**Updated May 22, 2025
If you're living in Metro Detroit or moving to Metro Detroit, you're in for a treat with the diverse and vibrant patio dining scene. From waterfront havens to trendy rooftop bars, the options for outdoor dining in Metro Detroit are endless and captivating. Imagine savoring fresh seafood at Joe Muer Seafood with breathtaking views of the Detroit River, or enjoying a cozy brunch at The Monarch Club's penthouse patio in downtown Detroit. Whether you're seeking a serene lakeside experience at Port O Call in Algonac or a lively evening at Detroit Shipping Company, this ultimate guide to Metro Detroit patio dining will navigate you through the top spots for an unforgettable al fresco dining experience.
Patios on the water
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1999 Pointe Tremble Rd, Algonac, MI 48001
Open: Wed-Thur (3-10pm) | Fri-Sat (12pm-12am) | Sun (12-10pm)
Phone: (810) 794-5515
Website: Port O Call
146 High St, Belleville, MI 48111
Open: Mon-Sun (11am-11pm)
Phone: (734) 699-1777
Website: Johnny's On The Lake Bar & Grill
7317 Dyke Rd, Clay Township, MI 48001
Open: Sun-Thur (11am-9pm) | Fri-Sat (11am-10pm)
Phone: (586) 900-2500
Website: Cabana Blue
7479 Dyke Rd, Clay Township, MI 48001
Open: Wed-Thur (3-9pm) | Fri-Sat (12-10pm) | Sun (12-8pm)
Phone: (586) 210-7625
Website: On the Rocks Smoke House & Tiki Bar
14601 Riverside Blvd, Detroit, MI 48215
Open: Mon, Fri-Sat (11am-3pm, 5-10pm) | Sun (11am-3pm, 5-9pm)
Phone: (313) 338-9466
Website: Coriander Kitchen & Farm
400 Renaissance Center #1404, Detroit, MI 48243
Open: Mon-Wed (11:30am-9pm) | Fri-Sat (4-10pm) | Sun (3-9pm)
Phone: (313) 567-6837
Website: Joe Muer Seafood
13200 Middle Gibraltar Rd, Gibraltar, MI 48173
Open: Mon (1-11pm) | Tue-Thur &  Sun (11am-11pm) | Fri-Sat (11am-12)
Phone: (350) 200-4566
Website: JP's Waterfront
30675 N River Rd, Harrison Twp, MI 48045
Open: Mon-Sat (9am-5pm)
Phone: (586) 468-1900
Website: MacRay Harbor
31970 N River Rd, Harrison Twp, MI 48045
Open: Sun-Thur (11am-11pm) | Fri-Sat (11am-12am)
Phone: (586) 630-0501
Website: Bumpers Landing
8709 Dixie Hwy, Ira Township, MI 48023
Open: Wed-Thur (11am-10pm) | Fri-Sat (11am-11pm) | Sun (11am-9pm)
Phone: (586) 725-1800
Website: Island Grill Clubhouse