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
One of the few clubs with comparable fees, the Yellowstone Club in Montana, offers access to multiple resorts, 50 ski trails and more than a dozen restaurants across a members-only area the size of Manhattan.
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Bernard Condon, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
At least 70 restaurants are offering dinners at the $45 price point or less, according to Amy Cleary of the restaurant association.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2026
In late 2025, Charlotte made a splash with 11 restaurants receiving recognition in the Michelin Guide to the American South (including one that earned a star).
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026
While some restaurants have brought back paper menus for accessibility many have stuck with QR systems, often expanding them into full ordering and payment platforms.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 13 Apr. 2026
Hundreds of comments from users ensued on both platforms speaking out about the chef’s behavior during times when they were employed at both restaurants.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 12 Apr. 2026
The Ranch at Laguna Beach In Travel + Leisure's 2025 World's Best Awards, readers named The Ranch at Laguna Beach one of the top hotels in California thanks to its gorgeous scenery, top-tier restaurants, and environmentally friendly commitments.
—Acacia Gabriel, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2026
While the canal itself was commissioned in 1802 by Napoleon I to bring fresh water into the city, the vibe is distinctly contemporary with some of Paris's hottest restaurants, cafés and bars scattered alongside it.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
Here are a handful of restaurants, some of which are at least regional chains, in the area.
—Dallas Morning News, 7 Apr. 2026
Bernard Condon, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
At least 70 restaurants are offering dinners at the $45 price point or less, according to Amy Cleary of the restaurant association.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2026
In late 2025, Charlotte made a splash with 11 restaurants receiving recognition in the Michelin Guide to the American South (including one that earned a star).
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026
While some restaurants have brought back paper menus for accessibility many have stuck with QR systems, often expanding them into full ordering and payment platforms.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 13 Apr. 2026
Hundreds of comments from users ensued on both platforms speaking out about the chef’s behavior during times when they were employed at both restaurants.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 12 Apr. 2026
The Ranch at Laguna Beach In Travel + Leisure's 2025 World's Best Awards, readers named The Ranch at Laguna Beach one of the top hotels in California thanks to its gorgeous scenery, top-tier restaurants, and environmentally friendly commitments.
—Acacia Gabriel, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2026
While the canal itself was commissioned in 1802 by Napoleon I to bring fresh water into the city, the vibe is distinctly contemporary with some of Paris's hottest restaurants, cafés and bars scattered alongside it.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
Here are a handful of restaurants, some of which are at least regional chains, in the area.
—Dallas Morning News, 7 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for restaurants
Noun
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When the popular Italian restaurant Caffe Vialetto closed in 2025 after 26 years of feeding families and sharing milestones, diners across Miami mourned the loss of the Coral Gables icon, a stable oasis for quiet dinners and family celebrations in a wildly changing culinary landscape.—
Connie Ogle
April 9,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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The dishes arrive simultaneously for all diners, creating an almost theatrical shared experience at bespoke hemlock-wood tables beneath floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the valley.—
Jordi Lippe-McGraw,
Robb Report,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The jeweler has previously designed grills for the Grammy winner.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
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Speaker or Fan Grills Speaker and fan grills often attract dust but can be difficult to clean without risking damage.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Keep away from windows and refrain from seeking shelter in large open rooms like cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
14 Apr. 2026
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Maintain a safe distance from windows and avoid seeking refuge in large open rooms like cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Restaurants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restaurants. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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