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1 / 30#30. Lotus Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (186 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1283 Arsenal St Watertown, NY 13601
- Categories: Vietnamese
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Highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in Watertown, 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 Watertown 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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2 / 30#29. Johnny D's
- Rating: 4.0/5 (12 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1 Public Sq Ste 11 Watertown, NY 13601
- Categories: American (New)
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3 / 30#28. Jreck Subs
- Rating: 4.0/5 (8 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 605 State St Watertown, NY 13601
- Categories: Sandwiches
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4 / 30#27. The Paddock Club
- Rating: 4.0/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1 Public Sq Ste 5 Watertown, NY 13601
- Categories: Bars, Music Venues, Pizza
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5 / 30#26. Brookside Diner
- Rating: 4.0/5 (12 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1873 State St Watertown, NY 13601
- Categories: Diners
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6 / 30#25. Empire Square
- Rating: 4.0/5 (12 reviews)
- Address: 63 Public Square Ste 65 Watertown, NY 13601
- Categories: Southern, Breakfast & Brunch, Desserts
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7 / 30#24. Jean's Beans
- Rating: 4.0/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 259 Eastern Blvd Watertown, NY 13601
- Categories: Sandwiches, Seafood, American (Traditional)
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8 / 30#23. Cam's Pizzeria - Watertown
- Rating: 4.0/5 (171 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 25 Public Sq Watertown, NY 13601
- Categories: Pizza
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9 / 30#22. Coleman's Corner
- Rating: 4.0/5 (146 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 849 Lawrence St Watertown, NY 13601
- Categories: Pubs, Irish
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10 / 30#21. The Grille at the Hilton Garden Inn
- Rating: 4.0/5 (18 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: Hilton Garden Inn 1290 Arsenal St Watertown, NY 13601
- Categories: American (Traditional), Breakfast & Brunch, Desserts
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11 / 30#20. Craft 836 Canteen
- Rating: 4.0/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 836 Coffeen St Watertown, NY 13601
- Categories: American (Traditional)
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12 / 30#19. PieZano's Pizza
- Rating: 4.0/5 (78 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1322 Washington St Watertown, NY 13601
- Categories: Chicken Wings, Pizza, Sandwiches
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13 / 30#18. The Tarot Cafe
- Rating: 4.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 50 Public Square Ste E3 Watertown, NY 13601
- Categories: Cafes, Modern European
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14 / 30#17. Pete's Trattoria
- Rating: 4.5/5 (111 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 111 Breen Ave Watertown, NY 13601
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
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15 / 30#16. Time Warp Tavern
- Rating: 4.5/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 302 State St Watertown, NY 13601
- Categories: Pubs, American (Traditional)
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16 / 30#15. Holy Smokes Bourbon and BBQ
- Rating: 4.5/5 (34 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 32 Public Square Watertown, NY 13601
- Categories: Barbeque
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17 / 30#14. Home Deli- Pizza & Subs
- Rating: 4.5/5 (10 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 305 W Main St Watertown, NY 13601
- Categories: Pizza, Delis
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18 / 30#13. The Mustard Seed: Natural Market & Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 969 Arsenal St Watertown, NY 13601
- Categories: Cafes, Organic Stores
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19 / 30#12. Vito's Gourmet
- Rating: 4.5/5 (82 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3 Public Sq Watertown, NY 13601
- Categories: Cafes, Sandwiches, Coffee & Tea
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20 / 30#11. Wish Thai Kitchen
- Rating: 4.5/5 (117 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1857 State St Watertown, NY 13601
- Categories: Thai
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21 / 30#10. Starch Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (18 reviews)
- Address: 320 State St Watertown, NY 13601
- Categories: Cafes
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22 / 30#9. The Eatery
- Rating: 5.0/5 (3 reviews)
- Address: 65 Public Square Watertown, NY 13601
- Categories: Salad, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
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23 / 30#8. Spokes Craft Beer and Tapas
- Rating: 4.5/5 (63 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 81 Public Square Watertown, NY 13601
- Categories: Tapas/Small Plates, Beer Bar
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24 / 30#7. The Asian Taco
- Rating: 4.5/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: Watertown , NY 13601
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Food Trucks, Caterers
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25 / 30#6. Flavors of The Philippines
- Rating: 4.5/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 568 Bradley St Watertown, NY 13601
- Categories: Filipino
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26 / 30#5. Crossroads Diner
- Rating: 4.5/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 22474 US Rte 11 Watertown, NY 13601
- Categories: Diners
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27 / 30#4. B-Hat's Curry House
- Rating: 4.5/5 (223 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1222 Arsenal St Ste 14 Watertown, NY 13601
- Categories: Indian, Himalayan/Nepalese
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28 / 30#3. Alteri Italian American Market
- Rating: 4.5/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 948 Bradley St Watertown, NY 13601
- Categories: Desserts, Pizza, Sandwiches
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29 / 30#2. Friede's
- Rating: 5.0/5 (11 reviews)
- Address: 455 Court St Watertown, NY 13601
- Categories: American (Traditional)
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30 / 30#1. Bad Apple Saloon
- Rating: 5.0/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 545 Arsenal St Watertown, NY 13601
- Categories: Bars, Soup, American (Traditional)
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