壹、如何用英語點菜
在點菜之前，壹般先要份菜單：
May I have a menu, please?（我可以看菜單嗎？）
如果對當地的菜肴不熟悉，可以問：
What is the specialty of the restaurant?（這家店的招牌餐是什麽？）
Do you have any special meals today?（今天有什麽特餐嗎？）
二、常見西餐英文菜單
1.冷菜（cold dish）
火腿沙拉 ham salad 雞蛋沙拉 egg salad
蔬菜沙拉 vegetable salad
2.湯（soup）
清湯 light soup; clear soup
濃湯 thick soup 紅菜湯 borsch
奶油火腿湯 creamed ham soup
3.魚蝦（fish and prawn）
俄式煎魚 fish a la Russia
奶油汁烤魚 baked fish with cream sauce
鐵扒大蝦 grilled prawns
4.素菜（vegetable dish）
黃油雜拌蔬菜 mixed vegetables with butter
清煎土豆餅 fried potato cake
咖喱素菜 curry vegetables
5.雞鴨（chicken and duck）
烤雞 roast chicken 炸雞 deep-fried chicken
比利時燴雞 Belgian stewed chicken
6.肉（meat）
總會牛排 club steak 法式牛肉扒 French steak
烤羔羊腿 roast lamb leg
法式豬排 pork chop a la France
7.飯後甜食（dessert）
蛋奶酥 souffle 巧克力凍 chocolate jelly
松餅 puff pastry 鮮水果沙拉 fresh fruit salad
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Key sentences（重點句子）
244.What can I get you to drink？
我給您二位拿些什麽飲料呢？
245.I'd like a martini， please.
我要壹杯馬丁尼雞尾酒。
246.Are you ready to order？
想好點什麽菜了嗎？
247.I'd like the leg of lamb.
我要小羊腿。
248.Okay，vegetables are peas and carrots， broccoli， cornor string beans.
可供選擇的蔬菜有豌豆和胡蘿蔔、花椰菜、玉米或菜豆。
249.I'd like the char broiled steak.
我要炭火烤的牛排。
250.Oh，and French dressing on the salad， please.
色拉上用法式色拉醬。
251.What soup would you like to have，Mr and Mrs Green？
格林先生，格林太太，您要什麽湯？
252.I think we'll have country soup this evening.
今晚我們喝鄉下濃湯吧。
253.How about a fish casserole for each？
每人來份魚鍋子怎麽樣？
254.I'll have fried sole.
我吃炸鰈魚吧。
255.Would you like the steak well done or rare？
您喜歡牛排煎得透壹點，還是略生壹點？
256.What would you like for dessert？
要什麽甜食呢？
257.Vanilla icecre am for all of us then.
那麽我們都要香草冰淇淋。
258.Would you care for something to drink？
您要點什麽飲料嗎？
259.Yes，a bottle of white wine.Dry.
好，來壹瓶白葡萄酒。要幹白的。
Dialogue A
Waiter：Good evening，ladies.Here's your menus.What can I get you to drink？
Karen：I'd like a martini， please.
Jean：A glass Of white wine for me.
Waiter：Okay. Two specials， charbroiled steak and leg of lamb.
Jean：What are you having，Karen？
Karen：The leg of lamb sounds good to me.
Jean：I think I'll get the charbroiled steak.
Waiter：Okay.Okay， vegetables are peas and crrrots， broccoli， corn， or string beans.
Karen：Peas and carrots.
Jean：Baked.
Waiter：Okay.What of dressing？French，Italian，blue cheese，Russian？
Karen：Italian.
Jean：I'd like the charboirled steak.
Waiter：Okay.
Jean：And I'd like it medium－rare.And with the broccoli.And baked potato.
Waiter：Okay， fine.
Jean：Oh，and French dressing on the salad，please.
Waiter：Okay，fine.I'll take your menus.
Dialogue B
（Lin＝L Clerk＝C Waiter＝W Mr.Green＝MrMrs.Green＝Mrs）
（8∶00 p.m.at the restaurant）
W：Here's the menu for this evening.I'll come and take yourorder when you're ready.
L：Thanks.
L：What soup would you like to have，Mr and Mrs Green？
Mrs：I think we'll have country soup this evening.
L：I know both of you fancy fish.How about a fish casserolefor each？I had it here last Wednesday.It's wonderful.
Mrs：I'm afraid it's too rich for me.I'll have fried sole.
L：And Mr.Green？
Mr：I'll have the same.
W：Can I take your order now？
L：Yes，country soup for all three of us，two fried soles and a beef steak.
W：Would you like the steak well done or rare？
L：Well done.
W：Very good.And what would you like for dessert？
L：（To the Greens） What do you say to vanilla icecream？
Mr and Mrs：Very good.
L：Vanilla icecream for all of us then.
W：Very good，sir.Would you care for something to drink？
L：Yes，a bottle of white wine.Dry.
Words and Expressions
menu n.菜單
martini n.馬丁尼雞尾酒
steak n.牛排
charbroil vt.用木炭火烤
sound good （口語）聽起來不錯
pea n.豌豆
carrot n.胡蘿蔔
broccoli n.花椰菜
corn n.玉米
string bean n.菜豆
bake v.烤
mash vt.搗爛
country soup 鄉下濃湯
fancy v.喜歡
casserole n.焙盤
fish～ 魚鍋子
vanilla n.香草
care for 喜歡，願意
wine n.葡萄酒
dry a.幹（的），不甜的
Key Sentences（重點句子）
229.I'd like to try some Chinese food.
我想嘗嘗中國菜。
230.It's divided into eight big cuisines，or say，eight styles，such as Cantonese food，Beijing food，Sichuan food，etc.
中國菜分成八大菜系，或者說八種風味。如廣東菜、北京菜、四川菜等等。
231.Is there any difference between Cantonese food and Beijing food？
廣東菜和北京菜有什麽不同呢？
232.Contonese food is lighter while Beijing food is heavy and spicy.
廣東菜清淡適口，而北京菜則味重香濃。
233.Most Sichuan dishes are spicy and hot.
四川菜大都麻辣濃香。
234.So what's your recommendation for me？
那麽妳給我推薦幾道菜吧。
235.I think Ma pobeancurd and shredded meat in chilli sauceare quite special.
我覺得麻婆豆腐和魚香肉絲味道不錯。
236.What would you like to have tonight？
今晚您要吃點什麽？
237.What kind of cuisine do you have in your dining－room？
妳們的餐廳有什麽菜系？
238.We have Guang dong food，Sichuan food and Shanghai food.
我們有廣東菜、四川菜和上海菜。
239.Could you tell me the different features of them？
妳能否給我講講這些菜的不同特點呢？
240.Guangdong food is a bit light，while Sichuan food has a strong and hot taste，and Shanghai food is oily.
廣東菜稍微清淡，四川菜味濃而辣，上海菜油膩。
241.I think I'd like to have Guangdong food.
我想要個廣東菜。
242.We have sliced chicken soup，dried mushroom clear soup and so on.
我們有雞片湯、香菇清湯等等。
243.I prefer dried mushroom clear soup.
我要香菇清湯。
Dialogue A
（The waiter is explaining something to Johnson.）
A：Excuse me， I'd like to try some Chinese food. Can you tell me where I should go？
B：We serve Chinese food here. But I'm not sure which style you prefer？
A：I have no idea about Chinese food.
B：It's divided into eight big cuisines，or say， eight styles，such as Cantonese food， Beijing food， Sichuan food，etc.
A：Is there any difference between Cantonese food and Beijing food？
B：Yes，Cantonese food is lighter while Beijing food is heavy and spicy.The famous specialities of these two are roast suckling pig and roast Beijing duck.
A：How about Sichuan food？
B：Most Sichuan dishes are spicy and hot.And they taste differently.
A：Oh，really，I like hot food.So what's your recommendation for me？
B：I think Mapo beancurd and shredded meat in chilli sauceare quite special.We have a Sichuan food dining-room. May I suggest you go there？ It's on the second floor.
A：Thank you.
B：My pleasure.
Dialogue B
（A：Waiter B：Mr Frank）
A：Mr Frank，what would you like to have tonight，Western food or Chinese food？
B：When I was in America，my friend，Mr.Dull recommended me to have Chinese food，and I appreciate it very much in－deed.What kind of cuisine do you have in your dining－room？
A：We have Guangdong food， Sichuan food and Shanghai food.Which one do you like best？
B：I don't like anything greasy.I think I'd like to have Guangdong food.
A：O.K.。How about saute prawn section，saute lobsterslices with mushroom？
B：All right.I'll take them all.
A：Mr.Frank，do you like to use chopsticks？If you don't，I'll get you fork and knife.
B：If I can have them，so much the better.
A：Do you like some soup？
B：Yes， I don't know what soup you have.
A：We have sliced chicken soup，dried mushroom clear soup and so on.
B：Good.I prefer dried mushroom clear soup.
A：According to the specifications of Chinese food， we serve dishes first and then soup.If you like we'll bring you some soup first.
B：I'm used to having soup first.
A：All right， I'll get it for you.
Words and Expressions
cuisine n.烹飪，烹飪法
light a.清淡的，易消化的
heavy a.難消化的
spicy a.香的，加香料的
Cantonese a.廣州的
speciality n.特制品，特產
roast suckling pig 烤乳豬
roast Beijing duck 北京烤鴨
hot a.刺激的，辣的
chilli n.（幹）辣椒
feature n.特征，特色
oily a.浸透油的，油膩的
greasy a.油膩的
saute a.嫩煎的，用少量油快炸的
lobster n.大螯蝦；龍蝦
mushroom n.蘑菇
specification n.規格，說明書
Key Sentences（重點句子）
213.Where would you like to sit？
您願意坐在哪兒？
214.We would like a table by the window so that we can en－joy the view of the lake.
我們想坐在窗戶旁邊，這樣好欣賞外面湖上的景色。
215.I'm sorry， sir. The window tables have all been taken.
很抱歉，先生，靠窗戶的桌子都有人了。
216.What about one that is further back but still offers a view of the lake？
有靠後壹點的桌子，還能欣賞到湖上景色，行不行？
217.Would you follow me，please？
請跟我來好嗎？
218.It's number 14 and your waitress will be with you right away.
這就是您的桌位，14號，服務員馬上會來招待妳們。
219.I'm sorry，the house is full now.
對不起，餐廳現在客滿了。
220.But if you would like to wait you are more than welcome to do so.
但是如果您願意在這兒等的話，我們非常歡迎。
221.And it is on…？
那麽賬記在……？
222.Now would you please take a seat and wait over there？
您先在那邊坐下來等好嗎？
223.We will have you seated as soon as we get a free table.
有空桌就請您入座。
224.Would you come this way，please？
請這邊走。
225.I'm sorry to say that we haven't got any vacant seat at resent.
很抱歉眼下沒有空桌位了。
226.Would you please wait in the lounge for about five minutes？
請在休息室等大約5分鐘好嗎？
227.I'm sorry to have kept you waiting，sir and madam.
先生和夫人，很抱歉讓您等待。
228.Would you step this way，please？
請這邊走好嗎？
Dialogue A
Seating Hostess：How many，please？
Mr.Morris：Two on Mr.Morris.
Seating Hostess：Where would you like to sit？
Mr.Morris：We would like a table by the window so that we can enjoy the view of the lake.
Seating Hostess：I'm sorry，sir.The window tables have all been taken.What about one that is further back but still offers a view of the lake？
Mr.Morris：That's fine if that is what you've got.
Seating Hostess：Thank you.Would you follow me，please？This is your table.It's number 14 and your waitress will be with you right away.
Busboy：Your iced water.
Mr.and Mrs.Morris：Thank you.
Dialogue B
Seating Hostess：Good evening，sir.I'm sorry，the house is full now.But if you would like to wait you are more than welcome to do so.
Guest A：How long do you think we will have to wait？
Seating Hostess：I'd say at least 20 minutes.
Guest B：（to guest A）Oh，that's too long.I think we'd better try another place.
Guest A：OK.Thank you anyway.
Guest C：（to guest D）We can wait 20 minutes，Lucy，can't we？
Guest D：Yes，20 minutes is all right. We are not terribly hungry.
Seating Hostess：Good.So it's just the two of you.
Guest C：Yes， just we two.
Seating Hostess：And it is on…？
Guest C：Mr.Rogers.
Seating Hostess：OK.Thank you. Now would you please take a seat and wait over there？ We will have you seated as soon as we get a free table.
Guest C and D：Thank you.
（after a little more than 10 minutes）
Seating Hostess：Mr.Rogers？
Guest C：Yes，here.
Seating Hostess：Would you come this way，please？ Here is your table.Please take your seats.Your waiter will be right with you.
Guest C and D：Thank you.
Dialogue C
（A：Waiter B：Guest）
A：Good evening，sir and madam. Welcome to our restaurant.Have you a reservation，sir？
B：I'm afraid I haven't. Have you a table for two？
A：I'm sorry to say that we haven't got any vacant seat at present.Would you please wait in the lounge for about five minutes.I'll seat you if the table is ready.
B：It sounds nice.Nancy，let's go to the lounge then.（Five minutes later.）
A：I am sorry to have kept you waiting，sir and madam.Now we have a table for you.Would you step this way，please？
B：（Mr.Smith suddenly catches sight of a table near the window.） May we sit there a table by the window？
A：Oh， that table has been reserved.
B：It's a pity.
A：Well， the table in the corner is quite good.It's near the band platform.There will be a performance during the meal time.You could enjoy it comfortably.
B：OK.I'll listen to you.
（The waiter pulls the chair out and helps Mrs.Smith to take the seat.）
A：Have you anything on mind what drinks you are going to have tonight？
B：Sprite，please.
A：I'll bring them to you right away.
Words and Expressions
vacant a.空的，閑的
lounge n.休息室
sprite n.雪碧
Key Sentences（重點句子）
260.Here is the fried beef with green pepper and onion.
這是胡椒洋蔥炒牛肉。
261.And I have ordered another dish—plain fried shrimps.
我還點了另外壹道菜——清炒蝦仁。
262.It's coming.
就來了。
263.It's sweet and sour pork.
這是糖醋肉。
264.I'm afraid there is a mistake.I ordered a sweet and sour fish.
恐怕弄錯了，我要的是糖醋魚。
266.Excuse me，sir.I ordered the hairy crab，but you gave me the green crab.
對不起，先生。我點的是毛蟹，而妳給我的是青蟹。
267.I'll get you the head－waiter.
我去請主管來。
268.I do apologize for giving you the wrong dish.
給您上錯了菜，我實在抱歉。
269.I'll change it immediately for you.
我馬上給您換。
270.I'm afraid I don't have enough time to wait for the next crab.
恐怕我沒有足夠的時間等這道菜。
271.I shall ask the Room Service to serve you a snack at9∶30 tonight，and you'll have your favorite hairy crab.
今晚9點我請送餐服務部給您奉送壹份夜宵，還有您喜歡吃的毛蟹。
272.And now try the green crab if you don't mind.
您如果不介意的話，不妨嘗嘗這種青蟹。
273.Please take your time and enjoy yourself.
請慢用，祝您用餐滿意。
Dialogue A
A：Here is the fried beef with green pepper and onion.
B：Mm，It looks good.And I have ordered another dish-plain fried shrimps.
A：It's coming.
B：What is this？
A：It's sweet and sour pork.
B：I'm afraid there is a mistake.I ordered a sweet and sour fish.
A：I'm sorry，sir. I got it wrong. Will you keep the sweet and sour pork，or should I get the sweet and sour fish for you？
B：That's all right.I'll take it anyway.
A：Thank you very much.
Dialogue B
Mr Bell（B） is having his last dish.He finds it different from what he has ordered.
B：Excuse me， sir. I ordered the hairy crab but you gave me the green crab.
Waiter（W）：I'm sorry， sir.I'll get you the head－waiter.（Soon the head－waiter（HW）comes.）
HW：I'm awfully sorry.There must have been some mistake.I do apologize for giving you the wrong dish.I'll change it immediately for you.The crab will take 15minutes to prepare.Would you take come complimentary drink while waiting？
B：I'm afraid I don't have enough time to wait for the next crab.I have an appointment at 7∶00 in my room.Now it's 6∶45.
HW：Oh， you are staying at our hotel.Mr…
B：Bell，Henry Bell.
HW：Room…？
B：Room 908.
HW：Oh，Mr Bell，I shall ask the Room Service to serve you a snack at 9∶30 tonight，and you'll have your favorite hairy crab.It's all on the house.And now try the green crab if you don't mind.We'll cross the green crab off the bill.
B：That's good.Thank you.
HW：Thank you for telling us，Mr Bell.I assure you it won't happen again.Please take your time and enjoy yourself.And I hope you have a good time at our hotel.
Words and Expressions
shrimp n.蝦
plain fried shrimps 清炒蝦仁
sour a.酸味的
sweet and sour pork 糖醋肉
apologize vi.道歉
complimentary a.免費贈送的