Episode 6 — Restaurant English Conversation

Beginner+ • 3:17 • 2025-07-23

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Hey everyone, welcome back to Mr. English Podcast.

I'm Emily.

And I'm John.

Thanks for joining us.

In this episode, we'll help you feel confident ordering food in English when you go to a restaurant.

We'll show you how to ask for a table, order drinks and food, and talk about allergies.

And at the end, I'll share a funny story about food confusion in a restaurant.

Okay, we walk into a small restaurant after a long walk around the city.

I'm starving.

This place smells so good.

It really does. Let’s find a table.

Waiter: Good evening. Table for two?

Emily: Yes, please.

Waiter: Right this way. Here are your menus. Would you like something to drink?

John: Just water for now, thank you.

Emily: I’ll have an iced tea, please.

Waiter: Great. Are you ready to order?

Emily: Yes, I’ll have the grilled chicken with vegetables. But excuse me, does that have any peanuts?

Waiter: No, it doesn’t. But I’ll let the kitchen know just in case.

Emily: Thank you. I have a peanut allergy, so I need to be careful.

John: I’ll try the beef burger with fries.

Waiter: Great choice. Would you like anything else?

Emily: Maybe some dessert later.

Waiter: That sounds good. Thank you.

All right, let’s go over some important words and phrases from that conversation.

First, some basic words:

Menu — the list of food and drinks.

Waiter / Waitress — the person who takes your order.

Table for two — what you say to ask for seating.

Allergy — a serious reaction to certain foods.

I’m allergic to peanuts — a way to warn the restaurant.

Now, some phrases you can practice. Repeat after us.

We’d like a table for two.

Can I see the menu?

I’ll have the grilled chicken.

Does this contain peanuts?

Can we have the bill, please?

That meal was amazing. I’m so full.

Me too. And no peanuts — I’m safe.

One time I tried to say “I’m full” in another language, but I said something really embarrassing instead.

I once asked if something had nuts, but the waiter thought I said cats. I wanted cake — not cat.

That’s why we practice. It’s okay to laugh and learn.

We hope this episode helps you feel more confident ordering food in English.

And remember, if you have an allergy, it’s important to speak up clearly. People will understand.

Next time we’re going shopping. You’ll learn how to ask for sizes, try clothes, and talk to a cashier.

See you in the next episode of Mr. English Podcast!