Highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in State College 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 State College 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 State College 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.

Local Whiskey

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#30. Local Whiskey

- Rating: 3.4/5 (168 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 107 East Beaver Ave. State College, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, American, Sports Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Mercato Mio

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#29. Mercato Mio

- Rating: 3.5/5 (36 reviews)
- Address: 1221 East College Ave. State College, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp

The Governors' Pub

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#28. The Governors' Pub

- Rating: 3.5/5 (128 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 211 West High St. Bellefonte, Pennsylvania
- Categories: New American, Pubs
- Read more on Yelp

Toasted Bagel Cafe

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#27. Toasted Bagel Cafe

- Rating: 3.5/5 (75 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 460 Westerly Pkwy State College, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Bagels, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Gigi's Southern Table

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#26. Gigi's Southern Table

- Rating: 3.5/5 (346 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2080 Cato Ave. State College, Pennsylvania
- Categories: New American, Southern
- Read more on Yelp

Pita Cabana Cafe

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#25. Pita Cabana Cafe

- Rating: 3.6/5 (167 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 334 East Calder Way State College, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mediterranean, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Otto's Pub & Brewery

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#24. Otto's Pub & Brewery

- Rating: 3.7/5 (660 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2235 North Atherton St. State College, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pubs, Breweries, American
- Read more on Yelp

Cozy Thai Bistro

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#23. Cozy Thai Bistro

- Rating: 3.7/5 (271 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 232 South Allen St. State College, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

The Field Burger and Tap

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#22. The Field Burger and Tap

- Rating: 3.8/5 (453 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1 Country Club Lane State College, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Beer, Wine & Spirits, Burgers, Lounges
- Read more on Yelp

The Naked Egg Cafe

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#21. The Naked Egg Cafe

- Rating: 3.8/5 (265 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 320 Pine Grove Road State College, Pennsylvania
- Categories: American, Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Jim's Italian Cuisine

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#20. Jim's Italian Cuisine

- Rating: 3.8/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 204 East Cherry Lane Bellefonte, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp

Maria's Italian Restaurant and Pizza

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#19. Maria's Italian Restaurant and Pizza

- Rating: 3.8/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 202 North Water St. Bellefonte, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

Rey Azteca

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#18. Rey Azteca

- Rating: 3.9/5 (222 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 485 Benner Pike State College, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Yallah Taco - McAllister Alley

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#17. Yallah Taco - McAllister Alley

- Rating: 3.9/5 (95 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 217 Mcallister Aly State College, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Kaarma Indian Cuisine Redefined

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#16. Kaarma Indian Cuisine Redefined

- Rating: 3.9/5 (103 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 120 East Beaver Ave. State College, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Indian, Pakistani
- Read more on Yelp

Fiddlehead

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#15. Fiddlehead

- Rating: 3.9/5 (109 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 134 West College Ave. State College, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Soup, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

Penn Kebab

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#14. Penn Kebab

- Rating: 4.0/5 (67 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 418 East College Ave. State College, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Turkish, Wraps
- Read more on Yelp

Faccia Luna Pizzeria

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#13. Faccia Luna Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.0/5 (413 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1229 South Atherton St. State College, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

Brothers Pizza and Pasta

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#12. Brothers Pizza and Pasta

- Rating: 4.0/5 (51 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 253 Benner Pike State College, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

India Pavilion Exotic Indian Cuisine

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#11. India Pavilion Exotic Indian Cuisine

- Rating: 4.0/5 (240 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 222 East Calder Way State College, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp

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Grace Restaurant

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#10. Grace Restaurant

- Rating: 4.1/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 100 Cricklewood Drive State College, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Diners
- Read more on Yelp

Jersey Mike's Subs

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#9. Jersey Mike's Subs

- Rating: 4.1/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2009 North Atherton St. Ste 100 State College, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Delis, fast food, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

RE Farm Cafe at Windswept Farm

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#8. RE Farm Cafe at Windswept Farm

- Rating: 4.1/5 (46 reviews)
- Address: 1000 South Fillmore Road State College, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Venues & Event Spaces, New American, Cooking Classes
- Read more on Yelp

Voodoo Brewery - State College

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#7. Voodoo Brewery - State College

- Rating: 4.1/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 201 Elmwood St. State College, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Bars, American, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

Pine Grove Hall

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#6. Pine Grove Hall

- Rating: 4.3/5 (48 reviews)
- Address: 101 East Pine Grove Road Pine Grove Mills, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Music Venues, New American
- Read more on Yelp

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Bonfatto's Italian Market and Corner Cafe

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#5. Bonfatto's Italian Market and Corner Cafe

- Rating: 4.3/5 (83 reviews)
- Address: 401 West High St. Bellefonte, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian, Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

Roots Natural Kitchen

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#4. Roots Natural Kitchen

- Rating: 4.4/5 (74 reviews)
- Address: 270 East Beaver Ave. State College, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Salad, Live/Raw Food
- Read more on Yelp

Café Lemont

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#3. Café Lemont

- Rating: 4.5/5 (108 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 921 Pike St. Ste 103 Lemont, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Juana's

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#2. Juana's

- Rating: 4.7/5 (49 reviews)
- Address: 129 South Fraser St. State College, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Venezuelan
- Read more on Yelp

Sowers Harvest Café

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#1. Sowers Harvest Café

- Rating: 4.7/5 (250 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 421 East Beaver Ave. State College, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch
- 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.