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

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Highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in California, Maryland, 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 California 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.

#17. Potbelly Sandwich Shop

- Rating: 4.0/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 23064 Three Notch Rd Ste 101 California, MD 20619
- Categories: Sandwiches, Fast Food, Salad
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#16. Hong Kong Restaurant III

- Rating: 4.0/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 45315 Alton Ln Unit 16060 California, MD 20619
- Categories: Chinese
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#15. Tropical Smoothie Cafe

- Rating: 4.0/5 (19 reviews)
- Address: 44980 St Andrews Church Rd California, MD 20619
- Categories: Juice Bars & Smoothies, Sandwiches, Breakfast & Brunch
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#14. Five Guys

- Rating: 4.0/5 (34 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 45250-B Worth Ave California, MD 20619
- Categories: Burgers, Fast Food
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#13. Thai Inter

- Rating: 4.0/5 (164 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 22622 Macarthur Blvd California, MD 20619
- Categories: Thai, Seafood, Vegetarian
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#12. MOD Pizza

- Rating: 4.0/5 (68 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 44940 St Andrews Church Rd California, MD 20619
- Categories: Fast Food, Pizza
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#11. Bollywood Masala

- Rating: 4.0/5 (283 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 23418 Three Notch Rd California, MD 20619
- Categories: Indian
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#10. Teariffic Cafe

- Rating: 4.0/5 (170 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 22576 MacArthur Blvd California, MD 20619
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Chinese, Juice Bars & Smoothies
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#9. Wawa

- Rating: 4.0/5 (19 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 23141 Three Notch Rd California, MD 20619
- Categories: Convenience Stores, Sandwiches, Gas Stations
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#8. The Beanery Cafe & Bakery

- Rating: 4.0/5 (71 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 22741 Three Notch Rd California, MD 20619
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea, Bakeries
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#7. The Jamaican Grill

- Rating: 4.0/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 23105 Three Notch Rd California, MD 20619
- Categories: Caribbean, Food Trucks
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#6. El Coqui

- Rating: 4.5/5 (3 reviews)
- Address: 44950 Worth Ave California, MD 20619
- Categories: Puerto Rican
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#5. Mission BBQ

- Rating: 4.0/5 (278 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 22599 MacArthur Blvd Ste 136C California, MD 20619
- Categories: Barbeque
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#4. Bard's Bistro

- Rating: 4.5/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 22599 MacArthur Blvd Ste 126 California, MD 20619
- Categories: Fish & Chips, Burgers, Coffee & Tea
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#3. Mezeh Mediterranean Grill - St. Mary's

- Rating: 4.5/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 45000 St Andrews Church Rd Ste A California, MD 20619
- Categories: Mediterranean, Salad, Halal
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