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

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Highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in York, 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 York 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. Cafe No 8

- Rating: 4.5/5 (8 reviews)
- Price level: £££
- Address: 8 Gillygate York YO31 7EQ United Kingdom
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bistros
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#29. Mirchiz

- Rating: 5.0/5 (3 reviews)
- Price level: ££
- Address: 98-100 Fishergate York YO10 4BB United Kingdom
- Categories: Fast Food
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#28. Thida Thai Cuisine

- Rating: 4.5/5 (8 reviews)
- Price level: ££
- Address: 16 George Hudson Street York YO1 6LP United Kingdom
- Categories: Thai
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#27. The Cut & Craft

- Rating: 4.5/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 8 St Sampsons Square York YO1 8RN United Kingdom
- Categories: British, Steakhouses
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#26. Love Cheese

- Rating: 5.0/5 (4 reviews)
- Price level: £
- Address: 16 Gillygate York YO31 United Kingdom
- Categories: Wine Bars, Cafes
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#25. 29 States Indian Kitchen

- Rating: 5.0/5 (3 reviews)
- Address: 12-13 Tower Street York YO1 9SA United Kingdom
- Categories: Indian, Fast Food
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#24. Baileys Tearooms

- Rating: 4.5/5 (6 reviews)
- Price level: ££
- Address: 7 Museum Street York YO1 7DT United Kingdom
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes
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#23. The Indian Lounge

- Rating: 5.0/5 (3 reviews)
- Price level: ££
- Address: 26 Swinegate York YO1 8AZ United Kingdom
- Categories: Restaurants
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#22. Akbars

- Rating: 4.5/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: ££
- Address: 6-8 George Hudson Street York YO1 6LP United Kingdom
- Categories: Indian, Pakistani
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#21. Ambiente Tapas

- Rating: 4.5/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: ££
- Address: 14 Goodramgate York YO1 7LQ United Kingdom
- Categories: Tapas Bars, Mediterranean, Bars
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#20. The Cosy Club

- Rating: 4.5/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 19-22 Fossgate York YO1 9TA United Kingdom
- Categories: Bubble Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
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#19. Shambles Kitchen

- Rating: 4.5/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: £
- Address: 28 Shambles York YO1 7LX United Kingdom
- Categories: Juice Bars & Smoothies, Sandwiches, Food Stands
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#18. Partisan

- Rating: 4.5/5 (13 reviews)
- Address: 112 Micklegate York YO1 6JX United Kingdom
- Categories: Cafes
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#17. The Pig & Pastry

- Rating: 4.5/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 35 Bishopthorpe Road York YO23 1NA United Kingdom
- Categories: Delis
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#16. Go Down Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (8 reviews)
- Price level: ££
- Address: York House 15 Clifford Street York YO1 9RG United Kingdom
- Categories: British
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#15. Goji Vegetarian Cafe, Deli & Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: £
- Address: 36 Goodramgate York YO1 7LF United Kingdom
- Categories: Vegan, Vegetarian, British
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#14. Barbakan

- Rating: 4.5/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: ££
- Address: 58 Walmgate York YO1 9TL United Kingdom
- Categories: Delis, Polish
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#13. Yak and Yeti Gurkha Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (7 reviews)
- Price level: ££
- Address: 63a Goodramgate York YO1 7LS United Kingdom
- Categories: Himalayan/Nepalese
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#12. Ippuku Tea House

- Rating: 4.5/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 17 Blake Street York YO1 8QJ United Kingdom
- Categories: Japanese, Dumplings, Cafes
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#11. The Biltmore Bar & Grill

- Rating: 5.0/5 (8 reviews)
- Price level: £££
- Address: 29 Swinegate York YO1 8AZ United Kingdom
- Categories: Lounges, American (New)
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#10. York Theatre Royal

- Rating: 5.0/5 (4 reviews)
- Price level: ££
- Address: St Leonard's Place York YO1 7HD United Kingdom
- Categories: Restaurants, Music Venues, Performing Arts
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#9. Rafi's Spice Box

- Rating: 5.0/5 (4 reviews)
- Price level: £££
- Address: 17 Goodramgate York YO1 7LW United Kingdom
- Categories: Delis, Delicatessen
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#8. Gray's Court Parlour

- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Price level: £££
- Address: Grays Court Chapter House Street York YO1 7JH United Kingdom
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, British
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#7. Source

- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Price level: ££
- Address: Castlegate York YO1 9RN United Kingdom
- Categories: Salad, Burgers, Vegetarian
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#6. Delrio's Restaurant

- Rating: 5.0/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: ££
- Address: 10-12 Blossom Street York YO24 1AE United Kingdom
- Categories: Italian
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#5. Gatehouse Coffee

- Rating: 5.0/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: Walmgate Bar York YO10 2UB United Kingdom
- Categories: Cafes
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#4. The Rattle Owl

- Rating: 5.0/5 (7 reviews)
- Price level: ££
- Address: 104 Micklegate York YO1 United Kingdom
- Categories: Bistros
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#3. Double Dutch Pancake House

- Rating: 5.0/5 (12 reviews)
- Price level: ££
- Address: 7 Church Street North Yorkshire YO1 8BG United Kingdom
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Gluten-Free, Milkshake Bars
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#2. The Raj

- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Price level: £
- Address: 21/22 Bootham York YO30 7BW United Kingdom
- Categories: Indian, Bangladeshi
- Read more on Yelp