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

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Highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in State College, 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 State College 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. India Pavilion Exotic Indian Cuisine

- Rating: 4.0/5 (213 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 222 E Calder Way State College, PA 16801
- Categories: Indian
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#29. Subway

- Rating: 4.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 100 S Burrows St State College, PA 16801
- Categories: Sandwiches, Fast Food
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#28. GuDong Hot Pot

- Rating: 4.0/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 1212 N Atherton St Ste 105 State College, PA 16801
- Categories: Hot Pot, Chinese, Food Delivery Services
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#27. Penn Kebab

- Rating: 4.0/5 (59 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 418 E College Ave State College, PA 16801
- Categories: Turkish, Wraps
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#26. Central Reservation

- Rating: 4.0/5 (42 reviews)
- Address: 153 S Allen St State College, PA 16801
- Categories: Bars, American (Traditional)
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#25. Chopstick Express

- Rating: 4.0/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 134 E College Ave State College, PA 16801
- Categories: Chinese
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#24. Faccia Luna Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.0/5 (352 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1229 S Atherton St State College, PA 16801
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Seafood
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#23. Chick 2

- Rating: 4.0/5 (12 reviews)
- Address: 128 E College Ave State College, PA 16801
- Categories: Chicken Shop
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#22. Little Szechuan

- Rating: 4.0/5 (278 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 228 W College Ave State College, PA 16801
- Categories: Szechuan, Asian Fusion, Seafood
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#21. Sher Halal Gyro & Grill

- Rating: 4.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 137 E Beaver Ave State College, PA 16801
- Categories: Halal, Food Trucks
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#20. Big Bowl Noodle House

- Rating: 4.0/5 (250 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 418 E College Ave State College, PA 16801
- Categories: Chinese, Taiwanese, Noodles
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#19. Chen's Mongolian Buffet

- Rating: 4.5/5 (99 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1880 S Atherton St State College, PA 16801
- Categories: Mongolian, Buffets
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#18. Plaza Mexican Bar And Grill

- Rating: 4.5/5 (278 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1550 S Atherton St State College, PA 16801
- Categories: Mexican, Bars
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#17. Original Waffle Shop

- Rating: 4.5/5 (283 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1229 N Atherton St State College, PA 16803
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Waffles, Burgers
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#16. Margarita's Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.5/5 (73 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 222 W Beaver Ave State College, PA 16801
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
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#15. Shaker's Grill

- Rating: 4.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 137 E Beaver Ave State College, PA 16801
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Street Vendors
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#14. Kokoro

- Rating: 4.5/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 404 E Calder Way State College, PA 16801
- Categories: Ramen
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#13. Roots Natural Kitchen

- Rating: 4.5/5 (55 reviews)
- Address: 270 East Beaver Ave State College, PA 16801
- Categories: Salad, Live/Raw Food
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#12. Lupita's Authentic Mexican Food

- Rating: 4.5/5 (83 reviews)
- Address: 3180 W College Ave State College, PA 16801
- Categories: Mexican
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#11. Yallah Taco

- Rating: 4.5/5 (10 reviews)
- Address: 310 E College Ave State College, PA 16801
- Categories: Food Delivery Services, Tacos
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#10. Webster's Bookstore Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 133 E Beaver Ave State College, PA 16801
- Categories: Bookstores, Cafes
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#9. Bistrozine

- Rating: 4.5/5 (73 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 409 E Calder Way State College, PA 16801
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Coffee & Tea, Tapas/Small Plates
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#8. Original Waffle Shop

- Rating: 4.5/5 (158 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1610 W College Ave State College, PA 16801
- Categories: Waffles
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#7. Honey Baked Ham Company

- Rating: 4.5/5 (15 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1724 South Atherton St State College, PA 16801
- Categories: Sandwiches, Delis, Meat Shops
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#6. Penn Pide

- Rating: 4.5/5 (68 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 127 W Beaver Ave State College, PA 16801
- Categories: Mediterranean, Turkish, Middle Eastern
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#5. Grace Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (10 reviews)
- Address: 100 Cricklewood Dr State College, PA 16803
- Categories: Diners
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#4. Sowers Harvest Café

- Rating: 4.5/5 (214 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 421 E Beaver Ave State College, PA 16801
- Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch
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#3. Juana's

- Rating: 5.0/5 (40 reviews)
- Address: 129 S Fraser St State College, PA 16801
- Categories: Venezuelan
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#2. Carter's Table

- Rating: 5.0/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 407 E Beaver Ave State College, PA 16801
- Categories: Tacos, Sandwiches, Pop-Up Restaurants
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