Highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in Charlottesville, according to Yelp
Highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in Charlottesville, 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 Charlottesville 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. Conmole
- Rating: 4.5/5 (70 reviews)
- Address: 816 Hinton Ave Charlottesville, VA 22902
- Categories: Mexican
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#29. The Market at Preston
- Rating: 4.5/5 (17 reviews)
- Address: 601 Preston Ave Charlottesville, VA 22903
- Categories: Delis, Grocery, Convenience Stores
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#28. Umma's
- Rating: 4.5/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 200 W Water St Charlottesville, VA 22902
- Categories: Korean, Japanese, Salad
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#27. Holly's Diner
- Rating: 4.5/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 1221 E Market St Charlottesville, VA 22902
- Categories: Southern
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#26. Twisted Biscuits
- Rating: 4.5/5 (15 reviews)
- Address: Charlottesville, VA 22923
- Categories: Food Trucks, Breakfast & Brunch
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#25. Vu Noodles
- Rating: 4.5/5 (69 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 111 East Water St Charlottesville, VA 22902
- Categories: Noodles
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#24. Al Carbón 5th St.
- Rating: 4.5/5 (19 reviews)
- Address: 245 Merchant Walk Ave Ste 200 Charlottesville, VA 22902
- Categories: Latin American, Peruvian, Mexican
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#23. Soul Food Joint
- Rating: 4.5/5 (58 reviews)
- Address: 300 E Market St Charlottesville, VA 22902
- Categories: Soul Food
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#22. Mochiko Hawaiian BBQ and Deli
- Rating: 4.5/5 (130 reviews)
- Address: 365 Merchant Walk Square Ste 300 Charlottesville, VA 22902
- Categories: Hawaiian, Japanese Curry, Poke
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#21. Mudhouse Coffee Roasters
- Rating: 4.5/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 116 10th St NW Charlottesville, VA 22903
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Coffee Roasteries, Cafes
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#20. Little Manila
- Rating: 4.5/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1348-1378 Long St Charlottesville, VA 22902
- Categories: Filipino, Food Trucks
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#19. Blue Ridge Pizza Co
- Rating: 4.5/5 (19 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1110 E Market St Ste 8M Charlottesville, VA 22902
- Categories: Food Trucks, Caterers, Pizza
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#18. Taqueria Elchavo
- Rating: 5.0/5 (4 reviews)
- Address: 1215 Seminole trl Charlottesville, VA 22901
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
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#17. Otto Turkish Street Food
- Rating: 5.0/5 (125 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 111 W Water St Charlottesville, VA 22902
- Categories: Turkish, Mediterranean, Halal
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#16. Black Cow Chophouse
- Rating: 5.0/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 420 W Main St Charlottesville, VA 22903
- Categories: Steakhouses
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#15. Kitchenette
- Rating: 5.0/5 (13 reviews)
- Address: 920 9 1/2 St NE Charlottesville, VA 22902
- Categories: Sandwiches
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#14. El Tako Nako
- Rating: 5.0/5 (62 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2405 Hydraulic Rd Charlottesville, VA 22901
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
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#13. Pearl Island Foods
- Rating: 5.0/5 (45 reviews)
- Address: 233 4th St NW Charlottesville, VA 22903
- Categories: Caterers, Cafes, Desserts
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#12. Croby's Urban Viddles
- Rating: 5.0/5 (534 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 32 Mill Creek Dr Ste 102 Charlottesville, VA 22902
- Categories: Southern, American (Traditional), Sandwiches
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#11. Chickadee
- Rating: 5.0/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 313 2nd St SE SE 105 Charlottesville, VA 22902
- Categories: American (Traditional)
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#10. Guajiros Miami Eatery
- Rating: 5.0/5 (265 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 817 West Main St Charlottesville, VA 22903
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
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#9. 106 Street Food
- Rating: 5.0/5 (13 reviews)
- Address: 2029 Ivy Rd Charlottesville, VA 22903
- Categories: Food Trucks, Burgers, Sandwiches
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#8. Smyrna
- Rating: 5.0/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 707 W Main St Charlottesville, VA 22903
- Categories: Mediterranean, Turkish
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#7. Bangkok Zone Thai Fusion Food
- Rating: 5.0/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 416 W Main St Charlottesville, VA 22903
- Categories: Thai, Salad, Noodles
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#6. Botanical Fare
- Rating: 5.0/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 421 E Main St Charlottesville, VA 22902
- Categories: Vegan, Sandwiches, Cafes
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#5. Multiverse Kitchens
- Rating: 5.0/5 (12 reviews)
- Address: 1747 Allied St Unit F Charlottesville, VA 22903
- Categories: Food Court
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#4. Farmacy
- Rating: 5.0/5 (15 reviews)
- Address: 222 W Main St Charlottesville, VA 22902
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican, Organic Stores
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#3. Birdhouse
- Rating: 5.0/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 711 Henry Ave Charlottesville, VA 22903
- Categories: Chicken Shop
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#2. Ignacio & Maria Mexican Tacos
- Rating: 5.0/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: Charlottesville, VA 22902
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
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#1. Legaci Eats BOG3 Food Truck
- Rating: 5.0/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: Charlottesville, VA 22903
- Categories: Food Trucks, Southern, Smokehouse
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