Highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in St. Cloud by diners

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 St. Cloud 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 St. Cloud 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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Legends Bar & Grill

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#29. Legends Bar & Grill

- Rating: 3.1/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 75 37th Ave. South Saint Cloud, Minnesota
- Categories: American, Bars
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Fuji Japanese Steakhouse

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#28. Fuji Japanese Steakhouse

- Rating: 3.2/5 (130 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 148 2nd St. South Waite Park, Minnesota
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Steakhouses, Japanese
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House Of Pizza

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#27. House Of Pizza

- Rating: 3.2/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4040 2nd St. South St. Cloud, Minnesota
- Categories: Bars, Pizza
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The Boulder Tap House

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#26. The Boulder Tap House

- Rating: 3.4/5 (133 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3950 2nd St. South St. Cloud, Minnesota
- Categories: Burgers, Chicken Wings, Beer Bar
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Burger Time

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#25. Burger Time

- Rating: 3.4/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 410 Division St. Waite Park, Minnesota
- Categories: Burgers, fast food
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Grizzly's Wood-Fired Grill

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#24. Grizzly's Wood-Fired Grill

- Rating: 3.5/5 (73 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 137 2nd Ave. South Waite Park, Minnesota
- Categories: Burgers, Sandwiches, American
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Rollies Rednecks & Longnecks

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#23. Rollies Rednecks & Longnecks

- Rating: 3.5/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 940 35th Ave. Northeast Sauk Rapids, Minnesota
- Categories: American, Music Venues, Pizza
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Lincoln Depot

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#22. Lincoln Depot

- Rating: 3.6/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 629 Lincoln Ave. Southeast Saint Cloud, Minnesota
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Burgers, American
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Granite City Food & Brewery

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#21. Granite City Food & Brewery

- Rating: 3.6/5 (228 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3945 2nd St. South St. Cloud, Minnesota
- Categories: Breweries, American, Breakfast & Brunch
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El Loro Mexican Restaurant - Waite Park

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#20. El Loro Mexican Restaurant - Waite Park

- Rating: 3.6/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1001 Division St. Waite Park, Minnesota
- Categories: Mexican, Desserts, Soup
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New York Gyro

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#19. New York Gyro

- Rating: 3.7/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 3316 3rd St. North Saint Cloud, Minnesota
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Pakistani, Mediterranean
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Anejos Fine Mexican Cuisine

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#18. Anejos Fine Mexican Cuisine

- Rating: 3.7/5 (109 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1733 Pine Cone Road South Sartell, Minnesota
- Categories: Mexican, Bars
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Anton's Restaurant

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#17. Anton's Restaurant

- Rating: 3.7/5 (147 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2001 Frontage Road North Waite Park, Minnesota
- Categories: Seafood, New American, Steakhouses
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Jimmy's Pour House

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#16. Jimmy's Pour House

- Rating: 3.8/5 (78 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 22 2nd Ave. North Sauk Rapids, Minnesota
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Sports Bars, Beer Bar
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Rock Creek Coffee House

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#15. Rock Creek Coffee House

- Rating: 3.8/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 214 2nd Ave. North Sauk Rapids, Minnesota
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches
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Nelson Bros.

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#14. Nelson Bros.

- Rating: 3.9/5 (156 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 950 State Hwy 24 Clearwater, Minnesota
- Categories: Bakeries, Convenience Stores, Breakfast & Brunch
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Mt's On 8th

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#13. Mt's On 8th

- Rating: 3.9/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2022 Veterans Drive Saint Cloud, Minnesota
- Categories: Dive Bars, American
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New York Gyro

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#12. New York Gyro

- Rating: 3.9/5 (69 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 850 University Drive South St. Cloud, Minnesota
- Categories: Mediterranean, Halal
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Shooters Saloon And Eatery

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#11. Shooters Saloon And Eatery

- Rating: 4.0/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2223 Roosevelt Road Saint Cloud, Minnesota
- Categories: Sports Bars, Burgers
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Crooked Pint Ale House

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#10. Crooked Pint Ale House

- Rating: 4.0/5 (73 reviews)
- Address: 58 Division St. Waite Park, Minnesota
- Categories: Sports Bars, American, Tacos
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Greek Cravings

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#9. Greek Cravings

- Rating: 4.1/5 (105 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 26 5th Ave. South St. Cloud, Minnesota
- Categories: Greek, Mediterranean
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The White Horse Restaurant & Bar

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#8. The White Horse Restaurant & Bar

- Rating: 4.1/5 (272 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 809 West St. Germain St. St. Cloud, Minnesota
- Categories: Pubs, New American
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7 West TapHouse

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#7. 7 West TapHouse

- Rating: 4.2/5 (103 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 28 5th Ave. South Saint Cloud, Minnesota
- Categories: Burgers, Tacos
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The Pickled Loon

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#6. The Pickled Loon

- Rating: 4.2/5 (146 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 715 West St. Germain St. Saint Cloud, Minnesota
- Categories: Bars, American, Music Venues
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Kohinoor Bar & Grill

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#5. Kohinoor Bar & Grill

- Rating: 4.3/5 (100 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 17 7th Ave. South Saint Cloud, Minnesota
- Categories: Indian, Bars
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Coyote Moon Grille

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#4. Coyote Moon Grille

- Rating: 4.4/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 480 55th Ave. Southeast St. Cloud, Minnesota
- Categories: American, Breakfast & Brunch, Salad
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Hajime Asian Bistro

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#3. Hajime Asian Bistro

- Rating: 4.4/5 (104 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4170 West Division St. Ste 130 Saint Cloud, Minnesota
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
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Jules' Bistro

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#2. Jules' Bistro

- Rating: 4.7/5 (230 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 921 West Saint Germain St. St. Cloud, Minnesota
- Categories: New American, Pizza, Breakfast & Brunch
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Dolsie's Lunch Box Grille

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#1. Dolsie's Lunch Box Grille

- Rating: 4.8/5 (99 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 810 West St. Germain St. Saint Cloud, Minnesota
- Categories: New American, Comfort Food, Diners
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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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