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

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Highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in Knoxville, 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 Knoxville 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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#30. Turkish Market & Deli

- Rating: 4.5/5 (256 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8078 Kingston Pike Ste 121 Knoxville, TN 37919
- Categories: Grocery, Turkish, Delis
- Read more on Yelp

#29. Kelly's Kitchen of Knoxville

- Rating: 4.5/5 (85 reviews)
- Address: 9355 Kingston Pike Ste 15 Knoxville, TN 37922
- Categories: Delis, Cheesesteaks, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

#28. Yassin's Falafel House

- Rating: 4.5/5 (416 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 159 N Peters Rd Knoxville, TN 37923
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Greek, Falafel
- Read more on Yelp

#27. Tuk Tuk Thai Fusion

- Rating: 4.5/5 (74 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9253 Kingston Pike Knoxville, TN 37922
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Thai
- Read more on Yelp

#26. Chow Hall

- Rating: 4.5/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5700 E Emory Rd Knoxville, TN 37938
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. Sticky Rice Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (616 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 120 Jack Dance St Knoxville, TN 37919
- Categories: Laotian, Bubble Tea
- Read more on Yelp

#24. D & B's Hot Dogs and Ice Cream

- Rating: 4.5/5 (197 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 8909 Oak Ridge Hwy Knoxville, TN 37931
- Categories: Hot Dogs, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

#23. Mama C's Gluten Free Goodies

- Rating: 4.5/5 (17 reviews)
- Address: 7355 Chapman Hwy Knoxville, TN 37920
- Categories: Gluten-Free, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp

#22. Tomo Poke Bowl

- Rating: 4.5/5 (73 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 10756 Hardin Valley Rd Knoxville, TN 37932
- Categories: Poke, Japanese, Hawaiian
- Read more on Yelp

#21. Delicias Colombianas

- Rating: 4.5/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 5003 Clinton Hwy Knoxville, TN 37912
- Categories: Colombian
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Good Golly Tamale

- Rating: 4.5/5 (144 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 112 S Central St Knoxville, TN 37902
- Categories: Vegan, Vegetarian
- Read more on Yelp

#19. Paco's Tacos

- Rating: 4.5/5 (130 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 11071 Parkside Dr Knoxville, TN 37934
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

#18. Las Fuentes

- Rating: 4.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 2525 Chapman Hwy Knoxville, TN 37920
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

#17. Taqueria La Herradura

- Rating: 4.5/5 (144 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2625 N Broadway Knoxville, TN 37917
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

#16. Waffley Good

- Rating: 5.0/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: Knoxville, TN 37909
- Categories: Waffles, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Chef Mo' Cafe & Catering

- Rating: 5.0/5 (16 reviews)
- Address: 131 E Moody Ave Knoxville, TN 37920
- Categories: Cafes, Southern, Soul Food
- Read more on Yelp

#14. A Dopo Sourdough Pizza

- Rating: 5.0/5 (393 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 516 Williams St Knoxville, TN 37917
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

#13. Millie's Kitchen Sabor Boricua

- Rating: 5.0/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 3105 Alcoa Hwy Unit K Knoxville, TN 37920
- Categories: Puerto Rican, Desserts, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

#12. Steamboat on Central

- Rating: 5.0/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2423 N Central St Knoxville, TN 37917
- Categories: Sandwiches, Delis
- Read more on Yelp

#11. The Chefs Table By All-Ways Catering

- Rating: 5.0/5 (14 reviews)
- Address: 9111A Executive Park Dr Knoxville, TN 37923
- Categories: Caterers, American (New)
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Taqueria La Herradura

- Rating: 5.0/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 8311 Kingston Pike Knoxville, TN 37919
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

#9. Penne for Your Thoughts

- Rating: 5.0/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9430 Northshore Dr Ste 104 Knoxville, TN 37922
- Categories: Food Trucks, American (New), Italian
- Read more on Yelp

#8. Soul Good

- Rating: 5.0/5 (11 reviews)
- Address: 1518 University Ave Knoxville, TN 37921
- Categories: Soul Food, Southern
- Read more on Yelp

#7. Pizzeria Nora

- Rating: 5.0/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2400 N Central St Knoxville, TN 37917
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

#6. Pedal Java

- Rating: 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 401 S Gay St SW Knoxville, TN 37912
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Food Stands
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Fai Thai Food Truck

- Rating: 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: Knoxville, TN 37901
- Categories: Thai, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

#4. South Press

- Rating: 5.0/5 (17 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3615 Chapman Hwy Knoxville, TN 37920
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Comfort Food, Community Centers
- Read more on Yelp