How to Sign "Restaurant" in American Sign Language (ASL)

In ASL, "restaurant" is signed by making an "R" handshape (crossed fingers) and tapping it twice against your chin. The sign copies how we bring food to our mouth. Some people who use sign language make the "R" shape and move it in a small circle by their mouth, which is another way to show the same word. The sign comes up a lot when people talk about eating out or making plans. It's a simple sign that deaf people across America know well.