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1 / 30#30. Lotus Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (186 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1283 Arsenal St Watertown, NY 13601
- Categories: Vietnamese
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Theres something special about taking in a meal while enjoying the air outside, and it could even contribute to your happiness, particularly if there are . During the pandemic, having outdoor seating was a lifeline for many restaurants, allowing them to operate both takeaway and dine-in services.
Many also used the opportunity to show off their personality with decor and furniture that fit their vibe. Are you partial to a luxurious fake garden? Or are you more into lawn chairs and tiki vibes?
Globally, many people may have associated the outdoor dining experience with the cafes of European cities or street food stalls in Asia. Travelers and locals alike often spend hours sipping coffee and eating delicious and cheap food. In the U.S., outdoor seating can take the form of small tables, semi-private nooks, or communal-style seating for the masses, like at a beer garden. Key to a good outdoor table is shade from the sun and, in urban settings, walls or barriers that can cut down on fumes and noise from nearby car traffic.
Restaurants may also play up other perks鈥攍ike having a great view. The coronavirus pandemic also increased demand for outdoor heaters so restaurants could keep serving meals outside in the colder seasons. All these adjustments have led to more Americans rediscovering the pleasures of dining al fresco, away from the noise inside.
While a good chunk of pandemic-era outside seating may have shrunk back since the return to "normal," many restaurants still have their prized patio tables ready for patrons. compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in Watertown using data from . Rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.
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1 / 30- Rating: 4.0/5 (186 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1283 Arsenal St Watertown, NY 13601
- Categories: Vietnamese
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2 / 30- Rating: 4.0/5 (12 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1 Public Sq Ste 11 Watertown, NY 13601
- Categories: American (New)
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3 / 30- Rating: 4.0/5 (8 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 605 State St Watertown, NY 13601
- Categories: Sandwiches
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4 / 30- Rating: 4.0/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1 Public Sq Ste 5 Watertown, NY 13601
- Categories: Bars, Music Venues, Pizza
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5 / 30- Rating: 4.0/5 (12 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1873 State St Watertown, NY 13601
- Categories: Diners
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6 / 30- Rating: 4.0/5 (12 reviews)
- Address: 63 Public Square Ste 65 Watertown, NY 13601
- Categories: Southern, Breakfast & Brunch, Desserts
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7 / 30- Rating: 4.0/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 259 Eastern Blvd Watertown, NY 13601
- Categories: Sandwiches, Seafood, American (Traditional)
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8 / 30- Rating: 4.0/5 (171 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 25 Public Sq Watertown, NY 13601
- Categories: Pizza
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9 / 30- Rating: 4.0/5 (146 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 849 Lawrence St Watertown, NY 13601
- Categories: Pubs, Irish
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10 / 30- Rating: 4.0/5 (18 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: Hilton Garden Inn 1290 Arsenal St Watertown, NY 13601
- Categories: American (Traditional), Breakfast & Brunch, Desserts
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11 / 30- Rating: 4.0/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 836 Coffeen St Watertown, NY 13601
- Categories: American (Traditional)
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12 / 30- Rating: 4.0/5 (78 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1322 Washington St Watertown, NY 13601
- Categories: Chicken Wings, Pizza, Sandwiches
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13 / 30- Rating: 4.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 50 Public Square Ste E3 Watertown, NY 13601
- Categories: Cafes, Modern European
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14 / 30- Rating: 4.5/5 (111 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 111 Breen Ave Watertown, NY 13601
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
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15 / 30- Rating: 4.5/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 302 State St Watertown, NY 13601
- Categories: Pubs, American (Traditional)
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16 / 30- Rating: 4.5/5 (34 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 32 Public Square Watertown, NY 13601
- Categories: Barbeque
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17 / 30- Rating: 4.5/5 (10 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 305 W Main St Watertown, NY 13601
- Categories: Pizza, Delis
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18 / 30- Rating: 4.5/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 969 Arsenal St Watertown, NY 13601
- Categories: Cafes, Organic Stores
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19 / 30- Rating: 4.5/5 (82 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3 Public Sq Watertown, NY 13601
- Categories: Cafes, Sandwiches, Coffee & Tea
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20 / 30- Rating: 4.5/5 (117 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1857 State St Watertown, NY 13601
- Categories: Thai
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21 / 30- Rating: 4.5/5 (18 reviews)
- Address: 320 State St Watertown, NY 13601
- Categories: Cafes
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22 / 30- Rating: 5.0/5 (3 reviews)
- Address: 65 Public Square Watertown, NY 13601
- Categories: Salad, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
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23 / 30- Rating: 4.5/5 (63 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 81 Public Square Watertown, NY 13601
- Categories: Tapas/Small Plates, Beer Bar
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24 / 30- Rating: 4.5/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: Watertown , NY 13601
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Food Trucks, Caterers
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25 / 30- Rating: 4.5/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 568 Bradley St Watertown, NY 13601
- Categories: Filipino
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26 / 30- Rating: 4.5/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 22474 US Rte 11 Watertown, NY 13601
- Categories: Diners
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27 / 30- Rating: 4.5/5 (223 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1222 Arsenal St Ste 14 Watertown, NY 13601
- Categories: Indian, Himalayan/Nepalese
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28 / 30- Rating: 4.5/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 948 Bradley St Watertown, NY 13601
- Categories: Desserts, Pizza, Sandwiches
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29 / 30- Rating: 5.0/5 (11 reviews)
- Address: 455 Court St Watertown, NY 13601
- Categories: American (Traditional)
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30 / 30- Rating: 5.0/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 545 Arsenal St Watertown, NY 13601
- Categories: Bars, Soup, American (Traditional)
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