Highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in Pocatello 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 Pocatello 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 Pocatello 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.

Costa Vida

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#23. Costa Vida

- Rating: 2.6/5 (60 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 170 Bullock St. Chubbuck, Idaho
- Categories: Mexican, fast food
- Read more on Yelp

The Sand Trap Grill

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#22. The Sand Trap Grill

- Rating: 3.0/5 (59 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2720 Bannock Hwy Pocatello, Idaho
- Categories: Sports Bars, American, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

MOD Pizza

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#21. MOD Pizza

- Rating: 3.0/5 (38 reviews)
- Address: 4050 Yellowstone Ave. Pocatello, Idaho
- Categories: Pizza, fast food
- Read more on Yelp

The Yellowstone

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#20. The Yellowstone

- Rating: 3.3/5 (109 reviews)
- Address: 230 West Bonneville St. Pocatello, Idaho
- Categories: Lounges, Venues & Event Spaces, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp

Mama Inez

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#19. Mama Inez

- Rating: 3.4/5 (82 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 390 Yellowstone Ave. Pocatello, Idaho
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Butterburrs

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#18. Butterburrs

- Rating: 3.5/5 (171 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 160 West Cedar St. Pocatello, Idaho
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American
- Read more on Yelp

ButterBurr's Lickety Split

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#17. ButterBurr's Lickety Split

- Rating: 3.6/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1138 Yellowstone Ave. Pocatello, Idaho
- Categories: Sandwiches, Soup, American
- Read more on Yelp

Hokkaido Ramen & Sushi bar

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#16. Hokkaido Ramen & Sushi bar

- Rating: 3.8/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 231 West Quinn Road Ste A Pocatello, Idaho
- Categories: Ramen, Sushi Bars, Bubble Tea
- Read more on Yelp

Sandpiper Restaurant & Lounge

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#15. Sandpiper Restaurant & Lounge

- Rating: 3.8/5 (185 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1400 Bench Road Pocatello, Idaho
- Categories: Seafood, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp

Jakers Bar and Grill

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#14. Jakers Bar and Grill

- Rating: 3.8/5 (186 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 2365 Via Caporatti Drive Pocatello, Idaho
- Categories: Steakhouses, Seafood, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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Portneuf Valley Brewing

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#13. Portneuf Valley Brewing

- Rating: 3.9/5 (266 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 615 South 1st Ave. Pocatello, Idaho
- Categories: Music Venues, Brewpubs, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

Palate Neighborhood Bistro

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#12. Palate Neighborhood Bistro

- Rating: 3.9/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 1015 North 10th Ave. Pocatello, Idaho
- Categories: Desserts, Waffles, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

Sandbaggers Bar & Grill

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#11. Sandbaggers Bar & Grill

- Rating: 3.9/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 296 Yellowstone Ave. Pocatello, Idaho
- Categories: Sports Bars, American
- Read more on Yelp

Off The Rails Brewing

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#10. Off The Rails Brewing

- Rating: 3.9/5 (84 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 228 South Main St. Pocatello, Idaho
- Categories: Breweries, American, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

Chapala Mexican Resturant

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#9. Chapala Mexican Resturant

- Rating: 4.0/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 117 West Burnside Ave. Chubbuck, Idaho
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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Señor Garcia's Puerto Vallarta

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#8. Señor Garcia's Puerto Vallarta

- Rating: 4.0/5 (73 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 160 West Cedar St. Pocatello, Idaho
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Goody's

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#7. Goody's

- Rating: 4.0/5 (92 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 905 South 5th Ave. Pocatello, Idaho
- Categories: Pizza, Pubs, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

ChubbyZ'

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#6. ChubbyZ'

- Rating: 4.1/5 (43 reviews)
- Address: 302 East Center St. Pocatello, Idaho
- Categories: Sandwiches, Burgers, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

The Healthier Place To Eat

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#5. The Healthier Place To Eat

- Rating: 4.2/5 (121 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 121 South Main St. Pocatello, Idaho
- Categories: Gluten-Free, Juice Bars & Smoothies, American
- Read more on Yelp

Red Hot Roasters

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#4. Red Hot Roasters

- Rating: 4.3/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 737 East Clark St. Pocatello, Idaho
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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The College Market

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#3. The College Market

- Rating: 4.3/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 604 South 8th Ave. Pocatello, Idaho
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Brick 243 Gastropub

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#2. Brick 243 Gastropub

- Rating: 4.7/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 243 Center St. Pocatello, Idaho
- Categories: New American, Gastropubs
- Read more on Yelp

Shabushi

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#1. Shabushi

- Rating: 4.8/5 (40 reviews)
- Address: 4013 Yellowstone Ave. Ste F Pocatello, Idaho
- Categories: Japanese, Hot Pot, Sushi Bars
- 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.