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

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Highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in Wilkes-Barre, 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 Wilkes-Barre 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.

#17. Thai Thai Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (217 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 41 S Main St Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701
- Categories: Thai
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#16. Franco's

- Rating: 4.5/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 198 S Main St Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
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#15. Keats Pub

- Rating: 4.5/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 115 Bowman St Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
- Categories: Pubs, American (Traditional)
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#14. El Rey Azteca

- Rating: 4.5/5 (416 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 681 Kidder St Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
- Categories: Mexican, Cocktail Bars
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#13. Mission BBQ

- Rating: 4.5/5 (40 reviews)
- Address: 280 Mundy St Wilkes-Barre Township, PA 18702
- Categories: Barbeque
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#12. My Little Mexico

- Rating: 4.5/5 (64 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 200 Wilkes-Barre Township Blvd Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
- Categories: Mexican
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#11. Nello's Pizza

- Rating: 4.5/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2238 Wilkes-barre Township Marketplace Wilkes-barre, PA 18702
- Categories: Pizza
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#10. Tacos El Torito Blanco

- Rating: 4.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 600 Carey Ave Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
- Categories: Mexican
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#9. istanbul grill

- Rating: 4.5/5 (124 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 40 S Main St Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701
- Categories: Mediterranean
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#8. Julie's Cozy Cafe'

- Rating: 4.5/5 (90 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 95 W Chestnut St Wilkes-Barre, PA 18705
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American (Traditional)
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#7. Bank + Vine

- Rating: 4.5/5 (57 reviews)
- Address: 268 S Main St Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701
- Categories: American (New), Cocktail Bars, Wine Bars
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#6. Notis the Gyro King

- Rating: 4.5/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 309 - Kmart Parking Lot Wilkes-Barre, PA 19702
- Categories: Food Trucks, Greek
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