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

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Highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in Champaign, 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 Champaign 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. Espresso Royale -Village Green

- Rating: 4.5/5 (19 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2401 Village Green Pl Champaign, IL 61822
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

#29. Signature Grill

- Rating: 4.5/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 505 E Green St Champaign, IL 61820
- Categories: Mediterranean, Indian, Mexican
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#28. Maize Mexican Grill

- Rating: 4.5/5 (698 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 60 E Green St Champaign, IL 61820
- Categories: Mexican
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#27. Kohinoor Indian Restaurant and Lounge

- Rating: 4.5/5 (248 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6 E Columbia Ave Champaign, IL 61820
- Categories: Indian, Bars
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#26. Sakanaya

- Rating: 4.5/5 (596 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 403 E Green St Champaign, IL 61820
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
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#25. Sticky Rice

- Rating: 4.5/5 (138 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 415 N Neil St Champaign, IL 61820
- Categories: Laotian, Thai, Noodles
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#24. Golden Wheat

- Rating: 4.5/5 (15 reviews)
- Address: 611 E Green St Ste A Champaign, IL 61820
- Categories: Noodles, Chinese, Asian Fusion
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#23. The Black Bull Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (16 reviews)
- Address: 2506 Village Green Pl Champaign, IL 61822
- Categories: Mexican, American (Traditional), Breakfast & Brunch
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#22. Krispy Krunchy Chicken

- Rating: 4.5/5 (18 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 922 W Bradley Ave Champaign, IL 61821
- Categories: Chicken Wings
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#21. Fat City Bar and Grill

- Rating: 4.5/5 (11 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 505 S Chestnut St Champaign, IL 61820
- Categories: Bars, American (Traditional)
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#20. Shawarma Joint

- Rating: 4.5/5 (48 reviews)
- Address: 627 E Green St Champaign, IL 61820
- Categories: Mediterranean, Wraps
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#19. The Poké Shack

- Rating: 4.5/5 (13 reviews)
- Address: 3401 Fields S Dr Ste 121 The Fields by Carle Champaign, IL 61822
- Categories: Poke, Hawaiian, Sushi Bars
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#18. San Maru

- Rating: 4.5/5 (100 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2504 Village Green Pl Champaign, IL 61822
- Categories: Korean, Food Delivery Services, Shaved Snow
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#17. Basil Thai Kitchen

- Rating: 5.0/5 (4 reviews)
- Address: 2000 N Neil St Level 1 Market Place Shopping Center Champaign, IL 61820
- Categories: Thai
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#16. LanXang

- Rating: 4.5/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 905 S Neil St Champaign, IL 61820
- Categories: Thai, Laotian
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#15. Heavy Spoon

- Rating: 4.5/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 118 N Neil St Champaign, IL 61820
- Categories: Tea Rooms, Breakfast & Brunch
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#14. Mo's Burritos

- Rating: 4.5/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1104 N Prospect Ave Champaign, IL 61820
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
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#13. Caribbean Grill Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (120 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2135 S Neil St Champaign, IL 61820
- Categories: Caribbean, Barbeque
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#12. Sushi Siam

- Rating: 4.5/5 (42 reviews)
- Address: 1731 W Kirby Ave Champaign, IL 61821
- Categories: Sushi Bars
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#11. Fernando's Food

- Rating: 4.5/5 (58 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 44 E Sprinfield Champaign, IL 61820
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
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#10. The Stuft Bird

- Rating: 5.0/5 (4 reviews)
- Address: 104 N 4th St Champaign, IL 61820
- Categories: Chicken Wings, Food Trucks
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#9. Old Time Meat & Deli Shoppe

- Rating: 5.0/5 (56 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2018 S Neil St Champaign, IL 61820
- Categories: Meat Shops, Delis
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#8. 83 Vietnamese Cuisine

- Rating: 5.0/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 2502 Village Green Pl Champaign, IL 61822
- Categories: Vietnamese
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#7. Stango Cuisine

- Rating: 5.0/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 500 N Walnut St Champaign , IL 61820
- Categories: African, Caribbean, American (New)
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