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

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June 16, 2023
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Highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in Fairbanks, 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 Fairbanks 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. Little Owl Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (83 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1755 Westwood Way Ste 2 Fairbanks, AK 99709
- Categories: Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

#29. Sushi Kanpai

- Rating: 4.5/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 1448 S Cushman St Fairbanks, AK 99701
- Categories: Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

#28. The Alaska Cheesesteak Company

- Rating: 4.5/5 (70 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: Fairbanks, AK 99709
- Categories: Cheesesteaks, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

#27. Blue Roof Bistro

- Rating: 4.5/5 (238 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 13 Timberland Dr Fairbanks, AK 99701
- Categories: American (New), Tex-Mex, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

#26. Oishi Kitchen

- Rating: 4.5/5 (19 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 329 Driveway St Fairbanks, AK 99701
- Categories: Bakeries, Ramen
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. Nim's House of Thai Food

- Rating: 4.5/5 (63 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1456 South Cushman St Fairbanks, AK 99701
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

#24. AK BURGER ZONE

- Rating: 4.5/5 (15 reviews)
- Address: FAIRBANKS, AK 99701
- Categories: Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

#23. Sunsprout Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (11 reviews)
- Address: 3525 College Rd Fairbanks, AK 99709
- Categories: Cafes, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp

#22. Chinook Hotdogs

- Rating: 4.5/5 (11 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2216 S Cushman St Fairbanks, AK 99701
- Categories: Hot Dogs, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

#21. DW Grill & Catering

- Rating: 4.5/5 (84 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 617 27th Ave Fairbanks, AK 99701
- Categories: American (Traditional), Burgers, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. East Ramp Pizza

- Rating: 4.5/5 (89 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3788 University Ave S Ste 301 Fairbanks, AK 99709
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

#19. Jazz Bistro

- Rating: 4.5/5 (245 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 527 4th Ave Ste B Fairbanks, AK 99701
- Categories: Music Venues, Puerto Rican, Cuban
- Read more on Yelp

#18. Aurora Crepes & Peking Duck

- Rating: 4.5/5 (46 reviews)
- Address: 512 Old Steese Hwy Fairbanks, AK 99701
- Categories: Bubble Tea, Creperies, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp

#17. Yes Noodle Soup

- Rating: 4.5/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 244 Illionis St Fairbanks, AK 99701
- Categories: Noodles, Soup, Thai
- Read more on Yelp

#16. Tokyo Express

- Rating: 4.5/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 516 Old Steese Hwy Fairbanks, AK 99701
- Categories: Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Bahn Thai Rama Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 338 Old Steese Hwy Fairbanks, AK 99701
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

#14. Glacier Grind Coffee

- Rating: 4.5/5 (16 reviews)
- Address: 1255 Airport Way Fairbanks, AK 99701
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

#13. Simply Thai

- Rating: 4.5/5 (19 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3611 Rewak Dr Fairbanks, AK 99709
- Categories: Thai, Food Stands
- Read more on Yelp

#12. Sweet Basil

- Rating: 4.5/5 (10 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1456 S Cushman St Fairbanks, AK 99701
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

#11. Spicy Thai

- Rating: 4.5/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 1189 Old Richardson Hwy Fairbanks, AK 99703
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Pita Place

- Rating: 4.5/5 (114 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3300 College Rd Fairbanks, AK 99709
- Categories: Fast Food, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp

#9. The Crepery

- Rating: 4.5/5 (718 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 523 2nd Ave Fairbanks, AK 99701
- Categories: Creperies, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

#8. Soba

- Rating: 5.0/5 (163 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 535 2nd Ave Ste 106 Fairbanks, AK 99701
- Categories: Modern European
- Read more on Yelp

#7. Spice It Up

- Rating: 5.0/5 (73 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3226 Airport Way Fairbanks, AK 99709
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mediterranean, Indian
- Read more on Yelp

#6. KC's Kitchen

- Rating: 5.0/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 1707 S Cushman St Fairbanks, AK 99701
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Korean, Pan Asian
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Bucko's Coffee

- Rating: 5.0/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 281 Bentley Trust Rd Fairbanks, AK 99701
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

#4. Eata Vybe

- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 530 7th Ave Ste 2 Fairbanks, AK 99701
- Categories: Caribbean
- Read more on Yelp

#3. Aurora Restaurant

- Rating: 5.0/5 (92 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1452 S Cushman Fairbanks, AK 99701
- Categories: Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp

#2. Lane's Quickie Tacos

- Rating: 5.0/5 (58 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3412 College Rd Ste 1 Fairbanks, AK 99709
- Categories: Street Vendors, Tacos, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp

#1. Sunrise Bagel & Espresso

- Rating: 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3506 College Rd Fairbanks, AK 99701
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bagels, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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