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Highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in Huntsville by diners

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The average person over 74 minutes eating and drinking on any given weekday. On weekends and holidays, that goes up to over 81 minutes. Where is a better place to spend that time than a restaurant?

Consumers agree. The states that 9 in 10 adults enjoy eating out at restaurants, which give people access to a world of great-tasting food that's often difficult to reproduce at home.

People choose restaurants to scope out the , including deeper dives into Southeast Asian cuisines from Korea, Vietnam, and the Philippines, without trying to master these complex dishes at home. Chefs also have the resources to experiment with ingredients and bring new favorites like hot honey, spicy maple, matcha, and pickled foods to the table.

Dining out also offers unique, hyperlocal experiences featuring local farmers, food producers, brewers, winemakers, and distillers in a way that connects diners to the area.

When the weather's nice, diners flock to al fresco seating. At least like eating outdoors and look for great ambience like skyline views, rooftop settings, and waterfront seating to enhance their dining experience.

compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in the Huntsville area using data from . Data is as of Aug. 4, 2025. Only businesses marked as having outdoor seating on the Yelp website were included. Yelp's ranking system calculates an adjusted rating value that considers the number of ratings and the rating score itself. Only businesses with at least 20 reviews within a 10-kilometer radius of Huntsville were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with more than 10 locations nationally, based on our Yelp data, were not included. Read on to see if your favorite spot made the list.

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#30. PITA Mediterranean Street Food

PITA Mediterranean Street Food

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#30. PITA Mediterranean Street Food

- Rating: 4.3/5 (50 reviews)
- Address: 300 Hughes Road Ste I Madison, Alabama
- Categories: Mediterranean, Greek, Desserts
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#29. Parlor Doughnuts

Parlor Doughnuts

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#29. Parlor Doughnuts

- Rating: 4.3/5 (60 reviews)
- Address: 2500 Clinton Ave. West Ste B Huntsville, Alabama
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Donuts
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#28. Biscuit Belly - Huntsville

Biscuit Belly - Huntsville

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#28. Biscuit Belly - Huntsville

- Rating: 4.3/5 (91 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2710 Carl T Jones Drive Southeast Huntsville, Alabama
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches
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#27. Sushime Asian Bistro

Sushime Asian Bistro

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#27. Sushime Asian Bistro

- Rating: 4.3/5 (73 reviews)
- Address: 6290 University Drive Northwest Ste A Huntsville, Alabama
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Chinese, Sushi Bars
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#26. Al Shish Palace

Al Shish Palace

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#26. Al Shish Palace

- Rating: 4.3/5 (165 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1591 Hughes Road Ste A Madison, Alabama
- Categories: Lebanese, Mediterranean, Salad
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#25. El Herradura

El Herradura

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#25. El Herradura

- Rating: 4.3/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 11700 Memorial Pkwy Southwest Huntsville, Alabama
- Categories: Mexican
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#24. Kobe Sushi Hibachi

Kobe Sushi Hibachi

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#24. Kobe Sushi Hibachi

- Rating: 4.3/5 (73 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1591-B Hughes Road Madison, Alabama
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
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#23. The Curry Modern Indian

The Curry Modern Indian

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#23. The Curry Modern Indian

- Rating: 4.3/5 (101 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 607 Andrew Jackson Way Huntsville, Alabama
- Categories: Indian
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#22. Urban Cookhouse

Urban Cookhouse

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#22. Urban Cookhouse

- Rating: 4.3/5 (278 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 325 The Bridge St. Ste 105 Huntsville, Alabama
- Categories: New American, Salad, Sandwiches
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#21. The Poppy and Parliament

The Poppy and Parliament

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#21. The Poppy and Parliament

- Rating: 4.4/5 (308 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 117 North Side Square Huntsville, Alabama
- Categories: Pubs, Breakfast & Brunch, British
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#20. Big Bowl Thai Cuisine

Big Bowl Thai Cuisine

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#20. Big Bowl Thai Cuisine

- Rating: 4.4/5 (313 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6125 University Drive Huntsville, Alabama
- Categories: Thai
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#19. Fresko Grille Modern Mediterranean

Fresko Grille Modern Mediterranean

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#19. Fresko Grille Modern Mediterranean

- Rating: 4.4/5 (106 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3414 Governors Drive Southwest Stovehouse Huntsville, Alabama
- Categories: Mediterranean
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#18. Dashu Japanese Cuisine & Bar

Dashu Japanese Cuisine & Bar

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#18. Dashu Japanese Cuisine & Bar

- Rating: 4.4/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 964 Airport Road Southwest Ste 4 Huntsville, Alabama
- Categories: Japanese, Salad, Bars
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#17. Taqueria El Cazador

Taqueria El Cazador

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#17. Taqueria El Cazador

- Rating: 4.4/5 (185 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3414 Governors Drive Ste 530 Huntsville, Alabama
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
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#16. Honest Coffee Roasters

Honest Coffee Roasters

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#16. Honest Coffee Roasters

- Rating: 4.4/5 (230 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 114 Clinton Ave. East Ste 106 Huntsville, Alabama
- Categories: Acai Bowls, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
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#15. Jack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint - Huntsville

Jack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint - Huntsville

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#15. Jack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint - Huntsville

- Rating: 4.4/5 (261 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 123 North Side Sq Ste 100 Huntsville, Alabama
- Categories: Burgers, American, Beer Bar
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#14. Stovehouse

Stovehouse

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#14. Stovehouse

- Rating: 4.4/5 (66 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3414 Governors Drive Southwest Huntsville, Alabama
- Categories: Venues & Event Spaces, Food Court
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#13. Taco Mama - Town Madison

Taco Mama - Town Madison

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#13. Taco Mama - Town Madison

- Rating: 4.5/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 102 St. Louis Ste East Madison, Alabama
- Categories: Mexican
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#12. Teresita's Tamales

Teresita's Tamales

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#12. Teresita's Tamales

- Rating: 4.5/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: Madison, Alabama
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
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#10. Chef Will the Palate

Chef Will the Palate

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#10. Chef Will the Palate

- Rating: 4.5/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2211 Seminole Drive Huntsville, Alabama
- Categories: Pizza, Food Trucks, Vegetarian
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#9. Mazzara's Vinoteca

Mazzara's Vinoteca

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#9. Mazzara's Vinoteca

- Rating: 4.5/5 (156 reviews)
- Address: 102 Gates Ave. Southwest Huntsville, Alabama
- Categories: Italian, Salad, Wine Bars
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#8. Oshi Poke Bowl and Sushi

Oshi Poke Bowl and Sushi

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#8. Oshi Poke Bowl and Sushi

- Rating: 4.5/5 (261 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 201 Jefferson St. Ste A Huntsville, Alabama
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Poke
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#7. Oh Cr锚pe!

Oh Cr锚pe!

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#7. Oh Cr锚pe!

- Rating: 4.6/5 (70 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3414 Governors Drive Southwest Ste 520 Huntsville, Alabama
- Categories: Creperies, Shaved Ice, Bubble Tea
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#5. Tamarind Island Grille

Tamarind Island Grille

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#5. Tamarind Island Grille

- Rating: 4.7/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 5909 University Drive Huntsville, Alabama
- Categories: Caribbean
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#4. Angel's Island Coffee

Angel's Island Coffee

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#4. Angel's Island Coffee

- Rating: 4.7/5 (154 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7538 Memorial Pkwy Southwest Huntsville, Alabama
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches, Wraps
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#3. L'Etoile Patisserie

L'Etoile Patisserie

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#3. L'Etoile Patisserie

- Rating: 4.7/5 (75 reviews)
- Address: 1214 Meridian St. North Huntsville, Alabama
- Categories: Bakeries, Patisserie/Cake Shop, Cafes
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#2. Salt Smokehouse

Salt Smokehouse

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#2. Salt Smokehouse

- Rating: 4.8/5 (68 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1300 Meridian St. North D-104 Huntsville, Alabama
- Categories: Barbecue, Asian Fusion, Burgers
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#1. Big John's Huntsville

Big John's Huntsville

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#1. Big John's Huntsville

- Rating: 4.9/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 7061 Hwy 72 West Huntsville , Alabama
- Categories: Barbecue, Comfort Food, Southern
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jill Jaracz, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 327 metros.

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