Highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in Anchorage, according to Yelp

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June 16, 2023
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Highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in Anchorage, 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 Anchorage 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.

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#30. Mammoth Cheesesteak

- Rating: 4.5/5 (16 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: Anchorage, AK 99501
- Categories: Cheesesteaks, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

#29. Eastern European Store & Deli

- Rating: 4.5/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 601 W 36th Ave Ste 12 Anchorage, AK 99503
- Categories: Delis, International Grocery
- Read more on Yelp

#28. Everest Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (86 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3637 Old Seward Hwy Anchorage, AK 99503
- Categories: Halal, Indian, Himalayan/Nepalese
- Read more on Yelp

#27. Mekong Pho

- Rating: 4.5/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4015 Mountain View Dr Anchorage, AK 99508
- Categories: Thai, Laotian, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

#26. Yeti Dogs

- Rating: 4.5/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 9401 Raspberry Rd Anchorage, AK 99502
- Categories: Hot Dogs, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. Saverio's Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.5/5 (158 reviews)
- Address: 530 E Benson Blvd Anchorage, AK 99503
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

#24. Manila Bake Bakery & Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 3020 Minnesota Dr Ste 8 Anchorage, AK 99503
- Categories: Bakeries, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

#23. Gia Dinh Pho and Vietnamese Cuisine

- Rating: 4.5/5 (149 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 549 W International Airport Rd Ste A1 Anchorage, AK 99518
- Categories: Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp

#22. Queen of Sheba Ethiopian Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (118 reviews)
- Address: 2813 Dawson St Anchorage, AK 99503
- Categories: Ethiopian
- Read more on Yelp

#21. Meraki Hellenic Grill

- Rating: 4.5/5 (100 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 360 Boniface Pkwy Anchorage, AK 99504
- Categories: Greek
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Biscuitclub

- Rating: 4.5/5 (189 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 333 W 4th Ave Ste 117 Anchorage, AK 99501
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, American (New)
- Read more on Yelp

#19. The Writer's Block Bookstore & Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (75 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3956 Spenard Rd Anchorage, AK 99517
- Categories: Bookstores, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

#18. Tiki Pete's Alaskan Dogs

- Rating: 4.5/5 (10 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2435 Spenard Rd Anchorage Markets Anchorage, AK 99503
- Categories: Hot Dogs, Food Trucks, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

#17. Gaetano's Brick Oven

- Rating: 4.5/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 11460 Old Seward Hwy Anchorage, AK 99515
- Categories: Food Trucks, Pizza, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

#16. Lucy's

- Rating: 4.5/5 (10 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3211 Providence Dr Cuddy Hall Anchorage, AK 99508
- Categories: Diners, American (New)
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Sweet Caribou

- Rating: 4.5/5 (103 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 701 W 36th Ave Anchorage, AK 99503
- Categories: Desserts, Macarons, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

#14. El Green-Go's

- Rating: 4.5/5 (119 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 390 L St Anchorage, AK 99501
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

#13. Palmeira Tropical Fusion

- Rating: 4.5/5 (60 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 323 Barrow St Anchorage, AK 99501
- Categories: Latin American, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

#12. Mexico Lindo

- Rating: 5.0/5 (14 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1201 W Tudor Rd Anchorage, AK 99503
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

#11. Joys Corner

- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3101 Penland Pkwy Ste G30 Anchorage, AK 99508
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. International House of Hot Dogs & Goodies

- Rating: 5.0/5 (421 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 415 L St Anchorage, AK 99501
- Categories: Hot Dogs, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

#9. Charleys Cheesesteaks

- Rating: 5.0/5 (11 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 800 E Dimond Blvd Ste 3-015 Anchorage, AK 99515
- Categories: Cheesesteaks, Sandwiches, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

#8. Preference

- Rating: 5.0/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 360 Boniface Pkwy Ste B11 Anchorage, AK 99504
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

#7. Papaya Tree

- Rating: 5.0/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 301 E Dimond Blvd Anchorage, AK 99515
- Categories: Food Trucks, Laotian, Thai
- Read more on Yelp

#6. Alaska International Grocery/ Alaska Halal Grocery

- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 401 W International Airport Rd Ste 23 Anchorage, AK 99518
- Categories: Halal, International Grocery
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Cafecito Bonito

- Rating: 5.0/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 6307 Debarr Rd Anchorage, AK 99504
- Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

#4. Spenard Joe's

- Rating: 5.0/5 (11 reviews)
- Address: 3831 Spenard Rd Anchorage, AK 99517
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

#3. Denali Sausage

- Rating: 5.0/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 1400 U St Anchorage, AK 99501
- Categories: Food Stands
- Read more on Yelp

#2. Tasty Traveler

- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 830 K St Anchorage, AK 99501
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

#1. Red Umbrella Reindeer

- Rating: 5.0/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: Anchorage, AK 99501
- Categories: Hot Dogs, Food Stands
- Read more on Yelp

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