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 bar and grill has multiple locations on the Kansas side of the state line — Lenexa, Overland Park, Shawnee and Kansas City, Kansas — and several eateries in Nebraska.
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Katelyn Umholtz,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
At the Village Enclosure, there is live music throughout the day and street food eateries available.
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Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
23 June 2026
The fine-dining restaurant, one of five Michelin-level onboard eateries overseen by executive chef Yannick Alléno of Ledoyen in Paris and 1947 Cheval Blanc in Courchevel, is a case in point.
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Julia Zaltzman,
Robb Report,
23 June 2026
Restaurants Travelers looking for meals from Capital Region restaurants will have plenty of options following the recent openings of multiple local eateries along with at least one fast-food chain.
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Sacbee.com,
22 June 2026
The food is average at both eateries, but the view is exceptional.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 June 2026
But by the standards and expectations of five-star eateries, close enough.
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Steve Hochman,
SPIN,
22 June 2026
While virtually all cruise lines put quite a bit of thought into their onboard dining (Carnival even partners with Guy Fieri for eateries on some ships).
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Scott Laird,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Dining out can especially be a concern, though eateries are catching on — maybe quicker than doctors.
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CBS News,
19 June 2026
Katelyn Umholtz,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
At the Village Enclosure, there is live music throughout the day and street food eateries available.
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Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
23 June 2026
The fine-dining restaurant, one of five Michelin-level onboard eateries overseen by executive chef Yannick Alléno of Ledoyen in Paris and 1947 Cheval Blanc in Courchevel, is a case in point.
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Julia Zaltzman,
Robb Report,
23 June 2026
Restaurants Travelers looking for meals from Capital Region restaurants will have plenty of options following the recent openings of multiple local eateries along with at least one fast-food chain.
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Sacbee.com,
22 June 2026
The food is average at both eateries, but the view is exceptional.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 June 2026
But by the standards and expectations of five-star eateries, close enough.
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Steve Hochman,
SPIN,
22 June 2026
While virtually all cruise lines put quite a bit of thought into their onboard dining (Carnival even partners with Guy Fieri for eateries on some ships).
—
Scott Laird,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Dining out can especially be a concern, though eateries are catching on — maybe quicker than doctors.
—
CBS News,
19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eateries
Noun
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Lovability was scored based on factors like the quality and quantity of venues such as restaurants, arts and entertainment sites, museums, outdoor experiences and nightlife.
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Travelers can also expect new restaurants and technology designed to make airport stays more efficient and enjoyable.
Noun
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Stepping out of a restaurant onto the bustling streets of Ho Chi Minh City, as diners sit at street tables, the shooter pulls out a gun and fires on his targets from behind.
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The homey space seats a handful of diners at a counter wrapped around the open kitchen where Chef Hayato Kojima works wonders.
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“Eateries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eateries. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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