Synonyms of eatery

eatery

noun

ˈē-tə-rē 

as in restaurant

a public establishment where meals are served to paying customers for consumption on the premises

we usually go to lunch at an eatery that is just around the corner from the office

Synonyms & Similar Words

• restaurant
• diner
• grill
• café
• cafeteria
• beanery
• caff
• tavern
• luncheonette
• lunchroom
• lunch counter
• snack bar
• pizzeria
• coffeehouse
• inn
• tearoom
• chophouse
• teahouse
• coffee shop
• steak house
• barroom
• hash house
• tea shop
• estaminet
• bar
• greasy spoon

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of eatery

The eatery features Midcentury Modern touches with curved cherry wood walls and paneled ceilings, as well as illuminated white onyx Corian surfaces. — Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026

The Wongs interacted with customers on Sunday during the eatery’s bittersweet final day, as diners were eager for one last plate of pancakes or country fried steak. — Daily News, 10 Aug. 2026

The rustic eatery also earned a James Beard Award nomination for Best New Restaurant. — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 10 Aug. 2026

Or, continue south to Packwood, Washington, which offers lodges and places to stay, a local brewery, shops, and eateries. — Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 10 Aug. 2026