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

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Highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in Ithaca, 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 Ithaca 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. Mercato Bar & Kitchen

- Rating: 4.0/5 (160 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 108 N Aurora St Ithaca, NY 14850
- Categories: Italian, Wine Bars
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#29. 2 Stay 2 Go

- Rating: 4.5/5 (4 reviews)
- Address: 208 Dryden Rd Ithaca, NY 14850
- Categories: Pop-Up Restaurants, American (New)
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#28. Tian Jin Foods 天津小吃

- Rating: 4.5/5 (58 reviews)
- Address: 171 E State St Ste 136 Ithaca, NY 14850
- Categories: Chinese, Food Stands
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#27. Temple of Zeus

- Rating: 4.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Goldwin Smith Hall Ithaca, NY 14853
- Categories: Cafes
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#26. Mac's Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (11 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 130 Statler Dr Ithaca, NY 14850
- Categories: American (Traditional)
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#25. Maru Ramen

- Rating: 4.5/5 (239 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 512 W State St Ithaca, NY 14850
- Categories: Ramen, Bars, Soul Food
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#24. Coal Yard Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (114 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 143 Maple Ave Ithaca, NY 14850
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, American (New)
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#23. The Rook

- Rating: 4.5/5 (142 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 404 W State St Ithaca, NY 14850
- Categories: American (New), Cocktail Bars, Comfort Food
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#22. Louie's Lunch

- Rating: 4.5/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 500 Thurston Ave Ithaca, NY 14850
- Categories: Pizza, Sandwiches, Food Trucks
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#21. Thompson and Bleecker

- Rating: 4.5/5 (146 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 220 East State St Ithaca, NY 14850
- Categories: Pizza, Wine Bars, Italian
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#20. MIX Kitchen & Bar

- Rating: 4.5/5 (397 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 205 Elmira Rd Ithaca, NY 14850
- Categories: Tapas/Small Plates, Cocktail Bars, Steakhouses
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#19. Hound and Mare

- Rating: 4.5/5 (52 reviews)
- Address: 118 N Aurora St Ithaca, NY 14850
- Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch
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#18. Gorgers Subs

- Rating: 4.5/5 (261 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 116 W State St Ithaca, NY 14850
- Categories: Salad, Soup, Sandwiches
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#17. Franco's Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.5/5 (113 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 508 W State St Ithaca, NY 14850
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
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#16. Hakacha Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (63 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 311 3rd St Ithaca, NY 14850
- Categories: Ramen, Pasta Shops
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#15. NorthFolk Restaurant

- Rating: 5.0/5 (3 reviews)
- Address: 114 W Green St Ithaca, NY 14850
- Categories: Pop-Up Restaurants
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#14. Angelhearts Diner

- Rating: 4.5/5 (58 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 401 E State St Ste G2 Ithaca, NY 14850
- Categories: Vegan, Diners, Comfort Food
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#13. The Big Red Barn Graduate and Professional Student Center

- Rating: 4.5/5 (9 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Cornell Campus West Bailey Plaza Ithaca, NY 14853
- Categories: Cafes
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#12. Le Cafe Cent-Dix

- Rating: 4.5/5 (100 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 110 N Aurora St Ithaca, NY 14850
- Categories: French
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#11. Cornell Dairy Bar

- Rating: 4.5/5 (135 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 411 Tower Rd Stocking Hall - Department of Food Science Ithaca, NY 14853
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Breakfast & Brunch
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#10. Lev Kitchen

- Rating: 4.5/5 (51 reviews)
- Address: 222 East State St Ithaca, NY 14850
- Categories: Middle Eastern
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#9. Marrakech Mediterranean Cuisine

- Rating: 4.5/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 111 E State St Ithaca, NY 14850
- Categories: Mediterranean, Italian, Halal
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#8. Dolce Delight

- Rating: 4.5/5 (119 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1080 Danby Rd Ithaca, NY 14850
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Comfort Food, Breakfast & Brunch
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#7. Allechant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 903 Hanshaw Rd Ste 13 Ithaca, NY 14850
- Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch
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#6. The Establishment

- Rating: 5.0/5 (8 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 130 Statler Dr Ithaca, NY 14853
- Categories: American (New)
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#5. Lou's Hot Dog Stand

- Rating: 5.0/5 (4 reviews)
- Address: Middle Of The Commons Ithaca, NY 14850
- Categories: Hot Dogs, Street Vendors
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#4. Silo Food Truck

- Rating: 5.0/5 (17 reviews)
- Address: 620 W Green St Ithaca, NY 14850
- Categories: Food Trucks, Comfort Food, Breweries
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#3. Circus Truck

- Rating: 5.0/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 720 W Green St Ithaca, NY 14850
- Categories: Food Trucks, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
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