Eating, Drinking, and Serving Food - Meal Venues

Here you will learn some English words related to such as "teahouse", "cafeteria", and "buffet".

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Eating, Drinking, and Serving Food
bar [noun]

a place where alcoholic and other drinks and light snacks are sold and served

Ex:
bistro [noun]

a small restaurant that is not expensive

Ex: The local bistro is known for its warm atmosphere and friendly service .
cafe [noun]

a small restaurant that sells drinks and meals

Ex: The quaint cafe offered a relaxing ambiance with soft music playing in the background .

a restaurant, typically in colleges, hospitals, etc. where you choose and pay for your meal before carrying it to a table

Ex: The cafeteria offers a variety of delicious sandwiches and salads .

a restaurant in which food is sold to be eaten elsewhere

carvery [noun]

‌a restaurant where roast meat is served

diner [noun]

a small restaurant

Ex: The local diner is a favorite gathering spot for the community , especially on weekends .

a service where one can shop or do business without leaving one's vehicle, such as fast-food restaurants, pharmacies, etc.

Ex: They love the convenience of the pharmacy 's drive-through for picking up prescriptions .
eatery [noun]

a café or restaurant where food is served

an area in a public place such as a shopping mall, etc. where multiple small restaurants are located

Ex: Each vendor in the food court had something unique , from sushi to pizza to falafel .

a type of bar or restaurant that serves high-quality food, beer, and wine in a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere

a small, inexpensive diner, often serving fried or simple food

Ex: He loves eating at greasy spoons when traveling .
pizzeria [noun]

a restaurant where mainly pizza is served

a place where we pay to sit and eat a meal

Ex: They celebrated their anniversary at a fancy restaurant overlooking the city .

a restaurant, inn, etc. located near a major road outside city limits

a place in which small meals such as sandwiches, etc. are sold

takeout [noun]

a restaurant or establishment where food is prepared for customers to eat elsewhere

Ex: That takeout is popular for quick evening meals .
tea room [noun]

a café or small restaurant where coffee, tea, and light meals are served

Ex: The tea room offered a wide selection of herbal teas .

‌an Italian restaurant, which is usually small

wine bar [noun]

a type of bar that primarily serves a variety of wines instead of other alcoholic beverages such as beer

an outdoor space attached to a pub or restaurant where patrons can enjoy drinking beer in an open-air setting

Ex: We sipped cold beer in the sunny beer garden on a warm afternoon .

a place where people can buy and consume coffee as well as other drinks, food, and desserts while relaxing or socializing

Ex: He plays guitar at the coffeehouse every Friday night .
Tex-Mex [noun]

a type of meal venue or restaurant that serves Mexican and Texan cuisine

teahouse [noun]

a place where tea is served, often accompanied by snacks or light meals

Ex: He prefers working in a cozy teahouse instead of a coffee shop .

a train section where passengers can eat during their journey

Ex: Families enjoyed meals together in the colorful dining car .

a shop or section of a store that sells high-quality, ready-to-eat foods like cold cuts, cheeses, and salads

Ex:

a social dining venue with entertainment where guests gather for dinner

Ex: We went to a supper club for a fancy dinner on our anniversary .

a large vehicle equipped with a kitchen that sells freshly prepared meals, snacks, or beverages in different locations

Ex: His dream is to start a food truck specializing in seafood dishes .

a type of restaurant that serves cuisine from a specific cultural or regional group, offering dishes that are traditional to that culture or region

QSR [noun]

a type of restaurant that provides fast and efficient service for customers

a type of eatery that offers quick and convenient service, typically inexpensive and easy to consume on-the-go

a type of eatery that provides a higher-quality, more customized dining experience compared to fast food, typically with a higher price point

an establishment that offers a moderately priced menu, table service, and a relaxed atmosphere for dining

a type of dining establishment that provides a higher level of quality, service, and ambiance than a traditional casual dining restaurant

a type of dining establishment that serves meals meant to be shared by multiple diners at the same table

an upscale establishment that offers high-quality cuisine, sophisticated service, and an elegant ambiance

buffet [noun]

a meal with many dishes from which people serve themselves at a table and then eat elsewhere

Ex: The company organized a buffet lunch for its employees during the conference .
self-service [adjective]

(of a restaurant, store, etc.) providing customers with the chance to serve themselves and then pay for it

Ex:

a dining establishment that is so highly regarded or unique that it becomes a primary reason or attraction for people to visit a particular location

a place that specializes in making and selling sandwiches, often with a variety of ingredients and options to choose from

Ex: He stopped at the sandwich bar for a quick lunch .
cabaret [noun]

a nightclub or restaurant, where a variety of entertainment, such as music, dance, and comedy, is presented for the audience

Ex: Friends gathered at the local cabaret to enjoy a fun comedy show .
canteen [noun]

a restaurant or cafeteria located in a workplace, such as a factory or school, where employees or students can purchase and eat food

Ex: She bought a sandwich and coffee from the canteen during her break .

a cafe or bar where one can buy non-alcoholic drinks and light snacks

Ex: The office installed a coffee bar to provide employees with high-quality coffee and snacks throughout the day .

a type of small restaurant where people can drink coffee, tea, etc. and usually eat light meals too

Ex: Let 's meet at the coffee shop after your class .

a facility or area where snacks, refreshments, and light meals are prepared, stored, and sold to the staff and crew working on the film production or in an institute

Ex: Crew members stocked up on snacks from the commissary before long shoots .

a café that provides its customers with internet access

Ex: He needed to print a document , so he visited the nearby cybercafe .
grill [noun]

a restuarant equipped with an open flame or heated coils, where chefs prepare a variety of dishes by grilling meats, vegetables, and other ingredients

Ex: The inviting ambiance of the grill makes it a favorite spot for locals to enjoy meals .

a small and simple place, like a restaurant or bar, usually known for its casual and unpretentious atmosphere

Ex: The city is full of hidden hole-in-the-wall gems for food enthusiasts .
joint [noun]

a place, such as a bar, club, or restaurant

Ex: There 's a new sushi joint in town , and I heard the rolls are fantastic .
saloon [noun]

a traditional and sometimes historical establishment that serves alcoholic beverages, often characterized by a rustic or old-fashioned ambiance

Ex: Cowboys in movies often gather at the saloon for a game of poker .
club [noun]

a place where people, especially young people, go to dance, listen to music, or spend time together

Ex: The club stays open until the early hours of the morning .
pub [noun]

a place where alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, and often food, are served

Ex: He met his friends at the pub to watch the football game .