By Chris Malloy Though they've been closed for dine-in service since March due to the enduring coronavirus pandemic, some restaurants are starting to open their dining rooms again. This varies by state. Several have allowed restaurants to reopen for dine-in; others will this month, next, or in the near future. The pandemic is still ongoing, though. Are restaurants safe to eat in? Some people say yes. Others say no. The issue tends to be polarizing.