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

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Highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in Lansing, 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 Lansing 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. La Cocina Cubana

- Rating: 4.5/5 (77 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 123 S Washington Sq Lansing, MI 48906
- Categories: Cuban, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

#29. Mi Sushi & Noodles

- Rating: 4.5/5 (87 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3340 E Lake Lansing Rd East Lansing, MI 48823
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
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#28. Elsa's Chicken and Waffles

- Rating: 5.0/5 (3 reviews)
- Address: 3705 W Jolly Rd Ste 3 Lansing, MI 48911
- Categories: Waffles, Breakfast & Brunch, Chicken Shop
- Read more on Yelp

#27. GoGi 2

- Rating: 5.0/5 (3 reviews)
- Address: 1615 E Kalamazoo St Lansing, MI 48912
- Categories: Korean, Peruvian
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#26. Ozone's Fire Food

- Rating: 5.0/5 (3 reviews)
- Address: 305 Beaver St Lansing, MI 48906
- Categories: Food Trucks, Pizza, Steakhouses
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#25. El Oasis

- Rating: 4.5/5 (15 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6100 S Cedar St Lansing, MI 48911
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
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#24. FALAFEL TIME

- Rating: 4.5/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 6030 S Pennsylvania Ave Ste 11 Lansing, MI 48911
- Categories: Falafel
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#23. Eato Chef

- Rating: 4.5/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 7420 W Saginaw Hwy Lansing, MI 48917
- Categories: Thai, Food Trucks
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#22. BIGGBY COFFEE

- Rating: 4.5/5 (12 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3499 E Lake Lansing Rd East Lansing, MI 48823
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes
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#21. Iorio Gelato

- Rating: 4.5/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7420 West Saginaw Hwy Lansing, MI 48917
- Categories: Gelato, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Cafes
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#20. Naing Myanmar Family Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (349 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3308 S Cedar St Ste 3 Lansing, MI 48910
- Categories: Burmese, Thai, Malaysian
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#19. Taqueria El Chaparrito

- Rating: 4.5/5 (86 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4832 W Saginaw Hwy Lansing, MI 48917
- Categories: Mexican
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#18. Crazycrab

- Rating: 4.5/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 3700 S Waverly Rd Ste F Lansing, MI 48911
- Categories: Seafood
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#17. Aloha Cookin'

- Rating: 4.5/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 350 Albert Ave East Lansing, MI 48823
- Categories: Hawaiian, Poke, Pan Asian
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#16. YumYum Bento

- Rating: 4.5/5 (37 reviews)
- Address: 1017 E Grand River Ave East Lansing, MI 48823
- Categories: Japanese, Korean, Thai
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#15. King Subs

- Rating: 5.0/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2602 N Grand River Ave Lansing, MI 48906
- Categories: Sandwiches
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#14. Lucky's

- Rating: 5.0/5 (4 reviews)
- Address: 400 Baker St Lansing, MI 48910
- Categories: Dive Bars, Sports Bars, Barbeque
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#13. Choupli Wood Fired Kabob

- Rating: 5.0/5 (416 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4411 W Saginaw Hwy Lansing, MI 48917
- Categories: Mediterranean, Turkish, Middle Eastern
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#12. Bowdie's Chophouse - Lansing

- Rating: 5.0/5 (132 reviews)
- Address: 320 E Michigan Ave Lansing, MI 48933
- Categories: Steakhouses, Cocktail Bars
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#11. Social Sloth Cafe & Bakery

- Rating: 5.0/5 (41 reviews)
- Address: 301 S Washington Sq Ste 100 Lansing, MI 48933
- Categories: Bakeries, Cafes, Turkish
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#10. Big Mom's House

- Rating: 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 1139 E Grand River Ave East Lansing, MI 48823
- Categories: Hot Dogs, Korean
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#9. The Ocean Crab

- Rating: 5.0/5 (72 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 727 E Miller Rd Lansing, MI 48911
- Categories: Cajun/Creole, Bars, Seafood
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#8. Siraj Bakery

- Rating: 5.0/5 (14 reviews)
- Address: 3700 S Waverly Rd Lansing, MI 48911
- Categories: Bakeries, Middle Eastern
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#7. Shove it Pizza Truck

- Rating: 5.0/5 (9 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Lansing, MI 48912
- Categories: Food Trucks, Pizza
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#6. Mikado Sushi & Grill

- Rating: 5.0/5 (10 reviews)
- Address: 6439 S Cedar St Lansing, MI 48911
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
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#5. Campbell's Market Basket

- Rating: 5.0/5 (14 reviews)
- Address: 547 E Grand River Ave East Lansing, MI 48823
- Categories: Grocery, Sandwiches, Salad
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#4. Maria's Cuisine Mexican Food

- Rating: 5.0/5 (15 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 536 E Grand River Ave Lansing, MI 48906
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp