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1 / 29#29. Zao Asian Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (37 reviews)
- Address: 621 S Mall Dr Ste J-1-1 St. George, UT 84790
- Categories: Asian Fusion
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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 St. George 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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Yelp
1 / 29- Rating: 4.5/5 (37 reviews)
- Address: 621 S Mall Dr Ste J-1-1 St. George, UT 84790
- Categories: Asian Fusion
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2 / 29- Rating: 4.5/5 (38 reviews)
- Address: 1664 S Dixie Dr Ste K102 St. George, UT 84770
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Juice Bars & Smoothies
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3 / 29- Rating: 4.5/5 (54 reviews)
- Address: 1812 W Sunset Blvd Ste 2 St. George, UT 84770
- Categories: Tacos, Burgers
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4 / 29- Rating: 4.5/5 (160 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 567 S Valley View Dr Ste 201 St. George, UT 84770
- Categories: Creperies, Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches
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5 / 29- Rating: 4.5/5 (313 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 702 E St George Blvd St. George, UT 84770
- Categories: Cafes, Burgers
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6 / 29- Rating: 4.5/5 (102 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2 W St George Blvd Ste 38 St. George, UT 84770
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bars, Breakfast & Brunch
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7 / 29- Rating: 4.5/5 (279 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1386 E 100th S St. George, UT 84790
- Categories: American (New), Modern European
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8 / 29- Rating: 4.5/5 (95 reviews)
- Address: 815 E St George Blvd St. George, UT 84770
- Categories: Indian
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9 / 29- Rating: 5.0/5 (4 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 185 N Bluff St St. George, UT 84770
- Categories: Food Trucks, Caterers, Barbeque
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Yelp
10 / 29- Rating: 4.5/5 (43 reviews)
- Address: 1506 S Silicon Way Ste 1A St. George, UT 84770
- Categories: Cheesesteaks, Sandwiches
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11 / 29- Rating: 4.5/5 (1336 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1183 East 100 S St. George, UT 84790
- Categories: Peruvian, Chicken Shop
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Yelp
12 / 29- Rating: 4.5/5 (79 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1013 E 700th S St. George, UT 84790
- Categories: Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Gluten-Free
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13 / 29- Rating: 4.5/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 25 N Main St St. George, UT 84770
- Categories: Barbeque
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14 / 29- Rating: 4.5/5 (14 reviews)
- Address: 969 N 3050 E Ste C3 St. George, UT 84790
- Categories: Thai
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Yelp
15 / 29- Rating: 4.5/5 (62 reviews)
- Address: 757 N Bluff St St. George, UT 84770
- Categories: Tacos
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16 / 29- Rating: 4.5/5 (16 reviews)
- Address: 1487 S Silicon Way A1 St. George, UT 84770
- Categories: Salvadoran
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17 / 29- Rating: 4.5/5 (57 reviews)
- Address: 929 W Sunset Blvd Ste 12 St. George, UT 84770
- Categories: Japanese, Noodles
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18 / 29- Rating: 4.5/5 (679 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 148 S 1470th E St. George, UT 84790
- Categories: Indian
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19 / 29- Rating: 4.5/5 (354 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 307 N Bluff St St. George, UT 84770
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches, Jazz & Blues
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20 / 29- Rating: 4.5/5 (97 reviews)
- Address: 1626 W Sunset Blvd Ste B101 St. George, UT 84770
- Categories: Thai
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21 / 29- Rating: 4.5/5 (193 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1812 West Sunset Blvd St. George, UT 84770
- Categories: Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch, Latin American
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22 / 29- Rating: 4.5/5 (364 reviews)
- Address: 18 S 200 W St. George, UT 84770
- Categories: Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea
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23 / 29- Rating: 5.0/5 (4 reviews)
- Address: 3480 E Desert Canyon Pkwy St. George, UT 84790
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea
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24 / 29- Rating: 5.0/5 (506 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 175 W 900th S Ste 1 St. George, UT 84770
- Categories: Hawaiian, Poke, Seafood
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25 / 29- Rating: 5.0/5 (154 reviews)
- Address: 2654 E Red Cliffs Dr Ste B St. George, UT 84790
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Sandwiches
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26 / 29- Rating: 5.0/5 (114 reviews)
- Address: 695 S 100 W St St. George, UT 84770
- Categories: Acai Bowls, Coffee & Tea, Cafes
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27 / 29- Rating: 5.0/5 (50 reviews)
- Address: St. George, UT 84770
- Categories: Chicken Shop, Soup
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28 / 29- Rating: 5.0/5 (18 reviews)
- Address: 250 Red Cliffs Dr Ste 26A St. George, UT 84790
- Categories: Women's Clothing, Wine Bars, Salad
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29 / 29- Rating: 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 146 E City Center St St. George, UT 84770
- Categories: Cheesesteaks
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