Booking a table & arriving B1
Getting a table and deciding where to go.
make a reservation — book (a table, room, ticket, etc.)A: Did you make a reservation for the hotel?
B: Yes, I booked us a room for two nights.
eat out — eat at a restaurantA: I don't feel like cooking tonight.
B: Let's eat out instead!
fully booked — no more spaceA: Can I reserve a table for tonight?
B: I'm sorry, we're fully booked.
Deciding to go out
Sam: I'm shattered — I really don't fancy cooking tonight.
Jo: Same here. Shall we just eat out instead?
Sam: Good idea. Anywhere in mind?
Jo: That little Italian place is meant to be really good — let's try it.
On the phone to the restaurant
Sam: Hi, I'd like to make a reservation for two this evening.
Host: Of course — what time were you thinking?
Sam: Around seven, if possible.
Host: I'm afraid we're fully booked until eight.
Sam: Eight's perfect, thanks.