: of, relating to, or selling food or beverages consumed on the premises
a dine-in restaurant
A special that is available for dine-in customers only.
Dine-in seating is limited but smartly arranged.—
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The iPic dine-in movie theater chain has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and intends to pursue a sale of its assets, citing the difficult post-pandemic theatrical market.
—Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2026
The discount is valid on dine-in and drive-thru orders.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2026
Luxury theater and dine-in chain iPic Theaters has filed for bankruptcy protection, citing declining ticket sales amid major changes in consumer viewing and unsustainable box office splits with studios.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 3 Mar. 2026
Founded in 2010, iPic operates four dine-in theater and restaurant brands, including iPic, City Perch, The Tuck Room and Serena Pastificio.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 3 Mar. 2026
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Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2026
The discount is valid on dine-in and drive-thru orders.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2026
Luxury theater and dine-in chain iPic Theaters has filed for bankruptcy protection, citing declining ticket sales amid major changes in consumer viewing and unsustainable box office splits with studios.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 3 Mar. 2026
Founded in 2010, iPic operates four dine-in theater and restaurant brands, including iPic, City Perch, The Tuck Room and Serena Pastificio.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 3 Mar. 2026
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“Dine-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dine-in. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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