Highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in Raleigh, according to Yelp
Highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in Raleigh, 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 Raleigh 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. Sosta Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (223 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 130 E Davie St Raleigh, NC 27601
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches, Salad
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#29. Poke Burri Raleigh
- Rating: 4.5/5 (332 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6613 Falls Of Neuse Rd Raleigh, NC 27615
- Categories: Poke, Sushi Bars
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#28. Talley Market
- Rating: 4.5/5 (11 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2610 Cates Ave. Talley Student Union Raleigh, NC 27606
- Categories: Bakeries, Sandwiches, Vegan
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#27. Carroll's Kitchen
- Rating: 4.5/5 (71 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 19 E Martin St Raleigh, NC 27601
- Categories: Community Service/Non-Profit, Sandwiches, Breakfast & Brunch
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#26. MunchIT Cafe
- Rating: 5.0/5 (4 reviews)
- Address: 5619 Hillsborough St Ste D Raleigh, NC 27606
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Pancakes, Waffles
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#25. Jessica's Food Truck
- Rating: 5.0/5 (12 reviews)
- Address: Raleigh, NC 27610
- Categories: Food Trucks, Cheesesteaks
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#24. Baltic Bites
- Rating: 5.0/5 (12 reviews)
- Address: Raleigh, NC 27513
- Categories: Modern European, Food Trucks
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#23. Cupcakes d'Amour
- Rating: 5.0/5 (4 reviews)
- Address: 1116 Carlow Ct Raleigh, NC 27615
- Categories: Cupcakes, Bakeries, Gluten-Free
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#22. Chop Shop BBQ & Grill
- Rating: 5.0/5 (65 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 210 E Six Forks Rd Raleigh, NC 27609
- Categories: Food Trucks, Barbeque
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#21. SmokeStacks Cafe
- Rating: 5.0/5 (70 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 701 E Lane St Raleigh, NC 27601
- Categories: Wine Bars, Smokehouse, Breakfast & Brunch
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#20. A Place At The Table
- Rating: 5.0/5 (174 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 300 W Hargett St Ste 50 Raleigh, NC 27601
- Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch
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#19. The Spot
- Rating: 5.0/5 (10 reviews)
- Address: 3704 New Bern Ave Raleigh, NC 27610
- Categories: Food Trucks, Chicken Wings, Sandwiches
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#18. Bon Fritay Truck
- Rating: 5.0/5 (16 reviews)
- Address: Raleigh, NC 27617
- Categories: Haitian, Food Trucks
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#17. Pounded Pig
- Rating: 5.0/5 (11 reviews)
- Address: Raleigh, NC 27603
- Categories: Food Trucks, Sandwiches
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#16. Pita Bowl
- Rating: 5.0/5 (60 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9101 Leesville Rd Ste 141 Raleigh, NC 27613
- Categories: Mediterranean
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#15. Uptown Dogs
- Rating: 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 3923 New Bern Ave Raleigh, NC 27604
- Categories: Hot Dogs, American (Traditional), Karaoke
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#14. Bombay Curry
- Rating: 5.0/5 (133 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 13220 Strickland Rd Ste 167 Raleigh, NC 27613
- Categories: Indian
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#13. Black Ivory Café
- Rating: 5.0/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 3080 Wake Forest Rd Raleigh, NC 27609
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bubble Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
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#12. Street Tacos & Cantina
- Rating: 5.0/5 (14 reviews)
- Address: 6325 Falls Of Neuse Rd Ste 71 Raleigh, NC 27609
- Categories: Tacos
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#11. La Huasteca Taqueria
- Rating: 5.0/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 315 S Hubert St Raleigh, NC 27603
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
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#10. Meat & Bite
- Rating: 5.0/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 2908 Hillsborough St Raleigh, NC 27607
- Categories: Burgers, Tex-Mex, Wraps
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#9. Bowlba Cafe
- Rating: 5.0/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 3607 Falls River Ave Ste 117 Raleigh, NC 27614
- Categories: Thai, Bubble Tea, Noodles
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#8. Los Tacos De Garcia
- Rating: 5.0/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 3400 Spring Forest Rd Raleigh, NC 27616
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
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#7. Gen Ramen
- Rating: 5.0/5 (13 reviews)
- Address: 2330 Bale St Raleigh, NC 27608
- Categories: Ramen, Sushi Bars
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#6. Cheeni
- Rating: 5.0/5 (14 reviews)
- Address: 227 Fayetteville St Raleigh, NC 27601
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Indian, Juice Bars & Smoothies
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#5. Berto's Chimis
- Rating: 5.0/5 (10 reviews)
- Address: Raleigh, NC 27603
- Categories: Food Trucks, Dominican
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#4. Grandotes Taco Grill
- Rating: 5.0/5 (14 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1025 Blue Ridge Rd Raleigh, NC 27607
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
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#3. Mr Burro
- Rating: 5.0/5 (15 reviews)
- Address: 220 E Six Forks Rd Raleigh, NC 27609
- Categories: Food Trucks, Breakfast & Brunch, Mexican
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#2. The Fix Raleigh
- Rating: 5.0/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 4111 New Bern Ave Ste 145 Raleigh, NC 27610
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Waffles
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#1. Side Quest Game Lounge & Bar
- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 317 W Morgan St Ste 113 Raleigh, NC 27601
- Categories: American (New), Bars, Tabletop Games
- Read more on Yelp
