serve up
verb
served up; serving up; serves up
: to give (food) to someone at a meal, in a restaurant, etc.
That little restaurant serves up some of the best Indian food in the city.
—sometimes used figurativelyThe movie serves up a lot of laughs.
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The bar car slings top-notch cocktails and wine with a side of live entertainment, while the dining car serves up dishes conceived by Michelin three-star chef Heinz Beck.
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 19 May 2026
As the countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup continues, Fulton County food inspectors are making sure Atlanta eateries are serving up safety.
—La'tasha Givens, CBS News, 19 May 2026
Food and drink All-day restaurant Pure serves up a sprawling breakfast buffet complete with omelette and pancake stations, heaving tropical fruit platters, and baked goods galore, including Polynesian treats like coconut bread.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 May 2026
The robata grill is the centrepiece, serving up flamed porterhouse, whole seabream and kushiyaki skewers.
—Rachel Dube, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 19 May 2026
As the countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup continues, Fulton County food inspectors are making sure Atlanta eateries are serving up safety.
—La'tasha Givens, CBS News, 19 May 2026
Food and drink All-day restaurant Pure serves up a sprawling breakfast buffet complete with omelette and pancake stations, heaving tropical fruit platters, and baked goods galore, including Polynesian treats like coconut bread.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 May 2026
The robata grill is the centrepiece, serving up flamed porterhouse, whole seabream and kushiyaki skewers.
—Rachel Dube, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
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“Serve up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/serve%20up. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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