How do I ask a waitress to "wrap the rest of the food up" to bring home?

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00:00 How Do I Ask A Waitress To &Quot;Wrap The Rest Of The Food Up&Quot; To Bring Home?
00:23 Accepted Answer Score 3
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There are several options:

1) Could I have a to go container for this? Thanks. 2) I'd like to take this home. 3) Could you box this up for me? Thank you.

I haven't heard "doggie bag" used in a long time, and to me isn't the impression I want to generate about the restaurant's food.

Sometimes, a server will ask you if you'd like to take the food home. If not, just use one of the expressions I gave.

If you had a sandwich it makes sense to use "wrap up" but for some things, not.

Some fine dining places will not have take out containers and will politely decline.