Is there a better word or phrase for an item on a menu than "menu item"? I'm talking about restaurant menus, not user interface menus. "Menu item" is so dry...
"Restaurant dishes" doesn't work very well, because some of the things on a typical menu aren't dishes (cocktails for example).
If you are looking for a term that will fit any section on the menu - entrées, fowl, pasta, soups, desserts, beverages, etc - then it's got to be item, listing or choice
item - "a thing or unit, esp included in a list or collection" The Free Dicitonary
listing - "something that is listed" Merriam-Webster
choice - "Other choices on the menu looked equally tempting." Merriam-Webster
It depends on the client and the use. If its restaurant industry people using it, you'll be fine with something like "Food & Beverages".
If its consumer facing, it depends on the brand image the client wants to project - what you choose needs to fit their brand. "Cuisine and Libations" wouldn't work with McDonalds but could be a perfect fit for the new hipster joint in the trendy part of town.
Unless its set in stone once you create it, keep it simple - Food and Drinks.
Why do you need to use a cliche? Print something like 'Here is what we can do for you..." with italic or handwritten font.
Although, Centaurus suggested "Choice" and it's very good.
