Casual dining

A casual dining restaurant is a restaurant that serves moderately-priced food in a casual atmosphere. Except for buffet-style restaurants, casual dining restaurants typically provide table service.

Related Topics:
Restaurant - Buffet - Table service

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Casual dining comprises a market segment between fast food establishments and fine dining restaurants. In the United States, the bill per diner at a casual dining restaurant usually averages $10 - $30 for an evening meal and slightly less for lunch, as of 2004.

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Fast food - Fine dining - United States - As of 2004

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Some casual dining restaurants serve beer or wine with meals or include a bar where alcoholic beverages are served, but they are generally distinct from drinking establishments. A casual dining restaurant that does not serve alcohol is often referred to as a family restaurant.

Related Topics:
Beer - Wine - Alcoholic beverage - Drinking establishments

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