diners

NOUN

casual restaurant with varied menu

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bistro booth coffee shop saloon

STRONG

automat canteen concession dump eatery facility grill lunchroom tearoom

WEAK

café chuck wagon eating house fast-food outlet greasy spoon hash house ice-cream parlor lunch counter lunch wagon mess hall quick-lunch sandwich shop snack bar

Example Sentences

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Diners can choose between two omakase menus, with optional nigiri add-ons, late-night alternatives and à la carte selections.

From Salon • Mar. 7, 2026

Diners are eating them up, according to Reddy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 17, 2025

Diners were ushered into a grand, circular room, served by waiters dressed in "hanfu", and treated to an eight-act performance involving twirling dancers and emotive dialogue from actors.

From Barron's • Nov. 14, 2025

Diners order their meals from an electronic tablet.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 7, 2025

Diners were everywhere, and so were jobs making deliveries, washing dishes, or busing tables.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times