OUTDOOR HEATED Dining 2021
By: Sara E. Teller
Whether you’re looking for the privacy of an enclosed space or to eat with friends in the open air, the Woodward Corridor has the perfect spot for you! Here’s a look at the best igloos and outdoor patio dining Metro Detroit has to offer. Here’s where to find igloo & outdoor heated dining in Metro Detroit:
Igloo Dining in Metro Detroit
Blake’s Tasting Room
17985 Armada Center Rd, Armada, 48005. Sip some hard cider and or enjoy freshly made wine in a heated and festively decorated façade. Two-hour reservations can be made daily for six to eight guests.
Blake’s Tasting Room
Amici's Kitchen and Living Room
3249 Twelve Mile Rd, Berkley, MI 48072. Proudly declaring itself the ‘hippiest’ place around, this Berkley hotspot has a heated back patio that brings the warmth of the inside out to its diners. Now, regulars can enjoy its famous pizza any time of the year.
Amici's Kitchen and Living Room
Berkley Common
3087 12 Mile Rd., Berkley, 48072. Situated on the prominent 12 Mile corridor of a community known for its unique cafés and boutiques, patrons can enjoy Berkley Common’s rather uncommon pod setting in the winter months.
Berkley Common
Green Lantern Pizza
4033 12 Mile Rd., Berkley, 48072, (248) 951-9292. Known as the King of Pepperoni, Green Lantern has been serving up its classic pies in an outside dining area since 1955.
24 Seconds
3071 12 Mile Rd., Berkley, 48072, (248) 336-0024. 24 Seconds is the place for sports fans to watch their teams inside or out on a rooftop patio overlooking all of 12 Mile.
Jim Shaffer and Associates
Adachi
325 S. Old Woodward Ave., Birmingham, 48009. Adachi now has a heated tent covering its patio space. Engage in the enchanted, light-covered ambiance while you enjoy hot cocktails and your favorite Japanese-inspired cuisine.
Bella Piatti
167 Townsend St., Birmingham, 48009, (248) 494-7910. Bella Piatti is also getting into the heated patio game Tuesday through Saturday 5:00 pm to close on a first come, first served basis for parties of 6 people or less.
Casa Pernoi
310 E. Maple Rd., Birmingham, 48009, (248) 940-0000. If you’re looking for a private dining opportunity that includes casual, yet refined Italian dishes for up to 6 guests, Casa Pernoi’s heated patio is the place to be. Reserve the space today.
Tallulah Wine Bar & Bistro
155 S. Bates St., Birmingham, 48009, (248) 731-7066, offers a heated patio and private space for gatherings. The menu comes equipped with seasonal American fare and a diverse wine list perfect for any palette.
Moose Preserve
43034 N. Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills, 48302. Comfort food meets comfortable dining in the Moose Preserve’s two cozy, fully decorated igloos – the Husky Hideaway or the Northern Lights. Reservations for up to eight can be made online.
Moose Preserve
Champ’s Pub
140 E. Grand River Ave., Brighton, 48116. Beer lovers look no further than Champ’s, which offers 100+ options that can be paired with unique burgers and other pub grub, all savored inside its new igloo.
Champs Pub
Clarkston Union
54 S. Main St., Village of Clarkston, 48346. Perhaps you caught the Union’s spot on The Food Network not long ago or instantly think ‘awesome mac ‘n’ cheese!’ when the name is mentioned. Either way, restaurant-goers can now taste all of its treats, while dining igloo-style.
Clarkston Union
Honcho
3 E Church St., Village of Clarkston, 48346. Meal-hopping in Clarkston? Perhaps after you’ve checked out what the Union has to offer, you might head to Honcho for some authentic Mexican favorites in its own festive dome equipped with a communal fire pit.
Honcho
Tavern on the Main
235 S. Main St., Clawson, 48017, (248) 588-1696. Grab some classic Greek American pub food along with your favorite brews and watch all the happenings along Main on the Tavern’s outside patio.
Mojave Cantina/54 West
48 W. 14 Mile Rd., Clawson, 48107, (248) 291-5653. Mojave offers ethnic Mexican and American dishes cooked from scratch using fresh, local ingredients. Feast on your favs inside a cozy, heated greenhouse available Wednesday through Sunday..
Old Detroit Burger Bar
27 E. 14 Mile Rd., Clawson, 48017, (248) 268-1864. This well-known burger chain with seven Michigan locations offers the best burgers in town in a bar-like friendly atmosphere. Enjoy your picks on its outdoor patio.
The Salt & Sugar Co.
139 W. 14 Mile Rd., Clawson, 48107, (248) 629-6808. From locally roasted coffee and teas to organic soda and a naturally delicious lunch and dessert menu, The Salt & Sugar Co. is the ideal luncheon go-to and offers an enclosed patio area.
Woodpile BBQ Shack
303 S. Main St., Clawson, 48017, (248) 565-8149. Wood-smoked BBQ meats, sandwiches, and local ice cream are all available in a barn-like setting with ample outdoor seating and an enclosed patio. If you’re a BBQ lover, the Shack is sure to serve the snacks you crave.
Mint 29 Dearborn
22000 Michigan Ave., Dearborn, 48124. Originally built as a federal bank, Mint 29 got its name from coins found on its walls. Now, the upscale fusion cuisine restaurant has arguably the best international foods in town. Enjoy its unique dishes in Mint’s igloo, which comes equipped with personal heaters.
Mint 29
Bobcat Bonnie’s
1800 Michigan Ave., Detroit, 48216. This gastro pub chain offers igloos at its various locations, including Detroit, Clinton Township, and Wyandotte, in addition to a covered and heated patio at its Ferndale address.
Bobcat Bonnies Detroit
Detroit Shipping Company
474 Peterboro St., Detroit, 48201. An urban-chic hub constructed of shipping containers and complete with a court, bars, an art gallery and a stage, DSC is a great spot for eater-outers to gather – especially now that a socially-distanced winter chalet awaits alongside a heated outdoor tent.
Detroit Shipping Company
Detroit Shipping Company
East Eats
1018 Navahoe St., Detroit, 48215. Experience one-of-a-kind eats and easy social distancing in East Eats’ outdoor domes tucked inside a fenced-in courtyard.
East Eats
Honest Johns
488 Selden St., Detroit. HJ’s dining tents, situated within a larger enclosure, make its semi-outdoor seating option almost like camping – only heated. You can’t beat this eatery’s honestly good food in a truly unique setting.
Honest Johns
Lumen Detroit
1903 Grand River Ave., Detroit, 48226. Upscale American cuisine meets outdoor dining in Lumen’s heated enclosures, making for a special night out any time of the year.
Lumen Detroit
Maru Sushi & Grill
160 W Fort St., Detroit, 48226. Enjoy downtown’s savory sushi spot while staring up at the city skyline. Parties of two to six people can reserve two-hour slots in a heated outdoor oasis.
Maru Sushi & Grill
The Monarch Club
33 John R. St. Penthouse, Detroit 48226. Expect full-menu dining inside this full-scale Neo-Gothic building, which houses a high-end club. And, as if that’s not enough, your night out just got even more interesting with newly constructed igloos available every Thursday through Sunday with advanced reservation.
The Monarch Club
Fenton Fire Hall
201 S. Leroy St., Fenton, 48430. A favorite food site inside a one-time fire station, Union Joints’ FFH is known for its BBQ dishes, mac ‘n’ cheese and other must-have comfort foods that can all be enjoyed inside its see-through dome.
Fenton Fire Hall
Detroit Fleat
1820 E 9 Mile Rd., Ferndale, 48220. Not just outside picnic tables and food trucks anymore, the Ferndale fleet now has an option for wintertime dining in six heat-controlled enclosures.
Detroit Fleat
Valentine Cocktail Lounge
161 Vester Ave., Ferndale, 48220. The Friluftsliv lounge, enclosed in a tent, is heated and hoppin’ out front all winter long. Inside, VCL offers hot drinks and fresh blankets every Wednesday through Sunday.
Valentine Cocktail Lounge
Anita’s Kitchen
22651 Woodward Ave, Ferndale, 48220, (248) 548-0680. Anita’s is dishing out a wide selection of Lebanese fare along with a full beer and wine menu in a warm, friendly ambiance in its outside patio area.
Assaggi Bistro
330 W 9 Mile Rd, Ferndale, (248) 584-3499. Assaggi can accommodate private gatherings in its alfresco patio with an adjacent room that seats 35 people. Custom menus with classic Italian fare are available.
Bobcat Bonnie’s
240 W. 9 Mile Rd., Ferndale, 48220, (248) 677-0158. Bobcat Bonnie’s provides a fun, comfortable atmosphere, treating all of its guests like family in Ferndale and its other four locations. Enjoy your gastropub favorites in an outdoor patio setting.
Como’s
22812 Woodward Ave. #100, Ferndale, 48220, (248) 677-4439. Come enjoy your favorite Italian dishes on Como’s open air, heated patio available without a reservation. First come, first serve only. (Oh yeah, and it’s dog friendly!)
Howe’s Bayou
22848 Woodward Ave., Ferndale, 48220, (248) 691-7145. Howe’s has a unique ambiance complete with seafood-centric Cajun-Creole specialties in a cozy, low-lit bar. And now you can enjoy your next meal on its patio.
Otus Supply
345 E 9 Mile Rd, Ferndale, (248) 291-6160.The Supply is offering an enclosed, heated patio option for patrons to munch on its burgers, pizza, seafood, and sandwiches even in the sub-zero.
Pop’s For Italian
280 W. 9 Mile Rd, Ferndale, 48220, (248) 268-4806. With a private patio, guests can have an intimate gathering of as few as 20 people or up to 100. The inside dining space is perfect for a smaller family gathering or cocktail parties. A customizable menu is also available.
Joebar & Frame
23839 John R. Rd., Hazel Park, 48030. Adjacent to each other in the same building (in suites 1 and 2), patrons can enjoy classic cocktails and authentic Mexican, French or Italian eats under the destination’s heated yurts or on its closed-in patio.
Joebar & Frame
Mable Grey Kitchen
23825 John R. Rd., Hazel Park, 48030. Mable’s enclosed patio is lined with picnic tables and offers outdoor-esque outings for two-hour private parties.
Mable Grey
House of Shamrocks
23420 John R. Rd., Hazel Park, 48030, (248) 543-8388. A laid-back Irish tavern, House of Shamrocks has billiards, TVs & casual pub grub which can be savored in its heated patio area.
Table 28
W 10 Mile Rd, 48067, (248) 541-5717. Located inside the Detroit Zoo, this expansive eatery is well-known for its salads, soups, and pizza. Choose between indoor and outdoor seating so you can enjoy your favorites whenever you choose to schedule your visit. By reservation only and visitors must have the coronavirus vaccine.
INDO Indonesian Restaurant
1535 Cass Lake Rd., Keego Harbor, 48320. Offering curry-infused, traditional Indonesian fare, INDO now offers semi-indoor igloo eating.
INDO Indonesian Restaurant
Lake Inn
3711 Hunt Rd., Lapeer, 48446. Known for its laid-back, lakeside ambiance, dockside service and live music, Lake Inn offers a choice between two pods duly named The Cabin and The Snow Globe.
Lake Inn
Tavern at Tina’s
50870 North Ave., Macomb, 48042. Your next night out just got all that more exciting as Tina’s takes entertainment to the next level with its igloo option. Locals know Tina’s Country House has the best bowtie pasta in town!
Tavern at Tina’s
Celina’s Bar & Grill
623 W. 11 Mile Rd, Madison Heights, 48071, (248) 439-6422. Celina’s has a patio with a fire pit where the restaurant is serving up a full menu complete with its famous 2lb calzones – along with other classic items.
ima
2203 John R. Rd., Madison Heights, 48071, (248) 781-0131. Order Asian classics and enjoy on a heated patio at both ima’s Madison Heights and Corktown locations. Call ahead to reserve for larger groups. .
Irish Tavern
29028 N. Campbell Rd., Madison Heights, 48071, (248) 591-4039. Come and drink – or eat – like the Irish in a large outdoor, covered patio at the Tavern in the Heights.
Salvatore Scallopini
1650 E. 12 Mile Rd., Madison Heights, 48071, (248) 542-3281. This local Italian chain with an additional location in Birmingham is serving pasta and classic entrees along with beer and wine in a relaxed patio atmosphere.
Four Star Grille
1835 Gratiot Blvd., Marysville, 48040. With multiple geometric domes lit up to enjoy evening dining, Four Star Grille is known for its diverse, easy-to-please menu and family friendly atmosphere.
Four Star Grille
The White Horse Inn
1 E. High St., Metamora, 48455. The Inn’s igloo village has three large pods to choose from – its Boho Base Camp, Icelyn Aviar or the Llama Lounge. All fit up to ten guests and are staged to the nines with garlands, bird cages, and other unique décor.
The White Horse Inn
The White Horse Inn
Deadwood Bar & Grill
18730 Northville Rd., Northville, 48168. Northville’s long-known destination for Adirondack-style eating, Deadwood has two heated igloos available during the winter season from November 1 to February 28.
Deadwood Bar & Grill
Oak Park Social
4691 W. Eleven Mile Rd, Oak Park, MI 48237, (248) 838-9392. If you’re looking for spot where comfort meets quality food and spirits, Oak Park Social is the place oto ee. Eat inside the industrial inspired space or outdoors in OPS’s patio area.
Prime 10
15600 W. 10 Mile Rd. #17, Southfield (border of Oak Park), (248) 327-7344. Heated, outdoor dining is available in the restaurant’s patio section, and The Foundation Room offers an intimate private dining area, which is available upon reservation.
Ale Mary’s Beer Hall
316 S. Main St., Royal Oak, MI 48067. Check out this chill gastro pub with a wide array of bar bites and beer, and the best of all things vegan. Private tents line the front of its façade for an alternative outdoor dining experience.
Ale Mary’s Beer Hall
Brown Iron Brew House
30955 Woodward Ave., Ste. 510, Royal Oak, 48073/57695 Van Dyke Ave., Washington, 48094. With two locations to choose from, Brown Iron has been dishing out smokehouse favorites and tasty beers on tap since its inception. Now these favs can be savored inside a cozy enclosure.
Deadwood Bar & Grill
KouZina Greek Street Food
121 N. Main St., Royal Oak, 48067. Relish in everything you’d expect on a traditional Greek menu including gyros, spinach pie, and Greek salad served with pita bread inside the restaurant’s heated igloo.
KouZina Greek Street Food
Lockhart’s BBQ
202 E. Third St., Royal Oak, 48067. If nothing sounds better than southern BBQ, Lockhart’s is the place to be! And now all of that southern goodness can be served in an outdoor igloo.
Lockhart’s BBQ
Royal Oak Brewery
215 E. Fourth St., Royal Oak, 48067. An expansive beer garden and from-scratch menu makes igloo eating at the RO Brewery an inevitably memorable night out.
Royal Oak Brewery
Bigalora Cucina
215 E. Fourth St., Royal Oak, 48067. Chef Luciano Del Signore’s passion for clean eating led to the award-winning fine dining restaurant Bacco Ristorante in Southfield, and its success soon carried over to Bigalora Wood-Fired Cucina, a pizzeria and contemporary Italian restaurant. Serving only the purest meals without preservatives, high sugar content or other additives, visitors can now delight in its fresh food in a festive and fun pod.
Bigalora Cucina
Café Muse
418 S. Washington Ave., Royal Oak, 48067, (248) 544-4749. This bright, stylish European-style eatery offers comfort food and brews while dining amid and eclectic selection of local art. A patio option is available.
City Tavern Kitchen & Bar
386 N. Main St., Royal Oak, 48067, (248) 744-4500. Sample up to 50 beers on tap or craft cocktails with a slice or two of your own custom pizza made with freshly rolled dough. Ask about its patio seating when you arrive.
Fifth Avenue
215 W. 5th St., Royal Oak, (248) 629-9423. Fifth Avenue is a bi-level sports bar with a sidewalk patio, traditional pub fare, and an expansive beer list, making it a must-stop for your weekend festivities.
Lily's Seafood Grill & Brewery
410 S. Washington Ave., Royal Oak, (248) 591-5459. Craving a fresh catch at an eatery that brews its own beers and sodas? Look no further! Plan your next patio outing at Lily’s and enjoy its classic combos.
Mesa Tacos and Tequila
312 S. Main St., Royal Oak, 48067, (248) 545-1940. Mesa has the perfect patio space and enclosed igloos for enjoying classic Mexican dishes and drink.
Mt Chalet II
32955 Woodward Ave., Royal Oak, 48073, (248) 549-2929. The Chalet is a home-like dining experience in a bar and restaurant that is well-known to its regulars. It offers a heated patio space for outdoor eating.
Pinky’s Rooftop
100 S. Main St., Rear Alley Entrance, Royal Oak, 48067, (248) 291-6506. Pinky’s seats 83 people inside and has a 44-seat outdoor, lush garden patio in addition to a 27-seat, year-round covered, heated dining patio. Its menu includes a wide range of craft cocktails, beer, wine, and shareable American and Asian inspired small plates and seafood.
Oak City Grille
212 W. 6th St., Royal Oak, 48067, (248) 556-0947. The Grille is serving up American favorites and cocktails in a laid-back, friendly environment. Relax and have a few brews with friends on its patio.
Prime Ten
15600 W. 10 Mile Rd., Southfield, 48075. Upscale, certified kosher steaks, seafood, burgers, and wraps are now being served in six private, greenhouse-like structures seating four at a time. Lit up at night, the houses look like a small village visible from 10 Mile.
Prime 10
WaterMark Bar and Grille
24420 Jefferson Ave., St. Clair Shores, 48080. You truly can’t beat WaterMark’s breath-taking waterside view. For an even more unique experience, book its igloo for up to six guests.
WaterMark Bar and Grille
Buddy’s Pizza
987 Wilshire Dr., Troy, 48084. It seems BP’s Troy location has taken a clue from ice fisherman in creating an encapsulated dining experience. Three warm, illuminated shanties are available to rent for up to 90 minutes.
Buddy's Pizza
Camp Ticonderoga
5725 Rochester Rd., Troy, 48085. Comfort foods are coupled with spacious camp-like igloos that fit up to ten people at this sought-after diner conveniently located on the main drag between Rochester and Royal Oak.
Camp Ticonderoga
Camp Ticonderoga
All igloo and other heated outdoor experiences require advanced reservations, with most offering 90-minute to two-hour time slots. Capacities and wait lists vary. Call to book at your favorite home away from home today! Igloo dining in Metro Detroit is hot and so are wait times, so reserve today!
Sources:
https://www.littleguidedetroit.com/where-to-find-igloo-dining-in-metro-detroit
https://www.girlsgonehungry.com/the-best-outdoor-patio-dining-in-metro-detroit-winter-2020-edition