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

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Highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in Ann Arbor, 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 Ann Arbor 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. Unicorn Market

- Rating: 5.0/5 (3 reviews)
- Address: 2200 Fuller Ct Ste 7B Ann Arbor, MI 48105
- Categories: Grocery, Pizza, Delis
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#29. Burger 1

- Rating: 4.5/5 (63 reviews)
- Address: 1771 Plymouth Rd Ann Arbor, MI 48105
- Categories: Burgers
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#28. Juicy Kitchen

- Rating: 4.5/5 (363 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1506 N Maple Rd Ann Arbor, MI 48103
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Gluten-Free, Coffee & Tea
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#27. Star's Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (158 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2575 Jackson Ave Ann Arbor, MI 48103
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
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#26. Eat

- Rating: 4.5/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 407 N 5th Ave Ann Arbor, MI 48104
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American (Traditional)
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#25. RoosRoast Liberty

- Rating: 4.5/5 (142 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 117 E Liberty St Ann Arbor, MI 48104
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee Roasteries, Sandwiches
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#24. Pilar's Tamales

- Rating: 4.5/5 (181 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2261 W Liberty St Ann Arbor, MI 48103
- Categories: Latin American
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#23. Moon-Sky's Cheesesteaks

- Rating: 4.5/5 (11 reviews)
- Address: 600 S Wagner Rd Ann Arbor, MI 48103
- Categories: Food Trucks, Cheesesteaks
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#22. DOZER Coffee

- Rating: 4.5/5 (47 reviews)
- Address: 112 Jackson Plz Ann Arbor, MI 48103
- Categories: Cafes
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#21. Tacos El Mariachi Loco

- Rating: 4.5/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 2140 Oak Valley Dr Ann Arbor, MI 48103
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
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#20. Monahan's Seafood Market

- Rating: 4.5/5 (224 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 407 N 5th Ave Ann Arbor, MI 48104
- Categories: Seafood, Seafood Markets
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#19. The Jefferson Market

- Rating: 4.5/5 (111 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 609 W Jefferson St Ann Arbor, MI 48103
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Salad, Sandwiches
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#18. Detroit Cookie

- Rating: 4.5/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 609 E William St Ann Arbor, MI 48104
- Categories: Bakeries, Coffee Roasteries, Cafes
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#17. Bao Space

- Rating: 4.5/5 (45 reviews)
- Address: 205 N Main St Ann Arbor, MI 48104
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Chinese
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#16. Cinnaholic

- Rating: 4.5/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 121 E Liberty St Ann Arbor, MI 48104
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Vegan
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#15. Pita King

- Rating: 4.5/5 (71 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2412 E Stadium Blvd Ann Arbor, MI 48104
- Categories: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
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#14. Blue LLama Jazz Club

- Rating: 4.5/5 (105 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 314 S Main St Ann Arbor, MI 48104
- Categories: Jazz & Blues, Music Venues, American (New)
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#13. Biercamp

- Rating: 4.5/5 (229 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1643 S State St Ann Arbor, MI 48104
- Categories: Meat Shops, Breweries, Hot Dogs
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#12. Ricewood

- Rating: 4.5/5 (137 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1928 Packard St Ann Arbor, MI 48104
- Categories: Barbeque, Food Trucks
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#11. Zingerman's Creamery

- Rating: 4.5/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3723 Plaza Dr Ste 2 Ann Arbor, MI 48108
- Categories: Cheese Shops, Gelato, Sandwiches
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#10. First Bite

- Rating: 4.5/5 (147 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 108 S Main St Ann Arbor, MI 48104
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Gluten-Free, Coffee & Tea
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#9. Moon Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (38 reviews)
- Address: 812 S State St Ann Arbor, MI 48104
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Korean, Desserts
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#8. El Harissa Market Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (159 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1516 N Maple Rd Ann Arbor, MI 48103
- Categories: Mediterranean, African, Gelato
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#7. Shawarma Shop

- Rating: 4.5/5 (39 reviews)
- Address: 2993 S State St Ann Arbor, MI 48104
- Categories: Lebanese, Sandwiches, Falafel
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#6. Bao Boys

- Rating: 4.5/5 (92 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1928 Packard St Ann Arbor, MI 48104
- Categories: Food Trucks, Asian Fusion, Korean
- Read more on Yelp