Highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in State College 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 State College 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 State College 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.

Local Whiskey

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#30. Local Whiskey

- Rating: 3.4/5 (168 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 107 East Beaver Ave. State College, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, American, Sports Bars
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Mercato Mio

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#29. Mercato Mio

- Rating: 3.5/5 (36 reviews)
- Address: 1221 East College Ave. State College, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian
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The Governors' Pub

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#28. The Governors' Pub

- Rating: 3.5/5 (128 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 211 West High St. Bellefonte, Pennsylvania
- Categories: New American, Pubs
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Toasted Bagel Cafe

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#27. Toasted Bagel Cafe

- Rating: 3.5/5 (75 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 460 Westerly Pkwy State College, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Bagels, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
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Gigi's Southern Table

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#26. Gigi's Southern Table

- Rating: 3.5/5 (346 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2080 Cato Ave. State College, Pennsylvania
- Categories: New American, Southern
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Pita Cabana Cafe

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#25. Pita Cabana Cafe

- Rating: 3.6/5 (167 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 334 East Calder Way State College, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mediterranean, Sandwiches
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Otto's Pub & Brewery

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#24. Otto's Pub & Brewery

- Rating: 3.7/5 (660 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2235 North Atherton St. State College, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pubs, Breweries, American
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Cozy Thai Bistro

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#23. Cozy Thai Bistro

- Rating: 3.7/5 (271 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 232 South Allen St. State College, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Thai
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The Field Burger and Tap

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#22. The Field Burger and Tap

- Rating: 3.8/5 (453 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1 Country Club Lane State College, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Beer, Wine & Spirits, Burgers, Lounges
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The Naked Egg Cafe

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#21. The Naked Egg Cafe

- Rating: 3.8/5 (265 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 320 Pine Grove Road State College, Pennsylvania
- Categories: American, Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch
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Jim's Italian Cuisine

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#20. Jim's Italian Cuisine

- Rating: 3.8/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 204 East Cherry Lane Bellefonte, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian
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Maria's Italian Restaurant and Pizza

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#19. Maria's Italian Restaurant and Pizza

- Rating: 3.8/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 202 North Water St. Bellefonte, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
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Rey Azteca

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#18. Rey Azteca

- Rating: 3.9/5 (222 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 485 Benner Pike State College, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican
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Yallah Taco - McAllister Alley

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#17. Yallah Taco - McAllister Alley

- Rating: 3.9/5 (95 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 217 Mcallister Aly State College, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican
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Kaarma Indian Cuisine Redefined

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#16. Kaarma Indian Cuisine Redefined

- Rating: 3.9/5 (103 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 120 East Beaver Ave. State College, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Indian, Pakistani
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Fiddlehead

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#15. Fiddlehead

- Rating: 3.9/5 (109 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 134 West College Ave. State College, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Soup, Salad
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Penn Kebab

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#14. Penn Kebab

- Rating: 4.0/5 (67 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 418 East College Ave. State College, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Turkish, Wraps
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Faccia Luna Pizzeria

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#13. Faccia Luna Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.0/5 (413 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1229 South Atherton St. State College, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Seafood
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Brothers Pizza and Pasta

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#12. Brothers Pizza and Pasta

- Rating: 4.0/5 (51 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 253 Benner Pike State College, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza
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India Pavilion Exotic Indian Cuisine

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#11. India Pavilion Exotic Indian Cuisine

- Rating: 4.0/5 (240 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 222 East Calder Way State College, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Indian
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Grace Restaurant

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#10. Grace Restaurant

- Rating: 4.1/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 100 Cricklewood Drive State College, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Diners
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Jersey Mike's Subs

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#9. Jersey Mike's Subs

- Rating: 4.1/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2009 North Atherton St. Ste 100 State College, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Delis, fast food, Sandwiches
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RE Farm Cafe at Windswept Farm

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#8. RE Farm Cafe at Windswept Farm

- Rating: 4.1/5 (46 reviews)
- Address: 1000 South Fillmore Road State College, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Venues & Event Spaces, New American, Cooking Classes
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Voodoo Brewery - State College

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#7. Voodoo Brewery - State College

- Rating: 4.1/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 201 Elmwood St. State College, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Bars, American, Pizza
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Pine Grove Hall

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#6. Pine Grove Hall

- Rating: 4.3/5 (48 reviews)
- Address: 101 East Pine Grove Road Pine Grove Mills, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Music Venues, New American
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Bonfatto's Italian Market and Corner Cafe

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#5. Bonfatto's Italian Market and Corner Cafe

- Rating: 4.3/5 (83 reviews)
- Address: 401 West High St. Bellefonte, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Italian, Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes
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Roots Natural Kitchen

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#4. Roots Natural Kitchen

- Rating: 4.4/5 (74 reviews)
- Address: 270 East Beaver Ave. State College, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Salad, Live/Raw Food
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Caf茅 Lemont

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#3. Caf茅 Lemont

- Rating: 4.5/5 (108 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 921 Pike St. Ste 103 Lemont, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
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Juana's

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#2. Juana's

- Rating: 4.7/5 (49 reviews)
- Address: 129 South Fraser St. State College, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Venezuelan
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Sowers Harvest Caf茅

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#1. Sowers Harvest Caf茅

- Rating: 4.7/5 (250 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 421 East Beaver Ave. State College, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch
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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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