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

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Highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in Durham, 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 Durham 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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#27. The Chicken Hut

- Rating: 4.5/5 (125 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3019 Fayetteville St Durham, NC 27707
- Categories: Southern, Soul Food
- Read more on Yelp

#26. El Chapin

- Rating: 4.5/5 (147 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4600 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd Ste 38 Durham, NC 27707
- Categories: Latin American, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

#25. Cugino Forno - Durham

- Rating: 4.5/5 (86 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 800 Taylor St Ste 9-151 Durham, NC 27701
- Categories: Pizza, Salad, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

#24. Mediterranean Grill & Grocery

- Rating: 4.5/5 (364 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5114 Revere Rd Durham, NC 27713
- Categories: Mediterranean, Grocery, Vegetarian
- Read more on Yelp

#23. The Daily Beer Bar

- Rating: 4.5/5 (6 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 108 E Main St Durham, NC 27701
- Categories: Cafes, Beer Bar, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. No Bull StreeTacos

- Rating: 4.5/5 (12 reviews)
- Address: 3117 Guess Rd Durham, NC 27705
- Categories: Tacos, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

#21. The Durham Filling Station

- Rating: 4.5/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 617 Hicks St Durham, NC 27705
- Categories: Burgers, Breakfast & Brunch, Hot Dogs
- Read more on Yelp

#20. KoKyu Na'Mean

- Rating: 4.5/5 (752 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 245 E NC 54 Ste 105 Durham, NC 27713
- Categories: Sandwiches, Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp

#19. Bulkogi Truck

- Rating: 4.5/5 (99 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5420 Durham Chapel Hill Blvd Durham, NC 27707
- Categories: Food Trucks, Korean
- Read more on Yelp

#18. University Club

- Rating: 4.5/5 (16 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 3100 Tower Blvd Ste 1700 Durham, NC 27707
- Categories: American (Traditional)
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. The Bamboo cookhouse

- Rating: 4.5/5 (10 reviews)
- Address: Durham, NC 27517
- Categories: Food Trucks, Filipino, Caterers
- Read more on Yelp

#16. Benetis Tacos Y Yo

- Rating: 4.5/5 (10 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5410 Hwy 55 Durham, NC 27713
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

#15. Omie's Coffee Shop and Roastery

- Rating: 4.5/5 (17 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2300 N Roxboro St Durham, NC 27704
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes, Coffee Roasteries
- Read more on Yelp

#14. La Tiendita

- Rating: 4.5/5 (14 reviews)
- Address: 1915 Chapel Hill Rd Suit B Durham, NC 27707
- Categories: Convenience Stores, Latin American
- Read more on Yelp

#13. Boulevard RTP

- Rating: 4.5/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 4001 NC-54 Durham, NC 27709
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bubble Tea, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. The Latin Effect

- Rating: 4.5/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: Durham, NC 27703
- Categories: Food Trucks, Honduran, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

#11. Drunken Noodles Food Truck

- Rating: 5.0/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: Durham, NC 27704
- Categories: Food Trucks, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp

#10. Pierro togo

- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 2102 Angier Ave Durham, NC 27703
- Categories: Haitian
- Read more on Yelp

#9. Tater Bread Cafe

- Rating: 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 1108 Morning Glory Ave Durham, NC 27701
- Categories: Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

#8. Taqueria Cruz

- Rating: 5.0/5 (19 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3300 Guess Rd Durham, NC 27705
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Zweli's Ekhaya

- Rating: 5.0/5 (19 reviews)
- Address: 406 Blackwell St Ste 100 Durham, NC 27701
- Categories: Tapas/Small Plates, African, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

#6. Lady Bird Tacos

- Rating: 5.0/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 347 W Main St Durham, NC 27701
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Tacos, Food Stands
- Read more on Yelp

#5. Rofhiwa Book Café

- Rating: 5.0/5 (19 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 406 S Driver St Durham, NC 27703
- Categories: Bookstores, Themed Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

#4. Ideal's Sandwich and Groceries

- Rating: 5.0/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2108 Angier Ave Durham, NC 27703
- Categories: Sandwiches, Grocery
- Read more on Yelp

#3. Pure Soul

- Rating: 5.0/5 (122 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4125 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd Ste 1 Durham, NC 27707
- Categories: Fast Food, Soul Food, Vegan
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. Banu Vegan

- Rating: 5.0/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2534 South Roxboro St Durham, NC 27707
- Categories: Vegan, Burgers, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

#1. Taiba Halal Market

- Rating: 5.0/5 (10 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1008 W Chapel Hill St Durham, NC 27701
- Categories: Butcher, Grocery, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp