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

The Fishin' Pig

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#30. The Fishin' Pig

- Rating: 3.8/5 (295 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 117 Apple Tree Lane I-64, Exit 94 Waynesboro, Virginia
- Categories: Barbecue, Seafood, American
- Read more on Yelp

Osaka III Japanese

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#29. Osaka III Japanese

- Rating: 3.8/5 (105 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 400 Tiffany Drive Ste D Waynesboro, Virginia
- Categories: Japanese, Seafood, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

3rd Generations Grill

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#28. 3rd Generations Grill

- Rating: 3.8/5 (59 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2800 West Main St. Ste C Waynesboro, Virginia
- Categories: Pubs, Music Venues, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

Little Maria's Pizza & Subs

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#27. Little Maria's Pizza & Subs

- Rating: 3.9/5 (91 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1555 Commerce Road Staunton, Virginia
- Categories: Sandwiches, Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

Shenandoah Pizza & Tap House

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#26. Shenandoah Pizza & Tap House

- Rating: 3.9/5 (213 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 19 East Beverley St. Staunton, Virginia
- Categories: Pizza, Salad, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

The Pampered Palate Cafe

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#25. The Pampered Palate Cafe

- Rating: 3.9/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 26 East Beverley St. Staunton, Virginia
- Categories: Cafes, Wraps, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Iguana Azul

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#24. Iguana Azul

- Rating: 4.0/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 2556 Jefferson Hwy Ste 102 Waynesboro, Virginia
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

The By & By Cafe and Beer Garden

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#23. The By & By Cafe and Beer Garden

- Rating: 4.0/5 (83 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 140 East Beverley St. Staunton, Virginia
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Ubon Thai Victorian Restaurant Inn

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#22. Ubon Thai Victorian Restaurant Inn

- Rating: 4.0/5 (101 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 515 West Frederick St. Staunton, Virginia
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

Mi Rancho

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#21. Mi Rancho

- Rating: 4.0/5 (48 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2116 West Beverley St. Staunton, Virginia
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

Mi Rancho

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#20. Mi Rancho

- Rating: 4.0/5 (62 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1845 Jefferson Hwy Fishersville, Virginia
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Chang Xing Chinese Restaurant

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#19. Chang Xing Chinese Restaurant

- Rating: 4.1/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 30 Windward Drive Fishersville, Virginia
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Sweet Addie's

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#18. Sweet Addie's

- Rating: 4.1/5 (42 reviews)
- Address: 132 West Beverley St. Staunton, Virginia
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Waffles, Farmers Market
- Read more on Yelp

Blu Point Seafood Co

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#17. Blu Point Seafood Co

- Rating: 4.2/5 (170 reviews)
- Address: 123 West Beverley St. Staunton, Virginia
- Categories: Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

Edelweiss German Restaurant

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#16. Edelweiss German Restaurant

- Rating: 4.2/5 (494 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 19 Edelweiss Lane Staunton, Virginia
- Categories: German, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

The Shack

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#15. The Shack

- Rating: 4.2/5 (168 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 105 South Coalter St. Staunton, Virginia
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp

Seven Arrows Brewing Company

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#14. Seven Arrows Brewing Company

- Rating: 4.3/5 (104 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2508 Jefferson Hwy Ste 1 Waynesboro, Virginia
- Categories: Breweries, American, Sports Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Wright's Dairy Rite

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#13. Wright's Dairy Rite

- Rating: 4.3/5 (176 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 346 Greenville Ave. Staunton, Virginia
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Sandwiches, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

Queen City Bistro

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#12. Queen City Bistro

- Rating: 4.3/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 23 East Beverley St. Staunton, Virginia
- Categories: Italian, Southern
- Read more on Yelp

Byers Street Bistro

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#11. Byers Street Bistro

- Rating: 4.3/5 (380 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 18 Byers St. Staunton, Virginia
- Categories: New American, Music Venues
- Read more on Yelp

Latin Soul

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#10. Latin Soul

- Rating: 4.3/5 (38 reviews)
- Address: 300 Church St. Staunton, Virginia
- Categories: Latin American, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Remedy Burger

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#9. Remedy Burger

- Rating: 4.3/5 (121 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 12 East Beverley St. Staunton, Virginia
- Categories: Burgers, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Yelping Dog Wine

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#8. Yelping Dog Wine

- Rating: 4.5/5 (127 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9 East Beverly St. Staunton, Virginia
- Categories: Wine Bars, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Accordia

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#7. Accordia

- Rating: 4.5/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 114 East Beverley St. Staunton, Virginia
- Categories: Wine Bars, Tapas/Small Plates, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp

Thai Staunton Restaurant

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#6. Thai Staunton Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (361 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1000 Greenville Ave. Staunton, Virginia
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

Chicano Boy Taco

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#5. Chicano Boy Taco

- Rating: 4.5/5 (225 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 240 North Central Ave. Ste 6 Staunton, Virginia
- Categories: Tex-Mex, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

Pizza Luca

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#4. Pizza Luca

- Rating: 4.6/5 (36 reviews)
- Address: 213 North Lewis St. Staunton, Virginia
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

The Cheese Shop

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#3. The Cheese Shop

- Rating: 4.7/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2366 Tinkling Spring Road Stuarts Draft, Virginia
- Categories: Grocery, Cheese Shops, Delis
- Read more on Yelp

A Taste of Cuba

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#2. A Taste of Cuba

- Rating: 4.7/5 (43 reviews)
- Address: 125A Lucy Lane Waynesboro, Virginia
- Categories: Cuban, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Gloria's Pupuseria

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#1. Gloria's Pupuseria

- Rating: 4.8/5 (131 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 331 North Central Ave. Staunton, Virginia
- Categories: Food Trucks, Salvadoran
- 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.