eateries

Places serving meals

Eateries is the plural of eatery, an informal word for a restaurant or place where food is served.

The term covers everything from diners to upscale establishments, though it often suggests casual or unpretentious fare: We checked out the local eateries near the hotel.

The word has a slightly dated, journalistic flavor.

service

waitstaff

Restaurant service employees

seating · tableside · patron · tip · bill · check · order · busser · server · hostess

ambiance

atmosphere

Gaseous layer around planets

trendy · intimate · casual · elegant · patio · rooftop · vintage · lounge · decor · aroma

cafe

barista

Professional café drink maker

pastries · croissant · scones · muffins · brew · sandwiches · brunch · counter · regulars

types

bistro

Informal small restaurant

brasserie · trattoria · diner · buffet · grill · coffeehouse · teahouse · delicatessen · chophouse · carvery

fastfood

drive-thru

Vehicle-accessible service window

franchise · supersize · snack-bar · kiosk · grab-and-go · self-service · fast-casual · delivery

finedining

Michelin

French tire manufacturer

amuse-bouche · starred · upscale · omakase

Categories
Opposites
food acquisition method

eateriesgrocery stores

Retail food establishments

supermarkets · food markets · butcher shops · fish markets · greengrocers

consumption location

eateriesdomestic kitchens

Cooking spaces in homes

private residences · kitchens · home cooking · households · homes

Phrases
Family

eaterie

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G