per se (restaurant)

A "per se restaurant" is a term used primarily in legal contexts to describe a restaurant that is officially licensed and recognized as such by authorities. It operates primarily as a dining establishment where food and beverages are served. In legal cases, "per se" refers to situations where certain actions or violations are automatically considered illegal or problematic without needing further proof. So, a "per se restaurant" is simply a recognized eating place that might be subject to specific regulations or legal standards, especially concerning licensing and compliance, without additional evidence required to establish its status.