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

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Highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in Philadelphia, 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 Philadelphia 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. The Gables Cafe

- Rating: 5.0/5 (14 reviews)
- Address: 4600 Woodland Ave Philadelphia, PA 19143
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Italian
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#29. Villekebabs and Platters

- Rating: 5.0/5 (59 reviews)
- Address: 1722 Sansom St Philadelphia, PA 19103
- Categories: Afghan, Halal, Mediterranean
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#28. Haggerty Deli

- Rating: 5.0/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 4528 Wilde St Philadelphia, PA 19127
- Categories: Convenience Stores, Delis
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#27. Sushi Ya

- Rating: 5.0/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 1418 W Girard Ave Philadelphia, PA 19130
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
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#26. Ferrante's Meats & More

- Rating: 5.0/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7534 Haverford Ave Philadelphia, PA 19151
- Categories: Meat Shops, Delis, Sandwiches
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#25. 168 Chinese Kitchen

- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 633 W Oregon Ave Philadelphia, PA 19148
- Categories: Chinese
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#24. Bottega Rittenhouse

- Rating: 5.0/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 263 S 17th St Philadelphia, PA 19103
- Categories: Italian, Gelato, Sandwiches
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#23. Cafe Couleur

- Rating: 5.0/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 323 Arch St Philadelphia, PA 19106
- Categories: Vietnamese, Coffee & Tea, Juice Bars & Smoothies
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#22. Kensington Pub

- Rating: 5.0/5 (16 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2116 E Tioga St Philadelphia, PA 19134
- Categories: Pubs, American (New), American (Traditional)
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#21. Spoons Breakfast and Lunch

- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 2439 S 12th St Philadelphia, PA 19148
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
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#20. The Galley

- Rating: 5.0/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 100 E. Girard Ave Philadelphia, PA 19125
- Categories: American (Traditional), Chicken Wings, Polish
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#19. La Catedral

- Rating: 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 527 Fairmount Ave Philadelphia, PA 19123
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
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#18. El Guero Mexican Food Truck

- Rating: 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 1256 W Montgomery Ave Philadelphia, PA 19122
- Categories: Mexican
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#17. Chicken Scratch

- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 604 South St Philadelphia, PA 19147
- Categories: Chicken Wings
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#16. Guardhouse Café

- Rating: 5.0/5 (10 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2275 Bridge St Bldg 101 Philadelphia, PA 19137
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
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#15. Sakura Ramen & Sushi Bar

- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 8605 Germantown Ave Philadelphia, PA 19118
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Ramen
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#14. Paesano's

- Rating: 5.0/5 (15 reviews)
- Address: 943 S 9th St Philadelphia, PA 19147
- Categories: Sandwiches, Italian, Pasta Shops
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#13. Taste of Punjab

- Rating: 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 2015 E Moyamensing Ave Philadelphia, PA 19148
- Categories: Indian
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#12. Old City Kitchen

- Rating: 5.0/5 (10 reviews)
- Address: 218 Market St Philadelphia, PA 19106
- Categories: Pop-Up Restaurants, Team Building Activities, Cooking Schools
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#11. Dankbaar

- Rating: 5.0/5 (14 reviews)
- Address: 1911 E Passyunk Ave Philadelphia, PA 19148
- Categories: Modern European
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#10. Lian Hsing's

- Rating: 5.0/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 1633 W Reed St Philadelphia, PA 19146
- Categories: Chinese, Seafood, American (Traditional)
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#9. Sheba's Soul Plate

- Rating: 5.0/5 (10 reviews)
- Address: Philadelphia, PA 19140
- Categories: Soul Food, Caribbean, Food Stands
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#8. Otolith Sustainable Seafood

- Rating: 5.0/5 (9 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2133 Huntingdon St Philadelphia, PA 19125
- Categories: Seafood Markets, Seafood
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#7. Roxanne BYOB

- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 912 Christian St Philadelphia, PA 19147
- Categories: American (New)
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#6. Academic Bistro

- Rating: 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 101 N 33rd St Paul Peck Problem Solving & Research Building Philadelphia, PA 19104
- Categories: American (New)
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#5. NY Gyro Lunch

- Rating: 5.0/5 (11 reviews)
- Address: 1300 W Montgomery Ave Philadelphia, PA 19122
- Categories: Food Stands, Middle Eastern, Halal
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#4. Polka Deli

- Rating: 5.0/5 (10 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2719 E Allegheny Ave Philadelphia, PA 19134
- Categories: Delis, Sandwiches
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