book table or book seat?

不錯是說「table」，可是，樓上的英語，是一般中國人說英語常見的毛病。問題是，你的電話已經接到了餐廳 ，就不用說你要 reserve 的是甚麼了。可以說：

　I'd like to make a reservation please.

或者

　I'd like to make a reservation for two please.

接下去，餐廳要問你詳情，最好有個準備。

　To whom am I speaking with please?
　This is Anthony Wong.

　OK Mr Wong, what day?
　This Saturday.

　About what time please?
　7 in the evening, please.

如果你上面沒有說明幾人數：

　How many? ／How many in your party?
　For two please.

其它問題，不一定全都會有，這裡只是舉例：

　Smoking or non?／Do you have a preference for the non-smoking section?
　Non-smoking／I need a non-smoking table.

　May I have a name please?（留意，問的不一定是你的名字。）
　This is for Tony Leung.

　Is there a phone number where we can reach you in case something comes up?
　Yes, you can use 5555-5555.

　Is it okay to call this number on the day of the reservation to reach you?
　Yeah, it should be fine.

　OK Mr Wong, we have reserved a table for two under the name of Tony Leung for this Saturday at 7 pm. Is this correct?
　Very good, you got everything.

接下來，可要會跟你解釋餐廳的訂位細則之類。重點是，有個心理準備，知道大概會有那幾項要說的，就比較容易應變：

　Please be sure to be on time, and be sure that all members of your party are present when you arrive. Your table will be held only for 15 minutes, after which it is released to the next waiting guest. We do ask that you give us the courtesy of canceling your reservation ahead of time if you know for sure that will not be able to make it. We can be reached at 3333-3333, or 2222-2222.

　Is there anything else I can help you with?
　No, that's all.

　Thank you Mr Wong, we do appreciate your business. You have a nice day.
　Thank you. Bye.

I would like to book/reserve a dinner table for (1, 2, or more) persons.