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
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Recent Examples of restaurants
Food and drink The main three restaurants look set to be destination eating spots.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 May 2026
This is one of the longest-standing Filipino restaurants in Little Manila, opened in 1992 by Renee and Ernesto Dizon, who wanted to serve the neighborhood’s growing population of immigrant nurses.
—Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 11 May 2026
The area appeals to those who’d rather not commute far for groceries, restaurants or work.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2026
How restaurants are responding So far, the increase in gas prices is most affecting the spending of low-income consumers, a cohort that was already feeling the pressure of higher costs, from rent to grocery bills.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 11 May 2026
In total, 10 restaurants were highlighted on the Fort Worth list.
—Brayden Garcia
may 11, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 May 2026
Everything is so sincere and lived in from the restaurants to the museums.
—AFAR Media, 11 May 2026
The deal followed the acquisition of a 40 percent stake in Langosteria Holding Srl in 2018, which operates the tony seafood restaurants first opened in Milan in 2007 by Enrico Buonocore.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 4 May 2026
The property is about a mile from both Gustavia and Gouverneur Beach, placing it within easy reach of the island’s main harbor, restaurants, and shops.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 4 May 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 May 2026
This is one of the longest-standing Filipino restaurants in Little Manila, opened in 1992 by Renee and Ernesto Dizon, who wanted to serve the neighborhood’s growing population of immigrant nurses.
—Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 11 May 2026
The area appeals to those who’d rather not commute far for groceries, restaurants or work.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2026
How restaurants are responding So far, the increase in gas prices is most affecting the spending of low-income consumers, a cohort that was already feeling the pressure of higher costs, from rent to grocery bills.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 11 May 2026
In total, 10 restaurants were highlighted on the Fort Worth list.
—Brayden Garcia
may 11, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 May 2026
Everything is so sincere and lived in from the restaurants to the museums.
—AFAR Media, 11 May 2026
The deal followed the acquisition of a 40 percent stake in Langosteria Holding Srl in 2018, which operates the tony seafood restaurants first opened in Milan in 2007 by Enrico Buonocore.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 4 May 2026
The property is about a mile from both Gustavia and Gouverneur Beach, placing it within easy reach of the island’s main harbor, restaurants, and shops.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for restaurants
Noun
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On Saturdays, when the farmers market is in full swing just across the street, diners sink into velvet cushions amid planters filled with marigolds and butterflies.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
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For diners who transition to the new spot, there will be benefits.—
Michael Deeds
Updated May 6,
Idaho Statesman,
6 May 2026
Noun
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Fort Worth restaurateur David Shaw has run bar-and-grills for nearly 50 years.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 May 2026
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This includes cleaning barbecue grills to remove food scraps and meat drippings.—
Barbara Bellesi Zito,
Southern Living,
8 May 2026
Noun
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April’s closures also included multiple school cafeterias as well as supermarkets and corner stores, including Gardena Supermarket, which closed two separate times for the same citation.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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There are prison cafeterias with a better atmosphere.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
4 May 2026
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“Restaurants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restaurants. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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