Restaurant reservation/entry (basic)
A restaurant you are visiting for the first time. You open the door and ask the staff for a table or mention the name you reserved, and inquire about the waiting time.
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A table for two, please.
I have a reservation under the name Kim.
under + name = 'under the name ~'. This is used when stating the reservation holder's last name. 'under the name Kim' has the same meaning.
For tonight at 7 PM.
A brief way to answer the question 'What time is the reservation?'. for + date at + time.
How long do I have to wait?
This is a phrase to ask about waiting time when there is a line. Here, 'wait' is a noun meaning 'waiting'.
Can I sit outside (on the terrace)?
- 1
To request a table, just say 'A table for + number of people'.
- 2
Adding a time (at seven) or location (by the window) makes it a reservation or seat request.
- reservation — Reservation
- party — Party (people who came together)
- wait — Waiting, waiting time
- host — Staff guiding to seats at the entrance
- available — An empty seat