It is run by a couple, Anthony and Pam Page, one of whom is always at the door welcoming diners.

The restaurant welcomes diners from outside the hotel; dinner costs from $75 to $110 without wine.

Mosquito Café, 628 14th Street, (409) 763-1010, welcomes diners to a casual setting with a choice of an outdoor patio or high-ceilinged dining room.

This year they invested $500,000 to create a serious restaurant that intends to welcome diners all year long.

And it is about to welcome diners again.

A dramatic flaming torch welcomes diners.

As people nibbled at their meals, Adam Tihany roamed the perimeter of the rackety restaurant, welcoming diners.

Rhinefield House welcomes nonguest diners and visitors to the garden.

A warming fire roars in the hearth in winter, and summer welcomes diners to its walled garden.

They welcome diners with a plate of cold, plump mussels, topped with minced crunchy vegetables in a crisp, sparkling vinaigrette.