Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

self-service restaurant

Noun

/sɛlfˈsɜrvɪs ˈrɛstərɒnt/

Definition

A self-service restaurant is an establishment where customers serve themselves rather than being served by restaurant staff.

Examples

After a long day, we decided to grab a quick bite at the self-service restaurant down the street.
Many self-service restaurants offer a variety of healthy options for diners.
The new self-service restaurant allows you to customize your meal from start to finish.

Meaning

In a self-service restaurant, patrons typically choose their meals from a display or a menu, then collect their food and beverages, and pay at a counter without the assistance of waitstaff.