Vocabulary - English sentence patterns are becoming increasingly important as international trade continues to develop. Countless Western restaurants appear in Vietnam, and vice versa, Vietnamese people have more opportunities to go abroad.
Surely you will have visited a luxurious restaurant with European or American standards many times in your life. Or you can become a waiter at the restaurant? What if you cannot communicate, reserve a table or order food in English?
Don't worry yet, these sample sentences The following basic English will help you become truly "professional" when appearing at any restaurant!
When you become a luxurious, aristocratic customer, you need to know a few things common sentence patterns or:
Basic English sentence patterns set the table
Excuse me, I’d like to make a reservation
I’d like to book a table, please
Do you have any free tables?
A table for two, please
Basic English sentences when ordering food
In case the waiter is not around, you need to signal or call to order the dish.
Excuse me!
Could I see the menu, please?
When choosing dishes from the menu, you need to use the following sentences so that the wait staff understands your request
What’s on the menu?
What’s special for today?
What can you recommend?
The beef steak for me, please.
Can you bring me the ketchup, please?
I’ll have the same.
Please bring us another beer.
Basic English sentence patterns when making payments
Can I have my check / bill please?
We’d like separate bills, please.
Can I get this to go?
Can I pay by credit card?
During the communication process, restaurant staff can introduce you to the restaurant's special dishes and delicacies, and get additional items according to your request. If you are satisfied with the level of service, you can say thank you and leave tips for the service staff!
If you have complaints or complaints about anything during service at the restaurant, you can use the following sentence patterns:
We’ve been waiting quite a while.
Excuse me, we’ve been waiting for over half an hour for our drinks.
This isn’t what I ordered.
Excuse me, but my meal is cold.
Sorry, how long will my meal be ready?
I’m not satified with your attitude today. I will never come back.
As a restaurant employee, you need to be polite, hospitable, welcome and take care of customers during their meal at your restaurant. Not only do you need to use English sentence patterns fluently, but you also need to have the most friendly and enthusiastic attitude possible.
Basic English sentence patterns when welcoming customers
Good evening, I’m Jack, I’ll be your server for tonight.
Would you like me to take your jackets for you?
What can I do for you?
Do you have a reservation?
Basic English sentence pattern when checking table reservations for customers
Do you have a reservation?
When for?
For what time?
For how many people?
How many persons are there in your party, sir/ madam?
Your table is ready.
I’ll show you to the table. This way, please.
I’m afraid that table is reserved.
I’m afraid that area is under preparation.
Basic English sentence patterns when customers order food
Today we have some special meals…
We discount on…
Can I get you any drinks?
Would you like to taste the wine?
Are you ready to order?
What do you recommend?
I’m sorry, we’re out of …
How would you like your steak?
Would you like anything else?
Enjoy your meal!
Enjoy yourself!
Basic English sentence pattern for customers complaining or asking about food
I’m so sorry about that! Let me check again. I’ll be back soon
We’re sorry for tonight. Hope you come back the next time and I’m sure it will be a better experience!
I am sorry for keeping you wait so long. Your meal is ready
With basic, simple yet polite communication patterns, you have become much more professional whether in the role of a customer or a restaurant waiter. Wishing you always be confident when using English!