: 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.—
Bob Townsend
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Available for dine-in, To Go, or delivery.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2026
The offer is valid for dine-in, takeout and CPK delivery (not third-party delivery) at all locations except in Hawaii.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 11 Jan. 2026
Alamo Drafthouse, the dine-in theater chain that’s popular among cinephiles, is trying to reduce distractions at the movies.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 9 Jan. 2026
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day for dine-in and carryout orders.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 19 Dec. 2025
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Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2026
The offer is valid for dine-in, takeout and CPK delivery (not third-party delivery) at all locations except in Hawaii.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 11 Jan. 2026
Alamo Drafthouse, the dine-in theater chain that’s popular among cinephiles, is trying to reduce distractions at the movies.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 9 Jan. 2026
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day for dine-in and carryout orders.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 19 Dec. 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 17 Jan. 2026.
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