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

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

#26. Model City Tap House

- Rating: 4.5/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 151 E Main St Ste 1 Kingsport, TN 37660
- Categories: Bars, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

#25. Santa Fe Mexican Grill

- Rating: 4.5/5 (67 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1213 East Stone Dr Kingsport, TN 37660
- Categories: Mexican
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#24. Pal's

- Rating: 4.5/5 (77 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4224 Fort Henry Dr Kingsport, TN 37663
- Categories: Fast Food, Burgers
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#23. Nick's Family Restaurant & Catering

- Rating: 4.5/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1916 Sherwood Rd Kingsport, TN 37664
- Categories: Chicken Shop
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#22. Betty's Stockyard Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (18 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2000 N John B Dennis Hwy Kingsport, TN 37660
- Categories: Cafes
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#21. Bare Bones BBQ

- Rating: 4.5/5 (17 reviews)
- Address: 5340 Memorial Blvd Kingsport, TN 37664
- Categories: Barbeque, Burgers, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

#20. Thai Cuisine

- Rating: 4.5/5 (69 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 116 Jack White Dr Ste 2 Kingsport, TN 37664
- Categories: Thai
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#19. Mustard Seed Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (105 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 118 E Market St Kingsport, TN 37660
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea
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#18. Phil's Dream Pit

- Rating: 4.5/5 (181 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 534 Eastern Star Rd Kingsport, TN 37663
- Categories: Barbeque
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#17. The Shack

- Rating: 4.5/5 (104 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4231 Fort Henry Dr Kingsport, TN 37663
- Categories: Barbeque, Burgers, Sandwiches
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#16. Center Street Grill & Smokehouse

- Rating: 4.5/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 301 W Center St Kingsport, TN 37660
- Categories: Barbeque, Burgers, American (Traditional)
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#15. Pops Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (18 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3016 N John B Dennis Hwy Kingsport, TN 37660
- Categories: American (Traditional)
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#14. Stop & Go Market and Deli

- Rating: 5.0/5 (3 reviews)
- Address: 798 W Center St Kingsport, TN 37660
- Categories: Convenience Stores, Breakfast & Brunch, Delis
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#13. Thai Riverside

- Rating: 4.5/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 1837 Netherland Inn Rd Kingsport, TN 37660
- Categories: Thai
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#12. Two Dad's Downtown Deli & Ice Cream Parlor

- Rating: 5.0/5 (4 reviews)
- Address: 235 E Charlemont St Kingsport, TN 37660
- Categories: Delis, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Coffee & Tea
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#11. Pals

- Rating: 5.0/5 (3 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3012 N John B Dennis Hwy Kingsport, TN 37660
- Categories: Fast Food, Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers
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#10. Mayan Kickback

- Rating: 5.0/5 (3 reviews)
- Address: 114 Broad St Kingsport, TN 37660
- Categories: Latin American, Lounges
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#9. Gypsy Circus Taproom

- Rating: 4.5/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2645 Fort Henry Dr Kingsport, TN 37664
- Categories: Cideries, Breweries, Gastropubs
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#8. Thai Noodle Town

- Rating: 4.5/5 (115 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 800 Stonegate Rd Kingsport, TN 37660
- Categories: Thai, Noodles
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#7. Pal's

- Rating: 4.5/5 (8 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1735 Fort Henry Dr Kingsport, TN 37664
- Categories: Restaurants
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#6. Galaxy Pizza

- Rating: 4.5/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 5215 Memorial Blvd Ste D Kingsport, TN 37664
- Categories: Pizza, Arcades
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#5. Fusion

- Rating: 4.5/5 (38 reviews)
- Address: 2320 Pendragon Rd Kingsport, TN 37660
- Categories: Tex-Mex, Italian, Cocktail Bars
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#4. The Bagel Exchange

- Rating: 4.5/5 (80 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 107 W Center St Kingsport, TN 37660
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bagels, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp