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
This lively street—lined with elegant colonial homes and cozy cafes and restaurants—culminates at the iconic Ex-Convento de San Bernardino de Siena, known for its nightly video-mapping shows projected in Spanish and in English.
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Regina Zumarraga, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
And until there's a decision, the business owners and community regulars at restaurants like Tony Pho are unsure what the future holds.
—Chierstin Roth, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
So delivering on two wheels is only going to work for a freelancer who is within a few miles of city amenities, such as supermarkets and restaurants.
—Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
The hotel can also arrange babysitting services, and kids are catered for in restaurants with special menus.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Apr. 2026
After that, its more restaurants and grocery stores for a complete neighborhood feel, Scacco said.
—Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2026
In addition, there will be a chance to sample foods from several Downtown restaurants and mingle with the business owners and patrons.
—Myrna Petlicki, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
The dish is popular in French cuisine and is served in many of the district’s most popular French restaurants, including Le Diplomate and La Grande Boucherie.
—Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 27 Apr. 2026
From fusion tapas restaurants to a minor league baseball team, Dunedin has plenty of delightful tricks up its sleeve.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2026
Regina Zumarraga, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
And until there's a decision, the business owners and community regulars at restaurants like Tony Pho are unsure what the future holds.
—Chierstin Roth, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
So delivering on two wheels is only going to work for a freelancer who is within a few miles of city amenities, such as supermarkets and restaurants.
—Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
The hotel can also arrange babysitting services, and kids are catered for in restaurants with special menus.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Apr. 2026
After that, its more restaurants and grocery stores for a complete neighborhood feel, Scacco said.
—Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2026
In addition, there will be a chance to sample foods from several Downtown restaurants and mingle with the business owners and patrons.
—Myrna Petlicki, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
The dish is popular in French cuisine and is served in many of the district’s most popular French restaurants, including Le Diplomate and La Grande Boucherie.
—Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 27 Apr. 2026
From fusion tapas restaurants to a minor league baseball team, Dunedin has plenty of delightful tricks up its sleeve.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for restaurants
Noun
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The whirl of celebrity about Rosenthal and Silverton courts outsize opinions, and Americana diners are not about opinionating.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Few recent openings capture the dining mood of Buenos Aires quite like Caprichito, which began welcoming diners in October 2025.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Washington back won’t gleam as bright as the grills, perhaps, in rookie-year grunt work in Denver.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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Bentivenga said their crawlspace is flooded, along with their shed full of furniture, decorations, and grills.—
Marissa Sulek,
CBS News,
21 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.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2026
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Stay away from windows and do not go to large open rooms such as cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Restaurants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restaurants. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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