Highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in Washington, D.C., according to Yelp
Highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in Washington, D.C., 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 Washington, D.C. 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.
#24. Any Day Now
- Rating: 5.0/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 2 I St SE Washington, DC 20003
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Patisserie/Cake Shop, Breakfast & Brunch
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#23. Chicatana Fine Mexican Cuisine
- Rating: 5.0/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 3917 14th St NW Washington, DC 20011
- Categories: Mexican, Bars
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#22. Los patroncitos
- Rating: 5.0/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: Washington, DC 20010
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
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#21. Cafe U
- Rating: 5.0/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1017 U St NW Washington, DC 20001
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Donuts, Sandwiches
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#20. Cane & Coconut
- Rating: 5.0/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 3501 Georgia Ave NW Washington, DC 20010
- Categories: Health Markets, Live/Raw Food
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#19. Eat Well Juice Bar
- Rating: 5.0/5 (10 reviews)
- Address: 2608 Georgia Ave Washington, DC 20001
- Categories: Juice Bars & Smoothies, Sandwiches
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#18. Mola Empanada
- Rating: 5.0/5 (18 reviews)
- Address: 2438 18th St NW Washington, DC 20009
- Categories: Latin American
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#17. Little Food Studio
- Rating: 5.0/5 (48 reviews)
- Address: 849 Upshur St NW Washington, DC 20011
- Categories: Sandwiches, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
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#16. Tiny Tiki Bar
- Rating: 5.0/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1914 9th NW Washington, DC 20001
- Categories: Tiki Bars, Vietnamese
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#15. Sami's Hot Dog Cart
- Rating: 5.0/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 770 Maryland Ave SW Washington, DC 20407
- Categories: Food Stands
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#14. Shewa
- Rating: 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 1824 Benning Rd NE Washington, DC 20002
- Categories: Food Delivery Services, Breakfast & Brunch, Ethiopian
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#13. Abuare Bar and Restaurant
- Rating: 5.0/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 1524 U St NW Washington, DC 20009
- Categories: Ethiopian, Vegetarian
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#12. Bonkers' Chinese Burger
- Rating: 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 736 6th St NW Washington, DC 20001
- Categories: Noodles, Asian Fusion, Sandwiches
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#11. Kitchen + Kocktails
- Rating: 5.0/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 1300 I St NW Washington, DC 20005
- Categories: Southern, Breakfast & Brunch, Dinner Theater
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#10. Gueny Cafe & Market
- Rating: 5.0/5 (15 reviews)
- Address: 5320 Georgia Ave NW Washington, DC 20011
- Categories: Ethiopian, Cafes
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#9. Chef Huda's Kitchen
- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 1369 New York Ave NE Washington, DC 20002
- Categories: Comfort Food, American (New), Cajun/Creole
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#8. Aurora Market
- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 500 Irving St NW Washington, DC 20010
- Categories: Grocery, Beer, Wine & Spirits, Cafes
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#7. Hilana Falafel
- Rating: 5.0/5 (15 reviews)
- Address: Washington, DC 20001
- Categories: Falafel, Middle Eastern, Food Stands
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#6. Tropic Burger
- Rating: 5.0/5 (13 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Washington, DC 20006
- Categories: Hot Dogs, Burgers, Food Trucks
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#5. Alexa's Empanadas
- Rating: 5.0/5 (16 reviews)
- Address: 225 7th St SE Washington, DC 20003
- Categories: Food Stands
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#4. Showa Ethiopian Restaurant
- Rating: 5.0/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 1824 Benning Rd NE Washington, DC 20002
- Categories: Ethiopian
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#3. La Bicicletta
- Rating: 5.0/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 2029 P St NW Washington, DC 20036
- Categories: Sandwiches, Cafes, Bars
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#2. Navy Mess & Ward Room
- Rating: 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 1600 Pennsylvania Ave Washington, DC 20500
- Categories: American (Traditional)
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#1. Trouble Bird
- Rating: 5.0/5 (10 reviews)
- Address: 1346 4th St SE Washington, DC 20003
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Desserts, Breakfast & Brunch
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