Highest-rated Restaurants With Outdoor Seating in Columbia, Missouri, According to Yelp

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Highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in Columbia, Missouri, 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 Columbia 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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#30. Barred Owl Butcher & Table

- Rating: 4.5/5 (239 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 47 E Broadway Columbia, MO 65203
- Categories: Butcher, American (Traditional), Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

#29. Range Free

- Rating: 4.5/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 110 Orr St Ste 101 Columbia, MO 65201
- Categories: Cafes, Gluten-Free, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp

#28. Cajun Crab House

- Rating: 4.5/5 (91 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 308 W Business Lp 70 Columbia, MO 65203
- Categories: Seafood, Cajun/Creole
- Read more on Yelp

#27. Main Squeeze

- Rating: 4.5/5 (240 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 28 S 9th St Columbia, MO 65201
- Categories: Juice Bars & Smoothies, Vegetarian, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

#26. G & D Steakhouse

- Rating: 4.5/5 (134 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2001 W Worley St Columbia, MO 65203
- Categories: Steakhouses, American (Traditional), Greek
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. Tiger Chef

- Rating: 4.5/5 (81 reviews)
- Address: 907 Rain Forest Pwy Ste 101 Columbia, MO 65202
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Thai
- Read more on Yelp

#24. Tortilleria El Patrón

- Rating: 4.5/5 (18 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 711 Vandiver Dr Columbia, MO 65202
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

#23. B&B Bagel

- Rating: 4.5/5 (74 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 124 E Nifong Blvd Ste A Columbia, MO 65203
- Categories: Bagels, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

#22. Sagua La Grande Cuban Café

- Rating: 4.5/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 114 S Ninth St Ste 101 Columbia, MO 65201
- Categories: Cuban, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

#21. Kenko Sushi & Tea

- Rating: 4.5/5 (15 reviews)
- Address: 21 Conley Rd Unit N Columbia, MO 65201
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Coffee & Tea, Poke
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Firehouse Subs

- Rating: 4.5/5 (19 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2703 E Broadway Ste 125 Columbia, MO 65201
- Categories: Sandwiches, Fast Food, Delis
- Read more on Yelp

#19. B&B Bagel

- Rating: 5.0/5 (4 reviews)
- Address: 904 Elm St Ste 100 Columbia, MO 65202
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Bagels, Delis
- Read more on Yelp

#18. QuikTrip

- Rating: 4.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3211 Clark Ln Columbia, MO 65202
- Categories: Gas Stations, Convenience Stores, Fast Food
- Read more on Yelp

#17. Flyover

- Rating: 4.5/5 (141 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 212 E Green Meadows Rd Ste 9 Columbia, MO 65203
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Pretzels, Tapas/Small Plates
- Read more on Yelp

#16. Med Mex Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 2609 East Broadway Columbia, MO 65201
- Categories: Mexican, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Papadoo's Soul Food & BBQ

- Rating: 4.5/5 (13 reviews)
- Address: 904 Business Loop 70 E Columbia, MO 65201
- Categories: Soul Food, Barbeque, Cajun/Creole
- Read more on Yelp

#14. Goldie's Bagels

- Rating: 4.5/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 114 S 9th St Ste 102 Columbia, MO 65201
- Categories: Delis, Bagels
- Read more on Yelp

#13. Szechuan House

- Rating: 4.5/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 21 N Providence Rd Columbia, MO 65203
- Categories: Chinese, Soup
- Read more on Yelp

#12. Ellianna's Donut Shop

- Rating: 4.5/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1105 Grindstone Pkwy Ste 101 Columbia, MO 65201
- Categories: Donuts, Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

#11. Taqueria Don Pancho

- Rating: 4.5/5 (125 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3907 Peachtree Dr Columbia, MO 65203
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Just Jeff's Street Food

- Rating: 5.0/5 (63 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 701 Business Loop 70 W Columbia, MO 65203
- Categories: Hot Dogs, Food Stands, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

#9. Café Poland

- Rating: 5.0/5 (206 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 807 Locust St Columbia, MO 65201
- Categories: Polish, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

#8. Beet Box

- Rating: 5.0/5 (92 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 602 Fay St Columbia, MO 65201
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

#7. Love Coffee

- Rating: 5.0/5 (12 reviews)
- Address: 15 Business Loop 70 E Columbia, MO 65203
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Patisserie/Cake Shop
- Read more on Yelp

#6. Irene's BBQ

- Rating: 5.0/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 711 N College Ave Ste B Columbia, MO 65201
- Categories: Barbeque, Beer Bar, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Penn Station

- Rating: 5.0/5 (17 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 203 E Nifong Blvd Columbia, MO 65203
- Categories: Cheesesteaks, Fast Food, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

#4. Los Comales Mexican Restaurant & Store

- Rating: 5.0/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 3510 I-70 SE Columbia, MO 65201
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

#3. Krustaceans Seafood - Columbia

- Rating: 5.0/5 (15 reviews)
- Address: 22 N 9th St Columbia, MO 65201
- Categories: Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

#2. Firehouse Subs

- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 3507 Norfleet Dr Ste 101 Columbia, MO 65201
- Categories: Fast Food, Delis, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

#1. Just Love Coffee Cafe - Battle Crossing

- Rating: 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 5414 Clark Ln Ste 100 Columbia, MO 65202
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Waffles
- Read more on Yelp

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