: 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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The official Instagram account for the restaurant chain states that the offer is dine-in only.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
Big screen or home stream, takeout or dine-in, Tribune writers are here to steer you toward your next great experience.
—Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
The Prairie Village spot, which features an open kitchen and patio, will offer to-go, dine-in, pickup and delivery.
—Jenna Thompson
march 28, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2026
Wonder offers takeout, dine-in and food delivery for lunch and dinner, from a variety of restaurants, some of them celebrity-themed.
—Gail Ciampa, The Providence Journal, 25 Mar. 2026
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Greta Cross, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
Big screen or home stream, takeout or dine-in, Tribune writers are here to steer you toward your next great experience.
—Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
The Prairie Village spot, which features an open kitchen and patio, will offer to-go, dine-in, pickup and delivery.
—Jenna Thompson
march 28, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2026
Wonder offers takeout, dine-in and food delivery for lunch and dinner, from a variety of restaurants, some of them celebrity-themed.
—Gail Ciampa, The Providence Journal, 25 Mar. 2026
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 2 Apr. 2026.
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