*last updated 12/16/2025
It’s time to head to 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.
Where to Find Igloo Dining In + Around Detroit
Ale Mary’s | Royal Oak
Outdoor igloos. Accommodates 6 guests. No reservation required.
Blake’s Tasting Room | Armada
Heated outdoor igloos. Reservation and $15 booking fee required.
Buck Shots Bar and Grill | Clarkston
Heated outdoor igloos. $25 rental fee required. Accommodates up to 6 people with a two hour time limit to enjoy!
Camp Ticonderoga | Troy
Heated outdoor igloos. Accommodates up to 10 people with reservation required! $250 deposit and $250 food/beverage minimum.
Deadwood Bar + Grill | Northville
Heated outdoor igloos. There is a $12 non-refundable booking fee and a $200 minimum food and drink requirement for lunch; $300 minimum for dinner. Accommodates up to 10 people.
Detroit Shipping Company | Detroit
Heated outdoor seating with space heaters.
Four Star Grille | Marysville
Call the restaurant at (810) 364-6950 to reserve your igloo!
Honcho | Clarkston
Outdoor igloos. Reservations required. Accommodates 4-8 people.
HomeGrown Brewing Company | Oxford
Heated outdoor igloos. Dog-friendly, too (limit one dog, please)! Reservations required with a $50 deposit (put towards bill) and a $100 food/drink minimum. Accommodates up to 10 people for two hours.
Lumen | Detroit
Heated, private chalets. Reservations required. Accommodates up to 10 people for two hours. Please note there is a $35 food/beverage minimum per person that is collected at time of booking and deducted from final bill.
On the Bay | New Baltimore
Heated gazebos, fully enclosed. Reservations required.
TAQ | Ann Arbor
Heated and ventilated outdoor dining huts. Accommodates up to 6 people. Reservations recommended.
The Tavern at Tina’s Country House | Macomb
Heated outdoor igloos, regular (accommodates 4-8 people) and pub style (accommodates up to 8 people). Reservation recommended.
The White Horse Inn | Metamora
Themed heated outdoor igloos. Accommodates up to 10 people for two hours. Reservations are required with a $10 non-refundable booking fee. There is a $250 food/beverage minimum.
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 2025 by Whitney Cornelli.
