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Looking for a dining experience that combines good food with the great outdoors? Metro Detroit’s restaurants with patios deliver a range of settings from lakeside and riverside spots to garden retreats and vibrant city views.

Whether you’re craving a peaceful meal by the water or a lively atmosphere in the heart of the city, there’s a perfect patio waiting for you.

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5th Tavern

Address: 2262 S Telegraph Rd, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302

Phone Number: (248) 481-9606

5th Tavern is an upscale casual dining restaurant with American-style cuisine. Guests enjoy the pergola-enclosed patio. Weekend brunches are held on Saturdays from 10-2 and Sundays from 10-3. On Wednesdays, guests receive 50% off a bottle of wine.

Atwater Brewery

Address: 237 Joseph Campau Ave, Detroit, MI 48207

Phone Number: (313) 877-9205

Set in a 1919 warehouse factory, this brewery’s rooftop Biergarten has ample sunshine and a view of the Detroit River. Guests enjoy the rotating selection of beers and the tasting events.  

Atwater in the Park

Address: 1175 Lakepointe St, Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230

Phone Number: (313) 344-5104

Located in Grosse Pointe Park, Atwater in the Park calls a renovated church its home. Its unique patio experience entertains visitors with regular live music performances and a wide selection of Atwater beers and cocktails.

Batch Brewing Company

Address: 1400 Porter St, Detroit, MI 48216

Phone Number: (313) 338-8008

This community gastropub provides guests with a huge Biergarten, complete with outdoor games. It’s even dog-friendly. Enjoy a drool-worthy giant pretzel and a flight of craft beer under the sheltered section of the patio on a rainy day.  

Blake’s Tasting Room

Address: 17985 Armada Center Rd, Armada, MI 48005

Phone Number: (586) 784-9463

While it is known for apple picking and apple cider, Blake’s also has an all-season restaurant with a sprawling patio. Enjoy a cold cider and a giant pretzel while soaking in the sunshine!

Bumbo’s

Address: 3001 Holbrook Ave, Hamtramck, MI 48212

Phone Number: (313) 502-5959

A 95-year-old neighborhood bar, Bumbo’s is known for its large variety of unique and affordable cocktails. While Bumbo’s does not serve food, guests are welcome to bring outside food to the patio.

Bumpers Landing

Address: 31970 North River Rd, Harrison Township, MI 48045

Phone Number: (586) 630-0501

Outside dining is available on the waterfront patio or in the Tiki Bar. Guests will love watching the boats come and go on the Clinton River. With 20+ TVs inside and outside, many guests spend game days here savoring American-style food and cold drinks. 

Cafe Muse

Address: 418 S Washington Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48067

Phone Number: (248) 544-4749

Cafe Muse charming European-style cafe has a darling front patio to match. It’s the perfect place to enjoy Cafe Muse’s nationally acclaimed grilled cheese sandwich. The cafe is open for breakfast and lunch from Wednesday through Sunday, and it is closed on Monday and Tuesday.

Cellar 313

Address: 15201 Kercheval Ave, Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230

Phone Number: (313) 458-8719

Cellar 313 has a European vibe. Guests can enjoy a Michigan evening on the shady front patio with a bottle of wine and one of the restaurant’s many charcuterie or cheese boards. This is the perfect place for a date night.

Clarkston Union Bar & Kitchen

Address: 54 S Main St, Clarkston, MI 48346

Phone Number: (248) 620-6100

A trip to the Eastern Market in the 1990s led to the creation of this restaurant’s cornerstone dish, Mac & Cheese. Guests enjoy sitting on the patio of this eclectic restaurant, which calls an old church home, while enjoying a cold beer and their signature dish. It’s the perfect Michigan meal for a cool summer night.  

Como’s

Address: 22812 Woodward Ave, Ferndale, MI 48220

Phone Number: (248) 548-5005

This Italian-American spot makes Detroit-style pizza, complete with that signature crunchy crust and fresh ingredients. Guests love the large, sheltered outdoor dining area where live music complements the dining experience every weekend in the summer. 

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Cork & Gabel

Address: 2415 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI 48216

Phone Number: (313) 638-2261

A restaurant fusion of Irish, Italian, and German Cuisine means a hearty good time at this Detroit restaurant. From the large patio space, diners have a view of the Ambassador Bridge. 

Iron Horse

Address: 316 E 11 Mile Rd, Royal Oak, MI 48067

Phone Number: (248) 291-6311

This trendy bar and restaurant has a large front patio with picnic-style tables and umbrellas. Guests enjoy large servings of tacos, pizzas, and cocktails. Happy hour takes place every afternoon from 4 to 6 when $3 tacos are highlighted on a special menu with each item under $10! The Iron Horse is open Tuesday through Saturday but closed on Sunday and Monday. 

Joe Muer Seafood

Address: 400 Renaissance Center, Detroit, MI 48243

Phone Number: (313) 567-6837

For 100 years, Joe Muer has served fresh seafood in the D. The patio overlooks the Detroit River and our neighbors in Canada. This upscale dining spot is the perfect spot for a summer date night.

JoJo’s Shake Bar

Address: 88 W Columbia St, Detroit, MI 48201

Phone Number: (313) 462-6510

This 90s-themed all-American shake shack calls The District home. From the enormous alleyway patio, diners can sip on a Nirvana shake and watch as Comerica fills up on a game night. 

Jolly Pumpkin Pizzeria and Brewery

Address: 441 W Canfield St, Detroit, MI 48201

Phone Number: (313) 262-6115

Between the trivia nights and the live music, there is always something happening at Jolly Pumpkin Pizzeria and Brewery. This brewpub has a huge front porch with long picnic tables that always seem to fill up around dinner time. Some diners rave about the pizza, and some praise the beer, but everyone says great things about the service.

La Dolce Vita

Address: 17546 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48203

Phone Number: (313) 865-0331

On the border of Ferndale and Detroit, La Dolce Vita is home to amazing Italian food and also a cozy European-style patio that feels like a hidden garden. It’s perfect for a date night or Sunday brunch.

Mike’s on the Water

Address: 24600 Jefferson Ave, St Clair Shores, MI 48080

Phone Number: (586) 872-2630

Mike’s serves up seafood in a nautically themed restaurant nestled in the Nautical Mile of St. Clair Shores. Guests get a kick out of the upper deck food truck, which serves Sloppy Joes and Fish Sandwiches that have visitors coming back for seconds. Plenty of outdoor seating options mean that visitors from land and water get to enjoy watching the fish jump while they eat some.

Motor City Brewing Works

Address: 470 W Canfield St, Detroit, MI 48201

Phone Number: (313) 832-2700

This small but mighty brewpub in Detroit has a warm vibe that extends from its integral role in the community’s art scene. While the brick-paved patio with long wooden picnic tables is the perfect place to enjoy a cold beer, guests would be remiss not to check out the interior, specifically the art gallery space!

Parc

Address: 800 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48226

Phone Number: (313) 922-7272

This upscale restaurant is set in the middle of Campus Martius, Detroit’s chic downtown urban park. It serves “contemporary Detroit-styled cuisine.” On the large patio, guests can enjoy 360° views of the city skyline. 

Pronto

Address: 608 S Washington Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48067

Phone Number: (248) 544-7900

A Royal Oak staple, Pronto is known for its dog-friendly patio, creative sandwich menu, jumbo cookies, and live music. The large patio is open to two-legged and four-legged friends from April- October. Brunch is served Tuesdays through Sundays until 3. The restaurant is closed on Mondays. 

The Beach Tiki Bar & Boil

Address: 142 E Walled Lake Dr, Walled Lake, MI 48390

Phone Number: (248) 669-3322

Known for its seafood boils and laid-back, beach-vacay vibe, The Beach Tiki Bar and Boil has an all-season enclosed patio overlooking beautiful Walled Lake. Guests love listening to live music on the weekends while enjoying frozen and Tiki-themed drinks. Happy hour takes place every Monday all day long and Tuesday through Friday from 11 to 6.

The Lodge Grill & Bar

Address: 50640 Sabrina Dr, Shelby Township, MI 48315

Phone Number: (586) 884-2646

This cozy cabin-style Grill and Bar has a large front patio where guests can enjoy hearty helpings of American-style food.

The Skip

Address: 1234 Library St, Detroit, MI 48226

Phone Number: (313) 962-7560

The Skip is an open-air cocktail lounge in Belt Alley that is truly fit for the D—edgy, gritty, colorful, and just plain fun. They encourage you to grab a dog from nearby Hell Yeah Dog’s food cart before heading over to enjoy a drink. 

Sedona Taphouse

Address: 27466 Novi Rd, Novi, MI 48377

Phone Number: (248) 946-8940

The sprawling outdoor dining spaces at both Metro Detroit locations (there is one in Troy too!) perfectly complement Sedona’s Southwest American-inspired cuisine and an extensive collection of craft beer. Brunch is offered every Sunday between 11-2. On Wednesdays, a bottle of wine is 50% off, and happy hour takes place Monday through Friday from 3-5:30.

Social Kitchen

Address: 225 E Maple Rd, Birmingham, MI 48009

Phone Number: (248) 594-4200

Sidewalk and rooftop seating are perfectly paired with Social Kitchen’s refined comfort food. Guests rave about the brunch menu, which is offered on Saturday from 10 to 2:45 and Sunday from 9 to 2:45.

Townhouse Detroit

Address: 500 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48226

Phone Number: (313) 723-1000

This upscale All-American restaurant in the heart of Detroit has two outdoor dining options- an atrium and a terrace. Both bask in potted lush greenery and flowers. It is the ideal location for a celebration.

Vivio’s

Address: 3601 E 12 Mile Rd, Warren, MI 48092

Phone Number: (586) 573-0030

A friendly corner bar with a large patio area. Locals love to come by to grab a beer and watch the game. Stop here for pub grub that consistently gets solid reviews. 

Watermark Grille

Address: 24420 Jefferson Ave, St Clair Shores, MI 48080

Phone Number: (586) 773-3279

American-style pub grub with an international hint, guests love dining right on the water at Watermark Grille. Because it’s located on St. Clair Shores’ Nautical Mile, guests arrive from both land and water. A live music calendar can be found online, and guests can be sure to find a performance happening almost every weekend throughout the summer. 

Waterfront Wyandotte

Address: 507 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte, MI 48192

Phone Number: (734) 286-9046

Waterfront Wyandotte is located on the Detroit River, which means the views are beautiful. It serves a variety of martinis that pair well with its upscale American-style menu. 

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