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Restaurant Rendezvous
"People who love to eat are always the best people. Let's learn how to order like a pro!"
A Delicious Evening
Read the story and explore the highlighted restaurant terms.
It was Friday night, so I made a reservation to ensure we got a seat. When we arrived, the host greeted us and led us to our table. He handed us the menu and told us the chef's specialty was fresh seafood.
Our server came quickly to ask if we wanted a beverage to start. I ordered an iced tea. For food, we decided to share an appetizer of spicy wings. For my main course, I chose the steak, but my friend is vegetarian, so she ordered the pasta without meat.
The food was delicious! I used my napkin to keep clean and my cutlery to eat politely. After the meal, we were too full for dessert, so we asked for the bill. The service was excellent, so I left a generous tip on the table before taking my receipt and heading home.
Vocabulary Builder
Tap the cards to learn the 20 most common restaurant words.
Discussion Time
Think about your own dining experiences.
Q1 What is the difference between an "Appetizer" and a "Main Course"?
Q2 Why do people leave a "Tip"?
Q3 What does it mean if you ask for the food "To-Go"?
Restaurant Scenarios
What would you do in these situations?