| A | B |
| appetizer | a food that is usually eaten before the main dish |
| beverage | a drink |
| delivery | foods and/or drinks that are taken to a customer’s home or other place |
| dessert | a sweet dish that is usually eaten at the end of a meal |
| dine in | to eat food at the place where it was ordered |
| dish | a serving of food |
| entrée | a main dish |
| gratuity | money customers leave for the waiter or waitress as a tip |
| seasonal | food that is only available at certain times of the year |
| side order | food ordered to eat with the main dish; it usually costs extra |
| special | food that a restaurant is very proud of; this is not always on the menu |
| takeout | Foods and/or drinks that are taken out of the place where they were ordered and eaten elsewhere |
| vegetarian dish | Food that is prepared without using any meat |