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 Lot, which will oversee operations for the Bay, runs luxury dine-in theaters in La Jolla, Newport Beach and other California cities. — Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2026

The location will be operated by The Lot, a luxury dine-in theater chain. — Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2026

The theater will be operated by The Lot, which is a luxury dine-in cinema chain. — Brian Welk, IndieWire, 13 Oct. 2026

The promotion is dine-in only, limited to guests 21 and older and available only to the first 200 diners in line at each location. — Claire Goodman, Houston Chronicle, 28 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1964, in the meaning defined above

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