How to Order food in Germany

Eating out is quite popular in Germany. Try to communicate in German, even if you are not fluent in the language. The locals will really appreciate it.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Yourself and a hungry tummy

1. When you arrive at a German restaurant, you do not have to wait to be seated. But usually a waiter or waitress will take you to your table. Do not expect to see any waitresses in a beer garden - sit at the first table you find.

2. In a restaurant, your waiter will bring your menu (Speisekarte). Choose what you want and try to order it in German.

3. In a beer garden, you will need to go to the counter and order your own food and most importantly beer. You can also bring your own food to a beer garden.

4. You will not find the English translations in your Speisekarte. Ask your waiter. He / She will be more then happy to help you.

5. You can order
   Vorspeisen (appetizers)
   Suppe (Soup)
   Hauptspeisen (Main dishes)
   Beilagen (Side Dishes)

6. or
   Bier (beer)
   Weisswein (White Wine)
   Rotwein (Red Wine)
   Wasser (water)
   Kaffee (coffee)
   Tee (tea)

Tips & Warnings

• If you are planning to travel to Germany, get a dictionary and a German Phrase book