Thesaurus results for EATERIES

eateries

noun

plural of eatery

as in restaurants

a public establishment where meals are served to paying customers for consumption on the premises we usually go to lunch at an eatery that is just around the corner from the office

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Recent Examples of eateries The heart of this town is a neat grid of small roads, lined with shops selling tours and safari trips amid a jumble of souvenirs and handicrafts, alongside a smattering of local eateries. — Charukesi Ramadurai, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026 A number of new eateries open across the Sacramento region in September. — Emma Hall october 7, Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2026 Returning favorite eateries and venues include the Haunted Mansion Parlor bar, the fine dining restaurants Palo Steakhouse and Enchanté by Chef Arnaud Lallement and The Rose lounge. — ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026 Each member of the trio is somewhat hidden, tucked behind a secret door or accessible by a discreet elevator, but still in a mix with other eateries. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2026 The area borders Toronto’s busy Chinatown, where Asian eateries abut hipster bars and boutiques. — Michael Kaminer, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2026 Nearby Toranomon Hills adds plenty of upscale shopping to the itinerary, along with local eateries like apothéose and Frey’s Pizza. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 30 Sep. 2026 Consumers have been dining out less frequently to save money, which has intensified competition between eateries. — Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026 Welcome to this week’s Sick and Shut Down List, with eateries from Miami-Dade to Palm Beach, from the inner city to the mall food court to a country club. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026

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Noun

The staff are attentive and put in a lot of effort, ready to share tips and favourite restaurants, and really go the extra mile to make your stay pleasant and memorable.

— Julia Wytrazek, TheWeek, 13 Oct. 2026
Local restaurants have also suffered, including the closure of Socalo, a standby for modern Mexican cuisine from Border Grill chefs Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger, on Valentine’s Day.

— Melody Xu, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026

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Noun

However, the stock still has a lot of room to run as the company continues to follow through on initiatives aimed at bringing in new diners and retaining existing customers, according to Jefferies.

— Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026
In Ballantyne, diners will hear live music on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights, and during Saturday and Sunday brunch.

— Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 14 Oct. 2026

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