serve up

phrasal verb

served up; serving up; serves up

: to give (food) to someone at a meal, in a restaurant, etc.

That little restaurant serves up some of the best Indian food in the city.

—sometimes used figuratively

The movie serves up a lot of laughs.

Examples of serve up in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Designed to whisk you away to the Amalfi Coast (complete with striped awnings, Baroque accents, and the gentle murmur of a central working fountain), Patatino serves up classic, hearty plates that can be greedily gobbled solo or ordered in larger portions for sharing. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Feb. 2026

Chipotle is known for serving up burrito bowls, burritos, tacos, salads and quesadillas using only 53 ingredients and without freezers, artificial flavors or preservatives, according to its website. —Noelle Alviz-Gransee february 23, Kansas City Star, 23 Feb. 2026

Starting February 24, participating Krispy Kreme shops across the United States will be serving up the Krispy Kreme x Oreo Cookie Collection. —Molly Burford, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2026

But there are gems that are a Sunday afternoon drive away as well, serving up the best beef, sweets and overall experiences a Hoosier can have. —Joe Mutascio, IndyStar, 20 Feb. 2026

Rhymes for serve up

• buttercup
• backup
• blowup
• breakup
• buildup
• checkup
• cleanup
• holdup
• hookup
• lineup
• lockup
• makeup