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

Canva

Highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in Joplin, 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 . 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. compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in Joplin using data from . Rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.

You may also like: Highest-paying jobs in Joplin that require a bachelor's degree

#30. Tropical Smoothie Cafe

- Rating: 4.0/5 (16 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3102 E 7th St Joplin, MO 64801
- Categories: Juice Bars & Smoothies, Sandwiches
-

#29. Simple Simon's Pizza - Joplin

- Rating: 4.0/5 (13 reviews)
- Address: 1522 E Broadway Joplin, MO 64801
- Categories: Pizza, Chicken Wings, Sandwiches
-

#28. Crabby's Seafood Bar & Grill

- Rating: 4.0/5 (206 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 815 W 7th St Joplin, MO 64801
- Categories: Seafood, Bars
-

#27. Chick-fil-A

- Rating: 4.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 3509 S Range Line Rd Joplin, MO 64804
- Categories: Fast Food, Chicken Shop
-

#26. Pho Saigon

- Rating: 4.0/5 (70 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2640 E 32nd St Joplin, MO 64804
- Categories: Vietnamese, Noodles
-

You may also like: Highest-paying jobs in Joplin that require a bachelor's degree

#25. The Magic Noodle

- Rating: 4.0/5 (105 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 804 S Range Line Rd Joplin, MO 64801
- Categories: Thai, Noodles
-

#24. Downtown Burgers

- Rating: 4.5/5 (16 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 212 S Main Joplin, MO 64801
- Categories: Burgers
-

#23. Sonic Drive-In

- Rating: 4.5/5 (12 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3333 South Range Line Rd Joplin, MO 64804
- Categories: Burgers, Fast Food, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
-

#22. Kinnaree Thai Cuisine

- Rating: 4.5/5 (87 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1227 E 32nd St Ste 1 Joplin, MO 64804
- Categories: Thai
-

#21. Finn's

- Rating: 4.5/5 (97 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2707 E 32nd St Joplin, MO 64804
- Categories: Steakhouses, American (Traditional)
-

You may also like: Highest-rated cheap eats in Joplin by diners

#20. Social BTB

- Rating: 4.5/5 (63 reviews)
- Address: 1027 S Main St Joplin, MO 64801
- Categories: American (New), Burgers, Beer Bar
-

#19. MEs Place Soul Food Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1203 Broadway St Joplin, MO 64801
- Categories: Soul Food
-

#18. Woody's Woodfire Pizza

- Rating: 4.5/5 (100 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1831 W 7th St Joplin, MO 64804
- Categories: Pizza
-

#17. Thai Time Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (216 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1804 E 32nd St Joplin, MO 64804
- Categories: Thai, Noodles, Soup
-

#16. Sakura Sushi & Grill

- Rating: 4.5/5 (105 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1802 W 32nd St Ste KL Joplin, MO 64804
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Steakhouses
-

You may also like: Highest-rated pizza restaurants in the Joplin area by diners

#15. MacCheesy

- Rating: 4.5/5 (89 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2202 S Rangeline Rd Ste B Joplin, MO 64804
- Categories: Comfort Food, Fast Food, American (New)
-

#14. Lalo's Taqueria

- Rating: 4.5/5 (75 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2501 E 7th St Joplin, MO 64801
- Categories: Mexican
-

#13. Red Onion Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (250 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 203 E 4th St Joplin, MO 64801
- Categories: American (Traditional)
-

#12. Lucy's Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 842 S Rangeline Rd Joplin, MO 64801
- Categories: Mexican
-

#11. Bricktown Brewery

- Rating: 4.5/5 (48 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3030 S Rangeline Rd Joplin, MO 64804
- Categories: Breweries, American (Traditional)
-

You may also like: Highest-paying jobs in Joplin that require a graduate degree

#10. Carmine's Wood Fired Pizza

- Rating: 4.5/5 (106 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 524 S Joplin Ave Joplin, MO 64801
- Categories: Pizza
-

#9. Mythos

- Rating: 4.5/5 (166 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1306 S Range Line Rd Joplin, MO 64801
- Categories: Greek, Steakhouses, Mediterranean
-

#8. Blackstone Gastropub

- Rating: 4.5/5 (74 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1521 E Broadway St Joplin, MO 64801
- Categories: American (New)
-

#7. First Watch

- Rating: 4.5/5 (103 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3231 South Rangeline Joplin, MO 64804
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes, American (Traditional)
-