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Mr. and Mrs. Smith are celebrating their 10th wedding anniversary at a restaurant. When they arrive, they are seated and order drinks at the bar while reviewing the French menu. Unable to read it, they allow the waiter to recommend dishes. He suggests lobster and consomme, which they enjoy along with a wine pairing. After finishing their meal, they pay the bill and arrange for a taxi, leaving a good tip for their excellent service.

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Useful Vocabulary

Mr. and Mrs. Smith are celebrating their 10th wedding anniversary at a restaurant. When they arrive, they are seated and order drinks at the bar while reviewing the French menu. Unable to read it, they allow the waiter to recommend dishes. He suggests lobster and consomme, which they enjoy along with a wine pairing. After finishing their meal, they pay the bill and arrange for a taxi, leaving a good tip for their excellent service.

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Useful Vocabulary

Places to Eat Out

Cafe
Snack Bar
Fast Food Restaurant
Pub
Bistro
Restaurant
Hotel Restaurant

Parts of a Menu

Starters/Appetizers/
Soups
Main Courses (Meat/Fish/Vegetarian)
Desserts
Beverages (Coffee etc.)
Wine/Drinks List (sometimes on a separate menu)

Booking a Table Placing Your Order Complaining


 I'd like to reserve / book a  I'd like the .............., please.  Excuse me, but my meal is
table for four at 8pm,  For starters I'll have the cold.
please. soup and for the main  Excuse me, we've been
 I'd like to reserve / book a course I'd like the roast waiting for over half an
table for a party of six at beef. hour for our drinks.
8pm, please.  Could I have chips instead  I'm sorry but I ordered the
 I'd like to book a table for of new potatoes, please? side salad not the
two at 8 in the name of  What is the house special vegetables.
Hand, please. today?  Excuse me this steak is over
 Could we have a table by  Is there anything you would done, I ordered rare.
the window, please? recommend?  I'm afraid this wine tastes
 Could we have a non-  Could I see the wine menu, corked.
smoking table, please? please?  Excuse me this wine isn't
 Could we have a table away  I'll have a bottle of the chilled properly.
from the kitchen/toilets, South African Cabernet
please? Sauvignon.
 Could we have a booth,  I'll have a glass of house
please? red/white, please.
 Could you make sure it's a  Which wine would you
quiet table, please? recommend?
Arriving at the Restaurant During/After the Meal Paying
 Good evening, the name is  Could we have some more  Could I have the bill,
Hand. I have a table booked bread, please? please?
for six.  Do you have a pepper mill?  Do you take Visa?
 Do you have the menu in  Could I have some dressing,  We'd like separate bills,
English/German/French ..., please? please.
please?  Could you pass me the salt,  Is service included?
 Do you have a high chair please?  No, please. This is on me.
for young children, please?  That was delicious. My (When you wish to pay for
 Could we have a table over compliments to the chef. everyone.)
there, please?
 I'm sorry but I asked for a
table by the window.
 Could we have an extra
chair, please?

Mr and Mrs Smith are out celebrating their wedding anniversary.

It's 8pm. Mr Smith (Jack) and Mrs Smith (Jill) are celebrating their 10th wedding anniversary. They
have just arrived at the restaurant.
Mr Smith: Well here we are. What do you think?
Mrs Smith: It's lovely Jack. Are you sure we can afford it?
Mr Smith: Well I may have to do some washing up, but you're worth it.
The waiter arrives.
Waiter: Good evening sir, madame.
Mr Smith: Good evening. We have a reservation for a table for two in the name of Smith.
Waiter: Yes sir. May I take your coats?
Waiter takes their coats and hangs them up.
Mr & Mrs Smith: Thank you.
You’re welcome. Would you like to come to the table or would you prefer to order at the
Waiter:
bar?
Mr Smith: I wouldn't mind an aperitif. We'll order at the bar.
Waiter: Please follow me, I'll bring you the menu in a moment.
Mr & Mrs Smith order their drinks at the bar and sit down to look at the menu.
Mrs
Oh dear Jack, it's all in French!
Smith:
Mr Smith: Well that's what we're paying for. Don't worry I've got an idea.
Waiter: Are you ready to order sir?
Mr Smith: Not really. Could you recommend something.
Certainly sir. The fresh lobster is particularly good this evening, and for starters may I recommend a
Waiter:
light consomme?
Mr Smith: Sounds lovely, what do you think dear?
Mrs
Oh yes, I love lobster.
Smith:
Waiter: So, that's two consomme and two lobsters. Would you like to look at the wine menu?
Mr Smith: Why don't you bring us what you think will go best. Nothing too expensive though.
Waiter: No problem sir. I'll call you as soon as your table is ready.
  The waiter walks away.
Mrs
You are clever Jack, but what about dessert.
Smith:
Mr Smith: Don't worry, they bring round a sweet trolley, so we just point at what we fancy!
A while later Mr & Mrs Smith have finished eating and are drinking their coffee.
Waiter: Was everything to your satisfaction?
Mr & Mrs
Yes, lovely thank you.
Smith
The whole meal was delicious, our compliments to the chef. Unfortunately we have to be back
Mr Smith:
for the baby-sitter so could we pay now?
Waiter: Certainly sir, I'll bring you the bill. Would you like me to order you a taxi.
Mr Smith: Yes that would be great, thank you.
Mrs Smith: What a nice man, we must leave him a good tip.
Mr Smith: Yes of course.

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