Food and Drink Vocabulary
Food and Drink Vocabulary
| Vocabulary part of speech | Meaning | Example sentence | |
| à la carte adjective | without a side dish | Is it possible to get the steak à la carte? I don't eat potatoes. | |
| à la mode adjective | with ice cream | Would you like your apple pie à la mode? | |
| alcohol, liquor noun | a distilled liquid such as rum or whiskey | This beer has 5% alcohol. | |
| all you can eat adjective | customers pay one fee and can eat as much as they wish | These are all you can eat fries, so let me know if you want more. | |
| appetizer noun | small snack before a meal | Would you like some garlic bread or another appetizer to start? | |
| appetizing adjective | looks pleasing to eat | I'm afraid these pancakes don't look very appetizing. | |
| apron noun | a cloth covering worn over the clothes while cooking | Remove your apron before you come out to the dining room. | |
| awful (taste) adjective | very bad taste | The customer said that her pasta was awful. | |
| bar noun | place in an establishment where people go to get a drink (especially alcoholic drinks) | If you sit up at the bar you don't have to order any food. | |
| barbeque noun/verb | southern style of cooking over a grill | The barbeque wings are our specialty. | |
| barstool noun | tall seats that customers use at the bar | The guest fell off his barstool before he even ordered a drink. | |
| bartender noun | staff member that mixes, pours, and serves alcoholic beverages | I do part-time work as a bartender in a local pub. | |
| beverage noun | drink | Can I bring you some beverages while you look at the menus? | |
| bill, check noun | the slip of paper that tells the customer how much to pay | Table 3 would like you to bring them their check. | |
| black coffee adjective + noun | coffee without any milk | Should I bring some cream, or do you take your coffee black? | |
| boil verb | style of cooking that involves placing food in a deep pot of extremely hot water | We usually boil the potatoes first so that they will cook faster. | |
| book off verb | mark a day that you cannot work | I need to book off the first week of May. | |
| booster seat noun | a plastic unit that fits on top of a chair to help small children reach the table | Will your child be needing a booster seat today? | |
| booth/bench noun | type of seating in which people sit side by side on a cushioned area | We'd prefer a booth if you have one available. | |
| booze noun(idiom) | alcohol | You've been into the booze already, haven't you? | |
| bottle opener noun | a device used for opening beer bottles that don't twist off | All of the servers keep bottle openers on their key chains. | |
| bread basket noun | slices of bread and butter served before and with a meal | I'll bring you a bread basket to hold the kids down until dinner. | |
| breaded adjective | rolled and cooked in bread crumbs | The shrimp is breaded in our homemade batter. | |
| buffet noun | self-serve tables of food that are set out for the customer to pick and choose from | The plates and everything you need are up at the buffet. | |
| burnt adjective | overcooked to the point of turning black | The toast is burnt around the edges. | |
| buspan noun | rubber tub used for collecting dirty dishes | The buspan is stacked so high it's too heavy for me to carry. | |
| busboy, busser noun | a person who helps out in a restaurant (especially clearing and setting tables) | Ask the busboy to help you bring out all of the food. | |
| cash noun | paper money payment | I don't have any cash. Do you accept Visa? | |
| cash out verb | counting and submitting the payment of all of the customers bills at the end of one's shift | Don't forget to include any coupons from tonight when you cash out later. | |
| cashier noun | staff member responsible for collecting customer's money at the front of an establishment | We don't have a cashier; you have to pay your server. | |
| charge verb | to add a fee | I will have to charge you an extra dollar to add ice cream. | |
| check on verb | make sure the guests are satisfied | You should always check on your guests about two minutes after you serve the meal. | |
| chef noun | staff member who is professionally trained to prepare food | Our head chef is one of the best cooks in town. | |
| clear verb | remove finished or unused items from a table | You need to clear this table and set it for four. | |
| cocktail noun | an alcoholic drink with juice | Would anyone care for a cocktail on this warm sunny day? | |
| coffee maker noun | machine that dispenses coffee into a glass container for pouring | You need to teach the new waitress how to operate the coffee maker. | |
| coffee round noun | an offering of coffee and refills around a section of a restaurant | Let's ask the busboy to do a coffee round while we take a smoke break. | |
| combo, combination noun | mixture | The combo platter has veggies, ribs, and chicken fingers. | |
| comment card noun | a piece of paper that customers are given to record their dining experience | When she asked for a comment card I knew she was going to complain about the food. | |
| complaint noun | a problem with service or food | The guest brought his complaint to the manager. | |
| condiments noun | types of sauces that are added for flavoring (i.e. mustard) | All of the condiments you should need are on the table. | |
| cook verb/noun | prepare and heat food until it is ready to serve | The guest says that this chicken isn't cooked enough. | |
| corkscrew noun | tool for removing the cork from the top of a wine bottle. | You will need to learn how to work a corkscrew before you start bartending. | |
| counter noun | flat area often used for placing dishes on or preparing food | I left one of the salads on the kitchen counter by mistake. | |
| coupon noun | a slip of paper that offers the customers a discounted rate | Your coupon is only valid for food, not for alcoholic drinks. | |
| complimentary adjective | free of charge | The desserts are complimentary because the dinner took so long. | |
| creamer noun | small plastic container of cream for coffee | Will you need more than two creamers for your coffee? | |
| credit card noun | a plastic card that allows people to pay for something later | You forgot to sign your credit card slip. | |
| customer, guest noun | person who goes to an establishment to be served | It is our policy that the customer is always right. | |
| customer service noun | treatment of guests | Our restaurant got the award for having the best customer service this year. | |
| cutlery, silverware, utensils noun | tools for eating with (fork, knife, spoon) | In a fine dining restaurant the staff has to polish the silverware. | |
| cut off verb | stop serving a customer any more alcohol | I cut off the man with the beard because he'd had too much to drink. | |
| debit noun | use bank card to pay directly from bank account | Can we pay by debit here, or do you only take credit cards? | |
| deep fried adjective | cooked in a large pot of oil | Most of the appetizers on our menu are deep fried. | |
| defrost, thaw verb | remove frozen food from the freezer to prepare | Don't forget to defrost some pies for tomorrow. | |
| delicious adjective | very good taste | The cookies were so delicious they were gone in half an hour. | |
| delivery noun | food brought to the home | Do you have delivery or do we have to come in to eat? | |
| designated driver adjective + noun | person in a party who agrees not to consume alcohol in order to drive everyone home safely | Is there a designated driver in your party or are you taking a taxi? | |
| dessert noun | sweet treat after a meal | I think we're too full to have dessert tonight. | |
| dessert tray noun | a plate of all of the desserts that customers can view and order from | I'll bring the dessert tray around and see if I can tempt any of you with a slice of cake or pie. | |
| dirty dishes adjective + noun | plates that customers are finished with | I'll just clear these dirty dishes and make some room for you. | |
| discount noun | at a cheaper cost | We got a discount because we are regular customers. | |
| dish pit noun | area in the restaurant where the dirty dishes are placed. | Jody is not going to want to go into the dish pit today. | |
| dishwasher noun | the staff member/machine that washes the dirty dishes | Can you bring the dishwasher these pans to clean? | |
| doggie bag noun | unfinished food that is packed up for the customer to take home | I can't finish my steak, but I'll take a doggie bag. | |
| double noun | two shots of alcohol in one drink | Make that a double in a tall glass, please. | |
| draft noun | beer from a keg that pours out of a tap | We have a selection of local beers on draft. | |
| dressing noun | liquid topping for salads | Would you like Italian or French dressing? | |
| dry adjective | no sauce | I'll have dry toast with two eggs. | |
| entrée, main course noun | the largest part of a meal (after appetizer, before dessert) | The entrées are after the lunch specials on page 6 of the menu. | |
| fast-food noun | an eatery that offers quick inexpensive food | We don't provide table service. This is a fast-food restaurant. | |
| fine dining noun | a very expensive eating establishment | The waiters wear bow ties because it's a fine dining restaurant. | |
| float noun | small amount of cash used to make change at the beginning of a server or bartender's shift | I need a roll of quarters for my float. | |
| free refills adjective + noun | beverages that can be filled again without any cost | Have all of the soda you want; it's free refills here. | |
| fry verb | cook over an element in oil | Don't fry the vegetables too long or they will go soggy. | |
| garnish noun/verb | food that is added to a plate for appearance or color(i.e. parsley or fruit) | Don't forget to garnish all of the entrees that go out. | |
| glassware noun | group of drinking glasses | Make sure the glassware doesn't have any spots before you put it away. | |
| gloves (plastic) noun | covering for the hands to prevent the spread of germs | Whenever you are handling food make sure you are wearing gloves. | |
| gratuity/tip noun | extra money given as a thank you for service | When we have a large party we're allowed to add a 15% gratuity to the bill. | |
| greet verb | say hello and welcome customers to the establishment | Your priority as a hostess is to greet the guests at the door with a smile. | |
| grill noun/verb | cooking over iron slats that allow for oil and fat to drop down | The healthiest way to prepare meat is on a grill. | |
| hairnet noun | a covering worn on the head while preparing food | If you don't want to wear a hat, you can wear a hairnet. | |
| happy hour noun | short amount of time when alcoholic drinks are on sale | We're expecting a rush because it's almost happy hour. | |
| highball noun | alcohol served with soda | Our highballs are on for half price today. | |
| highchair noun | a tall chair with a plastic tray designed for a baby | The party is for ten plus a highchair. | |
| hold verb | leave off/without | I'll take a hamburger, hold the bun. | |
| homemade adjective | made from a recipe | We serve the best homemade soup in town. | |
| host, hostess noun | staff member in charge of greeting and seating customers in a restaurant | Please wait and the hostess will seat you. | |
| ingredients noun | all of the different foods that are combined in a recipe | I'll check the ingredients to make sure there aren't any nuts. | |
| kettle noun | pot for boiling water for tea | I'll put the kettle on and make some fresh tea. | |
| last call noun | the last chance for a person to get an alcoholic drink before the establishment closes | We'll have two more screwdrivers for last call. | |
| lemon, lime wedge noun | a small segment of lemon or lime put on the rim of a glass | I'd like a lemon wedge for my ice water please. | |
| lineup noun/verb | a number of people waiting for something | Is this the lineup to pay or get seated? | |
| liqueur noun | alcohol that has a syrupy/sweet taste | Can I offer you a coffee liqueur to go with your dessert? | |
| make change verb + noun | give customers money back from a payment | We can make change if all you have is large notes. | |
| manager noun/adjective | person in charge of a section of a restaurant | I'd like to speak to the floor manager about the service. | |
| melt verb | warm to soften (i.e. cheese/butter) | First, melt two tablespoons of butter in the microwave. | |
| menu noun | a booklet of all of the food that can be ordered | Do you have a children's menu we could see? | |
| microwave noun | a small appliance that heats and cooks food quickly | We can heat your dinner in the microwave if you like. | |
| mild adjective | not spicy | I'd like a half dozen mild chicken wings. | |
| nightclub noun | establishment where adults go to dance and drink alcoholic beverages | If you work at the nightclub you will have to stay until 2 AM. | |
| non alcoholic beverage adjective + noun | a drink that resembles a certain drink without the alcohol | Can I order a non alcoholic beer? | |
| notepad noun | paper that a server uses to write down orders | Just let me grab my notepad and I'll take your order. | |
| on the rocks preposition + noun | on ice | I'll take a whiskey on the rocks. | |
| on the side preposition + noun | request for a food item to NOT be put on top of another food item | For the nachos, can we have the sour cream on the side? | |
| order verb/noun | make a request to a server | Is everyone ready to order lunch now? | |
| over charge verb | give a customer a bill that is too high (by mistake) | I think you over charged us for our drinks; we only had one each. | |
| pack up verb | put in a take-out container for the customer to bring home | Would you like me to pack up the rest of that pizza? | |
| party noun | group of people at or waiting for a table | A party of twelve just walked in without a reservation. | |
| patio noun | outdoor seating | We closed the patio because it looks like it's going to rain. | |
| paycheck noun | money given to the staff every week or two | You'll get a paycheck every other Monday. | |
| pitcher, jug noun | a container with a spout to pour water, beer, or other beverages out of | We'll take a pitcher of beer with four glasses. | |
| portion noun/verb | a separate amount of food | The chicken fingers are already portioned in the freezer. | |
| pour verb | dispense liquid from a container | Can I pour you folks another glass of water? | |
| prepare verb | get food ready | The servers have to prepare the salads themselves. | |
| pub noun | establishment that specializes in casual food and alcoholic beverages | I can wear whatever I want when I work at the pub. | |
| punch clock and punch card noun | a machine that staff members place a card into when they begin and finish a work shift | I don't want staff members hanging around the punch clock. | |
| punch in, out verb | put a card in the punch clock to mark the time you start and end a shift | You can punch out as soon as you finish sweeping the floors. | |
| punch something in verb | enter an order into a computer system | I'm going to punch in a large order now, so get ready. | |
| rare adjective | cooked meat that is pink inside | This steak is too rare for me to eat. | |
| recipe noun | list of ingredients and instructions for preparing a certain type of food | Our chef is so talented that he almost never bothers with a recipe. | |
| regulars noun | people who come into an establishment often | You can give the regulars a complimentary drink from time to time. | |
| reservation noun | a request to have a table saved for a certain amount of people | We don't take any reservations; it's first come first served here. | |
| restrooms noun | place for people to use a toilet and wash hands | The restrooms are to your left and down the stairs. | |
| roll-up noun | a set of cutlery wrapped in a napkin | Before we punch out we have to prepare enough roll-ups for the night shift. | |
| rush noun | a large amount of customers arriving at the same time | We always have a rush after church on Sundays. | |
| rush noun/verb | prepare quickly for a certain reason | Can you put a rush on this spaghetti; I forgot to punch it in. | |
| sauce noun | liquid flavoring added to food | What kind of sauce would you like on your ice cream, butterscotch or chocolate? | |
| schedule noun/verb | a notice of the time and date each staff member has to work in a certain period of time | If you want to book off a day, let me know before I make the schedule. | |
| seasoning noun | dry flavoring added to food | He wants the chicken plain without any seasoning. | |
| self-serve adjective | the customers bring their own food items to the table and do not pay for service | We have a buffet on, so it's self-serve for lunch. | |
| senior's discount noun | a reduced price for people over a certain age (i.e. over 65) | We have a senior's discount of 25% off on Mondays. | |
| separate checks adjective + noun/verb +noun | a different bill for each member/group sitting at a table | We asked for separate checks but it all came on one bill. | |
| serve verb | look after a customer, bring items to a customer | Is there someone in charge of serving out on the patio? | |
| set verb | get a table ready with items such as cutlery and glassware | I need you to clear and set table five for a party of eight. | |
| shade noun | place outside that is not in the sun | We'd like to sit on the patio if there is any shade. | |
| shot noun | one ounce of alcohol served in a small glass (shot glass) | Let's do a shot to get this party started. | |
| shooter noun | an ounce of alcohol and juice combined | Is there a shooter that has orange juice in it? | |
| side dish noun | choice of food that goes with a main meal | The two side dishes are mashed potatoes or french fries. | |
| sour adjective | acid or fermented taste | I think the milk has gone sour from sitting out of the fridge too long. | |
| sous chef noun | staff member who works under and assists the main chef | Our sous chef is leaving to become the head chef at another restaurant. | |
| specials noun | items that were prepared particularly for a certain day and are usually at a reduced price | Would you like to hear the specials before you decide on lunch. | |
| specialty noun | food item that a restaurant is popular for | Homemade fish and chips is our specialty. | |
| spicy adjective | hot flavor | Any item with three chilies beside it means that the dish is very spicy. | |
| stay verb | to eat in the restaurant | Are these coffees to go or to stay. | |
| stir, mix verb | spin round and round with a spoon | Stir the soup for a few minutes before you serve it. | |
| straw noun | long hollow plastic stick for drinking out of | Can I please get a straw for my ice tea? | |
| straight up adjective | alcoholic drink without any mix or ice | He always has a straight up glass of rum after his meal. | |
| substitute verb | replace one item for another | Can I substitute the carrots for corn? | |
| supervisor noun | staff member in charge of watching over things and dealing with problems | When I'm not here George will be your supervisor. | |
| sweet adjective | taste with a lot of sugar | If you like sweet things, you'll love our chocolate cheesecake. | |
| take-out adjective/verb | food that is packed up and eaten at home | You can either eat in or order food to take-out. | |
| two-minute check noun | a visit to a table approximately two minutes after the food has been served to check for satisfaction | Don't forget to do your two-minute check to make sure the steak is cooked properly. | |
| terminal noun | computer system for punching in food orders | There's one terminal in the kitchen and one on the bar. | |
| till noun | drawer of a cash register that money is kept in | You need a key to open the till and make change. | |
| to go verb | to take out of the restaurant | We're just going to order a pizza to go. | |
| toppings noun | food items that go on top of other food items to add flavor | What type of toppings would you like to have on your pizza? | |
| uniform noun | clothing that staff members have to wear | The uniform here is black pants and a white shirt. | |
| waiter, waitress noun | staff member in charge of taking orders and serving food and beverages | When I got promoted from a hostess to a waitress I started making tips. | |
| waiting list noun | list of groups who want a table to eat at | We have a twenty minute waiting list tonight. | |
| warm up verb | heat food to an enjoyable temperature for eating | Would you mind warming up the baby's bottle for me? | |
| well- done adjective | cooked for longer than average | The meat was so well-done it had no flavor. | |
| wine list noun | a menu of all of the wine you can order from the glass, liter, or bottle | You will notice that we have a lot of local wine on our wine list. | |
| winery noun | a place where wine is made, tasted, and sold | There is another winery up the hill that you might enjoy stopping at. | |
| wine tasting adjective | sampling different types of wine | If you are interested in trying some wines you should go on a wine tasting tour. | |
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