A restaurant is a business that sells food and beverages to customers. Although most meals are served and consumed on the premises, numerous restaurants also provide take-out as well as food delivery services. Meals vary significantly in look and offers, with cuisines and service styles ranging from low-cost fast food and dining facilities to mid-priced restaurants to high-priced luxury places. The terms "rest and rent" are the origins of the word "restaurant." The phrases "rest and rent" are combined to produce the word "restaurant."
