31 metro Detroit patios you should totally take advantage of this season

By on Thu, Apr 28, 2016 at 6:47 pm

Summer has finally made its way to Michigan, and we’re ready to head outdoors to celebrate. What better way than lounging on a patio with a cold drink and delicious food? From old favorites to new additions to the Detroit dining scene, here are 31 patios in and around Detroit that make us wish summer could last forever.

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The Rattlesnake 300 River Place Dr., Detroit; 313-567-4400 A Detroit fine-dining staple for over 25 years, the Rattlesnake Club offers seasonal dishes featuring locally grown produce, prime certified Angus beef, and non-farmed finfish and shellfish. Their drink selection includes wines, Michigan-made craft beers, and artisan liquors. Situated on the Detroit River, the Rattlesnake offers diners a delightful view of the international skyline. (Photo via the Rattlesnake, Facebook)
The Rattlesnake
300 River Place Dr., Detroit; 313-567-4400
A Detroit fine-dining staple for over 25 years, the Rattlesnake Club offers seasonal dishes featuring locally grown produce, prime certified Angus beef, and non-farmed finfish and shellfish. Their drink selection includes wines, Michigan-made craft beers, and artisan liquors. Situated on the Detroit River, the Rattlesnake offers diners a delightful view of the international skyline. (Photo via the Rattlesnake, Facebook)
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1917 American Bistro 19416 Livernois, Detroit; 313-863-1917 It may not look like much from the street, but traditional American fare with a hint of Cajun flare and an unexpected rooftop patio defy first impressions. Stop in on a Saturday night for live jazz and drinks under the stars. (Photo via 1917 American Bistro on Yelp)
1917 American Bistro
19416 Livernois, Detroit; 313-863-1917
It may not look like much from the street, but traditional American fare with a hint of Cajun flare and an unexpected rooftop patio defy first impressions. Stop in on a Saturday night for live jazz and drinks under the stars. (Photo via 1917 American Bistro on Yelp)
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Aqua 413 N. Main St., Plymouth; 734-335-7474 A fine restaurant offering a stellar menu with widespread influences such as Mediterranean, Asian, Italian, and more. Drink selection includes cocktails, red and white wines, bottled and draft beer, champagnes, and sake. Patrons can enjoy an open-air patio area with comfortable outdoor seating. (Photo via Thagrrl O. on Yelp)
Aqua
413 N. Main St., Plymouth; 734-335-7474
A fine restaurant offering a stellar menu with widespread influences such as Mediterranean, Asian, Italian, and more. Drink selection includes cocktails, red and white wines, bottled and draft beer, champagnes, and sake. Patrons can enjoy an open-air patio area with comfortable outdoor seating. (Photo via Thagrrl O. on Yelp)
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Cheli’s Chili Bar 47 East Adams, Detroit; 313-961-1700 Grab a couple of coneys and a brew on the rooftop deck of this downtown sports bar and settle in to enjoy incomparable views of Comerica Park, complete with bleachers for the authentic, dinner-juggling ball game experience. (Photo via Eman S. on Yelp)
Cheli’s Chili Bar
47 East Adams, Detroit; 313-961-1700
Grab a couple of coneys and a brew on the rooftop deck of this downtown sports bar and settle in to enjoy incomparable views of Comerica Park, complete with bleachers for the authentic, dinner-juggling ball game experience. (Photo via Eman S. on Yelp)
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Townhouse Detroit500 Woodward, Detroit; 313-723-1000 Townhouse Detroit serves up a creative take on American comfort food and an imaginative sushi selection in a funky outdoor dining area where you can choose from true patio seating or a greenhouse-like outdoor dining room where a sliding roof and oversized windows bring together the best of outdoor seating with a little shelter from the elements. (Photo credit: Eat at Townhouse on Instagram)
Townhouse Detroit
500 Woodward, Detroit; 313-723-1000
Townhouse Detroit serves up a creative take on American comfort food and an imaginative sushi selection in a funky outdoor dining area where you can choose from true patio seating or a greenhouse-like outdoor dining room where a sliding roof and oversized windows bring together the best of outdoor seating with a little shelter from the elements. (Photo credit: Eat at Townhouse on Instagram)
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La Dolce Vita 17546 Woodward, Detroit; 313-865-0331 If you’re looking for the perfect date-night patio, look no further. Nothing says romance quite like Italian food served in a cozy outdoor courtyard. La Dolce Vita embodies that romantic atmosphere, serving classic Italian cuisine in an intimate Palmer Park setting. (Photo credit: La Dolce Vita on Yelp)
La Dolce Vita
17546 Woodward, Detroit; 313-865-0331
If you’re looking for the perfect date-night patio, look no further. Nothing says romance quite like Italian food served in a cozy outdoor courtyard. La Dolce Vita embodies that romantic atmosphere, serving classic Italian cuisine in an intimate Palmer Park setting. (Photo credit: La Dolce Vita on Yelp)
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Old Miami3930 Cass, Detroit; 313-831-3830 Feeling nostalgic for the days of drinking beer in your buddy’s basement or raising a glass around the fire at a backyard blowout? Head to the Old Miami, where the outdoor space feels like the backyard of a really rockin’ neighbor. Just don’t go looking for creative cuisine or craft brews. The Old Miami is strictly old-school, right down to the cans of beer. (Photo credit: Chris M. on Yelp)
Old Miami
3930 Cass, Detroit; 313-831-3830
Feeling nostalgic for the days of drinking beer in your buddy’s basement or raising a glass around the fire at a backyard blowout? Head to the Old Miami, where the outdoor space feels like the backyard of a really rockin’ neighbor. Just don’t go looking for creative cuisine or craft brews. The Old Miami is strictly old-school, right down to the cans of beer. (Photo credit: Chris M. on Yelp)
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Slow’s BBQ 2138 Michigan, Detroit; 313-962-9828 Barbeque always tastes best under the open sky, on a sunny day or a starry night. That’s why the enclosed courtyard of this Corktown hot spot is so popular with diners, who come to enjoy their BBQ and brews in Detroit’s great outdoors. (Photo credit: Meagan C. on Yelp)
Slow’s BBQ
2138 Michigan, Detroit; 313-962-9828
Barbeque always tastes best under the open sky, on a sunny day or a starry night. That’s why the enclosed courtyard of this Corktown hot spot is so popular with diners, who come to enjoy their BBQ and brews in Detroit’s great outdoors. (Photo credit: Meagan C. on Yelp)
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Small Plates1521 Broadway, Detroit; (313) 963-0702 This downtown dining destination offers the palette a selection of cuisine as diverse as the city itself -- and a simple outdoor seating area that's perfect for when you're out and about. (Photo credit: Amy D. on Yelp)
Small Plates
1521 Broadway, Detroit; (313) 963-0702
This downtown dining destination offers the palette a selection of cuisine as diverse as the city itself -- and a simple outdoor seating area that's perfect for when you're out and about. (Photo credit: Amy D. on Yelp)
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Tony V’s Tavern 5756 Cass, Detroit; 313-833-5595 Locals always know the best places to grab a bite, and Tony V’s is that kind of place. Mouthwatering burgers, New York style pizza, and wallet-friendly happy hour specials make the cozy patio at this Midtown bar a popular spot with locals and college students alike. (Photo credit: Tony V’s Tavern on Yelp)
Tony V’s Tavern
5756 Cass, Detroit; 313-833-5595
Locals always know the best places to grab a bite, and Tony V’s is that kind of place. Mouthwatering burgers, New York style pizza, and wallet-friendly happy hour specials make the cozy patio at this Midtown bar a popular spot with locals and college students alike. (Photo credit: Tony V’s Tavern on Yelp)
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Town Tavern116 West 4th Street, Roayl Oak; 248-544-7300 If there is anyone that can make pub food truly upscale, it is the chefs at Town Tavern where unexpected twists on familiar dishes raise bar classics to a whole new level. An outdoor dining area and a seasonal drink menu make this a perfect spot to kick back and watch the world go by. (Photo credit: Town Tavern on Facebook)
Town Tavern
116 West 4th Street, Roayl Oak; 248-544-7300
If there is anyone that can make pub food truly upscale, it is the chefs at Town Tavern where unexpected twists on familiar dishes raise bar classics to a whole new level. An outdoor dining area and a seasonal drink menu make this a perfect spot to kick back and watch the world go by. (Photo credit: Town Tavern on Facebook)
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Arbor Brewery Company 114 E. Washington St., Ann Arbor; 734-213-1393 A cheerful brewpub with house-brewed suds and good upscale pub food. Arbor Brewing Company has a streetside patio, some picnic-style and some patio-style with umbrellas. (Photo via Anchor Brewing Co, Facebook)
Arbor Brewery Company
114 E. Washington St., Ann Arbor; 734-213-1393
A cheerful brewpub with house-brewed suds and good upscale pub food. Arbor Brewing Company has a streetside patio, some picnic-style and some patio-style with umbrellas. (Photo via Anchor Brewing Co, Facebook)
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Andiamo Dearborn 21400 Michigan Ave., Dearborn; 313-359-3300Modeled after a contemporary Milan bistro, Andiamo Dearborn offers a menu of classic Italian dishes such as homemade pasta. They also offer an award-winning list of red and white wines. The outdoor deck area provides an elegant and relaxing atmosphere in the heart of downtown Dearborn. (Photo via Andiamo, Facebook)
Andiamo
Dearborn 21400 Michigan Ave., Dearborn; 313-359-3300
Modeled after a contemporary Milan bistro, Andiamo Dearborn offers a menu of classic Italian dishes such as homemade pasta. They also offer an award-winning list of red and white wines. The outdoor deck area provides an elegant and relaxing atmosphere in the heart of downtown Dearborn. (Photo via Andiamo, Facebook)
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Aut Bar 15 Braun Ct., Ann Arbor; 734-994-3677In the summer months, historic Kerrytown’s Aut Bar spills out onto a quiet courtyard perfect to enjoy a sunny meal. Functioning as a restaurant and a bar, the second level is 21 and older only. And, since 1986, there’s been a popular Saturday (11 a.m.-2 p.m.) and Sunday brunch (10 a.m-3 p.m.). For brunch, Mexican specialties are standouts, including breakfast burritos or huevos motulenos. (Photo via Facebook, Aut)
Aut Bar
15 Braun Ct., Ann Arbor; 734-994-3677
In the summer months, historic Kerrytown’s Aut Bar spills out onto a quiet courtyard perfect to enjoy a sunny meal. Functioning as a restaurant and a bar, the second level is 21 and older only. And, since 1986, there’s been a popular Saturday (11 a.m.-2 p.m.) and Sunday brunch (10 a.m-3 p.m.). For brunch, Mexican specialties are standouts, including breakfast burritos or huevos motulenos. (Photo via Facebook, Aut)
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Brownie’s on the Lake24214 Jefferson Ave., St. Clair Shores; 586-445-8080The restaurant, bar, and patio feature a nautical motif throughout, with a comfortable, airy atmosphere, as well as stunning views of Lake St. Clair. (Photo via Brownie's, Facebook)
Brownie’s on the Lake
24214 Jefferson Ave., St. Clair Shores; 586-445-8080
The restaurant, bar, and patio feature a nautical motif throughout, with a comfortable, airy atmosphere, as well as stunning views of Lake St. Clair. (Photo via Brownie's, Facebook)
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Compari’s on the Park 350 S. Main St., Plymouth; 734-416-0100Sister to such dazzling restaurants as the Sardine Room, Compari’s good name is secure. Sip on a cocktail or nibble on appetizers as you enjoy a warm summer’s night. (Photo via Compari's, Facebook)
Compari’s on the Park
350 S. Main St., Plymouth; 734-416-0100
Sister to such dazzling restaurants as the Sardine Room, Compari’s good name is secure. Sip on a cocktail or nibble on appetizers as you enjoy a warm summer’s night. (Photo via Compari's, Facebook)
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Dominick’s812 Monroe St., Ann Arbor; 734-662-5414With a sprawling patio and three different outdoor seating options, sit down and enjoy the deliciously refreshing sangria. A favorite is the chicken quesadilla and tomato bruschetta on a toasted baguette. (Photo via Divya Thakur, Flickr Creative Commons)
Dominick’s
812 Monroe St., Ann Arbor; 734-662-5414
With a sprawling patio and three different outdoor seating options, sit down and enjoy the deliciously refreshing sangria. A favorite is the chicken quesadilla and tomato bruschetta on a toasted baguette. (Photo via Divya Thakur, Flickr Creative Commons)
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Double D’s 240 N. River Rd., Mount Clemens; 586-231-0134 A good-sized bar and grill located on the Clinton River. Double D’s offers the usual bar fare, such as burgers and sandwiches, as well as seafood and pizza. The bar features a wide selection of Michigan-made beers on tap, a list of Michigan-made wines, as well as cocktails made with (you guessed it) Michigan-made liquors. Floor-to-ceiling windows offer plenty of natural light, as well as stunning views of the riverfront. (Photo via Double D's, Facebook)
Double D’s
240 N. River Rd., Mount Clemens; 586-231-0134
A good-sized bar and grill located on the Clinton River. Double D’s offers the usual bar fare, such as burgers and sandwiches, as well as seafood and pizza. The bar features a wide selection of Michigan-made beers on tap, a list of Michigan-made wines, as well as cocktails made with (you guessed it) Michigan-made liquors. Floor-to-ceiling windows offer plenty of natural light, as well as stunning views of the riverfront. (Photo via Double D's, Facebook)
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Palate 449 N. Main St., Milford; 248-714-5707Open since last year, Palate offers a seasonally changing menu, craft beer flights, and an international wine list. As you’d expect from any eatery with a seasonal focus, an emphasis on local ingredients prevails. Their patio view includes a railroad and water scenes. (Photo via Palate, Facebook)
Palate
449 N. Main St., Milford; 248-714-5707
Open since last year, Palate offers a seasonally changing menu, craft beer flights, and an international wine list. As you’d expect from any eatery with a seasonal focus, an emphasis on local ingredients prevails. Their patio view includes a railroad and water scenes. (Photo via Palate, Facebook)
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Portofino3455 Biddle Ave., Wyandotte; 734-281-6700A fine riverfront restaurant offering a menu of Italian cuisine and seafood, as well as a selection of global wines and a full-service bar. During the summer, weather permitting, patrons can dine on the patio or cruise the river on Portofino’s U.S. Coast Guard-approved vessel, the Friendship. (Photo via Portofino, Facebook)
Portofino
3455 Biddle Ave., Wyandotte; 734-281-6700
A fine riverfront restaurant offering a menu of Italian cuisine and seafood, as well as a selection of global wines and a full-service bar. During the summer, weather permitting, patrons can dine on the patio or cruise the river on Portofino’s U.S. Coast Guard-approved vessel, the Friendship. (Photo via Portofino, Facebook)
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