Highest-rated Restaurants With Outdoor Seating in Michigan City, According to Yelp

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Highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in Michigan City, 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 Michigan City 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. Sophia's House of Pancakes

- Rating: 4.0/5 (277 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5250 Franklin St Michigan City, IN 46360
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American (Traditional), Desserts
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#29. Haro's Super Market

- Rating: 4.0/5 (18 reviews)
- Address: 1708 Franklin St Michigan City, IN 46360
- Categories: Mexican, International Grocery
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#28. Ritz Klub Tavern

- Rating: 4.0/5 (79 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 124 W 4th St Michigan City, IN 46360
- Categories: American (Traditional), Beer Bar
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#27. El Cantarito

- Rating: 4.0/5 (60 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 336 Dunes Plz Michigan City, IN 46360
- Categories: Mexican
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#26. Lakeshore Coffee & Specialties

- Rating: 4.0/5 (108 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 444 Wabash St Michigan City, IN 46360
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches
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#25. Memo's House of Pancakes

- Rating: 4.0/5 (100 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1714 E US Hwy 20 Michigan City, IN 46360
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American (Traditional)
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#24. Schoop's Hamburgers

- Rating: 4.0/5 (125 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4105 S Franklin St Michigan City, IN 46360
- Categories: Burgers
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#23. Fiddlehead Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0/5 (350 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 422 Franklin St Michigan City, IN 46360
- Categories: American (New), Sandwiches, Burgers
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#22. Hokkaido Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0/5 (125 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 725 Franklin St Michigan City, IN 46360
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese
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#21. Mucho Mas!

- Rating: 4.5/5 (199 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 727 Franklin St Michigan City, IN 46360
- Categories: Tex-Mex, Mexican, Vegetarian
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#20. Cafe Farina

- Rating: 4.5/5 (10 reviews)
- Address: 825 Franklin St Michigan City, IN 46360
- Categories: Italian, Cafes, Sandwiches
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#19. Arturo's Baked Goods & More

- Rating: 4.5/5 (18 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2613 E US Hwy 12 Michigan City, IN 46360
- Categories: Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch
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#18. La Azteca

- Rating: 4.5/5 (6 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1708 Franklin St Michigan City, IN 46360
- Categories: Mexican
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#17. Jojo's Blvd

- Rating: 4.5/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 2218 E Michigan Blvd Michigan City, IN 46360
- Categories: Seafood, Chicken Wings, Sandwiches
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#16. Local Option

- Rating: 4.5/5 (38 reviews)
- Address: 1714 Franklin St Michigan City, IN 46360
- Categories: Pizza, Pubs, Sandwiches
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#15. Vita del Lago

- Rating: 4.5/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 521 Franklin St Michigan City, IN 46360
- Categories: Italian
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#14. Lena Al Fuego

- Rating: 4.5/5 (12 reviews)
- Address: 601 Wabash St Ste 123 Michigan City, IN 46360
- Categories: Mexican
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#13. Cabo's Ice Cream Shop

- Rating: 4.5/5 (81 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 731 Washington St Michigan City, IN 46360
- Categories: Mexican, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
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#12. Cool Runnings

- Rating: 4.5/5 (187 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 501 Center St Michigan City, IN 46360
- Categories: Caribbean
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#11. Leeds Public House

- Rating: 4.5/5 (143 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 401 Franklin St Michigan City, IN 46360
- Categories: Gastropubs, American (Traditional)
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#10. Scartozzi's Trattoria

- Rating: 4.5/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 822 N Karwick Rd Michigan City, IN 46360
- Categories: Italian
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#9. Fluid Coffee Roasters

- Rating: 4.5/5 (69 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 518 Franklin St Michigan City, IN 46360
- Categories: Coffee Roasteries, Coffee & Tea, Cafes
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#8. Royale with Cheese

- Rating: 4.5/5 (133 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 827 Franklin St Michigan City, IN 46360
- Categories: Burgers
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#7. Chickpea

- Rating: 4.5/5 (110 reviews)
- Address: 225 W 5th St Michigan City, IN 46360
- Categories: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
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#6. Panini Panini

- Rating: 4.5/5 (398 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1720 Franklin St Michigan City, IN 46360
- Categories: Sandwiches
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#5. Dune Billies Beach Cafe

- Rating: 5.0/5 (170 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 201 Center St Michigan City, IN 46360
- Categories: Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch, Delis
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#4. The Polish Peasant

- Rating: 5.0/5 (64 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 231 W 7th St Michigan City, IN 46360
- Categories: Polish
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#3. Lulu's Licks

- Rating: 5.0/5 (8 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Michigan City, IN 46360
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
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#2. A Slice of Heaven

- Rating: 5.0/5 (9 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 309 W Michigan Blvd Michigan City, IN 46360
- Categories: Hot Dogs, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Barbeque
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