レストラン

れすとらん
noun
restaurant
1. restaurant
An establishment where meals are served to customers. From French/English 'restaurant.'
I went to a new restaurant.
This restaurant is expensive.
We had a birthday party at the restaurant.
I heard that this restaurant has delicious fish.
We went to a restaurant as a family and ate delicious food. The children seemed to be enjoying themselves too.

レストラン refers to restaurants, typically Western-style or formal dining establishments.

ETYMOLOGY:
From French/English 'restaurant.'

TYPES OF EATING ESTABLISHMENTS:

  • レストラン: restaurant (usually Western-style)
  • ファミレス: family restaurant (casual chain)
  • 料理屋(りょうりや): Japanese restaurant (traditional)
  • 食堂(しょくどう): cafeteria, dining hall
  • 居酒屋(いざかや): Japanese pub

COMMON EXPRESSIONS:

  • レストランで食事(しょくじ)する: to dine at a restaurant
  • レストランを予約(よやく)する: to reserve a restaurant
  • レストランを(さが)す: to look for a restaurant

RELATED:

  • メニュー: menu
  • 注文(ちゅうもん): order
  • 会計(かいけい): bill, check