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Highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in Columbia, according to Yelp

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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 Columbia 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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#18. Subway

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#18. Subway

- Rating: 2.0/5 (3 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 950 Jamestown St Columbia, KY 42728
- Categories: Fast Food, Sandwiches
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#17. McDonald's

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#17. McDonald's

- Rating: 2.0/5 (8 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 980 Jamestown Rd Columbia, KY 42728
- Categories: Burgers, Fast Food, Coffee & Tea
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#16. Taco Bell

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#16. Taco Bell

- Rating: 2.0/5 (11 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 899 Jamestown Road Columbia, KY 42728
- Categories: Mexican, Fast Food
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#15. Sonic Drive-In

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#15. Sonic Drive-In

- Rating: 2.5/5 (3 reviews)
- Address: 624 Tutt St Columbia, KY 42728
- Categories: Burgers, Fast Food, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
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#14. Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken

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#14. Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken

- Rating: 2.0/5 (10 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 211 Dohoney Trce Columbia, KY 42728
- Categories: Fast Food
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#13. Wendy's

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#13. Wendy's

- Rating: 3.0/5 (4 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1002 Jamestown Street Columbia, KY 42728
- Categories: Burgers, Fast Food
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#12. Hardee's

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#12. Hardee's

- Rating: 2.5/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 90 Dohoney Trce Columbia, KY 42728
- Categories: Burgers, Fast Food
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#11. Pizza Hut

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#11. Pizza Hut

- Rating: 2.5/5 (9 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 990 Jamestown Rd Columbia, KY 42728
- Categories: Pizza, Chicken Wings, Fast Food
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#10. Black Stallion Steakhouse

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#10. Black Stallion Steakhouse

- Rating: 3.0/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 202 Will Walker Rd Columbia, KY 42728
- Categories: Steakhouses
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#9. Burger King

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#9. Burger King

- Rating: 3.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 101 Dohoney Trce Columbia, KY 42728
- Categories: Burgers, Fast Food
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#8. Fiesta Mexico Restaurant

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#8. Fiesta Mexico Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 819 Jamestown St Columbia, KY 42728
- Categories: Mexican
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#7. Anderson's Pizzeria

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#7. Anderson's Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.0/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1411 Campbellsville Rd Columbia, KY 42728
- Categories: Pizza
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#6. Tray's Garden

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#6. Tray's Garden

- Rating: 4.0/5 (11 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 960 Jamestown St Columbia, KY 42728
- Categories: Chinese
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#5. Betty's OK Country Cooking

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#5. Betty's OK Country Cooking

- Rating: 4.0/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2339 Campbellsville Rd Columbia, KY 42728
- Categories: American (Traditional)
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#3. Happy Cow Cafe

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#3. Happy Cow Cafe

- Rating: 4.0/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 209 Will Walker Rd Columbia, KY 42728
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes
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#2. Moore's Pool Room

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#2. Moore's Pool Room

- Rating: 5.0/5 (3 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 124 Public Sq Columbia, KY 42728
- Categories: Pool Halls, Burgers, Sandwiches
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#1. Acapulco Grill

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#1. Acapulco Grill

- Rating: 4.5/5 (10 reviews)
- Address: 100 Jefferson Aly Columbia, KY 42728
- Categories: Mexican
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