm a vegetarian, I only eat fruit and vegetables. I'm a vegetarian, I don't eat meat or fish.
I have allergies, but I can eat fruit. I have allergies, so I can't eat anything containing nuts.
I eat fish on Friday, for religious reasons. I don't eat pork, for religious reasons.

 

Build Up

Places to Eat Out
Cafe
Snack Bar
Fast Food Restaurant
Pub
Bistro
Restaurant
Hotel Restaurant
Parts of a Menu

Starters/Appetizers/Entrees/Hors D'oeuvres
Soups
Main Courses (Meat/Fish/Vegetarian)
Desserts

Beverages (Coffee etc.) 
Wine/Drinks List (sometimes on a separate menu)