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Ordering at a Restaurant
Use these phrases to order food and ask for recommendations at a restaurant.
Key Phrases
Voice
Asking for a menu · 2 ways to say it
Can we look at the menu?
neutralCould we see the menu, please?
politeAsking for recommendations · 2 ways to say it
What's good here?
casualWhat do you recommend?
politeOrdering food · 2 ways to say it
I'll have the chicken, please.
neutralA very common and natural way to order your meal
I would like the steak.
politeOrdering courses
I'll start with the tomato soup.
neutralOrdering drinks
Can I get a glass of water?
neutralAsking to pay · 2 ways to say it
Can we get the check, please?
neutralUS English
Could we have the bill, please?
politeUK English
Practice Dialogue
Customer
Hi, can we look at the menu, please?
Server
Sure, here you go. Can I get you a drink?
Customer
I'll have a glass of water to start, please.
Server
Of course. Are you ready to order your food?
Customer
Not yet. What do you recommend today?
Server
The grilled steak is very good this evening.
Customer
That sounds good. I would like the steak.
Server
Excellent. And do you want an appetizer first?
Customer
Yes, I'll start with the tomato soup, please.
Server
Perfect. I will bring your water to the table.