: 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 menu is available for dine-in or to-go.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 8 May 2026
The restaurant chain, which offers drive-through and dine-in options, now has more than 430 locations in 10 states, according to Scrape Hero.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 7 May 2026
Buffalo Wild Wings Buffalo Wild Wings is offering teachers and school staff 20% off dine-in orders May 4-10 with a valid school ID.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
Not a dine-in spot — this is grab-and-go for people who plan their trip around pizza.
—Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
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Mike Snider, USA Today, 8 May 2026
The restaurant chain, which offers drive-through and dine-in options, now has more than 430 locations in 10 states, according to Scrape Hero.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 7 May 2026
Buffalo Wild Wings Buffalo Wild Wings is offering teachers and school staff 20% off dine-in orders May 4-10 with a valid school ID.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
Not a dine-in spot — this is grab-and-go for people who plan their trip around pizza.
—Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 1 May 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 13 May. 2026.
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