A restaurant is a place where people go to eat food that they usually can't make at home. There are different types of restaurants, like fast food places and fancy sit-down places. When you go to a restaurant, you usually start by looking at a menu that shows you what foods and drinks they have. Then, you choose what you want to eat and tell a waiter or waitress. They will bring your food to you and you can eat it at a table. After you finish eating, you usually pay for your meal before leaving the restaurant. Some restaurants also have things for people to do while they wait for their food, like games or toys for kids.