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

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Panda Express

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#21. Panda Express

- Rating: 2.6/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4605 West Clara Lane Muncie, Indiana
- Categories: Chinese, fast food
- Read more on Yelp

Brothers Bar & Grill

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#20. Brothers Bar & Grill

- Rating: 2.7/5 (78 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1601 West Universite Ave. Muncie, Indiana
- Categories: Sports Bars, American, Wraps
- Read more on Yelp

La Hacienda

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#19. La Hacienda

- Rating: 3.0/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2620 South Madison St. Muncie, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Greek's Pizzeria On McGalliard

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#18. Greek's Pizzeria On McGalliard

- Rating: 3.2/5 (34 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 813 East McGalliard Road Muncie, Indiana
- Categories: Pizza, Chicken Wings, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Fuji Sushi & Hibachi Steak House

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#17. Fuji Sushi & Hibachi Steak House

- Rating: 3.4/5 (110 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1705 West Mcgalliard Road Muncie, Indiana
- Categories: Japanese, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp

Puerto Vallarta Restaurant

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#16. Puerto Vallarta Restaurant

- Rating: 3.5/5 (104 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 508 South Tillotson Ave. Muncie, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican, Salad, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Roots Burger Bar

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#15. Roots Burger Bar

- Rating: 3.8/5 (156 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1700 West University Ave. Muncie, Indiana
- Categories: Burgers, American
- Read more on Yelp

1925 Pubhouse - Muncie

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#14. 1925 Pubhouse - Muncie

- Rating: 3.9/5 (61 reviews)
- Address: 625 South High St. Muncie, Indiana
- Categories: American, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Cammack Station

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#13. Cammack Station

- Rating: 3.9/5 (116 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9200 West Jackson St. Muncie, Indiana
- Categories: Sandwiches, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp

Thai Smile 2

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#12. Thai Smile 2

- Rating: 4.0/5 (130 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2401 North Tillotson Ave. Muncie, Indiana
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

Hunnicutt's Dairy Bar

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#11. Hunnicutt's Dairy Bar

- Rating: 4.1/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 1101 South Burlington Drive Muncie, Indiana
- Categories: American, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp

By Hand and Fork

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#10. By Hand and Fork

- Rating: 4.1/5 (124 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1617 Wheeling Ave. Muncie, Indiana
- Categories: American
- Read more on Yelp

Casa Del Sol

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#9. Casa Del Sol

- Rating: 4.1/5 (65 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 206 South Walnut St. Muncie, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch, Tapas/Small Plates
- Read more on Yelp

Twin Archer Brewpub

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#8. Twin Archer Brewpub

- Rating: 4.1/5 (119 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 117 West Charles St. Muncie, Indiana
- Categories: American, Brewpubs
- Read more on Yelp

Vera Mae's Bistro

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#7. Vera Mae's Bistro

- Rating: 4.2/5 (133 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 207-209 South Walnut St. Muncie, Indiana
- Categories: American, New American, French
- Read more on Yelp

Puerto Vallarta Mexican Restaurant & Cantina

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#6. Puerto Vallarta Mexican Restaurant & Cantina

- Rating: 4.2/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4000 North Broadway Ave. Muncie, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican, Salad, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Amazing Joe's Grill

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#5. Amazing Joe's Grill

- Rating: 4.3/5 (286 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 909 North Wheeling Ave. Muncie, Indiana
- Categories: Italian, Sandwiches, American
- Read more on Yelp

Concannon's Bakery Cafe

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#4. Concannon's Bakery Cafe

- Rating: 4.3/5 (176 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4801 North Baker Lane Muncie, Indiana
- Categories: Cafes, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp

Acapulco Mexican Restaurant

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#3. Acapulco Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 4.4/5 (62 reviews)
- Address: 3201 West Bethel Ave. Muncie, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

The Downtown Farm Stand

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#2. The Downtown Farm Stand

- Rating: 4.4/5 (63 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 125 East Main St. Muncie, Indiana
- Categories: Organic Stores, Delis, Beer, Wine & Spirits
- Read more on Yelp

Pappies Smokehouse & Lunch Box

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#1. Pappies Smokehouse & Lunch Box

- Rating: 4.5/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 505 West Main St. Gas City, Indiana
- Categories: Barbecue, Food Trucks, Hot Dogs
- 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.