Highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in Louisville, according to Yelp
Highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in Louisville, 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 Louisville 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. In Season
- Rating: 5.0/5 (74 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 324 W Main St Louisville, KY 40202
- Categories: American (New), Salad
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#29. Hot Buns Food Truck
- Rating: 5.0/5 (37 reviews)
- Address: Louisville, KY 40201
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Food Trucks
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#28. The Table
- Rating: 5.0/5 (141 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1800 Portland Ave Louisville, KY 40203
- Categories: American (Traditional), American (New), Sandwiches
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#27. Asiana Sushi
- Rating: 5.0/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 6435 Bardstown Rd Louisville, KY 40291
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Sushi Bars, Japanese
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#26. Smor Nordic Bakeri
- Rating: 5.0/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 1001 Trevilian Way Louisville, KY 40213
- Categories: Bakeries, Scandinavian
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#25. Barrel of Fun Ice Cream
- Rating: 5.0/5 (68 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 9421 Smyrna Pkwy Louisville, KY 40229
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Burgers, Hot Dogs
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#24. El Taco Loco
- Rating: 5.0/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5622 Preston Hwy Louisville, KY 40219
- Categories: Mexican
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#23. WeekEnd Burgers
- Rating: 5.0/5 (10 reviews)
- Address: 5600 National Turnpike Louisville, KY 40214
- Categories: Sandwiches, Burgers, Wraps
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#22. The Palm Room
- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1821 W Jefferson St Louisville, KY 40203
- Categories: Lounges, Salad, Sandwiches
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#21. Addis Ababa
- Rating: 5.0/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4750 Bardstown Rd Louisville, KY 40218
- Categories: Ethiopian
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#20. Jay's Burgers
- Rating: 5.0/5 (17 reviews)
- Address: 1241 East Oak Louisville, KY 40204
- Categories: Food Trucks, Burgers
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#19. Kentucky Smoked BBQ
- Rating: 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4100 Shelbyville Rd Beargrass Christian Church Louisville, KY 40207
- Categories: Food Stands, Barbeque, Smokehouse
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#18. Potder's Ping Pong Emporium
- Rating: 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 1127 Logan St Louisville, KY 40204
- Categories: Hot Dogs, Beer Bar
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#17. The Traveling Kitchen
- Rating: 5.0/5 (59 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Louisville, KY 40202
- Categories: Food Trucks, Asian Fusion, Tacos
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#16. La Pana Bakery & Cafe
- Rating: 5.0/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 1001 Logan St Louisville, KY 40204
- Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, Cafes
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#15. Daddy Vic's Soul Food
- Rating: 5.0/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 4444 Cane Run Rd Louisville, KY 40216
- Categories: Soul Food
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#14. Tacos La Esperanza - Hope On Wheels
- Rating: 5.0/5 (16 reviews)
- Address: 3401 Breckenridge Ln Louisville, KY 40220
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
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#13. Twinspire Pizza
- Rating: 5.0/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 8023 Catherine Ln Ste 102 Louisville, KY 40222
- Categories: Pizza, Sandwiches, Italian
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#12. Bae's Baekery
- Rating: 5.0/5 (35 reviews)
- Address: 1804 Frankfort Ave Louisville, KY 40206
- Categories: Desserts, Custom Cakes, Sandwiches
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#11. Simply Mediterranean
- Rating: 5.0/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 2900 Brownsboro Rd Louisville, KY 40206
- Categories: Lebanese, Mediterranean
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#10. Cuban Restaurant And Bakery
- Rating: 5.0/5 (10 reviews)
- Address: 5614 Preston Hwy Louisville, KY 40219
- Categories: Cuban, Bakeries
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#9. Ricky B's Club Cafe
- Rating: 5.0/5 (10 reviews)
- Address: 2901 Brownsboro Rd Louisville, KY 40206
- Categories: Venues & Event Spaces, American (Traditional), Music Venues
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#8. Full Arepa KY
- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 1001 Logan St Louisville, KY 40204
- Categories: Pop-Up Restaurants
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#7. Island Breeze
- Rating: 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 1991 Brownsboro Rd Louisville, KY 40206
- Categories: Restaurants
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#6. Jojo Gyros 2
- Rating: 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 7900 Shelbyville Rd Louisville, KY 40222
- Categories: Greek
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#5. African Best Restaurant
- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 7325 St Andrews Church Rd Louisville, KY 40214
- Categories: African
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#4. Sallyforth Taproom
- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 1221 W Main St Louisville, KY 40212
- Categories: Sandwiches, Brewpubs
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#3. Alchemy Food Truck
- Rating: 5.0/5 (13 reviews)
- Address: 501 S Preston St Louisville, KY 40202
- Categories: Food Trucks, Venezuelan
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#2. Bamba Eggroll Company
- Rating: 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 240 Adams St Louisville, KY 40206
- Categories: Filipino, Food Trucks
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#1. Glow Worm Play Cafe
- Rating: 5.0/5 (11 reviews)
- Address: 962 Barret Ave Louisville, KY 40204
- Categories: Bakeries, Cafes, Indoor Playcentre
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