Test Your Restaurant Vocabulary

What do you call a small dish served before the main course?

• Main course

• Dessert

• Appetizer

• Side dish

What is the term for a meal that you can take home after dining?

• catering

• dine-in

• takeout

• buffet

What do you need to do to secure a table at a restaurant?

• Make a reservation

• Wait for a table to become available

• Walk in without a reservation

• Order takeout instead

What is an additional fee added to your bill for service?

• surcharge

• gratuity

• tip

• service charge

What word describes a dish that you enjoy the most?

• favorite

• disliked

• preferred

• least favorite

What term refers to the taste of food?

• flavor

• texture

• aroma

• temperature

What does it mean if a dish is available on the menu?

• The dish is a seasonal item that cannot be ordered.

• The dish is only available for special events.

• The dish can be ordered by customers.

• The dish is not available for takeout.

What is the extra money given to a server for good service?

• bonus

• tip

• salary

• commission

What is the main dish served during a meal called?

• side dish

• appetizer

• entree

• dessert

What do you call the total amount you pay for your food and drinks?

• receipt

• bill

• menu

• check