Highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in Greensboro by diners

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August 27, 2025
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Highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in Greensboro by diners

The average person over 74 minutes eating and drinking on any given weekday. On weekends and holidays, that goes up to over 81 minutes. Where is a better place to spend that time than a restaurant?

Consumers agree. The states that 9 in 10 adults enjoy eating out at restaurants, which give people access to a world of great-tasting food that's often difficult to reproduce at home.

People choose restaurants to scope out the , including deeper dives into Southeast Asian cuisines from Korea, Vietnam, and the Philippines, without trying to master these complex dishes at home. Chefs also have the resources to experiment with ingredients and bring new favorites like hot honey, spicy maple, matcha, and pickled foods to the table.

Dining out also offers unique, hyperlocal experiences featuring local farmers, food producers, brewers, winemakers, and distillers in a way that connects diners to the area.

When the weather's nice, diners flock to al fresco seating. At least like eating outdoors and look for great ambience like skyline views, rooftop settings, and waterfront seating to enhance their dining experience.

compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in the Greensboro area using data from . Data is as of Aug. 4, 2025. Only businesses marked as having outdoor seating on the Yelp website were included. Yelp's ranking system calculates an adjusted rating value that considers the number of ratings and the rating score itself. Only businesses with at least 20 reviews within a 10-kilometer radius of Greensboro were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with more than 10 locations nationally, based on our Yelp data, were not included. Read on to see if your favorite spot made the list.

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White and Wood

#30. White and Wood

- Rating: 4.4/5 (204 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 215 South Elm St. Greensboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Wine Bars, Cocktail Bars, New American
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Agni Indian Kitchen & Bar

#29. Agni Indian Kitchen & Bar

- Rating: 4.4/5 (323 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 651 South Regional Road Greensboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Indian
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1618 Midtown

#28. 1618 Midtown

- Rating: 4.4/5 (125 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1724 Battleground Ave. Ste 105 Greensboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Wine Bars, Tapas/Small Plates, Cocktail Bars
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Toshi's Cafe

#27. Toshi's Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (122 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5710 West Gate City Blvd. Ste FF Adam's Farm Greensboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
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Mr. Kirin Japanese Kitchen

#26. Mr. Kirin Japanese Kitchen

- Rating: 4.5/5 (66 reviews)
- Address: 2920 Martinsville Road Ste F Greensboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Seafood, Japanese, Cajun/Creole
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Hops Burger Bar

#25. Hops Burger Bar

- Rating: 4.5/5 (1711 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2419 Spring Garden St. Greensboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Burgers, Beer Bar, New American
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Boulder's Bar & Grill

#24. Boulder's Bar & Grill

- Rating: 4.5/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 2758 NC-68 Ste 103 High Point, North Carolina
- Categories: Salad, Chicken Wings, American
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Green Valley Grill

#23. Green Valley Grill

- Rating: 4.5/5 (804 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 622 Green Valley Road Greensboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Modern European, Mediterranean, Greek
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Rioja! A Wine Bar

#22. Rioja! A Wine Bar

- Rating: 4.5/5 (70 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1603-D Battleground Ave. Greensboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Wine Bars, Tapas/Small Plates, Breakfast & Brunch
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Common Grounds

#21. Common Grounds

- Rating: 4.5/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 631 South Elm St. Greensboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
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Blue Denim Restaurant

#20. Blue Denim Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (374 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 217 South Elm St. Greensboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Cajun/Creole, Southern, Salad
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Mezcali Mexican Restaurant

#19. Mezcali Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 2270 Golden Gate Drive Greensboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Mexican, Desserts, Seafood
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The Sage Mule

#18. The Sage Mule

- Rating: 4.5/5 (333 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 608 Battleground Ave. Greensboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea
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Bandito Bodega

#17. Bandito Bodega

- Rating: 4.5/5 (348 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1609 West Friendly Ave. Greensboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Mexican, Asian Fusion
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CAVA

#16. CAVA

- Rating: 4.5/5 (66 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3352 West Friendly Ave. Ste 115 Greensboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Salad, Mediterranean
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Cugino Forno

#15. Cugino Forno

- Rating: 4.6/5 (550 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1160 Revolution Mill Drive Greensboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Salad, Pizza, Bars
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Neighbors

#14. Neighbors

- Rating: 4.6/5 (57 reviews)
- Address: 507 Simpson St. Greensboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Barbecue, Sandwiches
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Cozy Brew Cafe

#13. Cozy Brew Cafe

- Rating: 4.6/5 (35 reviews)
- Address: 3707 Battleground Ave. Ste A Greensboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Desserts, Coffee & Tea
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Mike's Vegan Grill

#12. Mike's Vegan Grill

- Rating: 4.6/5 (139 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2501 West Gate City Blvd. Greensboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Vegan, Food Trucks
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SidWill's Cafe & Catering

#11. SidWill's Cafe & Catering

- Rating: 4.6/5 (83 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 116-E East Main St. Jamestown, North Carolina
- Categories: Southern, Cafes
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The Bodega

#10. The Bodega

- Rating: 4.6/5 (62 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 313 South Greene St. Ste 100 Greensboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Sandwiches, Beer, Wine & Spirits, Convenience Stores
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Machete

#9. Machete

- Rating: 4.6/5 (276 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 600 C Battleground Ave. Greensboro, North Carolina
- Categories: New American
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Kindred Coffee & Kitchen

#8. Kindred Coffee & Kitchen

- Rating: 4.6/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 116 East Main St. Jamestown, North Carolina
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes
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La Palma

#7. La Palma

- Rating: 4.6/5 (165 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4623 West Gate City Blvd. Ste G Greensboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Dominican, New American
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Sarah's Kabob Shop

#6. Sarah's Kabob Shop

- Rating: 4.6/5 (526 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5340 West Market St. Greensboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Mediterranean, Greek, American
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Freeman's Grub & Pub

#5. Freeman's Grub & Pub

- Rating: 4.7/5 (612 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1820 Spring Garden St. Greensboro, North Carolina
- Categories: New American, Cocktail Bars, Pubs
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Jakjin Bistro Pho & More

#4. Jakjin Bistro Pho & More

- Rating: 4.7/5 (62 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4414 Lawndale Drive Ste F Greensboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Vietnamese
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Chez Gen猫se

#3. Chez Gen猫se

- Rating: 4.7/5 (328 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 616 South Elm St. Greensboro, North Carolina
- Categories: French, Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes
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Jerusalem Market On Elm

#2. Jerusalem Market On Elm

- Rating: 4.7/5 (232 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 310 South Elm St. Greensboro, North Carolina
- Categories: Mediterranean, Delis, Middle Eastern
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To the Moon and Back Frozen Treats

#1. To the Moon and Back Frozen Treats

- Rating: 4.9/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1692 Hwy 68 North Ste A-B Oak Ridge, North Carolina
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Food Trucks, Comfort Food
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jill Jaracz, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 327 metros.

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