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

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Highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in Elkhart, 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 Elkhart 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. La Perla Tapatia

- Rating: 4.5/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 3701 S Main St Ste FC 100 Elkhart, IN 46517
- Categories: Mexican
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#29. Yummy Chinese Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (17 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 30895 Old US 20 W Elkhart, IN 46514
- Categories: Chinese
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#28. Bill's Bar-B-Que

- Rating: 4.5/5 (84 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2426 Benham Ave Elkhart, IN 46517
- Categories: Barbeque, Southern, Sandwiches
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#27. Bangkok Place Thai Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (96 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 26084 County Rd 6 Ste 3 Elkhart, IN 46514
- Categories: Thai
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#26. Simonton Lake Drive-In

- Rating: 4.5/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3724 Cassopolis St Elkhart, IN 46514
- Categories: Burgers
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#25. Cappy's Northside Restaurants

- Rating: 4.5/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1000 N Michigan St Elkhart, IN 46514
- Categories: American (Traditional), Beer, Wine & Spirits, Cocktail Bars
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#24. Per Bacco

- Rating: 4.5/5 (56 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 28046 County Rd 16 Elkhart, IN 46516
- Categories: Italian
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#23. Big City Pizza

- Rating: 4.5/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 3251 Northview Dr Elkhart, IN 46514
- Categories: Pizza, Sandwiches, Salad
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#22. Antonio's Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (116 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1105 Goshen Ave Elkhart, IN 46516
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Wine Bars
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#21. The Moringa Tree

- Rating: 4.5/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 109 W Lexington Ave Elkhart, IN 46516
- Categories: Juice Bars & Smoothies, Salad, Sandwiches
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#20. George's Gyros

- Rating: 4.5/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1808 E Bristol St Elkhart, IN 46514
- Categories: Mediterranean
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#19. Ricky's Taqueria

- Rating: 4.5/5 (120 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 57995 County Rd 9 Elkhart, IN 46517
- Categories: Mexican
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#18. Michael's Italian Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 528 Harrison St Elkhart, IN 46516
- Categories: Italian
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#17. Luigi's Pizza

- Rating: 4.5/5 (15 reviews)
- Address: 1038 W Bristol St Elkhart, IN 46514
- Categories: Pizza
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#16. Lucky's

- Rating: 4.5/5 (88 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 700 W Bristol St Elkhart, IN 46514
- Categories: Thai, Bubble Tea, Cambodian
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#15. Enzo Pizza

- Rating: 4.5/5 (14 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3701 S Main St Ste 1128 Elkhart, IN 46517
- Categories: Pizza
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#14. Soto's Mexican Cuisine

- Rating: 5.0/5 (3 reviews)
- Address: 27751 Co Rd 26 Elkhart, IN 46517
- Categories: Food Court, New Mexican Cuisine
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#13. Culver's

- Rating: 4.5/5 (12 reviews)
- Address: 2915 Brittany Ct Elkhart, IN 46514
- Categories: Burgers, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Fast Food
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#12. Baker's Nook Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 127 Easy Shopping Pl Elkhart, IN 46516
- Categories: Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
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#11. Jimtown Pizza

- Rating: 4.5/5 (9 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 59176 County Road 3 Elkhart, IN 46517
- Categories: Pizza
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#10. Essence Restaurant + Bar

- Rating: 4.5/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 333 Nibco Pkwy Elkhart, IN 46516
- Categories: American (New)
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#9. Boomerelli's Pizza

- Rating: 4.5/5 (17 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 30178 County Road 12 Elkhart, IN 46514
- Categories: Pizza
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#8. Kao's

- Rating: 4.5/5 (67 reviews)
- Address: 201 W Marion St Elkhart, IN 46516
- Categories: Cambodian, Bubble Tea, Thai
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#7. Artisan

- Rating: 4.5/5 (111 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 505 S Main St Elkhart, IN 46516
- Categories: French, American (New)
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#6. Fiesta Mexicana

- Rating: 4.5/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 111 Prairie Ct Elkhart, IN 46516
- Categories: Grocery, Mexican
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#5. Jimmy John's

- Rating: 4.5/5 (6 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2101 Bypass Rd Ste C Elkhart, IN 46514
- Categories: Sandwiches, Fast Food, Delis
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#4. Iechyd Da Brewing Company

- Rating: 4.5/5 (272 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 317 N Main St Elkhart, IN 46516
- Categories: Pizza, Breweries, Pubs
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#3. The Electric Brew

- Rating: 4.5/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 113 E Lexington Ave Elkhart, IN 46516
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea
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