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
Travelive has an in-house concierge team that can ensure entry to the most exclusive restaurants, bars and beach clubs, but that also offers excellent local options that would offer a more traditional experience.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
Here are some of the best restaurants, bars and quick bites in both terminals and every concourse at Atlanta’s airport.
—Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Additionally, the restaurants are holding raffles on Sundays throughout March, with prizes including concert tickets to shows at The Salt Shed in Chicago later this summer.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
Espinosa would like to see a butcher shop next door or near every one of the El Toro Loco restaurants.
—Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
Downtown San Jose also has many family-friendly restaurants nearby for those looking for a sit-down meal.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 16 Mar. 2026
There’s no shortage of shopping and eating in downtown Mystic, with restaurants and boutique shops lining the streets.
—Morgan Rizzo, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2026
There’s only one town, San Pedro, with colorful waterfront restaurants and breezy beach bars perfect for sunset rum punches.
—Annie Daly, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2026
The resurfaced allegations against Redzepi and Noma have spurred others in the hospitality industry to publicly discuss their own experiences at other restaurants.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
Here are some of the best restaurants, bars and quick bites in both terminals and every concourse at Atlanta’s airport.
—Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Additionally, the restaurants are holding raffles on Sundays throughout March, with prizes including concert tickets to shows at The Salt Shed in Chicago later this summer.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
Espinosa would like to see a butcher shop next door or near every one of the El Toro Loco restaurants.
—Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
Downtown San Jose also has many family-friendly restaurants nearby for those looking for a sit-down meal.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 16 Mar. 2026
There’s no shortage of shopping and eating in downtown Mystic, with restaurants and boutique shops lining the streets.
—Morgan Rizzo, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2026
There’s only one town, San Pedro, with colorful waterfront restaurants and breezy beach bars perfect for sunset rum punches.
—Annie Daly, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2026
The resurfaced allegations against Redzepi and Noma have spurred others in the hospitality industry to publicly discuss their own experiences at other restaurants.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for restaurants
Noun
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The 12-seat counter is designed to allow diners to immerse themselves in the preparation of the dishes and learn about the ingredients selected for the day.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
12 Mar. 2026
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From the host stand, where there’s also a complimentary coat-check, diners can survey the bar and open kitchen.—
Henri Hollis,
AJC.com,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The park is dog-friendly and features picnic tables, grills, a playground, a self-service dog wash station, and a beach volleyball court.—
Tiana Molony,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Mar. 2026
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SLFs typically lay the eggs on surfaces such as trees but will also leave behind egg masses on bricks, stones, fences, grills, and vehicles.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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On top of all that, there were cuts and closures that affected a variety of NASA facilities, libraries, cafeterias, visitor centers, and more.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
11 Mar. 2026
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Steer clear of windows and avoid seeking refuge in large open areas such as cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Restaurants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restaurants. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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