Restaurant

/ˈrɛs.tə.rɒnt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A place where people pay to sit and eat meals that are cooked on the premises.

We decided to try that new Italian restaurant downtown.

An establishment where food and drinks are prepared and served to customers.

The restaurant is known for its gourmet burgers and friendly staff.

A business that provides meals and drinks to patrons.

After a long day at work, I love going to a cozy little restaurant for dinner.

An establishment that offers a menu of food and drinks to be consumed on-site.

She works as a waitress at a popular seafood restaurant by the beach.

A place where meals are served to customers, often featuring a variety of cuisines.

The restaurant offers a diverse menu that includes dishes from around the world.

From French 'restaurant', meaning 'restoring', from 'restaurer' meaning 'to restore, refresh'.

fine dining

A restaurant that serves high-quality food in an elegant setting.

fast food

A type of restaurant that focuses on quick service and pre-prepared food.

all-you-can-eat

A restaurant service style where customers pay a fixed price for unlimited food.

cuisine

A style or method of cooking, characteristic of a particular country or region.

A list of food and drink items available at a restaurant.

chef

A professional cook, typically the chief cook in a restaurant.

joint

Let's hit that new joint for some tacos.

hole in the wall

That hole in the wall serves the best pizza in town.