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

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Highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in Utica, 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 Utica 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. Rick's Famous

- Rating: 4.5/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 421 Broad St Utica, NY 13501
- Categories: Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

#29. Napoli's Italian Bakery

- Rating: 4.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 412 Culver Ave Utica, NY 13501
- Categories: Bakeries, Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

#28. Island Breeze Bar and Grill

- Rating: 4.5/5 (11 reviews)
- Address: 517 Mandeville St Utica, NY 13502
- Categories: Caribbean, American (Traditional), Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

#27. Ambassador Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 537 Albany St Utica, NY 13501
- Categories: Italian
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#26. Space NexDoor GastroLounge

- Rating: 5.0/5 (3 reviews)
- Address: 2609 Genesee St Utica, NY 13501
- Categories: Tapas/Small Plates, Cocktail Bars, Gastropubs
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. Joey's 307

- Rating: 4.5/5 (15 reviews)
- Address: 307 Mohawk St Utica, NY 13501
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

#24. Joe's Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 927 Jay St Utica, NY 13501
- Categories: Bars, Italian
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#23. Sheri's Eastside Diner

- Rating: 4.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 2199 Bleecker St Utica, NY 13501
- Categories: Diners
- Read more on Yelp

#22. Two Brother's Cafe And Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.5/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 1264 Hilton Ave Utica, NY 13501
- Categories: Pizza, Cafes
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#21. The Tailor and the Cook

- Rating: 4.5/5 (280 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 94 Genesee St Utica, NY 13502
- Categories: American (New), Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Motus

- Rating: 4.5/5 (68 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 234 Genesee St Utica, NY 13502
- Categories: Gastropubs, American (New)
- Read more on Yelp

#19. Craylee's

- Rating: 4.5/5 (130 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 237 Bleecker St Utica, NY 13501
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
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#18. Roma Sausage

- Rating: 4.5/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2029 Bleecker St Utica, NY 13501
- Categories: Meat Shops, Bakeries, Italian
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#17. Mello's Subs

- Rating: 4.5/5 (18 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 242 Genesee St Utica, NY 13502
- Categories: American (Traditional), Turkish, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

#16. Nina's Pizza

- Rating: 4.5/5 (107 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 100 Genesee St Utica, NY 13502
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Daniele 's

- Rating: 4.5/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1556 Mohawk St Utica, NY 13501
- Categories: Italian, American (Traditional)
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#14. Willie's Bagel Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (98 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 219 North Genesee St Utica, NY 13502
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Bagels, Sandwiches
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#13. Zeina's Cafe

- Rating: 5.0/5 (216 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 607 Varick St Utica, NY 13502
- Categories: Lebanese, Mediterranean, Turkish
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#12. Southern BBQ Catering Affair

- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 2814 Genesee St Utica, NY 13502
- Categories: Barbeque, Sandwiches
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#11. Pantry 284

- Rating: 5.0/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 284 Genesee St Utica, NY 13501
- Categories: Cafes, Salad, Sandwiches
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#10. Nanabi

- Rating: 5.0/5 (14 reviews)
- Address: 106 Bleecker St Utica, NY 13501
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Bubble Tea, Chicken Shop
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#9. Terrace Cafe

- Rating: 5.0/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 310 Genesee St Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute Utica, NY 13502
- Categories: Cafes
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#8. Rooster's

- Rating: 5.0/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 814 Charlotte St Utica, NY 13501
- Categories: American (New), Burgers
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#7. Trattoria Calabria

- Rating: 5.0/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 706 Culver Ave Utica, NY 13501
- Categories: Italian
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#6. Marib Restaurant

- Rating: 5.0/5 (15 reviews)
- Address: 706 Varick Street Utica, NY 13502
- Categories: Mediterranean, Halal
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Yummilicious Cafe & Bakery

- Rating: 5.0/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 1600 Rutger St Utica, NY 13501
- Categories: Cafes, Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

#4. Golden's

- Rating: 5.0/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 244 Genesee St Utica, NY 13502
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes, Creperies
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#3. Soul One 12

- Rating: 5.0/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 171 Genesee St Utica, NY 13501
- Categories: Soul Food, Chicken Wings
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#2. The Stief

- Rating: 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 618 Varick St Utica, NY 13502
- Categories: Pubs, Chicken Wings, Venues & Event Spaces
- Read more on Yelp