| A | B |
| appetizer | a food that is usually eaten before the main dish. |
| beverage | a drink |
| delivery | food and/or drinks that are taken to a customer's home or other place. |
| dessert | a sweet dish that is usually eaten after the main meal. |
| dine in | to eat food at the place where it was ordered. |
| dish | a serving of food. |
| entree | a main dish |
| gratuity | money the 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 order 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 | food and/or drinks that are taken out of the place where they were ordered and eaten somewhere else. |
| vegetarian dish | food that is prepared without using any meat. |