Highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in Burlington, North Carolina, according to Yelp
Highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in Burlington, North Carolina, 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 Burlington 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.
#28. Pano's Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1218 S Church St Burlington, NC 27215
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Salad, Burgers
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#27. Harbor House Seafood Resturant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (11 reviews)
- Address: 140 E Davis St Burlington, NC 27215
- Categories: Seafood
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#26. Michelle's Kitchen & Table
- Rating: 4.5/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 2461 S Church St Burlington, NC 27215
- Categories: Southern
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#25. Biscuitville
- Rating: 4.5/5 (17 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2619 Alamance Rd Burlington, NC 27215
- Categories: Restaurants
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#24. Biscuitville
- Rating: 4.5/5 (16 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2230 Maple Ave Burlington, NC 27215
- Categories: American (Traditional)
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#23. Little Italy Pizza & Italian Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (140 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1441 University Dr Burlington, NC 27215
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
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#22. Danny's Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 110 W Front St Burlington, NC 27215
- Categories: American (Traditional), Breakfast & Brunch
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#21. The Old Sharkey's Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 203 S Anthony St Burlington, NC 27215
- Categories: Southern, Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers
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#20. Prego's Trattoria
- Rating: 4.5/5 (203 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 422 Huffman Mill Rd Ste 122 Burlington, NC 27215
- Categories: Italian, Desserts, Bars
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#19. Tacos Azteca
- Rating: 4.5/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 404 Huffman Mill Rd Ste 104 Burlington, NC 27215
- Categories: Tacos
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#18. Mimi's Pizza
- Rating: 4.5/5 (63 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4217 S Church St Burlington, NC 27215
- Categories: Pizza, Salad, Pasta Shops
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#17. The Tuscany Grille
- Rating: 4.5/5 (19 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3557 S Church St Burlington, NC 27215
- Categories: American (New), Italian
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#16. Tanner's Wine Bar
- Rating: 4.5/5 (13 reviews)
- Address: 102 E Front St Burlington, NC 27215
- Categories: Tapas/Small Plates, Wine Bars
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#15. Dixon's Jamaican Taste
- Rating: 4.5/5 (88 reviews)
- Address: 3261 South Church St Burlington, NC 27215
- Categories: Caribbean
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#14. Ferrara Pizza & Pasta
- Rating: 4.5/5 (39 reviews)
- Address: 3243 S Church St Burlington, NC 27215
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Gluten-Free
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#13. Burch Bridge Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (19 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2303 Burch Bridge Rd Burlington, NC 27217
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American (Traditional)
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#12. MOD Pizza
- Rating: 4.5/5 (13 reviews)
- Address: 2760 S Church St Ste 109 Burlington, NC 27215
- Categories: Pizza, Fast Food
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#11. Biscuitville
- Rating: 4.5/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 669 Huffman Mill Rd Burlington, NC 27215
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
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#10. Pupuseria Erika
- Rating: 5.0/5 (4 reviews)
- Address: 1524 N Church St Burlington, NC 27215
- Categories: Mexican, Salvadoran
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#9. AnnaFaye Creations
- Rating: 5.0/5 (3 reviews)
- Address: 3415 S Church St Burlington, NC 27215
- Categories: Desserts, Custom Cakes, Breakfast & Brunch
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#8. Old Fogies
- Rating: 4.5/5 (8 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 714 E Davis St Burlington, NC 27215
- Categories: American (Traditional), Salad, Sandwiches
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#7. Mixed Rice
- Rating: 4.5/5 (83 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3258 S Church St Burlington, NC 27215
- Categories: Korean
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#6. TGK Drive-In
- Rating: 4.5/5 (5 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1552 W Webb Ave Burlington, NC 27217
- Categories: American (Traditional)
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#5. California Burritos
- Rating: 4.5/5 (60 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1409 University Dr Burlington, NC 27215
- Categories: Mexican
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#4. Taqueria Aztlan
- Rating: 4.5/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1118 Vaughn Rd Burlington, NC 27217
- Categories: Mexican
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#3. Domino's Pizza
- Rating: 5.0/5 (4 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1837 S Church St Burlington, NC 27215
- Categories: Pizza, Chicken Wings, Sandwiches
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#2. Il Centro Alimentari & Salumeria
- Rating: 5.0/5 (38 reviews)
- Address: 3290 S Church St Burlington, NC 27215
- Categories: Italian, Delis, Sandwiches
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#1. The Happy Tacos
- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 630 Chapel Hill Rd Burlington, NC 27215
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
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