Highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in Dalton, 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 Dalton 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. Tacos Beto

- Rating: 4.0/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 1009 E Morris St Dalton, GA 30721
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#29. Curt's Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 332 Northgate Dr Dalton, GA 30721
- Categories: Restaurants
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#28. Seasons Hibachi & Sushi

- Rating: 4.0/5 (36 reviews)
- Address: 785 Shugart Rd Ste 9A Dalton, GA 30720
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Chinese, Japanese
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#27. Cherokee Brewing and Pizza

- Rating: 4.0/5 (160 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 207-B W Cuyler St Dalton, GA 30720
- Categories: Pizza, Bars, Chicken Wings
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#26. Kumo Sushi

- Rating: 4.0/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1277 N Glenwood Ave Dalton, GA 30721
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Soup
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#25. Papa's Pizza To Go

- Rating: 4.0/5 (10 reviews)
- Address: 1509 Dawnville Rd NE Dalton, GA 30721
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
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#24. Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 817 S Hamilton St Dalton, GA 30720
- Categories: Mexican
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#23. The Spiced Apple

- Rating: 4.0/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 443 Gillum Dr Ste 6 Dalton, GA 30721
- Categories: Sandwiches, Delis
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#22. Los Pablos Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (16 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2204 Chattanooga Rd Dalton, GA 30720
- Categories: Mexican
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#21. Arby's

- Rating: 4.5/5 (4 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 244 Connector 3 SW Dalton, GA 30720
- Categories: Fast Food, Sandwiches
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#20. Mr Biscuit No 2

- Rating: 4.5/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1904 Chattanooga Rd Dalton, GA 30720
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea
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#19. Cold Creek at North Oaks

- Rating: 4.5/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 101 N Oaks Dr Ste 1 Dalton, GA 30721
- Categories: Pubs, Burgers, American (Traditional)
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#18. Baja Coop

- Rating: 4.5/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 222 N Hamilton St Dalton, GA 30720
- Categories: Chicken Wings, Gluten-Free, Tacos
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#17. Oakwood Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (252 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 195 W Cuyler St Dalton, GA 30720
- Categories: Southern, Barbeque, American (New)
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#16. Cafe Ostro

- Rating: 4.5/5 (70 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 240 N Hamilton St Dalton, GA 30720
- Categories: Mediterranean
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#15. The Filling Station

- Rating: 4.5/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 316 N Hamilton St Dalton, GA 30720
- Categories: Comfort Food
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#14. The Sauce'D Pig

- Rating: 4.5/5 (16 reviews)
- Address: 2955 Cleveland Hwy Dalton, GA 30721
- Categories: Barbeque, American (Traditional)
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#13. Parker's Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (9 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2800 E Walnut Ave Dalton, GA 30721
- Categories: Restaurants
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#12. Chelsea's On Thornton

- Rating: 4.5/5 (8 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 501 S Thornton Ave Dalton, GA 30720
- Categories: British, Tea Rooms, American (Traditional)
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#11. Yoly's Tacos

- Rating: 5.0/5 (3 reviews)
- Address: 2505 Antioch Rd Dalton, GA 30721
- Categories: Tacos
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#10. Casa Del Café

- Rating: 4.5/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 219 E Morris St Dalton, GA 30721
- Categories: Cafes
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#9. La Fogata Fusion Restaurant

- Rating: 5.0/5 (4 reviews)
- Address: 702 5th Ave Dalton, GA 30721
- Categories: Dominican, Puerto Rican
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#8. Trinity Barbecue

- Rating: 4.5/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 825 Chattanooga Ave Dalton, GA 30720
- Categories: Barbeque, Desserts, Sandwiches
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#7. Pablito's Cantina and Grill

- Rating: 4.5/5 (19 reviews)
- Address: 933 Market St Ste 14 Dalton, GA 30720
- Categories: Mexican, Salad, Soup
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#6. Native Kitchen

- Rating: 4.5/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 825 Chattanooga Ave Dalton, GA 30720
- Categories: Cafes
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#5. La Bendicion Pupuseria Salvadorena

- Rating: 4.5/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 307 Smith Industrial Blvd Dalton, GA 30721
- Categories: Latin American
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#4. Birria Broz

- Rating: 4.5/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 1806 S Dixie Hwy Unit A Dalton, GA 30720
- Categories: Pop-Up Restaurants, Tacos
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#3. Cyra's - Simple Goodness

- Rating: 4.5/5 (108 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 208 North Pentz St Dalton, GA 30720
- Categories: American (New), Mediterranean, American (Traditional)
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#2. El Pollo Alegre

- Rating: 4.5/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 323 S Grimes St Dalton, GA 30721
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Taqueria Paisanos

- Rating: 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 1113 E Walnut Ave Dalton, GA 30721
- Categories: Mexican
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