If you’re looking for something to do tonight, head for a restaurant with outdoor dining. Yes, it’s December in Michigan and that phrase is mind-boggling to say the least. But there are so many benefits to getting out of the house and heading for one of these great establishments:
- You’re supporting a local business.
- It’s great for your mental health.
- Fresh air is always a good idea.
- You don’t have to cook tonight!
So bundle up, grab a blanket, and enjoy a meal with your family or a best gal pal at some of our favorite local places this winter.
Berkley Common | Berkley
Heated outdoor igloos. Reservation and deposit required.
Blake’s Tasting Room | Armada
Heated outdoor igloos. Reservation and deposit required.
Bobcat Bonnie’s | Detroit
Bubbles inside a heated tent. First come, first served.
Brown Iron Brewhouse | Royal Oak and Washington
Heated outdoor igloos. Reservations required.
Camp Ticonderoga | Troy
Heated outdoor igloos. Deposit and reservations required.
Casa Pernoi | Birmingham
Outdoor heated tent.
Clarkston Union | Clarkston
Outdoor heated igloos. Reservations required.
Decked Out Detroit | Detroit
Starting December 18, downtown restaurants will begin to open cozy and safe outdoor dining areas, each featuring its own partially enclosed pergolas and heaters! Click the link above to see participating eateries and plan your al fresco experience!
Detroit Fleat | Ferndale
Heated outdoor igloos. Reservations required.
Detroit Shipping Company | Detroit
Outdoor seating with heated tent and fire pits.
Downtown Northville Heat the Street | Northville
Many restaurants have heated outdoor seating. The downtown areas between Main and Center Streets are closed and will have new pods and stands with overhead heating.
East Eats | Detroit
Outdoor heated domes. Reservations required.
El Barzon | Detroit
Heated outdoor patio. Reservations required.
Honcho | Clarkston
Heated outdoor tents. Reservations required.
Lake Inn | Lapeer
Outdoor igloos. Reservations required.
Lockhart’s BBQ | Royal Oak
Outdoor heated igloos. Reservation and deposit required.
Lumen | Detroit
Heated igloos. Reservations required.
Moose Preserve | Bloomfield Hills
Heated outdoor igloos. Reservations required.
Motor City Brewing Works | Detroit
Outdoor heated beer garden.
Mudgie’s Deli | Detroit
Outdoor patio with fire pits.
Parc Cafe and Rinkside Bar | Detroit
Outdoor seating available around the Campus Martius area.
Red Dunn Kitchen | Detroit
Outdoor heated patio seating.
Slow’s BBQ | Detroit
Heated patio. Reservations required.
The Tavern at Tina’s Country House | Macomb
Outdoor igloos and heated tent seating.
Watermark Bar and Grill | St. Claire Shores
Outdoor waterfront igloos. Reservations required.