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
Tigani said he was inspired by New York City’s Eataly, a concept that includes an Italian food market, multiple restaurants and events.
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Charlotte Observer, 7 Apr. 2026
Food and drink There are several on-site restaurants, including the casual open-air Beach Tree, the beachfront 'Ulu with an adjacent sushi lounge, NOIO, Miller & Lux, and Residents’ Beach House.
—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
As for HeadFlyer, Miller said that their drinks will still be sold at restaurants and liquor stores.
—Conor Wight, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
Campers are also just minutes from Grapevine’s Historic Main Street, which features restaurants, shops and local wineries.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Apr. 2026
The final round features an even split of spuds from restaurants on the Kansas and Missouri sides of Kansas City.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 6 Apr. 2026
April 25 features 90 musical performances inside restaurants, bars, and coffee houses along a two-mile stretch of Adams Avenue from University Heights on the West through Normal Heights, and into parts of Kensington.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
Keown added that restaurants are offering multiple types of pizza to satisfy a growing range of customer demands.
—James Powel, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Charlotte Observer, 7 Apr. 2026
Food and drink There are several on-site restaurants, including the casual open-air Beach Tree, the beachfront 'Ulu with an adjacent sushi lounge, NOIO, Miller & Lux, and Residents’ Beach House.
—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
As for HeadFlyer, Miller said that their drinks will still be sold at restaurants and liquor stores.
—Conor Wight, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
Campers are also just minutes from Grapevine’s Historic Main Street, which features restaurants, shops and local wineries.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Apr. 2026
The final round features an even split of spuds from restaurants on the Kansas and Missouri sides of Kansas City.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 6 Apr. 2026
April 25 features 90 musical performances inside restaurants, bars, and coffee houses along a two-mile stretch of Adams Avenue from University Heights on the West through Normal Heights, and into parts of Kensington.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
Keown added that restaurants are offering multiple types of pizza to satisfy a growing range of customer demands.
—James Powel, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for restaurants
Noun
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The Fort Worth dining scene in March celebrated a handful of new restaurant openings, hosted multiple celebrity diners and discovered a few new digs on the docket.—
Ella Gonzales
April 1,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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Today, diners from Fleur Drive to Fourth Street can relive the ritual — often open‑faced, usually with fries, always with attitude.—
Susan Stapleton,
Des Moines Register,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Wipe down grills, outdoor tables and patio areas after use.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
3 Apr. 2026
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After eating or cooking outdoors, wipe down grills, outdoor tables and patio areas thoroughly.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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And in years past, teams have upgraded locker rooms and cafeterias and other elements of their buildings and operations based on these results.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
30 Mar. 2026
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But good guidance can help families and school cafeterias make better choices.—
Bob Rommel,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Restaurants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restaurants. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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