Highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in Austin, according to Yelp

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June 16, 2023
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Highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in Austin, 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 Austin 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. El Asador

- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 9717 N Lamar Blvd Ste C2 Austin, TX 78753
- Categories: Halal, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

#29. Salchi 512

- Rating: 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 10601 N Lamar Blvd Austin, TX 78753
- Categories: Food Trucks, Burgers, Hot Dogs
- Read more on Yelp

#28. Nourished ATX

- Rating: 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 514 E St Elmo Rd Austin, TX 78745
- Categories: Food Trucks, Gluten-Free, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

#27. Delicious Food & Sweet

- Rating: 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 10720 N Lamar Blvd Austin, TX 78753
- Categories: Halal, Mediterranean, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

#26. Taqueria el Torito

- Rating: 5.0/5 (7 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1149 Airport Blvd Austin, TX 78702
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. Argentinian Taste

- Rating: 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 1606 W Stassney Ln Ste 1 Austin, TX 78745
- Categories: Argentine, Bakeries, Empanadas
- Read more on Yelp

#24. Ladybird's Austin Kitchen

- Rating: 5.0/5 (12 reviews)
- Address: 4209 Airport Blvd Austin, TX 78722
- Categories: Food Trucks, Barbeque, Vegetarian
- Read more on Yelp

#23. Ram Indimex foods

- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 3828 N Interstate Hwy 35 Austin, TX 78751
- Categories: Indian, Mexican, Halal
- Read more on Yelp

#22. Halal taza

- Rating: 5.0/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 2601 W Braker Ln Austin, TX 78758
- Categories: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Vegetarian
- Read more on Yelp

#21. Iskas Secrets

- Rating: 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 10542 Menchaca Rd Austin, TX 78748
- Categories: Food Trucks, Latin American, Cuban
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Celtic Axe Throwing At Armadillo Den

- Rating: 5.0/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 10106 Menchaca Rd Austin, TX 78748
- Categories: Axe Throwing, Bars, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp

#19. AKB Hotel Bar

- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 3121 Palm Way Ste 101 Austin, TX 78758
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cocktail Bars, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

#18. Sundance BBQ

- Rating: 5.0/5 (19 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 8116 Thomas Springs Rd and Cir Dr Austin, TX 78747
- Categories: Barbeque, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

#17. Samay Chai

- Rating: 5.0/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 1620 E Riverside Dr Austin, TX 78741
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Food Trucks, Indian
- Read more on Yelp

#16. Papi's - Food Truck

- Rating: 5.0/5 (18 reviews)
- Address: 1108 E 12th St Austin, TX 78702
- Categories: Sandwiches, Delis
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Dorothy's Cafe

- Rating: 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 14509 Fm 969 Ste 110 Austin, TX 78724
- Categories: Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

#14. La Traila #6

- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: Austin, TX 78749
- Categories: Tacos, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

#13. Tacos 620

- Rating: 5.0/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: Austin, TX 78730
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

#12. Antojitos El Flaco

- Rating: 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: Austin, TX 78731
- Categories: Tacos, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

#11. All Gimmicks Coffee

- Rating: 5.0/5 (19 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 10609 Metric Blvd Ste 106 Austin, TX 78758
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Events By Collette

- Rating: 5.0/5 (19 reviews)
- Address: 2302 Gila Pass Austin, TX 78734
- Categories: Cooking Classes, Vegan, Gluten-Free
- Read more on Yelp

#9. Juan More Taco

- Rating: 5.0/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 1516 W 5th St Austin, TX 78703
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

#8. Gelu Italian Ice - Austin

- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 2701 E 7th St Austin, TX 78702
- Categories: Food Trucks, Desserts, Vegan
- Read more on Yelp

#7. Chef Choo

- Rating: 5.0/5 (13 reviews)
- Address: 8309 Research Blvd Ste B Austin, TX 78758
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

#6. El Buen Gusto

- Rating: 5.0/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 2406 US 183 Austin, TX 78744
- Categories: Food Trucks, Salvadoran
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Guatemalteca

- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: Austin, TX 78745
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

#4. Swayze's ATX

- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 12601 Tech Ridge Blvd Austin, TX 78753
- Categories: Food Trucks, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

#3. Mama Kong Cambodian

- Rating: 5.0/5 (10 reviews)
- Address: 2211 Webberville Rd Austin, TX 78702
- Categories: Cambodian
- Read more on Yelp

#2. Taquitos y Mas

- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 12202 Ranch Rd Austin, TX 78750
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

#1. Ling Kitchen

- Rating: 5.0/5 (14 reviews)
- Address: 8423 Research Blvd Austin, TX 78758
- Categories: Diners, Dim Sum, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

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