# Read common menu terms

Lesson 3 of [Read a Restaurant Listing](https://dishdirectory.com/academy/read-a-restaurant-listing.md), 12 minutes.

Menu words are not the same in every restaurant. Know the common ones before you order. Prices and menu types - Market price: the price changes with the cost of the ingredient. It is common for fresh seafood. Ask the price before you order. - A la carte: each dish has its own price. - Prix fixe: a f…

The rest of this lesson is for learners enrolled in the course. [See how Read a Restaurant Listing works](https://dishdirectory.com/academy/read-a-restaurant-listing.md).

Also on the [web page](https://dishdirectory.com/academy/read-a-restaurant-listing/read-menu-terms).