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Highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in Champaign 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 Champaign 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 Champaign 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. Siam Terrace

Siam Terrace

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#30. Siam Terrace

- Rating: 3.9/5 (276 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 212 West Main St. Urbana, Illinois
- Categories: Thai, Sushi Bars, Japanese
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#29. El Rancho Grande II

El Rancho Grande II

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#29. El Rancho Grande II

- Rating: 3.9/5 (39 reviews)
- Address: 505 Commerce Drive Savoy, Illinois
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood
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#28. Cracked on Green

Cracked on Green

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#28. Cracked on Green

- Rating: 4.0/5 (180 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 619 East Green St. Champaign, Illinois
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Food Trucks
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#27. The Bread Company

The Bread Company

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#27. The Bread Company

- Rating: 4.0/5 (235 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 706 South Goodwin Ave. Urbana, Illinois
- Categories: Bakeries, Sandwiches, Modern European
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#25. Neil St Blues

Neil St Blues

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#25. Neil St Blues

- Rating: 4.0/5 (160 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 301 North Neil St. Ste 106 Champaign, Illinois
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Cajun/Creole, Soul Food
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#24. Manolo's Pizza & Empanadas

Manolo's Pizza & Empanadas

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#24. Manolo's Pizza & Empanadas

- Rating: 4.0/5 (157 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1115 West Oregon St. Urbana, Illinois
- Categories: Pizza, Empanadas
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#23. The Space

The Space

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#23. The Space

- Rating: 4.0/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 1 East Main St. Ste 107 Champaign, Illinois
- Categories: New American, Seafood, Beer Bar
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#22. Seven Saints

Seven Saints

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#22. Seven Saints

- Rating: 4.1/5 (588 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 32 East Chester St. Champaign, Illinois
- Categories: American, Pubs, Lounges
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#20. Filippo's Pizza and Italian Food of Mahomet

Filippo's Pizza and Italian Food of Mahomet

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#20. Filippo's Pizza and Italian Food of Mahomet

- Rating: 4.1/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2012 Tin Cup Road Ste B Mahomet, Illinois
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Sandwiches
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#19. Sun Singer Wine and Spirits

Sun Singer Wine and Spirits

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#19. Sun Singer Wine and Spirits

- Rating: 4.1/5 (213 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1115 West Windsor Road Champaign, Illinois
- Categories: Beer, Wine & Spirits, Wine Bars, American
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#18. Watson's Shack & Rail

Watson's Shack & Rail

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#18. Watson's Shack & Rail

- Rating: 4.1/5 (301 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 211 North Neil St. Champaign, Illinois
- Categories: Bars, American
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#17. Baxter's American Grille

Baxter's American Grille

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#17. Baxter's American Grille

- Rating: 4.1/5 (168 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 100 Trade Centre Drive Champaign, Illinois
- Categories: American, Steakhouses, Bars
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#16. Black Dog Smoke & Ale House

Black Dog Smoke & Ale House

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#16. Black Dog Smoke & Ale House

- Rating: 4.1/5 (605 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 320 North Chestnut St. Champaign, Illinois
- Categories: Barbecue, Cocktail Bars
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#15. Bevier Cafe

Bevier Cafe

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#15. Bevier Cafe

- Rating: 4.2/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 905 South Goodwin Ave. Bevier Hall, Rm 298 Urbana, Illinois
- Categories: New American, Cafes
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#14. Signature Grill

Signature Grill

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#14. Signature Grill

- Rating: 4.2/5 (58 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 505 East Green St. Champaign, Illinois
- Categories: Mediterranean, Indian, Mexican
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#13. Original Pancake House

Original Pancake House

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#13. Original Pancake House

- Rating: 4.2/5 (345 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1909 West Springfield Ave. Ste B Champaign, Illinois
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
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#12. Cheese and Crackers

Cheese and Crackers

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#12. Cheese and Crackers

- Rating: 4.3/5 (108 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1715 West Kirby Champaign, Illinois
- Categories: Chocolatiers & Shops, Delis, Seafood Markets
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#10. La Bah铆a Grill

La Bah铆a Grill

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#10. La Bah铆a Grill

- Rating: 4.3/5 (43 reviews)
- Address: 132 West Church St. Champaign, Illinois
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood
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#9. Encanto Restaurant & Bar

Encanto Restaurant & Bar

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#9. Encanto Restaurant & Bar

- Rating: 4.4/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 115 West Main St. Urbana, Illinois
- Categories: Mexican, Peruvian
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#8. Huaraches Moroleon

Huaraches Moroleon

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#8. Huaraches Moroleon

- Rating: 4.4/5 (338 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 805 Philo Road Urbana, Illinois
- Categories: Mexican
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#7. Kohinoor Indian Restaurant and Lounge

Kohinoor Indian Restaurant and Lounge

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#7. Kohinoor Indian Restaurant and Lounge

- Rating: 4.4/5 (285 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6 East Columbia Ave. Champaign, Illinois
- Categories: Indian, Bars
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#6. Martinelli's Market - Bakery & Deli

Martinelli's Market - Bakery & Deli

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#6. Martinelli's Market - Bakery & Deli

- Rating: 4.4/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 500C North Walnut St. Champaign, Illinois
- Categories: Delis, Bakeries, Grocery
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#5. San Maru

San Maru

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#5. San Maru

- Rating: 4.5/5 (114 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2504 Village Green Place Champaign, Illinois
- Categories: Korean, Food Delivery Services, Shaved Snow
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#4. The Red Herring Vegetarian Restaurant

The Red Herring Vegetarian Restaurant

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#4. The Red Herring Vegetarian Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (75 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1209 West Oregon St. Urbana, Illinois
- Categories: Vegetarian, Cafes, Vegan
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#3. The Pok茅 Shack

The Pok茅 Shack

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#3. The Pok茅 Shack

- Rating: 4.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 3401 Fields South Drive Ste 121 The Fields by Carle Champaign, Illinois
- Categories: Poke, Hawaiian, Sushi Bars
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#2. Mo's Burritos

Mo's Burritos

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#2. Mo's Burritos

- Rating: 4.6/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1104 North Prospect Ave. Champaign, Illinois
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
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#1. El Oasis

El Oasis

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#1. El Oasis

- Rating: 4.7/5 (116 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 510 North Cunningham Ave. Urbana, Illinois
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Mexican
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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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