Highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in San Jose, according to Yelp
Highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in San Jose, 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 San Jose 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.
#30. Borisweetpr
- Rating: 5.0/5 (12 reviews)
- Address: San Jose, CA 95116
- Categories: Desserts, Puerto Rican, Cupcakes
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#29. Cadence Energy & Nutrition
- Rating: 5.0/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 1941 Tully Rd Ste 40 San Jose, CA 95122
- Categories: Juice Bars & Smoothies, Waffles, Coffee & Tea
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#28. Raoof's San Jose Bean Pies
- Rating: 5.0/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: San Jose, CA 95112
- Categories: Bakeries, Food Stands, Desserts
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#27. Pho Pot Truck
- Rating: 5.0/5 (13 reviews)
- Address: San Jose, CA 95054
- Categories: Food Trucks, Vietnamese
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#26. La Picosita Mexican Food Truck
- Rating: 5.0/5 (13 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1635 Mckee Rd San Jose, CA 95116
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
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#25. Little Wine House
- Rating: 5.0/5 (60 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 350 W Julian St Bldg 4 San Jose, CA 95110
- Categories: Wine Bars, Beer Bar, Tapas Bars
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#24. La Costeñita
- Rating: 5.0/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 377 Royal Ave San Jose, CA 95126
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
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#23. Kadhai Kitchen
- Rating: 5.0/5 (68 reviews)
- Address: 2678 Cropley Ave San Jose, CA 95132
- Categories: Indian
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#22. Badoota
- Rating: 5.0/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 326 Commercial St San Jose, CA 95112
- Categories: Pop-Up Restaurants
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#21. Tulip Lolly Catering
- Rating: 5.0/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: San Jose, CA 95136
- Categories: Caterers, Persian/Iranian, Mediterranean
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#20. Egglicious India
- Rating: 5.0/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 4996 Stevens Creek Blvd San Jose, CA 95129
- Categories: Indian
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#19. Pinto Cocina Mexicana
- Rating: 5.0/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 145 Keyes St San Jose, CA 95112
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
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#18. StreetFireBistro
- Rating: 5.0/5 (54 reviews)
- Address: San Jose, CA 95116
- Categories: Tacos, Caterers
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#17. Upper Lounge
- Rating: 5.0/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 1674 Berryessa Rd San Jose, CA 95133
- Categories: Lounges, Vietnamese, Music Venues
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#16. La Carne Asada
- Rating: 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 58 S First St San Jose, CA 95113
- Categories: Mexican
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#15. El Compa Cali
- Rating: 5.0/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: San Jose, CA 95121
- Categories: Tacos, Caterers
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#14. La Carreta Tacos
- Rating: 5.0/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: San Jose, CA 95116
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican, Caterers
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#13. Antojitos Michoacanos
- Rating: 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 2240 Alum Rock Ave. San Jose, CA 95116
- Categories: Mexican, Food Stands
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#12. Pizza Presidente
- Rating: 5.0/5 (10 reviews)
- Address: 475 S King Rd San Jose, CA 95116
- Categories: Pizza, Chicken Wings, Italian
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#11. Delicias juquilita
- Rating: 5.0/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 4809 Alum Rock Ave San Jose, CA 95127
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
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#10. Los Cuñaos Food Truck
- Rating: 5.0/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: San Jose, CA 95131
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
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#9. Monarcas Taqueria
- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 3160 Story Rd San Jose, CA 95127
- Categories: Tacos, Food Trucks
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#8. Chico De Mayo's
- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: San Jose, CA 95113
- Categories: Caterers, Tacos, Food Trucks
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#7. Shako's Tacos
- Rating: 5.0/5 (11 reviews)
- Address: 1737 Alum Rock Ave San Jose, CA 95116
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
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#6. Wilderness Cafe
- Rating: 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 3225 Stevens Creek Blvd Ste 1 San Jose, CA 95117
- Categories: Cafes, Cafeteria
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#5. Lobo's Tacos
- Rating: 5.0/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 601 S 10th St San Jose, CA 95112
- Categories: Tacos
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#4. Roadrunner Yummy
- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 2220 Business Cir San Jose, CA 95128
- Categories: Food Trucks, Persian/Iranian
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#3. Taquisas Los Juanes
- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 100 Branham Ln San Jose, CA 95136
- Categories: Street Vendors, Tacos
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#2. Plur Food Truck Catering
- Rating: 5.0/5 (15 reviews)
- Address: 1500 Aborn Rd San Jose, CA 95121
- Categories: Food Trucks, Asian Fusion
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#1. Taqueria Moreno
- Rating: 5.0/5 (13 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1744 W San Carlos St San Jose, CA 95128
- Categories: Mexican
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