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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of restaurants
Accessibility Accessibility ramps are available throughout the property and its restaurants.
—
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Feb. 2026
For those who want to eat well without spending a fortune, here’s a selection of restaurants newly awarded a Bib Gourmand (given to establishments offering excellent, good-value cooking) in the 2026 Michelin Guide.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 23 Feb. 2026
As the February Flavor Festival draws to a close, ending next Saturday at more than 100 restaurants, bars, breweries and distilleries throughout Lake County, business owners are reporting good-sized crowds.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
Its 400 seaside acres hide a championship golf course, multiple award-winning restaurants, an equestrian center, and an expansive spa and wellness space.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2026
Even as restaurants emerge as sites of political resistance and food writing expands in exciting new directions, food insecurity is still all too common, both in the United States and around the world.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2026
Besides the massive grocery selection, Seed to Table hosts six restaurants specializing in everything from smash burgers and salads to vegan dishes and sushi.
—Megan Dubois, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2026
Automatic service charges, which restaurants sometimes impose on large parties, do not qualify, according to that definition.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
Here are 14 restaurants, bars and a brewery with daily or late-night happy hour deals north of State Route 56.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Feb. 2026
For those who want to eat well without spending a fortune, here’s a selection of restaurants newly awarded a Bib Gourmand (given to establishments offering excellent, good-value cooking) in the 2026 Michelin Guide.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 23 Feb. 2026
As the February Flavor Festival draws to a close, ending next Saturday at more than 100 restaurants, bars, breweries and distilleries throughout Lake County, business owners are reporting good-sized crowds.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
Its 400 seaside acres hide a championship golf course, multiple award-winning restaurants, an equestrian center, and an expansive spa and wellness space.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2026
Even as restaurants emerge as sites of political resistance and food writing expands in exciting new directions, food insecurity is still all too common, both in the United States and around the world.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2026
Besides the massive grocery selection, Seed to Table hosts six restaurants specializing in everything from smash burgers and salads to vegan dishes and sushi.
—Megan Dubois, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2026
Automatic service charges, which restaurants sometimes impose on large parties, do not qualify, according to that definition.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
Here are 14 restaurants, bars and a brewery with daily or late-night happy hour deals north of State Route 56.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for restaurants
Noun
-
The mild meats and cheeses should be consumed first, with diners gradually moving on to the most intense ones so as to not overpower the more delicate flavors.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
-
But the chain needed more reactions from everyday diners.—
Vanessa Yurkevich,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
To avoid trucks that could swallow the Yaris whole in their grills, there are elbows to pull off onto and let lorries or more aggressive cars pass.—
Timothy Latterner,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Feb. 2026
-
Using grills or ovens to heat homes is not a good idea and can also lead to carbon monoxide poisoning, Finn said.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
Maintain a safe distance from windows and avoid seeking refuge in large open rooms like cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
17 Feb. 2026
-
At a recent campus campaign stop, Florida GOP gubernatorial candidate James Fishback dropped some unusual verbiage while inveighing against junk food in school cafeterias.—
Andrew Lapin,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Restaurants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restaurants. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
