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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

Example Sentences

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Despite the recent slowdown, Chipotle remains one of the strongest brands in restaurants, catering to a younger, higher-income customer base seeking healthier, protein-heavy meals.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Over the past two years the teen unemployment rate has risen, from about 11% to more than 14%, as seasonal hiring at restaurants and amusement parks pulled back and automation crept into the entry rung.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

So while I’m sure you’ll want to explore restaurants outside the wedding festivities, I don’t think you’ll need to spend that much money on food if you don’t want to.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

The event in L.A.’s Fairfax District will include soccer zones for the whole family, beer gardens and international cuisine from more than 40 restaurants and specialty market shops.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

She also had a little business baking cookies for restaurants in the French Quarter, the fancy neighborhood across the canal.

From "I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005" by Lauren Tarshis