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

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Highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in Decatur, Illinois, 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 Decatur 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. Krekel's West

- Rating: 4.0/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 1425 N Oakland Ave Decatur, IL 62526
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Burgers, Sandwiches
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#29. Robbie's Grille

- Rating: 4.0/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 122 N Merchant St Decatur, IL 62523
- Categories: American (Traditional)
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#28. Napoli's Italian Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0/5 (15 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 134 E Main St Decatur, IL 62523
- Categories: Italian
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#27. Sloan's Calzones

- Rating: 4.0/5 (11 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 190 N Merchant St Decatur, IL 62523
- Categories: Pizza
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#26. Lagondola Spaghetti House North

- Rating: 4.0/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2825 N Water St Decatur, IL 62526
- Categories: Italian
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#25. Debbies Diner

- Rating: 4.0/5 (15 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1404 N 22nd St Decatur, IL 62526
- Categories: American (Traditional), Breakfast & Brunch
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#24. Benny's Grill

- Rating: 4.0/5 (56 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1770 E Pershing Rd Decatur, IL 62526
- Categories: Steakhouses, Burgers, Pizza
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#23. Aloha

- Rating: 4.0/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3025 N Kandy Ln Decatur, IL 62526
- Categories: Chinese, Hawaiian
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#22. Mr JJ Fish & Chicken #1 Philly Co.

- Rating: 4.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1147 E Eldordo St Decatur, IL 62521
- Categories: Fish & Chips, Sandwiches, Chicken Wings
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#21. TapRoot

- Rating: 4.0/5 (91 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 170 N Merchant St Decatur, IL 62523
- Categories: American (New), Cocktail Bars
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#20. Waterfront Cafe

- Rating: 4.0/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 799 S 22nd St Decatur, IL 62521
- Categories: Soul Food, Chicken Wings
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#19. Bobbie Lane's BBQ

- Rating: 4.0/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 101 S Main St Decatur, IL 62523
- Categories: Barbeque
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#18. Diamond's Family Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0/5 (73 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2959 N Oakland Ave Decatur, IL 62526
- Categories: American (Traditional)
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#17. Monical's Pizza

- Rating: 4.0/5 (17 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 348 W 1st Dr Decatur, IL 62521
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Sandwiches
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#16. Kansas City Barbecue Pit

- Rating: 4.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 2645 N Oakland Ave Ste A Decatur, IL 62526
- Categories: Barbeque, Diners, Sandwiches
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#15. Papa Murphy's

- Rating: 4.5/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 255 West Mound Road Suite B Decatur, IL 62526
- Categories: Pizza
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#14. Krekel's Custard

- Rating: 4.5/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1425 N Oakland Ave Decatur, IL 62526
- Categories: Burgers, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Sandwiches
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#13. Carrol Lou's Smokehouse

- Rating: 4.5/5 (65 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2612 N Martin Luther King Jr Dr Decatur, IL 62526
- Categories: American (Traditional), Smokehouse, Chicken Wings
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#12. Thai Kitchen Express

- Rating: 4.5/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 4280 N Prospect Dr Decatur, IL 62526
- Categories: Thai, Chicken Shop
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#11. Bistro Five Thirty Seven

- Rating: 4.5/5 (8 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1 College Park Richland Community College Decatur, IL 62521
- Categories: American (New)
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#10. Charro Mexican Resturant and Bar

- Rating: 4.5/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 2350 S Mount Zion Rd Decatur, IL 62521
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Mexican
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#9. Krekel's North

- Rating: 4.5/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3727 N Woodford St Decatur, IL 62526
- Categories: Burgers
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#8. Krekel's Custard & Hamburger

- Rating: 4.5/5 (65 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2320 E Main St Decatur, IL 62521
- Categories: Fast Food, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Burgers
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#7. TKG'S Wing Heaven

- Rating: 4.5/5 (17 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 760 S Franklin St Decatur, IL 62521
- Categories: Chicken Wings, Seafood, Shaved Ice
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#6. Krekel's Custard

- Rating: 4.5/5 (10 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 801 E Wood St Decatur, IL 62521
- Categories: Burgers, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
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#5. Burrito Truck

- Rating: 4.5/5 (10 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1550 E Pershing Rd Decatur, IL 62526
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
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#4. Taqueria La Perlita

- Rating: 4.5/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 495 N 22nd St Decatur, IL 62521
- Categories: Mexican
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#3. D-Boe's Chicken & Waffles

- Rating: 4.5/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 3777 N Woodford St Ste A Decatur, IL 62526
- Categories: Chicken Wings, Waffles, Food Trucks
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