Restaurant Vocabulary

main course

• The primary dish in a meal.

• A type of appetizer served before the main dish.

• A dessert served at the end of a meal.

• A beverage served during the meal.

book a table

• To reserve a table at a restaurant.

• To cancel a reservation at a restaurant.

• To order food from a restaurant.

• To pay the bill at a restaurant.

tips

• Gratuities given to service staff.

• A type of dessert served after a meal.

• A form of payment for goods purchased.

• A method of cooking food.

waiter/waitress

• A person who serves food and drinks in a restaurant.

• A person who cooks food in a kitchen.

• A person who cleans tables in a restaurant.

• A person who manages the restaurant's finances.

dessert

• A sweet course served at the end of a meal.

• A savory dish served before the main course.

• A type of beverage served during the meal.

• A cold appetizer served at the beginning of a meal.

cuisine

• A style or method of cooking, especially as characteristic of a particular country.

• A type of dessert typically served after a meal.

• A beverage made from fermented grapes.

• A cooking technique involving high heat and quick cooking.

eat out

• To dine at a restaurant instead of at home.

• To consume food quickly on the go.

• To prepare a meal at home and serve it outside.

• To order food for delivery instead of dining in.

beverage

• A drink, especially one other than water.

• A type of food that is solid.

• A method of cooking food.

• A type of dessert.

order/make an order

• To request food or drinks from a menu.

• To pay for a meal in advance.

• To choose a dish without any specific request.

• To complain about the service received.

starter

• A type of dessert served at the end of a meal.

• An appetizer or first course of a meal.

• A beverage served with the main course.

• A side dish accompanying the main dish.