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

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Highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in Madison, 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 Madison 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. Novanta

- Rating: 4.5/5 (54 reviews)
- Address: 2903 University Ave Madison, WI 53705
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp

#29. Saigon Sandwich Madison

- Rating: 4.5/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 273 N Charter St Madison, WI 53715
- Categories: Food Trucks, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

#28. Mishqui Peruvian Cuisine

- Rating: 4.5/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 4604 Monona Dr Madison, WI 53716
- Categories: Peruvian
- Read more on Yelp

#27. La Taguara

- Rating: 4.5/5 (462 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3502 E Washington Ave Madison, WI 53704
- Categories: Venezuelan, Caribbean, Colombian
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#26. LeanFeast - Madison

- Rating: 4.5/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 2911 University Ave Ste E Madison, WI 53705
- Categories: Food Delivery Services, Health Markets, Gluten-Free
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#25. Natural Juice

- Rating: 4.5/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Library Mall Madison, WI 53703
- Categories: Juice Bars & Smoothies, Food Stands
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#24. La Kitchenette

- Rating: 4.5/5 (162 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 805 Williamson St Madison, WI 53703
- Categories: French
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#23. Los Atlantes

- Rating: 4.5/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5706 Raymond Rd Madison, WI 53711
- Categories: Mexican
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#22. Arod's Tex Mex & American Grill

- Rating: 4.5/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 2161 Zeier Rd Unit 4 Madison, WI 53704
- Categories: Tex-Mex
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#21. FreshFin - Madison Hilldale

- Rating: 4.5/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 542 N Midvale Blvd Madison, WI 53705
- Categories: Poke, Asian Fusion
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#20. The Globe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (111 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 309 N Henry St Madison, WI 53703
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Soup, Tapas Bars
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#19. Arod's Tex Mex & American Grill

- Rating: 5.0/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 703 S Gammon Rd Madison, WI 53719
- Categories: Tex-Mex
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#18. DelecTable

- Rating: 5.0/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 3248 University Ave Madison, WI 53705
- Categories: American (New), Cooking Classes, Venues & Event Spaces
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#17. Little Tibet Madison

- Rating: 5.0/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 827 E Johnson St Madison, WI 53703
- Categories: Himalayan/Nepalese
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#16. Yako Sushi House

- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 515 Cottage Grove Rd Madison, WI 53716
- Categories: Sushi Bars
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#15. Rotunda Cafe

- Rating: 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 1965 Atwood Ave Madison, WI 53704
- Categories: Cafes, Bakeries
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#14. Cafe Costa Rica

- Rating: 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 731 State St Madison, WI 53703
- Categories: Food Trucks, Latin American, Caribbean
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#13. Fairchild

- Rating: 5.0/5 (87 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 2611 Monroe St Madison, WI 53711
- Categories: Seafood, Wine Bars, Breakfast & Brunch
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#12. Common Pasta

- Rating: 5.0/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1 E Main St Madison, WI 53703
- Categories: Italian, Food Trucks
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#11. El Wiscorican

- Rating: 5.0/5 (13 reviews)
- Address: 999 E Main St Madison, WI 53703
- Categories: Food Trucks, Puerto Rican
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#10. Kettle Black Kitchen

- Rating: 5.0/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 1835 Monroe St Madison, WI 53711
- Categories: American (Traditional), French, Breakfast & Brunch
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#9. Roll Play

- Rating: 5.0/5 (34 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3241 Garver Green Ste 115 Madison, WI 53704
- Categories: Cafes, Tabletop Games, Pan Asian
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#8. El Grito Taqueria

- Rating: 5.0/5 (34 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 50 State St Madison, WI 53703
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
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#7. Hot Lunch

- Rating: 5.0/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 708 1/4 E Johnson St Madison, WI 53703
- Categories: Salad, Sandwiches, Soup
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#6. Stadium Take Out

- Rating: 5.0/5 (15 reviews)
- Address: 1517 Monroe St Madison, WI 53711
- Categories: Chicken Wings, Hot Dogs
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#5. Nook

- Rating: 5.0/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 2138 Atwood Ave Madison, WI 53704
- Categories: American (New)
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#4. Fresh Cool Drinks

- Rating: 5.0/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 704-712 State St University of Wisconsin Madison Madison, WI 53703
- Categories: Thai, Food Stands, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp