Food & Drink

Restaurant

Also known as: eatery, dining, diner

Sit-down or fast-casual establishment whose primary purpose is serving prepared meals to customers on-site. Broadest food category — almost always paired with a cuisine-specific secondary.

Best for

Full-service or fast-casual venues where guests order a meal on-premises.

Availability

Available globally on Google Business Profile.

Attributes typically unlocked

  • Service options (Dine-in, Takeout, Delivery, Curbside)
  • Dining options (Dessert, Seating)
  • Highlights (Fast service, Casual)
  • Offerings (Late-night food, Vegan options)
  • Atmosphere
  • Crowd
  • Planning (Reservations recommended, Accepts reservations)
  • Payments
  • Accessibility

Often confused with

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