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.

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This dark comedy-horror takes sharp jabs at elitism in the food world, serving up satire and suspense in equal measure. —

Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024 Sell is serving up a new way to success for talented pro tennis players who have elite-level skills but aren’t quite good enough to crack the top 10 or win Wimbledon. —

Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2024 For dinner, Ginger serves up modern, healthy dishes and felt welcoming for a solo diner. —

Kaye O'Doherty, theweek, 29 Oct. 2024 The Inn’s new signature restaurant, Lilian’s, will serve up Southern California-cuisine, and is named for the resort’s original architect, Lillian Rice. —

Katie Jackson, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for serve up