Highest-rated Restaurants With Outdoor Seating in Tuscaloosa, According to Yelp

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Highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in Tuscaloosa, according to Yelp

Theres something special about taking in a meal while enjoying the air outside, and it could even contribute to your happiness, particularly if there are plants around. During the pandemic, having outdoor seating was a lifeline for many restaurants, allowing them to operate both takeaway and dine-in services.

Many also used the opportunity to show off their personality with decor and furniture that fit their vibe. Are you partial to a luxurious fake garden? Or are you more into lawn chairs and tiki vibes?

Globally, many people may have associated the outdoor dining experience with the cafes of European cities or street food stalls in Asia. Travelers and locals alike often spend hours sipping coffee and eating delicious and cheap food. In the U.S., outdoor seating can take the form of small tables, semi-private nooks, or communal-style seating for the masses, like at a beer garden. Key to a good outdoor table is shade from the sun and, in urban settings, walls or barriers that can cut down on fumes and noise from nearby car traffic.

Restaurants may also play up other perks—like having a great view. The coronavirus pandemic also increased demand for outdoor heaters so restaurants could keep serving meals outside in the colder seasons. All these adjustments have led to more Americans rediscovering the pleasures of dining al fresco, away from the noise inside.

While a good chunk of pandemic-era outside seating may have shrunk back since the return to "normal," many restaurants still have their prized patio tables ready for patrons. Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in Tuscaloosa using data from Yelp. Rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.

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#30. Mr. Chen's Authentic Chinese Cooking & Oriental Market

- Rating: 4.0/5 (166 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 514 14th St Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
- Categories: Chinese, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

#29. Chicken Salad Chick

- Rating: 4.5/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1800 McFarland Blvd Unit 308 Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
- Categories: Sandwiches, Chicken Shop, Southern
- Read more on Yelp

#28. River

- Rating: 4.5/5 (244 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1650 Jack Warner Pkwy NE Unit 1005 Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
- Categories: Southern, Bars, Venues & Event Spaces
- Read more on Yelp

#27. American Deli

- Rating: 4.5/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 1701 McFarland Blvd E Ste 189 Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
- Categories: Chicken Wings, Fast Food, American (Traditional)
- Read more on Yelp

#26. Decades Pub & Grub

- Rating: 4.5/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 2314 4th St Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
- Categories: Pubs, Pizza, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. Mediterranean Sandwich

- Rating: 4.5/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 1130 University Blvd A1 Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
- Categories: Mediterranean, Salad, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

#24. Catch A Taste

- Rating: 4.5/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 2816 University Blvd Ste E Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
- Categories: Chicken Wings, Food Trucks, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

#23. Lupes Tacos

- Rating: 4.5/5 (11 reviews)
- Address: 1759 Skyland Blvd E Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

#22. Chongwah Express

- Rating: 4.5/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 1425 McFarland Blvd Tuscaloosa, AL 35476
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

#21. Cravings

- Rating: 4.5/5 (116 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2320 University Blvd Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
- Categories: Beer, Wine & Spirits, Bagels, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Manna Grocery & Deli

- Rating: 4.5/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2350 McFarland Blvd E Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
- Categories: Grocery, Delis, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

#19. The Veganish Market

- Rating: 4.5/5 (12 reviews)
- Address: 2128 University Blvd Ste B Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
- Categories: Cafes, Vegan
- Read more on Yelp

#18. Bistro 17

- Rating: 4.5/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 2217 University Blvd Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
- Categories: American (New), Gluten-Free, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

#17. TuscNY

- Rating: 4.5/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 229 McFarland Cir N Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
- Categories: Pizza, Desserts, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

#16. Lee Palace

- Rating: 4.5/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 9770 Highway 69 S Ste G Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
- Categories: Chinese, Noodles, Soup
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Heritage House Coffee & Tea

- Rating: 4.5/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2370 Jack Warner Pkwy Ste A 108 Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

#14. Sazon Jarocho

- Rating: 5.0/5 (3 reviews)
- Address: 1911 Skyland Blvd E Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

#13. The Wine Market

- Rating: 4.5/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 515 Greensboro Ave Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
- Categories: Wine Bars, Desserts, Tapas/Small Plates
- Read more on Yelp

#12. Jalapeños Downtown Cocina Tequila Bar

- Rating: 5.0/5 (4 reviews)
- Address: 405 23rd Ave Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

#11. Urban Cookhouse

- Rating: 4.5/5 (101 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1490 Northbank Pkwy Ste 110 Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
- Categories: Southern, American (Traditional), Wraps
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Fuku Ramen

- Rating: 4.5/5 (92 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1800 McFarland Blvd E Ste 420 Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
- Categories: Ramen, Bubble Tea, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp

#9. Urban Bar & Kitchen

- Rating: 4.5/5 (114 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2321 University Blvd Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
- Categories: American (Traditional), Burgers, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

#8. Heritage House Coffee & Tea

- Rating: 4.5/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 700 Towncenter Blvd Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

#7. Avenue Pub - Tuscaloosa

- Rating: 4.5/5 (486 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2230 University Blvd Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
- Categories: Salad, Cocktail Bars, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

#6. Thomas Rib Shack

- Rating: 4.5/5 (10 reviews)
- Address: 2931 15th St Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
- Categories: Barbeque, Southern, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Flinderz Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 1825 Mcfarland Blvd N Ste 220 Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
- Categories: Bubble Tea, Waffles, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

#4. King's Kitchen

- Rating: 5.0/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 501 Hargrove Rd E Ste A1 Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
- Categories: Southern, American (Traditional), Tapas/Small Plates
- Read more on Yelp

#3. Hargrove Grocery & Deli

- Rating: 5.0/5 (4 reviews)
- Address: 7005 Hargrove Rd E Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
- Categories: Delis, Gas Stations, Convenience Stores
- Read more on Yelp