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BLAC List: Best Outdoor Dining Restaurants in Detroit
April 19, 2012·By BLAC Editorial
Enjoy the warmer weather at these metro Detroit area eateries
April 19, 2012
nce the weather breaks, take in the summer at these metro Detroit restaurants for a true “dining out” experience! From downtown Detroit to Royal Oak, patio umbrellas are blossoming all over the Motor City so diners may enjoy a hardy meal with a bustling city backdrop.
Andiamo Detroit Riverfront
- 400 Renaissance Center, Detroit
- 313-567-6700
Day or night, delicious Italian dishes along the Detroit riverfront sounds divine!
Anita's Kitchen
- 22651 Woodward Ave., Ferndale
- 248-548-0680
Beat the heat, but bask in the breeze inside Anita’s covered patio while enjoying succulent standards of Lebanese cuisine.
Bert's Marketplace
- 2727 Russell St., Detroit
- 313-567-2030
With a prime location in the Eastern Market, you can enjoy barbecue and blues at Bert’s.
The Emory
- 22700 Woodward Ave., Ferndale
- 248-546-8202
The city of Ferndale is at it's best while enjoying a summer spritzer from the spectacular views of The Emory patio.
Le Petit Zinc Crêperie & Café
- 1055 Trumbull St., Detroit
- 313-963-2805
When’s the last time you enjoyed a plate of crêpes in a sunny garden full of whimsical artwork? Make it happen at Le Petit Zinc!
Slows Bar-BQ
2138 Michigan Ave., Detroit
313-962-9828
There’s nothing like barbecue on a sunny day.
Tom's Oyster Bar
- 318 S. Main St., Royal Oak
- 248-541-1186
- 519 E Jefferson Ave., Detroit
- 313-964-4010
It’s true-seafood is best when eaten outside!
The Whitney
- 4421 Woodward Ave., Detroit
- 313-832-5700
Reserve The Whitney's gardens for outdoor functions.
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