: 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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Italian Kitchen locations in Lansing, Livonia and Rochester Hills will be open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Christmas Eve and Christmas Day for dine-in, curbside, pick-up and delivery.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 19 Dec. 2024
The Surprise location is the chain's second location in the West Valley; the first to offer a full-service dine-in restaurant and bar.
—Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 18 Dec. 2024
Food For Subscribers Is a dine-in service fee a tip?
—Cindy Carcamo, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
While traditional McDonald’s locations with dine-in service will continue to be the primary business, this pilot store shows how the chain is exploring new ways to meet growing demand for convenience.
—Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 17 Dec. 2024
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Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 19 Dec. 2024
The Surprise location is the chain's second location in the West Valley; the first to offer a full-service dine-in restaurant and bar.
—Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 18 Dec. 2024
Food For Subscribers Is a dine-in service fee a tip?
—Cindy Carcamo, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
While traditional McDonald’s locations with dine-in service will continue to be the primary business, this pilot store shows how the chain is exploring new ways to meet growing demand for convenience.
—Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Dine-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dine-in. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.
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