Synonyms of 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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• restaurant
• diner
• grill
• café
• cafeteria
• beanery
• caff
• tavern
• luncheonette
• lunchroom
• lunch counter
• snack bar
• pizzeria
• coffeehouse
• inn
• tearoom
• chophouse
• teahouse
• coffee shop
• steak house
• barroom
• hash house
• tea shop
• estaminet
• bar
• greasy spoon

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of eatery

Two Sacramento-area eateries were temporarily shut down by county health inspectors after violations including a cockroach infestation, a clogged sink and a non-flushing toilet. — Ruyuan Li. Summary Produced By Ai Assistance, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026

Another cyclo ride brought us past locals gathering in parks for morning dance classes and badminton, while a walking food tour with Hidden Saigon introduced us to some of the city’s best casual eateries. — Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2026

Over the next six decades, Dan Tana’s transformed from a fledgling eatery to a buzzing restaurant to, eventually, an institution. — Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 7 July 2026

The hotel sits on Bedford Avenue near the Williamsburg Bridge—close to Domino Park, McCarren Park, music venues, vintage shops, and iconic eateries like Peter Luger Steakhouse. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 July 2026