Highest-rated Restaurants With Outdoor Seating in Chattanooga, According to Yelp

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Highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in Chattanooga, 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 Chattanooga 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.

#30. El Taxqueno

- Rating: 4.5/5 (17 reviews)
- Address: 3100 Cummings Hwy Chattanooga, TN 37419
- Categories: Mexican, Juice Bars & Smoothies
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#29. Fit + Meals

- Rating: 4.5/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6231 Perimeter Dr Ste 213 Chattanooga, TN 37421
- Categories: Cafes, Health Markets
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#28. Fountainhead Taproom

- Rating: 4.5/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1617 Rossville Ave Chattanooga, TN 37408
- Categories: Beer Bar, Wine Bars, American (New)
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#27. Pupuseria Marelyn

- Rating: 4.5/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 1622 Dodds Ave Chattanooga, TN 37404
- Categories: Salvadoran
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#26. Forker's BBQ & Catering

- Rating: 4.5/5 (12 reviews)
- Address: 4767 Highway 58 Ste 173 Chattanooga, TN 37416
- Categories: Barbeque
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#25. Cashew

- Rating: 4.5/5 (190 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 149 River St Chattanooga, TN 37405
- Categories: Vegan, Bakeries, Vegetarian
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#24. Duck Donuts

- Rating: 4.5/5 (58 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2115 Gunbarrel Rd Ste A-11 Chattanooga, TN 37421
- Categories: Donuts, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
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#23. Marsha's Backstreet Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5032 1/2 Brainerd Rd Chattanooga, TN 37411
- Categories: Cafes
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#22. Miss G's Tortas y Tamales

- Rating: 4.5/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 4801 English Ave Chattanooga, TN 37407
- Categories: Mexican
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#21. Charleys Cheesesteaks

- Rating: 4.5/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 2100 Hamilton Place Blvd Ste 309 Chattanooga, TN 37421
- Categories: Sandwiches, Cheesesteaks, Fast Food
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#20. Plant Power Cafe & Juice Bar

- Rating: 4.5/5 (88 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6215 Lee Hwy Ste 137F Chattanooga, TN 37421
- Categories: Juice Bars & Smoothies, Cafes, Sandwiches
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#19. C & W Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (15 reviews)
- Address: 1501 E 23rd St Chattanooga, TN 37404
- Categories: Southern, Cafes
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#18. Bleu Fox Cheese Shop

- Rating: 5.0/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 324 E Main St Chattanooga, TN 37408
- Categories: Cheese Shops, Meat Shops, Sandwiches
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#17. Barque BBQ

- Rating: 5.0/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 2309 E Main St Chattanooga, TN 37404
- Categories: Barbeque
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#16. Uncle Larry's

- Rating: 5.0/5 (191 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 736 Mlk Blvd Chattanooga, TN 37403
- Categories: Seafood, Fish & Chips
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#15. Wooden City Chattanooga

- Rating: 5.0/5 (67 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 203 Broad St Chattanooga, TN 37402
- Categories: Pizza, Sandwiches, American (New)
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#14. Brown Bag

- Rating: 5.0/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 1924 Gunbarrel Rd Ste 110 Chattanooga, TN 37421
- Categories: American (New)
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#13. Frazier Five & Dime

- Rating: 5.0/5 (47 reviews)
- Address: 16 Frazier Ave Chattanooga, TN 37405
- Categories: American (New), Bars
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#12. Memo's Grill

- Rating: 5.0/5 (12 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 430 E M L King Blvd Chattanooga, TN 37403
- Categories: Barbeque
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#11. Rosecomb

- Rating: 5.0/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 922 Barton Ave Chattanooga, TN 37405-4308
- Categories: Bars, Restaurants
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#10. Uncle Larry's Restaurant

- Rating: 5.0/5 (10 reviews)
- Address: 4850 TN-58 Ste 180 Chattanooga, TN 37416
- Categories: Seafood
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#9. New York Pizza

- Rating: 5.0/5 (10 reviews)
- Address: 5084 South Ter Ste 136 Chattanooga, TN 37412
- Categories: Pizza
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#8. Good Eats BBQ

- Rating: 5.0/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 1817 Market St Chattanooga, TN 37408
- Categories: Barbeque, Hot Dogs, Southern
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#7. Allgood's Used Books and Coffee

- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 2420 Glass St Chattanooga, TN 37406
- Categories: Bookstores, Coffee & Tea, Cafes
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#6. Mystic Lobster Roll Company

- Rating: 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 7955 E Brainerd Rd Ste 105 Chattanooga, TN 37421
- Categories: Seafood
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#5. Beni's Cubano

- Rating: 5.0/5 (12 reviews)
- Address: 2100 Hamilton Pl Blvd Ste 303 Chattanooga, TN 37421
- Categories: Cuban, Salad, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp