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

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Highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in Springfield, 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 Springfield 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. Dillons Pizza

- Rating: 4.5/5 (16 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 500 N Dirksen Pkwy Ste A Springfield, IL 62702
- Categories: Pizza
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#29. VELE

- Rating: 4.5/5 (130 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 3241 W Iles Ave Springfield, IL 62701
- Categories: Seafood, Steakhouses, Italian
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#28. Taki Taco Ice Cream Shop

- Rating: 4.5/5 (13 reviews)
- Address: 2955 Lindbergh Blvd Springfield, IL 62704
- Categories: Gelato, Waffles
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#27. Arby's

- Rating: 4.5/5 (5 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3101 S Veterans Pkwy Springfield, IL 62704
- Categories: Fast Food, Sandwiches
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#26. Head West Sub Stop

- Rating: 4.5/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 530 E Capitol Ave Springfield, IL 62701
- Categories: Sandwiches, Salad, Soup
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#25. MOD Pizza

- Rating: 4.5/5 (10 reviews)
- Address: 2401 Wabash Ave Springfield, IL 62704
- Categories: Pizza, Salad
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#24. Tacology 201

- Rating: 4.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 3266 W Iles Ave Springfield, IL 62711
- Categories: Tacos
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#23. Hibachi Madness

- Rating: 4.5/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4318 Wabash Ave Springfield, IL 62711
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese
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#22. Brunchfield Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 751 S Durkin Dr Springfield, IL 62704
- Categories: Cafes, American (Traditional), Sandwiches
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#21. Maryflor

- Rating: 4.5/5 (17 reviews)
- Address: 2 W Old State Capitol Plz Springfield, IL 62701
- Categories: Mexican
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#20. Yannis Gyros

- Rating: 4.5/5 (109 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1814 Adlai Stevenson Dr Springfield, IL 62703
- Categories: Greek
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#19. Empire Korean Steakhouse & Bar

- Rating: 4.5/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 2100 W White Oaks Dr Springfield, IL 62704
- Categories: Korean, Steakhouses, Sushi Bars
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#18. Star 66 Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (107 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3752 Camp Butler Rd Ste- 100A Springfield, IL 62707
- Categories: Cafes, Seafood, Burgers
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#17. Taqueria Moroleon

- Rating: 4.5/5 (210 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1101 S 9th St Springfield, IL 62703
- Categories: Mexican
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#16. Laguna Brava Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 5.0/5 (4 reviews)
- Address: 2466 Wabash Ave Springfield, IL 62704
- Categories: Mexican
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#15. Cielito Lindo Mexican Kitchen

- Rating: 5.0/5 (4 reviews)
- Address: 2501 Wabash Ave Springfield, IL 62704
- Categories: Mexican
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#14. 6 St. Cafe

- Rating: 5.0/5 (3 reviews)
- Address: 214 S 6th St Springfield, IL 62701
- Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch, Cocktail Bars
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#13. Ice Deli

- Rating: 5.0/5 (3 reviews)
- Address: 2701 W Lawrence Ave Springfield, IL 62704
- Categories: Delis
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#12. Mission BBQ

- Rating: 4.5/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2401 Wabash Ave Ste B Springfield, IL 62704
- Categories: Barbeque, Sandwiches, Smokehouse
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#11. Abelardo's

- Rating: 4.5/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 1610 W Jefferson St Springfield, IL 62702
- Categories: Mexican
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#10. Happy Sushi

- Rating: 4.5/5 (189 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 846 S Grand Ave E Springfield, IL 62703
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese
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#9. Pita or Bowl

- Rating: 4.5/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 848 S Grand Ave E Springfield, IL 62703
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Fast Food
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#8. Curate

- Rating: 4.5/5 (72 reviews)
- Address: 2930 Plaza Dr Springfield, IL 62704
- Categories: Tapas/Small Plates, Wine Bars, Cocktail Bars
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#7. La Piazza

- Rating: 4.5/5 (126 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 218 S 6th St Springfield, IL 62701
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
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#6. James Home Kitchen

- Rating: 4.5/5 (93 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2901 Chatham Rd Springfield, IL 62704
- Categories: Barbeque, Asian Fusion
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#5. Gyros Stop

- Rating: 4.5/5 (16 reviews)
- Address: 2345 W Monroe St Springfield, IL 62704
- Categories: Fast Food
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#4. Luminary Kitchen & Provisions

- Rating: 4.5/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3121 Hedley Rd Springfield, IL 62704
- Categories: American (Traditional), Desserts
- Read more on Yelp