: 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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Teachers and school staff get 20% off their dine-in order May 4-10 with a valid school ID.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 4 May 2026
Not a dine-in spot — this is grab-and-go for people who plan their trip around pizza.
—Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
The new Huntington Beach spot will offer dine-in and takeout options alongside delivery via the brand’s app or your preferred delivery service.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 30 Apr. 2026
Offer valid one time only for dine-in or to-go purchases of $25 or more (before taxes and gratuity) from May 11–31.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
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Mike Snider, USA Today, 4 May 2026
Not a dine-in spot — this is grab-and-go for people who plan their trip around pizza.
—Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
The new Huntington Beach spot will offer dine-in and takeout options alongside delivery via the brand’s app or your preferred delivery service.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 30 Apr. 2026
Offer valid one time only for dine-in or to-go purchases of $25 or more (before taxes and gratuity) from May 11–31.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for dine-in
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“Dine-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dine-in. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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