But in the Pacific Northwest, customers can dine on a changing selection of local ingredients at a fast-food chain called Burgerville.

Furthermore, 150 customers can dine on an open-air terrace in the summer months.

Some restaurants were designed to allow customers to dine without leaving their cars.

On warm days, customers dine on a terrace overlooking the river.

At the top, near the windows on 42nd Street, are two communal tables, where 40 customers may dine together.

For example, two customers dine together and argue over who pays the bill.

A pregnant customer, who spoke on the condition that she not be identified, was dining with a friend, and ordered a raspberry daiquiri from Mr. Heryford.

Along with the outdoor view, Horizons Restaurant lets customers dine while watching the view of Vancouver to the west, or up mountainous Indian Arm to the north.

The restaurant is also better ventilated than the smoky bar below, where customers may also dine.

In addition to the vendors, customers can sit down and dine upstairs in Niko's Restaurant.