Restaurant
Learn how to order food, ask for the bill, and converse with staff in a restaurant setting.
Part 1
Warm-up
Answer the question
How often do you eat in a restaurant?
Part 2
Vocabulary
Read the word, its’ meaning, and the examples
Then make up your own sentences using the word.
Student can skip the words they already know.
appetizer
/ˈæpɪtaɪzər/
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a small amount of food or a drink that you have before a meal
What do you want to have for an appetizer?
These Vietnamese spring rolls make a perfect appetizer.
main course
/ˌmeɪn ˈkɔːrs/
(in a restaurant or at a formal meal) the main or largest part of the meal
Cơm Tấm (Broken Rice) is a popular main course in Vietnam.
dessert
/dɪˈzɜːrt/
sweet food eaten at the end of a meal
She made a chocolate cake for dessert.
What is your favorite dessert?
reservation
/ˌrezərˈveɪʃn/
an arrangement for a seat on a plane or train, a room in a hotel, etc. to be kept for you
I'll call the restaurant and make a reservation.
I had to cancel my hotel reservation.
vegetarian
/ˌvedʒəˈteriən/
(n) a person who does not eat meat or fish
(adj) containing or serving no meat or fish
She is a vegetarian and does not eat any meat. (n)
I am looking for a good vegetarian restaurant in the area. (adj)
waiter - waitress
/ˈweɪtər/ - /ˈweɪtrəs/
a man/ a woman whose job is to serve customers at their tables in a restaurant, etc.
That waiter is very handsome.
Our waitress was very friendly and helpful.
Make up your own sentences using the words.
Part 3
Grammar points
Teacher guides the student “I’d like to” grammar
It is a polite way to express a desire or make a request.
1. Ordering food or drink
- I’d like to order a pizza.
- I’d like to have a cup of coffee.
2. Making requests
- I’d like to make a reservation for 7 PM.
- I’d like to speak to the manager.
Fill in the blanks with appropriate verbs to complete the sentences using “I’d like to.“
- I’d like to _______ a reservation for dinner. ( make/ drink/ eat)
- I’d like to _______ a glass of water. ( have/ see/ cook)
- I’d like to _______ your special dish. ( read/ try/ write)
- I’d like to _______ the dessert menu. ( watch/ drink/ see)
- I’d like to _______ a cappuccino, please. (order/ make/ run)
Part 4
Dialogues Practice
Practice the conversation with teacher
Dialogue 1: Arriving at the restaurant
Host
Good evening. Do you have a reservation?
Yes, we have a reservation for two under the name Nguyen.
Customer
Host
Let me check… Yes, Mr. Nguyen, your table is ready. Please follow me.
Thank you.
Customer
Dialogue 2: Ordering food
Waiter
Good evening! Are you ready to order?
Yes, I‘d like to start with the tomato soup.
Customer
Ethan
Great. And for your main course?
I’ll have the grilled salmon.
Shop assistant
Ethan
Would you like any drinks with that?
I’ll just have water, please.
Shop assistant
Ethan
Excellent. Would you like to see the dessert menu after your meal?
Yes, that would be great. Thank you.
Shop assistant
Ethan
Excellent. I’ll be back shortly with your drinks.
Dialogue 3: Asking for the bill
Customer
Excuse me, can we have the bill, please?
Of course. I’ll bring it right over.
Waiter
Customer
Thank you. Do you accept credit cards?
Yes, we do. Here’s your bill.
Waiter
Customer
Great. Here’s my card.
Thank you. I’ll be back with your receipt.
Waiter
Customer
Thanks. Everything was wonderful.
I’m glad you enjoyed it. Have a great evening!
Waiter
Part 5
Practice
Now, your turn to make your own dialogs with teacher, completing below tasks.
- You arrive at the restaurant. Tell the waiter you’ve already made a reservation in advance.
- You start to order your meal ( appetizers/ main courses/ dessert), the menu is on the right.
- You finish your meal, then ask for your bill. You want to pay in cash.
Part 6
Listening
Where do the people decide to eat? Listen and circle the correct answer.
Click to play the Audio
- Chinese restaurant
- Fast Fried Chicken
- Quick Burger
- Pizza Pit
- home
- out
- Steak house
- Korean restaurant
- seafood restaurant
- pizza restaurant
- Mexican restaurant
- Japanese restaurant
- fast-food restaurant
- French restaurant
- Home
- vegetarian restaurant
Answers
1.B
2.B
3.A
4.B
5.A
6.A
7.B
8.A
Transcript
1.
A: What do you feel like eating tonight?
B: Oh, something quick. We had a huge lunch at that Chinese restaurant, so let’s just pick up some Fast Fried Chicken.
2.
A: I’m really starving. Where can we eat?
B: Well, there’s always Pizza Pit or Quick Burger.
A: Pizza sounds better to me than hamburgers.
B: Me too. And it’s your treat this time.
3.
A: Do you want to eat out tonight or would you rather eat at home?
B: We’ve eaten out a lot this week. I’m perfectly happy to stay home for a change – as long as I don’t have to cook.
4.
A: Where do you want to eat tonight? We could try the new Korean restaurant, or would you rather go to the steak house?
B: Let’s have Korean food. I don’t feel like steak tonight.
5.
A: I’d like to try a seafood restaurant today. What do you think?
B: Seafood sounds good. I was going to suggest a pizza, but seafood’s a lot better.
6.
A: Where do you want to eat tonight?
B: I’m really hungry. Do you feel like Mexican food?
A: Sure. We’re had Japanese food a lot this week, so Mexican would be nice for a change.
7.
A: How about hot dogs or hamburgers, for dinner?
B: Oh, I’m sick of junk food. Let’s do something really special. Why don’t we try that new French restaurant?
A: What’s the occasion?
B: I’ve got something I want to ask you.
A: Well, all right.
8.
A: Do you feel like vegetarian food today?
B: Sure. I know a great Thai vegetarian restaurant.
A: Yeah, but I made a great vegetarian spaghetti last night. Do you want to come to my house and try it?
B: Sure. Why not!
Part 7
Discussion
Let’s use the vocabulary you’ve learned during the lesson and talk about the following topics/questions freely!
Teacher helps student expand and correct the answers
How often do you eat at a restaurant?
Do you like eating at restaurants or at home? Why?
Do you like fast food? Why?
Do you like to try new foods when you eat out?
Who do you usually go to restaurants with? Do you like to eat with friends or family more?
Have you ever had a bad experience at a restaurant? What happened?
Review
Let’s review the lesson with teacher
Vocabulary about restaurant
Grammar: I’d like to
Practice & discuss about restaurant
See you next lesson
Homework
Do homework
Write a review of a restaurant you have visited recently. You should describe the food, service, and overall experience.
