餐廳英文 (Restaurant English) | 點餐、結帳、小費完整攻略

你有沒有過這種經驗:出國旅遊 (traveling abroad) 時走進一家餐廳,拿起全英文菜單 (English menu),突然腦袋一片空白?不知道怎麼跟服務生說話?點到的餐點跟想像的完全不一樣?
別擔心!餐廳英文 (restaurant English) 其實沒有你想像中那麼難。只要學會幾組關鍵句型 (key sentence patterns),你就能自信地走進任何英語系國家的餐廳,從訂位 (making a reservation) 到結帳 (paying the bill) 都能應對自如。
這篇文章會帶你走過用餐的每個步驟 (every step of dining),搭配實用對話 (practical dialogues) 和常見詞彙 (common vocabulary),讓你下次出國點餐不再緊張!
第一步:訂位與入場 (Making a Reservation and Arriving)

在許多西方國家 (Western countries) 的餐廳,尤其是比較高檔 (upscale) 的餐廳,訂位是很常見的。你可以打電話 (call) 或上網預訂 (book online)。以下是電話訂位的常用句型:
訂位常用句 (Reservation Phrases)
- “I’d like to make a reservation for [人數] at [時間].”
我想預訂 [人數] 位,[時間] 的位子。
例:“I’d like to make a reservation for four at 7 PM tonight.” - “Do you have a table available for [人數]?”
請問有 [人數] 人的位子嗎?
例:“Do you have a table available for two?” - “I have a reservation under [名字].”
我有訂位,名字是 [名字]。
例:“I have a reservation under Chen.”
到達餐廳時 (When You Arrive)
如果沒有訂位 (walk-in),你可以這樣說:
- “Hi, table for two, please.” — 嗨,兩位,謝謝。
- “How long is the wait?” — 要等多久?
- “Can we sit by the window / outside / at the bar?” — 我們可以坐靠窗 / 戶外 / 吧台嗎?
💡 實用小提醒 (Useful Tip):在美國和加拿大 (the US and Canada),帶位員通常叫做 host 或 hostess。他們會說 “Right this way”(這邊請)或 “Your table is ready”(您的位子準備好了)。
第二步:看菜單與詢問 (Reading the Menu and Asking Questions)

拿到菜單 (menu) 後,不要急著點餐 (don’t rush to order)。花點時間看看各個分類 (sections):
菜單常見分類 (Common Menu Sections)
- Appetizers / Starters — 前菜 / 開胃菜
- Soups & Salads — 湯品與沙拉
- Main Course / Entrées — 主菜(注意:在美式英文中 entrée 指主菜,但在法文和一些歐洲國家指的是前菜!)
- Side Dishes / Sides — 配菜
- Desserts — 甜點
- Beverages / Drinks — 飲料
- Specials / Today’s Special — 今日特餐
看不懂菜單時怎麼問 (How to Ask About the Menu)
- “"Bạn đề xuất món gì?"” — 你推薦什麼?
- “What’s the most popular dish here?” — 這裡最受歡迎的菜是什麼?
- “What’s in the [菜名]?” — [菜名] 裡面有什麼?
- “Is this dish spicy?” — 這道菜辣嗎?
- “Does this contain nuts / dairy / gluten?” — 這道菜含有堅果 / 奶製品 / 麩質嗎?
- “Can I get this without onions?” — 這道菜可以不加洋蔥嗎?
💡 過敏提醒 (Allergy Tip):如果你對某些食物過敏 (food allergy),一定要說清楚:“I’m allergic to [food]. Does this dish contain any [food]?”(我對 [食物] 過敏。這道菜含有 [食物] 嗎?)這不是不好意思的事,外國服務生都很習慣被問這個!
第三步:點餐 (Ordering Your Food)

當服務生過來問 “Are you ready to order?”(準備好點餐了嗎?)時,你可以用以下句型:
點餐必備句型 (Essential Ordering Phrases)
- “I’ll have the [菜名], please.” — 我要 [菜名],謝謝。
- “I’d like the [菜名].” — 我想要 [菜名]。
- “Can I get the [菜名]?” — 我可以點 [菜名] 嗎?
- “For my main, I’ll go with the [菜名].” — 主菜我要 [菜名]。
- “Could I have a glass of water, please?” — 可以給我一杯水嗎?
牛排怎麼點 (Ordering Steak)
在西餐廳點牛排 (steak) 時,服務生通常會問 “How would you like your steak?”(您的牛排要幾分熟?)你的選擇有:
- Rare — 一分熟(外熟內紅)
- Medium rare — 三分熟(最受歡迎的熟度!)
- Medium — 五分熟
- Medium well — 七分熟
- Well done — 全熟
例句:“I’ll have the ribeye steak, medium rare, please.”(我要肋眼牛排,三分熟,謝謝。)
幫別人點餐 (Ordering for Others)
如果你要幫朋友或家人點餐,可以說:
- “She’ll have the pasta.” — 她要義大利麵。
- “He’d like the fish and chips.” — 他想要炸魚薯條。
- “We’ll share the appetizer platter.” — 我們要一起分前菜拼盤。
第四步:用餐中的英文 (During the Meal)

用餐過程中 (during the meal),你可能需要跟服務生互動。以下是常見情境:
需要東西時 (When You Need Something)
- “Excuse me, could I have some more water?” — 不好意思,可以再給我一些水嗎?
- “Can we get some extra napkins, please?” — 可以多給我們一些餐巾紙嗎?
- “Could I have another fork? I dropped mine.” — 可以再給我一支叉子嗎?我的掉了。
- “Is it possible to turn down the music?” — 可以把音樂調小聲一點嗎?
餐點有問題時 (When There’s a Problem)
如果餐點不對 (wrong order) 或有問題,禮貌地反應很重要:
- “Excuse me, I think this isn’t what I ordered.” — 不好意思,我覺得這不是我點的。
- “I’m sorry, but this steak is overcooked / undercooked.” — 抱歉,這個牛排太熟了 / 不夠熟。
- “This dish is cold. Could you heat it up?” — 這道菜冷了,可以加熱嗎?
- “There’s a hair in my soup.” — 我的湯裡有一根頭髮。
💡 禮貌秘訣 (Politeness Tip):在英語中,用 “could” 和 “would” 比 “can” 和 “will” 更禮貌。比較:“Can I have water?”(可以給我水嗎?— 比較直接)vs. “Could I have some water, please?”(可以請給我一些水嗎?— 更有禮貌)。
服務生會說的話 (What the Server Might Say)
- “How is everything?” — 一切還好嗎?(你可以回答 “Everything is great, thanks!”)
- “Can I get you anything else?” — 還需要其他的嗎?
- “Are you still working on that?” — 您還在吃嗎?(美式英文常見說法)
- “Would you like to see the dessert menu?” — 您要看甜點菜單嗎?
第五步:點飲料與咖啡 (Ordering Drinks and Coffee)

飲料點餐 (ordering drinks) 也有一些需要知道的英文:
常見飲料英文 (Common Drink Vocabulary)
- Still water — 一般水(非氣泡水)
- Sparkling water — 氣泡水
- Tap water — 自來水(在歐美很多地方可以直接喝,而且通常免費!)
- Soft drink / Soda — 汽水
- Draft beer / Beer on tap — 生啤酒
- A glass of house wine — 一杯招牌葡萄酒
- Iced tea — 冰茶
在咖啡廳點咖啡 (Ordering at a Coffee Shop)

台灣人 (Taiwanese people) 很愛喝咖啡,但到了國外咖啡廳,菜單上的選項可能跟你平常在台灣看到的不一樣:
- “I’ll have a latte with oat milk, please.” — 我要一杯燕麥奶拿鐵,謝謝。
- “Can I get a large Americano, iced?” — 我可以點一杯大杯冰美式嗎?
- “For here or to go?” — 內用還是外帶?(這是店員會問你的問題)
- “For here, please.” — 內用。/ “To go, please.” — 外帶。
💡 小知識 (Fun Fact):在英國 (the UK),外帶不說 “to go”,而是說 “takeaway”。在澳洲 (Australia) 也是用 “takeaway”。所以如果你在倫敦 (London),要說 “Takeaway, please.” 才道地!
📺 看影片學更多 (Watch and Learn More)
想聽聽母語人士 (native speakers) 怎麼在餐廳說英文嗎?看看這部很實用的教學影片:
這部影片會帶你從走進餐廳到結帳,一步步練習真實的對話。搭配本文的句型一起學,效果加倍!
第六步:結帳與小費 (Paying the Bill and Tipping)

吃完之後就是結帳時間 (time to pay)。在西方國家,服務生通常不會主動拿帳單過來,你需要主動要求 (ask for the bill):
結帳常用句 (Paying Phrases)
- “Can I have the bill / check, please?” — 可以給我帳單嗎?(英式用 “bill”,美式用 “check”)
- “We’d like to pay, please.” — 我們想結帳。
- “Can we split the bill?” — 我們可以分開付嗎?
- “I’ll get this.” / “It’s on me.” — 我來付。/ 我請客。
- “Do you take credit cards?” — 你們收信用卡嗎?
- “Can I pay by card / cash?” — 我可以用卡 / 現金付嗎?
小費文化 (Tipping Culture)
台灣沒有小費文化 (tipping culture),但在美國 (the US),給小費是必須的!以下是基本規則:
- 美國:餐廳一般給 15-20% 的小費。服務很好可以給 20% 以上。
- 加拿大:跟美國類似,15-20%。
- 英國:通常 10-15%,但很多餐廳會自動加 service charge。
- 澳洲 / 紐西蘭:小費 不是必須的,但偶爾給一些表示感謝也可以。
- 日本:不需要給小費!給小費反而可能被視為不禮貌。
結帳時服務生可能會問:“Would you like to add a tip?”(您想要加小費嗎?)或者刷卡機上會出現小費選項 (tip options),通常是 15%、18%、20% 或自訂金額 (custom amount)。
實用對話範例 (Full Practice Dialogue)
讓我們把所有學過的句型串起來,看一個完整的餐廳對話 (full restaurant conversation):
🧑 You(你):“Hi, table for two, please.”
🧑🍳 Host:“Sure! Right this way. Here are your menus.”
🧑 You:“Thank you.”
(幾分鐘後 — A few minutes later)
🧑🍳 Server:“Hi there! Can I start you off with any drinks?”
🧑 You:“Yes, I’ll have an iced tea, and she’ll have a lemonade.”
🧑🍳 Server:“Great choice. Are you ready to order, or do you need a few more minutes?”
🧑 You:“We’re ready. I’d like the grilled salmon with a side salad, please. And she’ll have the mushroom risotto.”
🧑🍳 Server:“Excellent. How would you like your salmon — grilled or pan-seared?”
🧑 You:“Grilled, please.”
🧑🍳 Server:“Perfect. I’ll get that started for you.”
(餐點上桌後 — After the food arrives)
🧑🍳 Server:“How is everything?”
🧑 You:“It’s delicious, thank you! Could we get some more water when you have a chance?”
🧑🍳 Server:“Of course! I’ll be right back.”
(用餐結束 — At the end of the meal)
🧑 You:“Excuse me, can we have the check, please?”
🧑🍳 Server:“Sure, here you go.”
🧑 You:“Tôi có thể thanh toán bằng thẻ được không?”
🧑🍳 Server:“Absolutely. I’ll bring the card reader.”
🧑 You:“Thank you. The food was wonderful.”
🧑🍳 Server:“Glad you enjoyed it! Have a great evening.”
10 個餐廳必備單字 (10 Must-Know Restaurant Vocabulary Words)
把這些單字記起來,下次去英語系國家的餐廳就不怕了!
- Reservation(預訂)— “I have a reservation for 7 PM.”
- Appetizer(前菜)— “Let’s start with an appetizer.”
- Entrée(主菜,美式用法)— “What’s your most popular entrée?”
- Side dish(配菜)— “What sides come with the steak?”
- Beverage(飲料)— “Can I see the beverage menu?”
- Server / Waiter / Waitress(服務生)— “Our server was very friendly.”
- Bill / Check(帳單)— “Check, please.”
- Tip / Gratuity(小費)— “I left a 20% tip.”
- Takeout / Takeaway(外帶)— “I’d like this to go.”
- Doggy bag(打包袋)— “Can I get a doggy bag for the leftovers?”
台灣學生常犯的餐廳英文錯誤 (Common Mistakes Taiwanese Students Make)
最後,來看看台灣學生在餐廳英文中常犯的錯誤 (common mistakes),幫你避開這些地雷:
❌ “I want a coffee.”
✅ “I’d like a coffee, please.” / “Can I have a coffee?”
(直接說 “I want” 聽起來不太禮貌,加上 “I’d like” 或 “Can I have” 更自然。)
❌ “Give me the menu.”
✅ “Could I see the menu, please?”
(”Give me” 聽起來像在命令人,用 “Could I” 更有禮貌。)
❌ “How much money?”
✅ “Cái này giá bao nhiêu?” / “Can I have the check?”
(直接問 “how much money” 在英文中很不自然。)
❌ “I am full.”(雖然文法沒錯,但比較少用)
✅ “I’m stuffed.” / “I couldn’t eat another bite.”
(更道地的說法!)
❌ “No, I don’t need.”
✅ “No, thank you. I’m fine.” / “No, thanks. That’ll be all.”
(拒絕時加上 “thank you” 和完整句子更自然。)
學會這些餐廳英文句型和單字 (restaurant English phrases and vocabulary) 之後,你就能自信地在任何英語系國家享受美食體驗 (dining experience) 了!記住,服務生都很有耐心 (patient),即使你說得不完美,他們也會盡力幫助你。最重要的是勇敢開口說 (speak up bravely)!祝你下次出國用餐愉快 🍽️!
