dine-in

adjective

ˈdīn-ˈin 

: 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

Examples of dine-in in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The dine-in omakase counter has sadly departed, but in its stead, Café Sushi Shoten has adopted a to-go model paired with Japanese groceries and sundries that is no less authentic, engaging, and delicious. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026

Besides the loss of control, trade-offs for restaurants include fees from the apps and a potential decline in dine-in customers. — Longreads, 15 Sep. 2026

During the fundraiser, meals can be ordered for dine-in or carry out. — Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 28 Aug. 2026

The new location, opening on the San Diego coast on August 31, will be the brand’s first dine-in location and will feature new menu items. — Alexis Benveniste, Architectural Digest, 27 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1964, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for dine-in

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