Highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in Atlanta by diners

The average person spends over 74 minutes eating and drinking on any given weekday. On weekends and holidays, that goes up to over 81 minutes. Where is a better place to spend that time than a restaurant?

Consumers agree. The National Restaurant Association states that 9 in 10 adults enjoy eating out at restaurants, which give people access to a world of great-tasting food that's often difficult to reproduce at home.

People choose restaurants to scope out the latest food trends, including deeper dives into Southeast Asian cuisines from Korea, Vietnam, and the Philippines, without trying to master these complex dishes at home. Chefs also have the resources to experiment with ingredients and bring new favorites like hot honey, spicy maple, matcha, and pickled foods to the table.

Dining out also offers unique, hyperlocal experiences featuring local farmers, food producers, brewers, winemakers, and distillers in a way that connects diners to the area.

When the weather's nice, diners flock to al fresco seating. At least 2 in 5 diners like eating outdoors and look for great ambience like skyline views, rooftop settings, and waterfront seating to enhance their dining experience.

Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in the Atlanta area using data from Yelp. Data is as of Aug. 4, 2025. Only businesses marked as having outdoor seating on the Yelp website were included. Yelp's ranking system calculates an adjusted rating value that considers the number of ratings and the rating score itself. Only businesses with at least 20 reviews within a 10-kilometer radius of Atlanta were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with more than 10 locations nationally, based on our Yelp data, were not included. Read on to see if your favorite spot made the list.

Silla Del Toro

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#30. Silla Del Toro

- Rating: 4.6/5 (66 reviews)
- Address: 2893 North Druid Hills Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Tapas/Small Plates, Spanish, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Casi Cielo

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#29. Casi Cielo

- Rating: 4.6/5 (654 reviews)
- Address: 6125 Roswell Road Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Mexican, Tapas/Small Plates
- Read more on Yelp

Opo Coffee

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#28. Opo Coffee

- Rating: 4.6/5 (70 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 314 East Howard Ave. Decatur, Georgia
- Categories: Coffee Roasteries, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

Desta Ethiopian Kitchen

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#27. Desta Ethiopian Kitchen

- Rating: 4.6/5 (157 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2250 Marietta Blvd. Northwest Ste 206 Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Ethiopian, Desserts, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Bolivar Coffee

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#26. Bolivar Coffee

- Rating: 4.6/5 (71 reviews)
- Address: 4480 South Cobb Drive Southeast Ste West Smyrna, Georgia
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Coffee Roasteries, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Poke Burri

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#25. Poke Burri

- Rating: 4.6/5 (457 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 477 Flat Shoals Ave. Southeast Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Poke, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

Tuscany at Your Table

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#24. Tuscany at Your Table

- Rating: 4.7/5 (78 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1050 North Highland Ave. Northeast Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Delis, Specialty Food, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

Sean's Candler Park

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#23. Sean's Candler Park

- Rating: 4.7/5 (58 reviews)
- Address: 1394 Mclendon Ave. Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Zeke's Kitchen & Bar

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#22. Zeke's Kitchen & Bar

- Rating: 4.7/5 (413 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4454 South Cobb Drive Southeast Ste 101 Smyrna, Georgia
- Categories: New American, Bars, Haitian
- Read more on Yelp

Zaddy's

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#21. Zaddy's

- Rating: 4.7/5 (68 reviews)
- Address: 1197 Peachtree St. Northeast Ste 150 Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Salad, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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La Semilla

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#20. La Semilla

- Rating: 4.7/5 (189 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 780 Memorial Drive Southeast Ste 4A Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Latin American, Vegan
- Read more on Yelp

Strive Foods

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#19. Strive Foods

- Rating: 4.7/5 (92 reviews)
- Address: 225 Hilderbrand Drive Sandy Springs, Georgia
- Categories: Vegan, Gluten-Free, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

Howdy ATL

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#18. Howdy ATL

- Rating: 4.7/5 (57 reviews)
- Address: 753A Cherokee Ave. Southeast Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp

Kelly's Market

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#17. Kelly's Market

- Rating: 4.7/5 (56 reviews)
- Address: 308 East Howard Ave. Decatur, Georgia
- Categories: Grocery, Sandwiches, Beer, Wine & Spirits
- Read more on Yelp

Cupanion's Kitchen & Coffee

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#16. Cupanion's Kitchen & Coffee

- Rating: 4.7/5 (281 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4920 Roswell Road Ste 14 Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, New American, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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Embilta Café & Restaurant Ethiopian Cuisine

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#15. Embilta Café & Restaurant Ethiopian Cuisine

- Rating: 4.7/5 (212 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2100 Cheshire Bridge Road Ste A Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Ethiopian
- Read more on Yelp

Local Expedition Wood Fired Grill

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#14. Local Expedition Wood Fired Grill

- Rating: 4.7/5 (514 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1110 Hammond Drive Ste 15 Sandy Springs, Georgia
- Categories: Chicken Wings, Barbecue, Wraps
- Read more on Yelp

Red's Beer Garden

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#13. Red's Beer Garden

- Rating: 4.7/5 (98 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1328 Blvd. Southeast Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Hot Dogs, Beer Gardens, Venues & Event Spaces
- Read more on Yelp

Aviva by Kameel Midtown

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#12. Aviva by Kameel Midtown

- Rating: 4.7/5 (108 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 756 West Peachtree St. Northwest Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
- Read more on Yelp

Krave

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#11. Krave

- Rating: 4.8/5 (167 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1170 Collier Road Suite B&C Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Barbecue, Korean
- Read more on Yelp

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Miss Conduck

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#10. Miss Conduck

- Rating: 4.8/5 (84 reviews)
- Address: 357 Edgewood Ave. Southeast Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Trinidadian
- Read more on Yelp

Java Saga

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#9. Java Saga

- Rating: 4.8/5 (229 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5145 Buford Hwy Northeast East Doraville, Georgia
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Taiwanese, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

French Toast Atl

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#8. French Toast Atl

- Rating: 4.8/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2468 Windy Hill Road Southeast Ste 600 Marietta, Georgia
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Salad, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

Jacobs Java Espresso & Smoothie

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#7. Jacobs Java Espresso & Smoothie

- Rating: 4.8/5 (63 reviews)
- Address: 1350 Terrell Mill Road Southeast Marietta, Georgia
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Hot Dogs
- Read more on Yelp

Calaveritas Taqueria Vegana

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#6. Calaveritas Taqueria Vegana

- Rating: 4.8/5 (75 reviews)
- Address: 3795 Presidential Pkwy Ste FP-10 Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Vegan, Mexican, Vegetarian
- Read more on Yelp

LaRayia's Bodega

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#5. LaRayia's Bodega

- Rating: 4.8/5 (97 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 675 Ponce De Leon Ave. Northeast Ste N149 Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Vegan, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

Hudson & Alphonse deli

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#4. Hudson & Alphonse deli

- Rating: 4.9/5 (50 reviews)
- Address: 300 Milton Ave. Southeast Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Sandwiches, Cheesesteaks, Halal
- Read more on Yelp

Eighty7sweets Vegan Ice Cream

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#3. Eighty7sweets Vegan Ice Cream

- Rating: 4.9/5 (131 reviews)
- Address: 56 Broad St. Northwest Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Vegan
- Read more on Yelp

Firewall

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#2. Firewall

- Rating: 4.9/5 (71 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1546 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd. Southwest Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Pizza, Sandwiches, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp

Aviva by Kameel

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#1. Aviva by Kameel

- Rating: 5.0/5 (60 reviews)
- Address: 3330 Piedmont Road Northeast Ste 26 Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Mediterranean, Desserts, Middle Eastern
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jill Jaracz, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 327 metros.

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