*updated 1/6/23
If you’re looking for something to do this week, head for a restaurant with outdoor dining. Yes, it’s winter 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!
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.
Ale Mary’s | Royal Oak
Outdoor igloos. Accommodates 6 guests. No reservation required.
Blake’s Tasting Room | Armada
Heated outdoor igloos. Reservation and deposit required. Accommodates up to 10 guests.
Bobcat Bonnie’s | Various Locations
Igloos for up to 6 guests. Reservations required but they have no deposit.
Buck Shots Bar and Grill | Clarkston
$25 rental fee for heated igloos that seat up to 6 people.
Camp Ticonderoga | Troy
Heated outdoor igloos. $5 non-refundable booking fee and reservations required. Accommodates up to 10 guests. $250 minimum food and drink.
Deadwood Bar + Grill | Northville
Outdoor heated igloos. There is a $10 non-refundable booking fee and a $250 minimum food and drink requirement. Accommodates up to 10 guests.
Decked Out Detroit | Detroit
Multiple downtown restaurants are offering cozy and safe outdoor dining areas! Click the link above to see participating eateries and plan your al fresco experience!
Detroit Fleat | Ferndale
Heated outdoor igloos. Reservations required and $10 booking fee. Accommodates up to 8 guests.
Detroit Shipping Company | Detroit
Heated outdoor seating with space heaters.
Downtown Northville Social District | 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.
Four Star Grille | Marysville
Call the restaurant at 810.364.6950 to reserve your igloo.
Honcho | Clarkston
Heated outdoor tents. Reservations required. Accommodates up to 6 guests.
Homegrown Brew Co | Oxford
Heated outdoor igloos that hold 8. $50 required for reservation which will be deducted from final bill.
Lumen | Detroit
Private chalets. Reservations required. Accommodates up to 10 guests.
Moose Preserve | Bloomfield Hills
Heated outdoor igloos. Reservations required. Accommodates up to 10 guests.
On the Bay | New Baltimore
Heated gazebos, fully enclosed. Reservations required.
TAQ | Ann Arbor
Outdoor cabins available beginning the week of January 11th.
The Tavern at Tina’s Country House | Macomb
Outdoor igloos. Accommodates 6-10 guests. Reservation recommended.
The White Horse Inn | Metamora
Themed outdoor igloos that hold up to 10 guests. Reservations are required.
Watermark Bar and Grill | St. Clair Shores
Outdoor waterfront igloos. Accommodates 2-6 guests. Reservations required. $250 minimum food and drink requirement.
While you’re doing some outdoor dining, perhaps you’d like to do some shopping at one of our favorite local businesses, too!
*This post was originally written by Katie Purcell and was updated in 2024 by Lauren Dalton.
