das Restaurant
Translation
restaurant, eatery
Examples
Wir gehen heute in ein Restaurant.
We are going to a restaurant today.
Es gibt viele gute Restaurants in der Stadt.
There are many good restaurants in the city.
Grammar Patterns
to go to a restaurant ((in+4)) Wir gehen heute in ein Restaurant.
to eat in a restaurant ((in+3)) Wir essen oft in diesem Restaurant.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Gaststätte, Lokal, Speiselokal
Etymology
From French 'restaurant', meaning 'something that restores'. Originally referred to a restorative soup.
Memory Tips
This is an international word, so it's easy to recognise. Just remember the German article is 'das' (neuter).