Highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in Hickory, according to Yelp

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June 16, 2023
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Highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in Hickory, 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 Hickory 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. Charleys Cheesesteaks

- Rating: 4.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 1960 US Highway 70 SE Ste 2-104 Hickory, NC 28602
- Categories: Fast Food, Cheesesteaks, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

#29. Lowes Foods

- Rating: 4.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 2631 Nc Hwy 127 S Hickory, NC 28602
- Categories: Grocery, Beer, Wine & Spirits, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

#28. Taste Full Beans

- Rating: 4.0/5 (117 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 29 2nd St NW Hickory, NC 28601
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Tea Rooms, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

#27. Lowes Foods

- Rating: 4.0/5 (14 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 260 14th Ave NE Hickory, NC 28601
- Categories: Grocery, Beer, Wine & Spirits, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

#26. Crosswind Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (4 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3101 9th Ave Dr NW Hickory, NC 28601
- Categories: Wraps, Burgers, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

#25. Taj Indian Cuisine

- Rating: 4.5/5 (41 reviews)
- Address: 958 2nd St NE Hickory, NC 28601
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp

#24. The Peanut House

- Rating: 4.5/5 (78 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2352 Springs Rd NE Hickory, NC 28601
- Categories: Thai, Laotian
- Read more on Yelp

#23. Duck N Good Food Place

- Rating: 4.5/5 (70 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3005 1st Ave SW Hickory, NC 28602
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Chinese, Laotian
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#22. Old Skool Burgers

- Rating: 4.5/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 1960 US Hwy 70 SE 2-102 Hickory, NC 28602
- Categories: Burgers, Hot Dogs, Fast Food
- Read more on Yelp

#21. Fourk

- Rating: 4.5/5 (168 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1410 4th St Dr NW Ste 103 Hickory, NC 28601
- Categories: American (New)
- Read more on Yelp

#20. Crescent Moon Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (113 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 256 1st Ave NW Hickory, NC 28601
- Categories: American (Traditional), Vegan, Gastropubs
- Read more on Yelp

#19. Bubblys

- Rating: 4.5/5 (244 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1854 Catawba Valley Blvd SE Hickory, NC 28602
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Bubble Tea
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#18. Vintage House Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (78 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 271 3rd Ave NW Hickory, NC 28601
- Categories: American (New)
- Read more on Yelp

#17. Boca

- Rating: 4.5/5 (118 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 74 8th St SE Ste 108 Hickory, NC 28602
- Categories: Moroccan, Spanish, Tapas Bars
- Read more on Yelp

#16. Gold Mine Café

- Rating: 4.5/5 (13 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3888 Section House Rd Hickory, NC 28601
- Categories: Southern, Desserts, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

#15. Charlie Graingers

- Rating: 4.5/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2450 N Ctr St Hickory, NC 28601
- Categories: Hot Dogs, Barbeque
- Read more on Yelp

#14. El Taconon

- Rating: 5.0/5 (3 reviews)
- Address: 2770 Springs Rd NE Hickory, NC 28601
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

#13. Notions

- Rating: 4.5/5 (49 reviews)
- Address: 206 Union Square Nw Hickory, NC 28601
- Categories: Tapas/Small Plates, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

#12. Standard Oyster Company

- Rating: 4.5/5 (130 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2147 N Center St Hickory, NC 28601
- Categories: Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

#11. BBQ Pit

- Rating: 4.5/5 (11 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 263 2nd Ave SW Hickory, NC 28602
- Categories: Restaurants
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#10. La Cocinita Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (10 reviews)
- Address: 2220 N Center St Hickory, NC 28601
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

#9. Angus Steak House

- Rating: 4.5/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3795 US Hwy 70 SW Hickory, NC 28602
- Categories: Steakhouses, American (Traditional)
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#8. Authentic Mexican Restaurant Las Isabelas

- Rating: 4.5/5 (64 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 305 1st Ave SW Hickory, NC 28602
- Categories: Mexican, Bars
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#7. 92Chicken

- Rating: 4.5/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 310 US Hwy 70 SW Hickory, NC 28602
- Categories: Chicken Wings, Korean, Seafood
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#6. Rosa De Saron Mexican Taqueria

- Rating: 4.5/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 2516 1st Ave SW Hickory, NC 28602
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

#5. Hatch Sandwich Bar

- Rating: 4.5/5 (293 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 268 1st Ave NW Hickory, NC 28601
- Categories: American (Traditional), Vegetarian, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

#4. Durty Thumbs

- Rating: 5.0/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 802 US Hwy 70 SW Hickory, NC 28602
- Categories: Caribbean, Caterers, Party & Event Planning
- Read more on Yelp

#3. Umi

- Rating: 5.0/5 (109 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 40 Cloninger Mill Rd NE Hickory, NC 28601
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

#2. El Vallartazo

- Rating: 5.0/5 (15 reviews)
- Address: 1095 Lenoir Rhyne Blvd SE Hickory, NC 28602
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood, Empanadas
- Read more on Yelp

#1. Plant Based Boss

- Rating: 5.0/5 (11 reviews)
- Address: 221 1st Ave NW Ste 110 Hickory, NC 28601
- Categories: Wraps, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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