Food

Restaurant Vocabulary

A high-end restaurant with an emphasis on quality and presentation

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fine dining

An informal restaurant serving coffee and light meals

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cafe

A trained wine professional who can assist with wine selection

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sommelier

A menu of available wines

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wine list

Limited-time dishes not regularly on the menu

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specials

The time a customer must wait for a table or order

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wait time

A set menu offering small portions of multiple dishes

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tasting menu

The main course of a meal.

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entree

Cooks, sous-chefs, and other personnel working in the kitchen

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kitchen staff

A dining concept that combines elements of fast food and casual dining

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fast-casual

Bring Your Own Bottle, a policy where customers can bring their own alcohol

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BYOB

Additional money given to the server, typically as a percentage of the bill

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tip

Servers and other restaurant employees who attend to customers

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waitstaff

A special table in or near the kitchen where guests can watch the chef at work

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chef's table

A list of drinks available in the restaurant

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beverage menu

Food ordered to be eaten off the premises

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takeout

The person who welcomes and seats guests

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host/hostess

A small, casual restaurant

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bistro

A person who evaluates and reviews food and restaurants

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food critic

Advance booking of a table at a restaurant

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reservation

Arrangement of plates, glasses, utensils, and napkins on a dining table

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table setting

Food brought to the customer's location

delivery

Style or method of cooking, often associated with a specific region or country

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cuisine

The head cook in a restaurant

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chef

Ordering individual dishes from a menu

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a la carte

Sweet treats served after the main course

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dessert

Eating a meal at the restaurant

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dine-in

A list of dishes available in a restaurant

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menu

Small dishes served before the main course

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appetizer

Multiple Choice

What is the term for a dining concept that combines elements of fast food and casual dining?

• fine dining

• fast-casual

• bistro

• cafe

Multiple Choice

What is the main course of a meal called?

• entree

• appetizer

• dessert

• tasting menu

Multiple Choice

What is the role of a sommelier in a restaurant?

• To serve food

• To assist with wine selection

• To manage the kitchen staff

• To evaluate food quality

Multiple Choice

What does BYOB stand for in a restaurant context?

• Bring Your Own Bottle

• Bring Your Own Beer

• Buy Your Own Beverage

• Bring Your Own Bread

Multiple Choice

What is the term for a high-end restaurant with an emphasis on quality and presentation?

• cafe

• fine dining

• bistro

• fast-casual

Open Ended

What's your favourite restaurant?

Open Ended

What's your favourite type of restaurant?

Open Ended

What's your favourite food to order at a restaurant?