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

By Metro Times Staff 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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)