: 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 Carmichael location will provide drive-thru, dine-in and delivery service, according to the press release.
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Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
30 June 2026
These days, business is brisk, split almost equally between dine-in and carry-out.
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Nancy Vienneau,
Southern Living,
27 June 2026
The offer is available in the drive-thru and in-restaurant for dine-in, pickup or delivery.
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Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
It will now be called Sei Pizza Bar and will continue offering dine-in and takeout, but will be more of a neighborhood spot with the new location further west being Joo’s flagship and more of a dining destination.
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Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
24 June 2026
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Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
30 June 2026
These days, business is brisk, split almost equally between dine-in and carry-out.
—
Nancy Vienneau,
Southern Living,
27 June 2026
The offer is available in the drive-thru and in-restaurant for dine-in, pickup or delivery.
—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
It will now be called Sei Pizza Bar and will continue offering dine-in and takeout, but will be more of a neighborhood spot with the new location further west being Joo’s flagship and more of a dining destination.
—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
24 June 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 Jul. 2026.
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