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

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Highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in Albany, Oregon, 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 Albany 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. Rigoberto's

- Rating: 4.0/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1720 Pacific Blvd SW Albany, OR 97321
- Categories: Mexican
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#29. Taqueria Alonzo

- Rating: 4.0/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 250 Broadalbin St SW Ste 107 Albany, OR 97321
- Categories: Mexican
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#28. Gamberetti's Italian Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0/5 (137 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 211 W 1st Ave Albany, OR 97321
- Categories: Italian
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#27. Big Sisters Thai Kitchen

- Rating: 4.0/5 (10 reviews)
- Address: 640 NW Hickory St NW Albany, OR 97321
- Categories: Food Trucks, Thai
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#26. Seymour's Sam'ich Shoppe

- Rating: 4.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: Albany, OR 97321
- Categories: Food Trucks, Sandwiches, Breakfast & Brunch
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#25. Elmer's Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0/5 (143 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2802 Santiam Hwy Albany, OR 97322
- Categories: Diners, Breakfast & Brunch, American (Traditional)
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#24. Simply Ramen

- Rating: 4.5/5 (261 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1800 SE Geary St Albany, OR 97322
- Categories: Ramen, Chinese, Chicken Shop
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#23. Los Compadres Meat Market

- Rating: 4.5/5 (16 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2530 Pacific Blvd SE Albany, OR 97322
- Categories: Mexican
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#22. Tony's Tacos

- Rating: 4.5/5 (16 reviews)
- Address: 2715 Santiam Hwy SE Albany, OR 97322
- Categories: Tacos
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#21. Oregon Barbecue

- Rating: 4.5/5 (220 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 744 Old Salem Rd NE Albany, OR 97321
- Categories: Barbeque, Steakhouses, Sandwiches
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#20. Brick & Mortar Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (494 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 222 1st Ave W Ste 4 Albany, OR 97321
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American (New), Burgers
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#19. Royal India Cuisine

- Rating: 4.5/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 6435 Old Salem Rd NE Albany, OR 97321
- Categories: Indian
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#18. Kento Hibachi On Wheels

- Rating: 4.5/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 640 NW Hickory St Albany, OR 97321
- Categories: Japanese, Food Trucks
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#17. Majahua Mexican Food

- Rating: 5.0/5 (3 reviews)
- Address: 640 NW Hickory St Albany, OR 97321
- Categories: Mexican
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#16. Eagles Auxiliary # 2255

- Rating: 5.0/5 (4 reviews)
- Address: 127 Broadalbin St NW Albany, OR 97321
- Categories: Diners
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#15. Tacos El Machin

- Rating: 4.5/5 (193 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1642 Pacific Blvd SE Albany, OR 97321
- Categories: Tacos
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#14. El Palenque

- Rating: 4.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 3033 Santiam Hwy SE Albany, OR 97322
- Categories: Mexican
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#13. Sybaris Bistro

- Rating: 4.5/5 (144 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 442 W 1st Ave Albany, OR 97321
- Categories: American (New)
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#12. Pepper Tree Sausage House

- Rating: 4.5/5 (105 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1125 Salem Ave SE Albany, OR 97321
- Categories: Delis, American (Traditional), Mexican
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#11. Ba's Vietnamese Comfort Food

- Rating: 4.5/5 (100 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 117 SE 1st Ave Ste 104 Albany, OR 97321
- Categories: Vietnamese, Comfort Food
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#10. Sweet Red Bistro

- Rating: 4.5/5 (169 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 208 1st Ave W Albany, OR 97321
- Categories: Wine Bars, Modern European, Cocktail Bars
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#9. Novak's Hungarian Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (251 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 208 2nd Ave SW Albany, OR 97321
- Categories: Hungarian
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#8. Cinco Estrellas Taqueria Y Antojitos

- Rating: 4.5/5 (16 reviews)
- Address: 6435 Old Salem Rd NE Albany, OR 97321
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
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#7. The Squeaky Cork

- Rating: 4.5/5 (17 reviews)
- Address: 136 SE 1st Ave Albany, OR 97321
- Categories: Scottish, Soup, Salad
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#6. Royal India Cuisine 1

- Rating: 4.5/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 6435 Old Salem Rd Albany, OR 97321
- Categories: Indian, Food Trucks
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#5. Pacific Perk Espresso

- Rating: 5.0/5 (4 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1405 SE Pacific Blvd Albany, OR 97321
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Juice Bars & Smoothies
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#4. Los Vecinos

- Rating: 5.0/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: Albany, OR 97321
- Categories: Food Trucks, Venezuelan
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#3. Cluckin Dog

- Rating: 5.0/5 (11 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 640 NW Hickory St Albany, OR 97321
- Categories: Food Trucks, Chicken Wings, Hot Dogs
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#2. Homegrown Oregon Foods

- Rating: 5.0/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 212 1st Ave SE Albany, OR 97321
- Categories: Specialty Food, Gluten-Free, Salad
- Read more on Yelp