Highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in Merced, according to Yelp
Highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in Merced, according to Yelp
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 plants around. 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—like 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. Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in Merced using data from Yelp. Rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.
#30. Joe On the Go Cafe
- Rating: 4.0/5 (130 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2806 G St Merced, CA 95340
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes
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#29. Tacos Las Ranitas
- Rating: 4.0/5 (10 reviews)
- Address: 825 W Main St Merced, CA 95340
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
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#28. Rainbird
- Rating: 4.0/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 609 W Main St Merced, CA 95340
- Categories: American (New), Breakfast & Brunch, Wine Bars
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#27. Lupian's Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (88 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 802 W 16th St Merced, CA 95340
- Categories: Mexican
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#26. Coconut Cafe
- Rating: 4.0/5 (169 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3368 N State Hwy 59 Ste N Merced, CA 95348
- Categories: Laotian, Thai, Seafood
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#25. El Palmar Taqueria
- Rating: 4.0/5 (103 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1127 Martin Luther King Jr Way Merced, CA 95341
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood
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#24. Cortes Tacos - 2
- Rating: 4.5/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 15TH W 15th St Merced, CA 95341
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
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#23. Gateway Pizza N Subs
- Rating: 4.5/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1220 V St Merced, CA 95341
- Categories: Pizza
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#22. H & W Drive In
- Rating: 4.5/5 (455 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 121 W 16th St Merced, CA 95340
- Categories: Burgers, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Sandwiches
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#21. Toni's Courtyard Café
- Rating: 4.5/5 (644 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 516 W 18th St Merced, CA 95340
- Categories: Sandwiches, Breakfast & Brunch, American (Traditional)
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#20. Pretty Good Burger
- Rating: 4.5/5 (68 reviews)
- Address: 439 W Main St Merced, CA 95340
- Categories: Burgers
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#19. Vinhos
- Rating: 4.5/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 427 W Main St Merced, CA 95340
- Categories: Tapas/Small Plates, Wine Bars
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#18. Thai Star
- Rating: 4.5/5 (145 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 57 W Alexander Ave Merced, CA 95348
- Categories: Thai
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#17. Marco's Tacos
- Rating: 4.5/5 (17 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Merced, CA 95340
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
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#16. Carniceria Y Taqueria Superior
- Rating: 4.5/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1725 W Hwy 140 Merced, CA 95341
- Categories: Mexican, Latin American
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#15. Donut King's
- Rating: 4.5/5 (220 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 260 W Main St Ste A Merced, CA 95340
- Categories: Donuts, Sandwiches, Bubble Tea
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#14. Taqueria Los Girasoles
- Rating: 5.0/5 (4 reviews)
- Address: 2272 Beachwood Dr Merced, CA 95348
- Categories: Mexican
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#13. El Sabor De Oaxaca
- Rating: 4.5/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 900 Loughborough Dr Ste E Merced, CA 95348
- Categories: Mexican
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#12. Antojitos El Toca
- Rating: 5.0/5 (3 reviews)
- Address: 16th And 1St Merced, CA 95340
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
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#11. Taco Caporales
- Rating: 4.5/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 1735 W State Hwy 140 Merced, CA 95341
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
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#10. Calzone Life
- Rating: 4.5/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 2800 G St Merced, CA 95340
- Categories: Food Delivery Services, Italian, Pizza
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#9. Scotts Diner
- Rating: 4.5/5 (152 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2015 E Childs Ave Merced, CA 95341
- Categories: Diners, American (Traditional)
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#8. Yummy Thai
- Rating: 4.5/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 2961 Beachwood Dr Merced, CA 95348
- Categories: Thai
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#7. Little Oven Pizza
- Rating: 4.5/5 (438 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 433 W Main St Merced, CA 95340
- Categories: Pizza
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#6. Subway
- Rating: 4.5/5 (12 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1459 Martin Luther King Jr Way Ste 8 Merced, CA 95340
- Categories: Sandwiches, Fast Food
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#5. Richwood Meat
- Rating: 4.5/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2751 N Santa Fe Ave Merced, CA 95348
- Categories: Meat Shops, Delis
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#4. Asian Style Kitchen
- Rating: 4.5/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 601 E Main St Merced, CA 95340
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Food Trucks
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#3. Masala Express
- Rating: 5.0/5 (58 reviews)
- Address: 560 W Olive Ave Merced, CA 95348
- Categories: Indian
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#2. Jenny Nicole's Old School House Bakery
- Rating: 5.0/5 (11 reviews)
- Address: 2649 Canal St Merced, CA 95340
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Bakeries, Coffee & Tea
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#1. Mariscos el nacho
- Rating: 5.0/5 (40 reviews)
- Address: 1560 Yosemite Pkwy Merced, CA 95341
- Categories: Mexican
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