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

By Metro Times editorial 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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Republica
1999 Coolidge Hwy., Berkley; 248-268-3175
The small but ambitious restaurant, whose tagline is “Food & Drink Revolution,” styles itself a gastropub, serving a selection of craft beers and cocktails. They offer Greek and Mediterranean dishes, but also items like barbecued ribs, a pork chop sandwich, and fish and chips. (Photo via Republica, Facebook)

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Sindbad’s
100 St. Clair St., Detroit; 313-822-8000
Celebrating 65 years in business, Sindbad’s offers a basic menu of fresh seafood dishes, homemade soup and chili, and mouthwatering sandwiches. Drink selections include an extensive wine list as well as bottled beers; assorted craft beers are also available upon inquiry. Sindbad’s deck overlooking the marina provides a great view of the Detroit riverfront. (Photo via Sinbad's, Facebook)

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Sky Deck Detroit Opera House
1526 Broadway, Detroit; 313-287-3284
No ticket? No problem. The Sky Deck atop the Detroit Opera House is open on a first-come, first-served basis for every Tigers game during the summer, offering a full view of the game without having to be inside Comerica Park. The Sky Deck features a full bar as well as well ballpark fare, including hot dogs, hamburgers, and chicken wings. (Photo via Sky Deck Detroit Opera House, Facebook)

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Social Kitchen
225 E. Maple Rd., Birmingham; 248-594-4200
Plenty of local restaurants have embraced upscale comfort food, but few have made it feel as creative. There’s a subtle thread of Americana running through each dish, though the influences are widespread: The sandwich menu, for example, features grilled cheese on naan, falafel, and a sizable variation of a classic Reuben. The rooftop lounge is a beautifully appointed space with a fine view of Maple and Old Woodward. (Photo via Social Kitchen, Facebook)

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3Fifty Terrace
350 Madison St., Detroit; 343-687-4350
Situated high atop the Detroit Music Hall Center for Performing Arts, the 3Fifty Terrace features a 10,000-square-foot open-air patio space with a full-service restaurant and bar. (Photo via Duriajaiye Lewis, Instagram)

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Motor City Brewing Works
470 W Canfield St, Detroit; (313) 832-2700
Kick back with a glass of Detroit’s own beer. Take in the views of Canfield street whilst enjoying a glass or bottle of Ghettoblaster, which was brewed right behind you. Detroit’s first microbrewery turned restaurant, Motor City Brewing Works serves brick oven baked pizza to go along with your cold, Michigan-brewed beer. (Photo via Dea A. on Yelp)

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Selden Standard
3921 2nd Ave, Detroit; (313) 438-5055
The award-winning Midtown eatery's patio is intimate and inviting. Not to mention it'll be perfect for the backdrop your next Instagram post. (Photo via Latia W. on Yelp)

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Detroit Beer Company
1529 Broadway St, Detroit; (313) 962-1529
Eat some classic American cuisine at Detroit Beer Company. Located right in the middle of Downtown Detroit, the restaurant and brewery is steps away from Ford Field, Comerica Park and the Detroit Opera House. Order some waffle fries and a juicy burger to complete your summer patio dining experience. (Photo credit: Rebel H on Yelp)

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El Barzon Restaurante
3710 Junction, Detroit; 313-894-2070
When it comes to a patio with atmosphere, no one can top El Barzon. This restaurant doesn’t just have tables outside; it has a courtyard fit for a Tuscan villa, complete with waterfall and flowers trailing down from brick planters. (Photo credit: Melissa B on Yelp)

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Atwater in the Park1175 Lakepointe Street, Grosse Pointe Park; 313-877-9205
Housed in the former Grace United Church, Atwater in the Park has an indoors that's almost as awesome as its outdoor patio. With tons of umbrellas to shield you from the blazing sun (and keep your beer cool, of course), you'll be saying Cheers to the good life for sure. (Photo courtesy Atwater in the Park)

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Madison's Mt. Clemens 15 N. Walnut St, Mt. Clemens
This downtown Mt. Clemens bar is great in the winter and fall, but once summer arrives the patio is always a great spot to drink the night away. (Photo via Facebook.)

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