Ordering a Food

Dining at a Restaurant Alone This dialogue includes most of the basic questions you'll need to know when going to a restaurant alone. Practice it with a friend. Waitperson: Hi. How are you doing this afternoon? Customer (you): Fine, thank you. Can I see a menu, please? Waitperson: Certainly, here you are. Customer: Thank you. What's today's special? Waitperson: Grilled tuna and cheese on rye. Customer: That sounds good. I'll have that. Waitperson: Would you like something to drink? Customer: Yes, I'd like a coke. Waitperson: Thank you. (returning with the food) Here you are. Enjoy your meal! Customer: Thank you. Waitperson: Can I get you anything else? Customer: No thanks. I'd like the check, please. Waitperson: That'll be $14.95. Customer: Here you are. Keep the change! Waitperson: Thank you! Have a good day! Customer: Goodbye.

At a Restaurant With Friends Next, use this dialogue to practice speaking at a restaurant when eating with friends. The dialogue includes questions to help you choose what to eat. For this role-play, you'll need three people instead of two. Kevin: The spaghetti looks really good. Alice: It is! I had it the last time I was here. Peter: How is the pizza, Alice? Alice: It's good, but I think the pasta is better. What would you recommend? Waitperson: I'd recommend the lasagna. It's excellent! Alice: That sounds great. I'll have that. Waitperson: Fine. Would you like an appetizer? Alice: No, lasagna is more than enough for me! Kevin: I think I'll have the lasagna as well. Waitperson: Right. That's two lasagnas. Would you care for an appetizer? Kevin: Yes, I'll take the calamari. Peter: Oh, that sounds good! I can't decide between the chicken marsala and grilled fish. Waitperson: The fish is fresh, so I'd recommend that. Peter: Great. I'll have the fish. I'd also like a salad. Waitperson: What would you like to drink? Kevin: I'll have water. Alice: I'd like a beer. Peter: I'll take a glass of red wine. Waitperson: Thank you. I'll get the drinks and the appetizers. Kevin: Thank you.

Waiter: Hello, I’ll be your waiter today. Can I start you off with something to drink? Ralph: Yes. I’ll have iced tea, please. Anna: And I’ll have lemonade. Waiter: OK. Are you ready to order, or do you need a few minutes? Ralph: I think we’re ready. I’ll have the tomato soup to start, and the roast beef with mashed potatoes and peas. Waiter: How do you want the beef — rare, medium or well done? Ralph: Well done, please. Anna: And I’ll just have the fish, with potatoes and a salad.

Conversation about arriving at a restaurant and ordering food At the Restaurant Waitress: Good evening sir, welcome to Stanley House, can I help you? Jason: Can we have a table for two please. Waitress: Please come this way please. Ordering food Waitress: Are you both ready to order now? Jason: Yes, we are. Can we have the Sunday roast with vegetables and Chicken salad please? Waitress: Would you like anything to drink with your meal? Jason: 2 glasses of white wine please. After the Meal Waitress: Would you like to see the dessert menu Jason: No thanks, can we have the bill please.

Conversation between 3 people ordering food in a restaurant Waitress: Hello, I will be your waitress today. Can I get you both any drinks? Paul: Yes. I would like an iced coffee, please. Jane: And I will have the same please. Waitress: OK 2 iced coffees, here you are. Are you now ready to order your, or would you like a few more minutes? Paul: I think we are ready to order. I will have the chicken soup to start, and the steak with fries and the mixed vegetables. Waitress: How do you want the steak cooked rare, medium, or well done? Paul: I would like it well done, please. Jane: I do not want a starter. I would like to have the fried chicken with fries and a side salad please. Waitress: Your meals will be here shortly. Waitress: Here are your meals. If you need anything else just ask. Have a nice meal.

1. How often do you eat out?Where do you usually go when you eat out? 2. Would you send a dish back if it did not taste good or if you received the wrong food? 3. Do you ever leave a tip at a restaurant? How much? 4. In what ways have people's eating habits changed over the years? • How have your eating habits changed over the years? • Have your eating habits change this last year? 5. Do you think western food is too expensive? Why or why not? 6. Have you ever had a restaurant cater a party at your house? • If not, would you consider it? • If so, were you happy with the service? • Would you do it again? • What kind of food did they serve? 7. Who pays when you go out for dinner? 8. What's the worst experience you ever had at a restaurant? 9. What's the most disgusting food you ever ate in a restaurant? 10. Do you like eating at buffets? Why or why not? • Where was the best buffet you've ever eaten at? • What kinds of foods were there?

11. Have you ever eaten at an all you can eat restaurant? • Did you eat too much? • Do you think it was a good value? • Was the taste as good as a regular restaurant? 12. Why do you think westerners are usually heavier than Asians? 13. Do you ever order out from a restaurant? • What kind of foods? 14. Do you worry about calories and fat content when you eat out? How about cholesterol ? How about insecticides and other chemicals in your food? 15. Can kids eat free at any of the restaurants you go to? • Do senior citizens get a discount? • Are there times of the day when anyone can get a discount? 16. Have you ever been to a restaurant with valet service? 17. Do you like to try new restaurants, or do you prefer to go to those you have already been to? Why? 18. Do you care what a restaurant looks like, or is the food the only thing you care about? 19. What types of take out food do you enjoy eating? 20. What do you think about children crying in a restaurant when you are trying to eat? 21. What do you think about people smoking in a restaurant when you are trying to eat? • What would you think if you saw the cook at the restaurant smoking while he is cooking your food? 22. Do you prefer fresh ingredients prepared by a chef as you order or do you prefer pre-cooked food?