Going to a restaurant L4 Asking for the check and paying the bill

blairchen

Publish：Oct 27, 2016

1. Vocabulary

check
tip
percent
Serene Grill
appetizers
shrimp cocktail
oysters
authentic
strawberries ['strɔbɛriz]
entrees

Dialog
[WAITRESS] Would you care for a dessert or coffee?
[PAM] No, just the check, please. Oh, and could I take the rest of my steak to go?
[WAITRESS] Of course. Was everything okay?
[PAM] Yes. The steak was delicious. It was just too big.
[WAITRESS] Here you go.
[PAM] Thanks.
[PAM] Tell you what - I’ll pay for the meal, if you leave the tip.
[SALLY] Are you sure?
[PAM] Of course.
[SALLY] Okay. Thanks!
[SALLY] How much should I leave for the tip?
[PAM] Um, I usually leave between 15 and 20 percent.
[SALLY] This meal was really good. I think I’ll leave 20.
[WAITRESS] Thank you very much.

Taking food home
Waiter: Would you like to take that home with you?
Customer: I’d like the rest of my steak to go.
Waiter: No problem. I’ll bring it back in just a minute.

2. Reading

Restaurant review

Serene Grill

by Carey Smith

Serene Grill is a great choice for dinner. Their specialty is steak, but they serve many other excellent entrees like roasted chicken and grilled salmon. My favorite is the salmon. There is also a great selection of appetizers. The shrimp cocktail is very popular, and the restaurant is famous for its fresh oysters. The desserts are delicious and authentic. You can choose from apple pie with vanilla ice cream to chocolate cake with fresh strawberries. Prices are reasonable, and the servers are friendly. Outdoor seating is available in the summer, and parking is free before 9 p.m.

Writing

The Great Wall is my favorite restaurant. They serve authentic Chinese food. They have many different appetizer and entrees. the spicy beef entree is delicious.most entrees are between $10 and $15. The restaurant is very busy on the weekends, so make a reservation. The restaurant is noisy, but all the servers are friendly and everybody has fun.Desserts are not their specialty.