restaurants

NOUN

business establishment serving food and drink

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bar cafeteria coffee shop diner dining room inn joint outlet saloon

STRONG

canteen chophouse dive drive-in eatery grill hideaway lunchroom pizzeria

WEAK

café doughtnut shop eating house eating place fast-food place greasy spoon hamburger stand hashery hotdog stand luncheonette night club soda fountain watering hole

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restaurants

Kaluga Queen, a colossal producer in China, supplies to DTC brands like Roe House and Quince, along with Michelin-starred restaurants.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026

He’s a foodie and introduced me to a bunch of new restaurants.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026

Read our article on why some US restaurants are banning tips.

From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026

Airplanes, elevators and restaurants all have regulations to ensure their safe operation.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026

I found some old pictures online that showed people crowding the sidewalks to go into the shops and restaurants.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas