TLE - CHAPTER TEST | TYPES OF RESTAURANT

commercial food service

• Operates for profit and are open to the public

• Offer meals anytime of the day

institutional food service

Provides food as a service to support and help fulfill objectives of an institution

restaurant

– a place where people pay to eat meals prepared by chefs or cooks

- an establishment that offers and serves diverse food and beverage

choices and dining experiences to customers

a. Menu Variety

b. Service Style

c. Ambiance

d. Pricing

key features of a restaurant

fast food restaurant

• Service Style- Counter service and/or drive-thru service

• Menu- Limited menu options like burgers, sandwiches, fries, and soft drinks

• Interior- Casual, functional dining spaces that are easy to clean

• Examples- Burger King, McDonald's, Taco Bell

• Price- affordable

casual restaurants

• Service Style- Full service

• menu - classic menu items, comfort food, large portions

• Interior- Neutral decor, comfortable booth seating

• Examples– Texas Roadhouse, Red Lobster, Applebee's

• Price- moderate pricing

fast casual

◦ Service Style- Counter service or limited table service

◦ Menu- Sandwiches, subs, salads, wraps, or burritos

◦ Interior- Contemporary but casual

◦ Examples- Panera Bread, Chipotle, Five Guys

◦ Price- moderate

contemporary casual

• Service Style- Table service, mobile order-and-pay, Qr code menus

• Menu- Trendy cuisine, farm-to-table, global flavors, diet-inclusive options

• Interior- Thoughtful, vibrant decor that stands out in a photo

• Examples- Seasons 52, Earls Kitchen + Bar, Iron Hill Brewery

• Price- moderate to pricey

fine dining

• Service Style- Full table service with strict etiquette rules

• Menu- Pricey, exclusive items and prix fixe menus

• Interior- Elegant, sophisticated decor

• Examples- Ruth’s Chris Steak House, The Melting Pot, The Capital Grille

• Price- expensive

cafe or coffee shop

• Service Style- Counter service and/or drive- thru service

• Menu- Coffee, tea, and small menu items

• Interior- Small seating areas, trendy decor, relaxed atmosphere

• Examples- Starbucks, Tim Hortons, Flat One

• Price- affordable to moderate

specialty drink shop

 

• Service Style- Counter service and/or drive-thru service

• Menu- Coffee, tea, and small menu items

• Interior- Small seating areas, trendy decor, relaxed atmosphere

• Examples- Tropical Smoothie, Jamba Juice, Juice Stores

• Price- varies

buffet

• Service Style- Limited table service, self- service

• Menu- Buffet stations with comfort foods

• Interior- Large dining rooms, group seating

• Examples– Shanghai Garden, Ponderosa, Charlie’s Corner

• Price- varies

food trucks

• Service Style- Window service

• Menu- Small menus with a theme

• Interior- Small kitchen spaces with select pieces of equipment

• Examples- Grilly Cheese, Fired Up Grill, Nacho Average BBQ

• Price - affordable

concession stands

◦ Service Style- Counter service

◦ Menu- Usually one type of food item, like cotton candy, popcorn, or hotdogs

◦ Interior- No interior

◦ Examples- Thrasher’s French Fries, Dippin' Dots, Nathan’s Famous

◦ Price- affordable

pop-up

• Service Style- May include counter service, food stand or food truck service, or full table service

• Menu- A small menu with select options

• Interior- Temporary seating spaces and decor that can be removed easily

• Price- varies

ghost

◦ Service Style- Online and mobile ordering only

◦ Menu- Menu items that work well with delivery

◦ Interior- Kitchens only

◦ Examples- Wow Bao, Guy Fieri's Flavor town Kitchen

◦ Price

bars and pubs

◦ Service Style- counter service and table service

◦ Menu- varies from drinks only or with meals and snack items

◦ Interior- cozy, layered lighting, quiet zones

◦ Examples- Sky View Doha, Time Out Doha, Rixos Rhythms

◦ Price- moderate to expensive