Thesaurus results for EATERY

eatery

noun

ˈē-tə-rē

as in restaurant

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 eatery Izakaya, often translated as Japanese pubs, are casual eateries with an emphasis on drinks and shareable plates of food. —

Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2026 The eatery has a full menu with burgers, sandwiches, salads and a kids’ menu. —

Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2026 In the book, Gilbert claimed that during a night out with her then-boyfriend, Parks and Rec star Rob Lowe; his agent, Michael Black; and McCarthy, the dining room at the iconic Beverly Hills eatery Spago got even starrier when Liza Minnelli and Michael Jackson crashed their table. —

Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 31 May 2026 Its wraparound porch overlooking the bay provides a perch for taking in postcard-perfect sunsets, adding to this eatery’s appeal. —

Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 30 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for eatery

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Noun

Among the most renowned establishments is Salon Corona, a restaurant and brewery in Mexico City’s historic center.

— Michael Rios, CNN Money, 7 June 2026
In White Mana’s case, the diner’s rise from fair exhibit to real restaurant has brought nationwide attention over the years, but most reviewers agree that its burger cooked over a bed of onions lives up to the hype.

— Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026