Restaurant

usgb/ˈrestrɑːnt,ˈrestərɑːnt/
noun

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

I'll meet you at the restaurant at 7:00 PM.
Visual representation of "restaurant" - A place where people pay to sit and eat meals that are cooked and served on the premises.

Often appears as...

  • eat at a restaurant
  • restaurant menu
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Place of Dining

Usually refers to a larger, sit-down eatery, not places for quick or fast food.

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We had a lovely evening at a fine dining restaurant last night.
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Variety of Cuisines

Can specify style or origin of food, like 'Italian restaurant' or 'seafood restaurant'.

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For her birthday, she wants to go to a Japanese restaurant.
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Social Gathering

Often implies a space for socializing, dates, family meals or celebrations.

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Let's choose a quiet restaurant for our family gathering.
Visual representation of the word "Restaurant"

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