Highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in Ames, according to Yelp
Highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in Ames, 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 Ames 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. Pizza Pit
- Rating: 4.0/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 207 Welch Ave Ste 201 Ames, IA 50014
- Categories: Pizza, Chicken Wings, Sandwiches
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#29. Cafe Beaudelaire
- Rating: 4.0/5 (171 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2504 Lincoln Way Ames, IA 50014
- Categories: Brazilian, Cafes, Bars
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#28. Great Harvest Bakery & Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 502 Burnett Ave Ames, IA 50010
- Categories: Cafes, Bakeries, Sandwiches
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#27. Botanero Latino Colombian & International Cuisine
- Rating: 4.5/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 604 E Lincoln Way Ames, IA 50010
- Categories: Venezuelan, Mexican, Colombian
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#26. Blaze Pizza
- Rating: 4.5/5 (71 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2320 Lincoln Way Ames, IA 50014
- Categories: Salad, Fast Food, Pizza
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#25. WASABI AMES
- Rating: 4.5/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 926 S 16th St Ames, IA 50010
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Sushi Bars
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#24. Taste Place
- Rating: 4.5/5 (66 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 223 Welch Ave FL 2 Ames, IA 50014
- Categories: Chinese
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#23. India Palace
- Rating: 4.5/5 (66 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 120 Hayward Ave Ames, IA 50014
- Categories: Indian
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#22. Pho & Tea
- Rating: 4.5/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 724 24th St Ste 102 Ames, IA 50010
- Categories: Vietnamese, Bubble Tea, Asian Fusion
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#21. West Street Deli
- Rating: 4.5/5 (90 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2810 West St Ames, IA 50014
- Categories: Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-Free
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#20. Tropical Smoothie Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 517 Lincoln Way Ames, IA 50010
- Categories: Sandwiches, Juice Bars & Smoothies
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#19. Ichiban Japanese Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 117 Welch Ave Ames, IA 50014
- Categories: Ramen, Sushi Bars
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#18. Cornbred
- Rating: 4.5/5 (192 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 526 Main St Ste 106 Ames, IA 50010
- Categories: Barbeque, Beer Bar, Cocktail Bars
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#17. La Casa Maya
- Rating: 4.5/5 (15 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 631 Lincoln Way Ames, IA 50010
- Categories: Mexican
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#16. The Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (475 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2616 Northridge Pkwy Ames, IA 50010
- Categories: Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea
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#15. The Mucky Duck Pub
- Rating: 4.5/5 (189 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3100 S Duff Ave Ames, IA 50010
- Categories: British, Pubs, Caterers
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#14. Mr. Burrito
- Rating: 4.5/5 (69 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2508 Lincoln Way Ames, IA 50014
- Categories: Mexican
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#13. 1+1 Restaurant & Tea
- Rating: 4.5/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2814 West St Ames, IA 50014
- Categories: Chinese, Bubble Tea
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#12. Provisions Lot F
- Rating: 4.5/5 (248 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2400 N Loop Dr Ames, IA 50010
- Categories: American (New), Breakfast & Brunch, Bars
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#11. Flip'N Jacks
- Rating: 4.5/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1520 S Dayton Pl Ames, IA 50010
- Categories: Pancakes
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#10. Daytime Diner
- Rating: 4.5/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 127 Dotson Dr Ames, IA 50014
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
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#9. Celaya TexMex
- Rating: 4.5/5 (15 reviews)
- Address: 217 S Duff Ave Ames, IA 50010
- Categories: Tex-Mex, Mexican
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#8. Downtown Deli
- Rating: 4.5/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 328 Main St Ames, IA 50010
- Categories: Delis
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#7. Pammel Grocery and Deli
- Rating: 4.5/5 (77 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 113 Colorado Ave Ste 133 Ames, IA 50014
- Categories: International Grocery, Delis
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#6. Tacos El Primo
- Rating: 4.5/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 128 S Duff Ave Ames, IA 50010
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
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#5. Carlos Quesadillas
- Rating: 4.5/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2801 Grand Ave Ste 1290 Ames, IA 50010
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks, Fast Food
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#4. The Filling Station
- Rating: 4.5/5 (36 reviews)
- Address: 2400 S University Blvd Ames, IA 50010
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American (New), Barbeque
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#3. Rico's Tacos
- Rating: 5.0/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 624 E Lincoln Way Ames, IA 50010
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
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#2. Big Acai Ames
- Rating: 5.0/5 (7 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2702 Lincoln Way Ames, IA 50014
- Categories: Acai Bowls, Cafes, Vegan
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#1. Blue Fish Hawaii Poke Bowl
- Rating: 5.0/5 (11 reviews)
- Address: 127 Welch Ave Ames, IA 50014
- Categories: Hawaiian, Poke, Pan Asian
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