Highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia 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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Dattilo's Delicatessen

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#30. Dattilo's Delicatessen

- Rating: 4.6/5 (116 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 8000 Horrocks St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Delis, Meat Shops, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

la bamba

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#29. la bamba

- Rating: 4.7/5 (60 reviews)
- Address: 522 South 5th St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Le Onde Ristorante

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#28. Le Onde Ristorante

- Rating: 4.7/5 (58 reviews)
- Address: 7909 Park Ave. Elkins Park, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp

Koto Sushi

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#27. Koto Sushi

- Rating: 4.7/5 (343 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 719 Sansom St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Olea

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#26. Olea

- Rating: 4.7/5 (132 reviews)
- Address: 232 Arch St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mediterranean, Tapas/Small Plates
- Read more on Yelp

The Creperie

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#25. The Creperie

- Rating: 4.7/5 (119 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1291 West Norris St. Temple University Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Creperies, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

Shay's Steaks

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#24. Shay's Steaks

- Rating: 4.7/5 (464 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 200 North 16th St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Sandwiches, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp

Talia's Grille

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#23. Talia's Grille

- Rating: 4.7/5 (312 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 122 West Girard Ave. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mediterranean, Bagels, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Vineyards Cafe

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#22. Vineyards Cafe

- Rating: 4.7/5 (223 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 847 North 16th St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Creperies, Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Ristorante Pesto

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#21. Ristorante Pesto

- Rating: 4.7/5 (777 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1915 South Broad St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp

Mood Cafe

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#20. Mood Cafe

- Rating: 4.7/5 (534 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4618 Baltimore Ave. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Cafes, Pakistani, Halal
- Read more on Yelp

Nemi Restaurant

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#19. Nemi Restaurant

- Rating: 4.7/5 (177 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2636 East Ann St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Hikari Sushi

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#18. Hikari Sushi

- Rating: 4.7/5 (204 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1040 North American St. Ste 701 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Taco Heart

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#17. Taco Heart

- Rating: 4.7/5 (90 reviews)
- Address: 1001 East Passyunk Ave. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Tex-Mex, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

New Ridge Brewing Company

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#16. New Ridge Brewing Company

- Rating: 4.7/5 (106 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6168 Ridge Ave. Floor 1 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Breweries, Gastropubs
- Read more on Yelp

Top Hat Coffee Lounge

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#15. Top Hat Coffee Lounge

- Rating: 4.7/5 (87 reviews)
- Address: 3131 Walnut St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Coffee Roasteries, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

HomeGrown Coffee and Creations

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#14. HomeGrown Coffee and Creations

- Rating: 4.8/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1515 Porter St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Elwood

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#13. Elwood

- Rating: 4.8/5 (72 reviews)
- Address: 1007 Frankford Ave. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: New American, Tea Rooms
- Read more on Yelp

Yellow Bicycle Canteen

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#12. Yellow Bicycle Canteen

- Rating: 4.8/5 (70 reviews)
- Address: 930 Locust St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Vegetarian, Cafes, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Circles + Squares

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#11. Circles + Squares

- Rating: 4.8/5 (150 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2513 Tulip St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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Sutton's

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#10. Sutton's

- Rating: 4.8/5 (116 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1706 North 5th St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: American
- Read more on Yelp

ZIG ZAG BBQ

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#9. ZIG ZAG BBQ

- Rating: 4.8/5 (53 reviews)
- Address: 2111 East York St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

Corey's Crafty Vietnamese Cuisine

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#8. Corey's Crafty Vietnamese Cuisine

- Rating: 4.8/5 (112 reviews)
- Address: 1314 South St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp

A La Mousse

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#7. A La Mousse

- Rating: 4.8/5 (115 reviews)
- Address: 1622 South St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Desserts, Coffee & Tea, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

Christie's Deli

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#6. Christie's Deli

- Rating: 4.8/5 (208 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1822 Spring Garden St. Unit B Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Delis, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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Miss Rachel's Pantry

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#5. Miss Rachel's Pantry

- Rating: 4.9/5 (146 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1938 South Chadwick St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Vegan
- Read more on Yelp

El Fuerte de Loreto

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#4. El Fuerte de Loreto

- Rating: 4.9/5 (85 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1412 South 5th St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp

Coffee Cream & Dreams

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#3. Coffee Cream & Dreams

- Rating: 4.9/5 (65 reviews)
- Address: 1436 Fairmount Ave. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Antonio's Deli

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#2. Antonio's Deli

- Rating: 4.9/5 (90 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1014 Federal St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Delis, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Castellino's

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#1. Castellino's

- Rating: 4.9/5 (91 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1255 East Palmer St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian, International Grocery, Delis
- 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.