Highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in Minneapolis, according to Yelp

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June 16, 2023
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Highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in Minneapolis, 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 Minneapolis 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.

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#28. Indian Kutir

- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 3621 E Lake St Minneapolis, MN 55406
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp

#27. Broadway Chow Mein

- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 609 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis, MN 55411
- Categories: Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

#26. Wholesoul a Lavender & Sage Eatery

- Rating: 5.0/5 (10 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: Minneapolis, MN 55411
- Categories: Food Trucks, Caterers, Soul Food
- Read more on Yelp

#25. Lake and Bryant Cafe

- Rating: 5.0/5 (65 reviews)
- Address: 821 W Lake St Minneapolis, MN 55408
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

#24. The Get Down Coffee

- Rating: 5.0/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 1500 N 44th Ave Minneapolis, MN 55412
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Coffee Roasteries, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. Young Man

- Rating: 5.0/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3752 Nicollet Ave Minneapolis, MN 55409
- Categories: Indonesian, Salad, Hawaiian
- Read more on Yelp

#22. Kataki

- Rating: 5.0/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 6401 Nicollet Ave Minneapolis, MN 55423
- Categories: Ramen, Sushi Bars, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

#21. Francis Burger Joint

- Rating: 5.0/5 (69 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2422 Central Ave NE Minneapolis, MN 55418
- Categories: Burgers, Bars, Vegan
- Read more on Yelp

#20. Marsu Pizzeria + Taqueria

- Rating: 5.0/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 1509 E Lake St Minneapolis, MN 55407
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

#19. Galapagos Bar & Grill

- Rating: 5.0/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 3508 E Lake St Minneapolis, MN 55406
- Categories: Latin American, Breakfast & Brunch, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. WaZoBia Food and Pastry

- Rating: 5.0/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 1025 Currie Ave Minneapolis, MN 55403
- Categories: Bakeries, African, Caterers
- Read more on Yelp

#17. The Briar

- Rating: 5.0/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 1231 Washington St NE Minneapolis, MN 55413
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

#16. Tosca

- Rating: 5.0/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 3415 W 44th St Minneapolis, MN 55410
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp

#15. Key West Bistro

- Rating: 5.0/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 2803 E 38th St Minneapolis, MN 55406
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes
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#14. The Test Kitchen

- Rating: 5.0/5 (42 reviews)
- Address: 825 Washington Ave SE Ste 101 Minneapolis, MN 55414
- Categories: Donuts, American (Traditional), Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Nixta Tortilleria & Mexican Takeout

- Rating: 5.0/5 (17 reviews)
- Address: 1222 NE 2nd St Minneapolis, MN 55413
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

#12. Gatherings Cafe

- Rating: 5.0/5 (7 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1530 E Franklin Ave Minneapolis, MN 55404
- Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

#11. Khue's Kitchen @ Bar Brava

- Rating: 5.0/5 (13 reviews)
- Address: 1914 N Washington Ave Minneapolis, MN 55411
- Categories: Vietnamese, Chicken Wings, Vegetarian
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#10. Vellee

- Rating: 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 303 1st Ave NE Nordhaus Apt Minneapolis, MN 55413
- Categories: Delis, Mexican, Asian Fusion
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#9. Lutunji's Palate

- Rating: 5.0/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 1400 Park Ave S Ste 1010 Minneapolis, MN 55404
- Categories: Caterers, Desserts, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Animales Barbeque

- Rating: 5.0/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 1315 Tyler St NE Minneapolis, MN 55413
- Categories: Burgers, Barbeque, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

#7. Selam Restaurant

- Rating: 5.0/5 (12 reviews)
- Address: 3860 Minnehaha Ave Minneapolis, MN 55406
- Categories: Ethiopian
- Read more on Yelp

#6. Taqueria El Primo

- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 30 W Lake St Minneapolis, MN 55408
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

#5. La Michoacana

- Rating: 5.0/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 1611 E Lake St Minneapolis, MN 55407
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

#4. Cosmic Coffee

- Rating: 5.0/5 (18 reviews)
- Address: 3301 NE Central Ave Minneapolis, MN 55418
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Nautical Bowls

- Rating: 5.0/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 5327 W 16th St Minneapolis, MN 55416
- Categories: Acai Bowls, Vegan, Gluten-Free
- Read more on Yelp

#2. Kham Fu Dee

- Rating: 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: Minneapolis, MN 55415
- Categories: Food Trucks, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

#1. Atuvava

- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 3800 28th Ave S Minneapolis, MN 55406
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Gluten-Free
- Read more on Yelp

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