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

Canva

Highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in Muncie, 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 Muncie 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. MCL Restaurant & Bakery

- Rating: 4.0/5 (16 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3501 Granville Rd Muncie, IN 47303
- Categories: American (Traditional), Buffets
- Read more on Yelp

#29. Cafe At The Crossing

- Rating: 4.0/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 3506 W Jackson St Ste 2 & 3 Muncie, IN 47304
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Health Markets, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

#28. The Bearded Baker

- Rating: 4.5/5 (4 reviews)
- Address: 2100 W White River Blvd Muncie Maker's Market Muncie, IN 47303
- Categories: Food Stands, Bakeries, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

#27. Southside Cafe

- Rating: 4.0/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 2323 S Madison St Muncie, IN 47302
- Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

#26. Red Apple Cafe

- Rating: 4.0/5 (40 reviews)
- Address: 3001 N Oakwood Ave Muncie, IN 47304
- Categories: Cafes, Venues & Event Spaces, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

#25. Penn Station

- Rating: 4.0/5 (16 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3313 N Everbrook Ln Muncie, IN 47304
- Categories: Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

#24. By Hand and Fork

- Rating: 4.0/5 (92 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1617 Wheeling Ave Muncie, IN 47303
- Categories: American (Traditional)
- Read more on Yelp

#23. Sitara Indian Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0/5 (95 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1606 W McGalliard Rd Muncie, IN 47304
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp

#22. Twin Archer Brewpub

- Rating: 4.0/5 (94 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 117 West Charles St Muncie, IN 47305
- Categories: American (Traditional), Brewpubs
- Read more on Yelp

#21. Papa Murphy's

- Rating: 4.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1424 West McGalliard Road Muncie, IN 47304
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

#20. Amazing Joe's Grill

- Rating: 4.0/5 (204 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 909 N Wheeling Ave Muncie, IN 47305
- Categories: Italian, Sandwiches, American (Traditional)
- Read more on Yelp

#19. Timbers Lounge

- Rating: 4.0/5 (16 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2770 W Kilgore Ave Muncie, IN 47304
- Categories: Lounges, American (Traditional), Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

#18. osteria32

- Rating: 4.0/5 (43 reviews)
- Address: 1501 W Kilgore Ave Muncie, IN 47304
- Categories: Wine Bars, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

#17. Dumpling House

- Rating: 4.0/5 (136 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2900 W White River Blvd Muncie, IN 47304
- Categories: Chinese, Hot Pot
- Read more on Yelp

#16. Vera Mae's Bistro

- Rating: 4.0/5 (116 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 209 S Walnut St Muncie, IN 47305
- Categories: American (Traditional), American (New), French
- Read more on Yelp

#15. Concannon's Bakery Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (133 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4801 N Baker Ln Muncie, IN 47304
- Categories: Cafes, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp

#14. Puerto Vallarta Mexican Restaurant & Cantina

- Rating: 4.5/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4000 N Broadway Ave Muncie, IN 47303
- Categories: Mexican, Salad, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

#13. 1925 Pubhouse - Muncie

- Rating: 4.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 625 S High St Muncie, IN 47305
- Categories: American (Traditional), Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

#12. Salsa's Mexican Grill Express

- Rating: 4.5/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 2421 S Madison St Muncie, IN 47302
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

#11. Hunnicutt's Dairy Bar

- Rating: 4.5/5 (17 reviews)
- Address: 1101 S Burlington Dr Muncie, IN 47302
- Categories: American (Traditional)
- Read more on Yelp

#10. Greek's Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.5/5 (90 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1600 W University Ave Muncie, IN 47303
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

#9. Pizza King

- Rating: 4.5/5 (6 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2905 E Jackson St Muncie, IN 47305
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

#8. Savage's Ale House

- Rating: 4.5/5 (254 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 127 N High St Muncie, IN 47305
- Categories: American (New), Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp

#7. Cholula Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (13 reviews)
- Address: 3100 N Granville Ave Muncie, IN 47303
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

#6. Tuppee Tong Thai Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (100 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 310 W Main St Muncie, IN 47305
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

#5. Rosebud Coffee House

- Rating: 4.5/5 (13 reviews)
- Address: 1805 S Hoyt Ave Muncie, IN 47302
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Desserts, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

#4. The Downtown Farm Stand

- Rating: 4.5/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 125 E Main St Muncie, IN 47305
- Categories: Organic Stores, Delis, Beer, Wine & Spirits
- Read more on Yelp

#3. Acapulco Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (51 reviews)
- Address: 3201 W Bethel Ave Muncie, IN 47304
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

#2. Ninja of Japan

- Rating: 4.5/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 831 Tillotson Ave Muncie, IN 47304
- Categories: Japanese, Soup, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp