: of, relating to, or selling food or beverages consumed on the premises
a dine-in restaurant
A special that is available for dine-in customers only.
Dine-in seating is limited but smartly arranged.—
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The Mar Vista Farmers Market, which operates on Sundays year-round, is a 10-minute walk, and a shopping mall with a dine-in movie theater is a five-minute drive.
—Angela Serratore, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
That is a big commitment considering footprints start at just 800 square feet for grab-and-go take-away setups but also applicable to expansive 10,000-square-foot dine-in food halls.
—Kevin Rozario, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Tasty Pot: One free macaron ice cream The Old Spaghetti Factory: Free Sicilian garlic cheese bread with the purchase of an adult entree (dine-in only).
—Marcus D. Smith, Sacramento Bee, 3 Jan. 2025
The restaurant offers authentic dine-in hot pot meals and northeast Chinese cuisine for takeout.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 26 Dec. 2024
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Angela Serratore, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
That is a big commitment considering footprints start at just 800 square feet for grab-and-go take-away setups but also applicable to expansive 10,000-square-foot dine-in food halls.
—Kevin Rozario, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Tasty Pot: One free macaron ice cream The Old Spaghetti Factory: Free Sicilian garlic cheese bread with the purchase of an adult entree (dine-in only).
—Marcus D. Smith, Sacramento Bee, 3 Jan. 2025
The restaurant offers authentic dine-in hot pot meals and northeast Chinese cuisine for takeout.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Dine-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dine-in. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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