: 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 owners, chef Mike Nassar and his brother, Ahmad Nassar, are opening a dine-in location of their Detroit 75 Kitchen in the former Madison Club Bar & Grill in Madison Heights.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 17 Feb. 2026
Big screen or home stream, takeout or dine-in, Tribune writers are here to steer you toward your next great experience.
—Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
The children’s meals are dine-in only and a child must be accompanied by an adult 18 or older who purchases a $10 dine-in meal.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Guests can dine-in to enjoy their favorite pancakes from IHOP or wings from Applebee’s.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Feb. 2026
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Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 17 Feb. 2026
Big screen or home stream, takeout or dine-in, Tribune writers are here to steer you toward your next great experience.
—Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
The children’s meals are dine-in only and a child must be accompanied by an adult 18 or older who purchases a $10 dine-in meal.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Guests can dine-in to enjoy their favorite pancakes from IHOP or wings from Applebee’s.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Feb. 2026
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“Dine-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dine-in. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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