as in diners
a public establishment where meals are served to paying customers for consumption on the premises
when we get sick of cooking dinner at home, we like to go out to eat at a nice restaurant
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Recent Examples of restaurants
Fairmont’s five distinct bars and restaurants, each with its own personality and culinary focus, will feature special menus, literally topped by the glamorous Sky Room that offers panoramic views stretching from Catalina Island to Hollywood.
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David Dickstein, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025
Located inside San Antonio’s Pullman Market, Nicōsi is one of only three Lone Star State restaurants to earn its first Michelin star this year at the guide’s second-annual restaurant selection in Houston last night.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2025
The allure is, of course, obvious — a private members’ club for creative elites with chic hotels and restaurants scattered across major international cities.
—Rachel Desantis, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
When speaking with residents, Rainey said that many residents want to see more sit-down restaurants, and activities or spaces geared toward seniors and children set up closer to home.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2025
Simultaneously, the demand for parking has spiked with the many restaurants that now dot that corner of West Roxbury.
—Lou Murray, Boston Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
These recent closures come about 20 months after Bloomin' Brands shuttered 41 locations in February 2024, with Outback Steakhouse restaurants making up the majority of the closures.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
What role have chain restaurants played in your life?
—Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 29 Oct. 2025
The town’s new Kindred Resort, which is launching restaurants and public spaces in December and overnight reservations in mid January, is expected to transform Keystone Resort’s base area.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 29 Oct. 2025
David Dickstein, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025
Located inside San Antonio’s Pullman Market, Nicōsi is one of only three Lone Star State restaurants to earn its first Michelin star this year at the guide’s second-annual restaurant selection in Houston last night.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2025
The allure is, of course, obvious — a private members’ club for creative elites with chic hotels and restaurants scattered across major international cities.
—Rachel Desantis, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
When speaking with residents, Rainey said that many residents want to see more sit-down restaurants, and activities or spaces geared toward seniors and children set up closer to home.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2025
Simultaneously, the demand for parking has spiked with the many restaurants that now dot that corner of West Roxbury.
—Lou Murray, Boston Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
These recent closures come about 20 months after Bloomin' Brands shuttered 41 locations in February 2024, with Outback Steakhouse restaurants making up the majority of the closures.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
What role have chain restaurants played in your life?
—Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 29 Oct. 2025
The town’s new Kindred Resort, which is launching restaurants and public spaces in December and overnight reservations in mid January, is expected to transform Keystone Resort’s base area.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for restaurants
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Fast food restaurants have also made a concerted effort to attract Gen Z diners, with offerings including McDonald’s adult Happy Meals, Taco Bell’s customizable drinks, and KFC spinoff Saucy’s array of chicken tender dipping sauces.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
30 Oct. 2025
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The best hotel restaurants in North Texas OpenTable and Kayak’s surveys also found that 60 percent of diners at hotel restaurants are tourists, while the other 40 percent are locals.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Then there are the local pubs and cafes that thrive on matchday footfall.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Speaking of which, the neighborhood—considered one of Chicago’s hippest—is a cultural hub with renowned restaurants, funky cafes and trendy bars.—
Gabriela Ulloa,
Architectural Digest,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Outdoor dining and lounge areas are set near a summer kitchen with Brazilian churrasco and Argentine gaucho grills.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
28 Oct. 2025
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The top lid even pivots up and down just like many outdoor barbecue grills.—
Adam Campbell-Schmitt,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Oct. 2025
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At least 10 districts in Idaho said in 2023 that their bathrooms, gyms and cafeterias weren’t all accessible.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
15 Oct. 2025
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Maintain a safe distance from windows and avoid seeking refuge in large open rooms like cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Restaurants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restaurants. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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