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

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Highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in Columbus, Georgia, 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 Columbus 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. Neicys BBQ

- Rating: 4.5/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 359 23rd Ave Columbus, GA 31903
- Categories: Barbeque, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

#29. JB's Dream Deli

- Rating: 4.5/5 (17 reviews)
- Address: 6361 Talokas Ln C180 Columbus, GA 31909
- Categories: Chicken Wings, Delis
- Read more on Yelp

#28. Chick-fil-A

- Rating: 4.5/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1600 Bradley Park Dr Columbus, GA 31904
- Categories: Fast Food, Chicken Shop, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

#27. Saltcellar

- Rating: 4.5/5 (115 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1039 1st Ave Columbus, GA 31901
- Categories: Seafood, American (Traditional)
- Read more on Yelp

#26. Bodega 1205

- Rating: 4.5/5 (144 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1205 1St Ave Columbus, GA 31906
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Latin American
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. Harvest Coffee

- Rating: 4.5/5 (14 reviews)
- Address: 2910 2nd Ave Columbus, GA 31904
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

#24. Parkers Pantry

- Rating: 4.5/5 (14 reviews)
- Address: 1815 Garrard St Columbus, GA 31901
- Categories: Cupcakes, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

#23. Guthrie's

- Rating: 5.0/5 (3 reviews)
- Address: 3527 Macon Rd Columbus, GA 31907
- Categories: Fast Food
- Read more on Yelp

#22. B Amazing Wings

- Rating: 5.0/5 (3 reviews)
- Address: 5727 Moon Road Ste A Columbus, GA 31909
- Categories: Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

#21. Mandarin House

- Rating: 4.5/5 (12 reviews)
- Address: 6100 Veterans Pkwy Plaza North Shopping Ctr Columbus, GA 31909
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Las Americas Super Mercado & Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4101 Hamilton Rd Columbus, GA 31904
- Categories: Mexican, Salvadoran
- Read more on Yelp

#19. Saffron Columbus

- Rating: 4.5/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5300 Sidney Simons Blvd Ste 27 Columbus, GA 31904
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp

#18. La Nacional Mexican Buffet

- Rating: 4.5/5 (147 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4403 17th Ave Columbus, GA 31904
- Categories: Mexican, Buffets
- Read more on Yelp

#17. Big Mama Vietnam Kitchen

- Rating: 4.5/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 5300 Sidney Simons Blvd Unit 14 Columbus, GA 31904
- Categories: Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp

#16. The Animal Farm

- Rating: 4.5/5 (57 reviews)
- Address: 105 12th St Columbus, GA 31901
- Categories: American (Traditional)
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. China Kitchen

- Rating: 4.5/5 (14 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2424 Woodruff Farm Rd Columbus, GA 31907
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

#14. The Food Mill

- Rating: 4.5/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 3781 2nd Ave Ste A Columbus, GA 31904
- Categories: Community Service/Non-Profit, Farmers Market, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

#13. Mercy's Jamaican Kitchen

- Rating: 4.5/5 (131 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5753 Milgen Rd Columbus, GA 31907
- Categories: Caribbean
- Read more on Yelp

#12. Epic Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (160 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1201 Front Ave Ste E Columbus, GA 31901
- Categories: American (New), Bars
- Read more on Yelp

#11. Ria's Indian Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (51 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4848 Warm Springs Rd Columbus, GA 31909
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. The Emeralds Touch

- Rating: 4.5/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 5150 Hamilton Rd Columbus, GA 31904
- Categories: Barbeque, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

#9. Rising Flour

- Rating: 4.5/5 (13 reviews)
- Address: 3709 Gentian Blvd Ste 1 Columbus, GA 31907
- Categories: Salad, Pizza, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

#8. Royal Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (7 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 600 11th St Columbus, GA 31901
- Categories: Soul Food, Southern
- Read more on Yelp

#7. Fat Momma Lucy's

- Rating: 5.0/5 (4 reviews)
- Address: 5156 River Rd Columbus, GA 31904
- Categories: Soul Food, Southern, Comfort Food
- Read more on Yelp

#6. Build Yo Salad

- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 3150 Macon Rd Unit G Columbus, GA 31906
- Categories: Salad, Desserts, Soup
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Thai Orchid

- Rating: 5.0/5 (101 reviews)
- Address: 5960 Veterans Pkwy Columbus, GA 31909
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

#4. Chabelita Snacks

- Rating: 5.0/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 4475 Warm Springs Rd Ste 3 Columbus, GA 31909
- Categories: Latin American
- Read more on Yelp

#3. Franks Alley

- Rating: 5.0/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 1246 Broadway Columbus, GA 31901
- Categories: Beer Bar, Pretzels, Hot Dogs
- Read more on Yelp

#2. Jordan Girls Gourmet Dawgs

- Rating: 5.0/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 803 Veterans Pkwy Columbus, GA 31901
- Categories: Hot Dogs
- Read more on Yelp

#1. Waffle House - Columbus

- Rating: 5.0/5 (9 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4005 Buena Vista Rd Columbus, GA 31907
- Categories: Diners, Breakfast & Brunch, American (Traditional)
- Read more on Yelp

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