: 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 offer is available for dine-in and drive-thru only and is not valid through the McDonald’s app.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 6 Nov. 2025
The menu includes a selection of 10 entrees, from the country biscuit breakfast to Brioche French toast and more, available all day for dine-in only.
—Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Nov. 2025
Those who sign up during the promotional period can redeem the dine-in meal deal at any of Cicis Pizza's 269 restaurants across the United States.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 5 Nov. 2025
What To Know Between Monday, November 3, and Friday, November 7, every Hy-Vee location that has hot food facilities across nine Midwestern states will offer hot kids meals to children aged 12 and under for free---with both dine-in and takeout options available.
—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
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Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 6 Nov. 2025
The menu includes a selection of 10 entrees, from the country biscuit breakfast to Brioche French toast and more, available all day for dine-in only.
—Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Nov. 2025
Those who sign up during the promotional period can redeem the dine-in meal deal at any of Cicis Pizza's 269 restaurants across the United States.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 5 Nov. 2025
What To Know Between Monday, November 3, and Friday, November 7, every Hy-Vee location that has hot food facilities across nine Midwestern states will offer hot kids meals to children aged 12 and under for free---with both dine-in and takeout options available.
—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for dine-in
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“Dine-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dine-in. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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