ENGLISH FOR RESTAURANT WORKERS
Talking to customers 2
Our compliments to the chef.
(Pointing to another table) What are they having?
I'm allergic to seafood.
This card might be maxed out. Let me know if there's a problem.
They are eating.
Thank you. I'll let him/her know you enjoyed your meal.
In that case I recommend the lobster.
OK. If your credit card doesn't go through I'll let you know.
They have already begun eating.
Do you know the chef?
Will you be paying cash?
Who is allergic to seafood?
The chef says hello.
That's the "Pasta Primavera."
The bill comes to $125.
In that case I recommend the chicken.
Can we get a box for this?
Can I get a new fork? Mine fell on the floor...
This isn't what I ordered!
Can we sit at that table by the window?
Certainly. I'll be right back.
Bon appetit!
Would you like the bill?
The patio is closed.
I'm sorry, all of our forks have been used before.
I'm sorry there must have been a mix-up.
I'm sorry. That table is reserved.
Yes. I'll pack it up for you.
Is there a problem with your meal?
Where would you like to sit?
Our specialty is Blackened Catfish.
A box of what?
What kind of beer do you have?
Do you have Perrier or some other kind of sparkling water?
We have beer.
Unfortunately tap water is unsafe to drink in the city.
Would you like to see our wine list?
I'm sorry but we only have flat (still) water.
We have Corona and Heineken in bottles, and Newcastle Brown Ale on tap.
Is Coke OK?
Talking to customers 1
Do we have to wait to be seated?
This soup is cold.
Can I get a salad with that?
This steak is well done. I ordered it rare.
Yes, we have salads on the menu.
I'll get you some bread.
I'm sorry, I'll get the chef to make you another one.
Yes, the hostess will seat you.
I recommend the salad.
Would you like some dessert?
You can have your steak rare, medium, or well-done.
I'll get you some menus.
I'm sorry. I'll get the chef to warm it up for you.
Is your steak not cooked all the way through?
Yes, all of our entrees come with a choice of soup or salad.
Yes, how can I help you?
Can I get a refill?
What do you recommend?
Where's your restroom?
We reserved a table under the name (of) Brown.
I'll bring you the bill right away.
It's down the hall to the right.
Our specialty is grilled trout.
I'm sorry, there's no one here by that name.
Would you like another Coke?
Yes, you can use the restroom.
Please follow me. I'll show you to your table.
All of our entrees come with fries.
Please follow me. I'll show you to your table.
Yes, I'll be right back with that.
Do you have a reservation?
What would you like to drink?
Should I leave the money with you?
Do you guys accept Visa?
Yes, you can pay cash.
No, please pay at the cash register.
Please pay at the cash register.
Yes, we accept all major credit cards.
It's our policy.
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Is this dish very spicy? I can only eat mild food.
Here's my card. You accept Visa, right?
Is this entree big enough to share?
You spilled soup on my lap!
Yes, it's very good. Would you like to order it?
Yes. It's big enough for two people.
I'm sorry, our machine is broken. You'll have to pay cash.
Be careful! The soup is hot.
It's spicy, but we can make a mild version for you if you like.
We accept cash and credit cards.
I'm so sorry! I'll get a towel.
Yes, would you like two?
Yes, we can make it very spicy.
Would you like to pay by credit card?
Would you like an extra plate?
I'll get you the bill.
Can we get a table that's not next to the kitchen?
Three breakfast specials, please.
How big are the portions?
Excuse me, we ordered a while ago and our food hasn't arrived yet.
Enough.
It's coming right out. Sorry for the delay.
How about that one by the window?
What kind of egg-scrambling do you prefer?
Each meal comes with either soup or salad.
Sorry for the delay. Would you like to order?
How about that one by the kitchen?
What style of egg preparation would you like?
Would you like to see the menu?
Generally, our portions are very big.
Is there something wrong with your meal?
How would you like your eggs?
Thank you for the wonderful service!
Do you deliver?
We're open between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
Would you like me to bring you the bill?
Yes, between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
Yes, it is.
Would you like to see our take-out menu?
My pleasure. Come back again.
