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English Sentences for Beginners: Ordering Food At a Restaurant

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Ordering food at a restaurant is one of the most common real-life situations where beginners need to use English.

Knowing simple and polite sentences can help learners feel confident while speaking to waiters, understanding the menu, and placing an order correctly.

This lesson focuses on easy, practical English sentences that beginners can use when eating out, making English learning useful, natural, and stress-free.

Ordering Food At a Restaurant

  1. I’d like to start with the soup of the day.
  2. Can I get a glass of water, please?
  3. I’ll have the chicken Caesar salad.
  4. What’s the special today?
  5. Could I get the steak, medium rare?
  6. I’d like to order the grilled fish.
  7. Can I have the pasta with marinara sauce?
  8. I’ll have the burger with fries, please.
  9. Can I get a side of mashed potatoes?
  10. Could I get the salad without dressing?
  11. I’ll have the vegetarian pizza.
  12. Could I get it without cheese?
  13. I’ll have a bowl of soup, please.
  14. Can I get the dessert menu?
  15. What kind of sauces do you have for the chicken wings?
  16. I’ll have the lasagna, please.
  17. Could you recommend a good wine to go with my meal?
  18. I’ll try the seafood platter.
  19. Could you make that gluten-free?
  20. I’d like the chicken tikka masala with naan.
  21. What’s your most popular dish?
  22. I’d like to have a grilled chicken sandwich.
  23. Can I get the burger with no pickles?
  24. I’ll have the shrimp scampi.
  25. Could I substitute the fries for a side salad?
  26. I’ll take the beef fajitas.
  27. Do you have any vegetarian options?
  28. I’d like to try the chef’s special.
  29. Can I get a refill on my soda?
  30. I’ll have the ribeye steak, well done.
  31. Could I get the eggs scrambled?
  32. I’d like the pancakes with syrup, please.
  33. Can I get the chicken wings with extra sauce?
  34. I’ll have the BBQ ribs.
  35. Could I get that without onions?
  36. I’d like to try the sushi platter.
  37. Can I get that to-go?
  38. I’ll have the salmon fillet.
  39. Could I get the French toast with fruit?
  40. I’ll take the chicken quesadilla.
  41. Can I have a side of guacamole?
  42. I’d like the baked potato, please.
  43. Can I get the pasta with extra cheese?
  44. Could I get the steak cooked medium, not well-done?
  45. I’ll have the chicken parmesan.
  46. Can I get the grilled vegetables on the side?
  47. I’d like to try the clam chowder.
  48. What’s in the mixed greens salad?
  49. Can I get the eggplant Parmesan?
  50. I’ll have the turkey club sandwich.
  51. Can I get the Caesar salad without croutons?
  52. I’ll have the pork ribs with coleslaw.
  53. Could you add extra olives to the pizza?
  54. I’d like the falafel with hummus.
  55. Can I have a side of garlic bread?
  56. I’ll take the lamb chops.
  57. Could I get that without the sauce?
  58. I’d like to have a smoothie, please.
  59. Can I get the spaghetti with extra meatballs?
  60. I’d like to order the avocado toast.
  61. Can I get the salad with balsamic dressing?
  62. I’ll have the chicken fried rice.
  63. Can I get the pizza with mushrooms only?
  64. I’d like the buffalo chicken salad.
  65. Can I have the fries instead of a side salad?
  66. I’ll take the fried calamari.
  67. Could I get the steak with a baked potato on the side?
  68. I’d like the egg salad sandwich, please.
  69. Can I have that with no mayo?
  70. I’ll have the roasted chicken.
  71. Could I get the mashed potatoes with gravy on the side?
  72. I’d like to order the nachos.
  73. Can I get a glass of iced tea?
  74. I’ll take the grilled cheese sandwich.
  75. Could you add some extra sauce to my pasta?
  76. I’d like the chicken noodle soup.
  77. Can I get that with a side of fries?
  78. I’ll have the grilled shrimp tacos.
  79. Can I have the pasta with pesto sauce?
  80. I’d like to try the chicken and waffles.
  81. Can I have a side of ranch dressing?
  82. I’ll take the bacon-wrapped filet mignon.
  83. Can I get the side salad with no tomatoes?
  84. I’d like to try the chicken shawarma.
  85. Can I get a small portion of the soup?
  86. I’ll have the quinoa salad.
  87. Can I get that with extra dressing?
  88. I’ll take the lobster tail with drawn butter.
  89. Could you make my salad with no onions?
  90. I’d like the shrimp tacos, please.
  91. Can I have the mashed potatoes instead of fries?
  92. I’ll take the veggie burger with a side of sweet potato fries.
  93. Can I get the chili with sour cream on top?
  94. I’d like the roasted vegetable wrap.
  95. Can I get a side of the tomato bisque?
  96. I’ll have the chicken and vegetable stir-fry.
  97. Can I have that with a side of brown rice?
  98. I’d like the Caesar salad with grilled chicken.
  99. Could I get the chicken nuggets with honey mustard sauce?
  100. I’ll take the crispy fish tacos, please.

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