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

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Highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in Fort Wayne, 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 Fort Wayne 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. Morgan's Tap & Grill

- Rating: 4.5/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 8421 Bluffton Rd Fort Wayne, IN 46809
- Categories: American (Traditional), Bars
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#29. Kanela

- Rating: 4.5/5 (19 reviews)
- Address: 618 S Harrison St Fort Wayne, IN 46802
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Juice Bars & Smoothies
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#28. Firefly Coffee House

- Rating: 4.5/5 (150 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3523 N Anthony Blvd Fort Wayne, IN 46805
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes, Bakeries
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#27. Bimi Bistro

- Rating: 4.5/5 (12 reviews)
- Address: 4150 W Jefferson Blvd Ste K06A Fort Wayne, IN 46804
- Categories: Ramen, Noodles
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#26. Lola's Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (17 reviews)
- Address: 2801 Lower Huntington Rd Fort Wayne, IN 47809
- Categories: Latin American, Coffee & Tea, Tacos
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#25. Loving Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (247 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7605 Coldwater Rd Ste A Fort Wayne, IN 46825
- Categories: Vegan, Vegetarian
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#24. Dunbar's BBQ Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 413 W Paulding Rd Fort Wayne, IN 46807
- Categories: Barbeque, Caterers
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#23. SMPL Kitchen

- Rating: 4.5/5 (14 reviews)
- Address: 10106 Dupont Cir ste Dr E Fort Wayne, IN 46825
- Categories: Cafes, Acai Bowls, Salad
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#22. Affiné Food Truck

- Rating: 4.5/5 (14 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Fort Wayne, IN 46808
- Categories: Food Trucks, Vietnamese, Sandwiches
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#21. Bangkok Bistro

- Rating: 4.5/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3009 E State Blvd Fort Wayne, IN 46805
- Categories: Thai, Asian Fusion
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#20. Thai Metta Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 5970 W Jefferson Blvd Fort Wayne, IN 46804
- Categories: Thai
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#19. Nacho's Taqueria

- Rating: 4.5/5 (6 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3739 S Clinton St Fort Wayne, IN 46806
- Categories: Mexican
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#18. Mo's Tacos

- Rating: 4.5/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 1130 Goshen Ave Fort Wayne, IN 46808
- Categories: Tacos
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#17. Rise' N Roll Bakery & Deli

- Rating: 4.5/5 (130 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5129 Illinois Rd Fort Wayne, IN 46804
- Categories: Delis, Bakeries, Donuts
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#16. A Divine Encounter Café

- Rating: 5.0/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 1019 E Coliseum Blvd Fort Wayne, IN 46825
- Categories: Cafes
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#15. Birrieria La Cabaña

- Rating: 5.0/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 2534 New Haven Ave Fort Wayne, IN 46803
- Categories: Mexican
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#14. Korean Fried Chicken

- Rating: 5.0/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 930 Goshen Ave Fort Wayne, IN 46808
- Categories: Korean
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#13. AA Poke

- Rating: 5.0/5 (103 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 700 E Coliseum Blvd Ste A Fort Wayne, IN 46805
- Categories: Japanese, Poke, Sushi Bars
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#12. Kim Vu Vietnamese Cuisine

- Rating: 5.0/5 (240 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 433 E Dupont Rd Fort Wayne, IN 46825
- Categories: Vietnamese
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#11. China Garden

- Rating: 5.0/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5441 S Anthony Blvd Fort Wayne, IN 46806
- Categories: Chinese
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#10. Bistro Nota

- Rating: 5.0/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 620 S Calhoun St Fort Wayne, IN 46802
- Categories: French, Desserts, Beer Bar
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#9. Coney Express

- Rating: 5.0/5 (15 reviews)
- Address: 206 E Pettit Ave Fort Wayne, IN 46806
- Categories: American (Traditional), Hot Dogs
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#8. Chance Bar

- Rating: 5.0/5 (35 reviews)
- Address: 4301 Fairfield Ave Fort Wayne, IN 46807
- Categories: Wine Bars, Tapas/Small Plates
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#7. Taqueria Mi Tierra

- Rating: 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 2302 S Calhoun St Fort Wayne, IN 46807
- Categories: Mexican
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#6. Baby Got S'Mac

- Rating: 5.0/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 6338 E State Blvd Fort Wayne, IN 46815
- Categories: Food Trucks, Specialty Food, Italian
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#5. Nine House

- Rating: 5.0/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 14617 Lima Rd Fort Wayne, IN 46818
- Categories: Burmese, Thai
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#4. Haru Sushi Izakaya

- Rating: 5.0/5 (64 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4036 Cold Water Rd Fort Wayne, IN 46805
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese
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#3. Elijah's Restaurant and Bakery

- Rating: 5.0/5 (11 reviews)
- Address: 301 W Jefferson Blvd Fort Wayne, IN 46802
- Categories: American (New), Coffee & Tea, Bakeries
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