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Patio Dining: Metro Detroit's Top 10

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Meet Metro Detroit's Top 10 Restaurant Patios. Now that the sun is out on almost a daily basis and the nights are staying balmy, it's time to eat and drink outside as much as possible. We asked you about the very best places to enjoy the breeze, the sunshine, or the evening view in Detroit and Metro Detroit, and these are the 10 to try, as chosen by Eater Detroit's readers.

Is the map missing your favorite outdoor spot? Leave a message in the comments and we might just include it in a future version of the map.


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Republica

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Republica hasn't been around too long, but the Berkley restaurant already has many loyal fans, one of whom simply said:"Best patio dining". [Photo]

Local Kitchen & Bar

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"Local Kitchen and Bar in Ferndale has the best atmosphere, amazing staff, delicious food and best of all, an outdoor sitting area."-Anonymous [Photo]

Anita's Kitchen

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"Fantastic ambience on the patio. Evening sun hits the patio just right."-Anonymous [Photo]

La Dolce Vita

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"This is an iconic restaurant, the best "table-side" ceasar salad, and live music in the bar on weekends!"-Skate "Outdoor dining???...La Dolce Vita!!! of course!"-SP [Photo]

Small Plates

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With a true city patio in the center of Downtown, small plates is the perfect place to grab a bite on a busy summer night. [Photo]

Cuisine

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Looking for great food and a great outdoor dining experience? "Check out the patio at Cuisine Restaurant in the urban setting of the heart of Detroit."-Anonymous [Photo]
"Seva Detroit has a large patio with a lot of seating...it's a great place to have a drink and eat outside!"-Anonymous [Photo]

Detroit Beer Company

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Location, Location, Location. Oh, and beer. Walking distance from any major downtown venue, it's a great place to eat and savor a few beers. [Photo]

The Rattlesnake Club

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The Rattlesnake is the ultimate patio dining, perfect for splurging and enjoying the good life on a calm summer night. [Photo]

El Barzon Restaurante

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The secluded patio is an oasis, with the best of both worlds: white tablecloths and margaritas. [Photo]

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Republica

Republica hasn't been around too long, but the Berkley restaurant already has many loyal fans, one of whom simply said:"Best patio dining". [Photo]

Local Kitchen & Bar

"Local Kitchen and Bar in Ferndale has the best atmosphere, amazing staff, delicious food and best of all, an outdoor sitting area."-Anonymous [Photo]

Anita's Kitchen

"Fantastic ambience on the patio. Evening sun hits the patio just right."-Anonymous [Photo]

La Dolce Vita

"This is an iconic restaurant, the best "table-side" ceasar salad, and live music in the bar on weekends!"-Skate "Outdoor dining???...La Dolce Vita!!! of course!"-SP [Photo]

Small Plates

With a true city patio in the center of Downtown, small plates is the perfect place to grab a bite on a busy summer night. [Photo]

Cuisine

Looking for great food and a great outdoor dining experience? "Check out the patio at Cuisine Restaurant in the urban setting of the heart of Detroit."-Anonymous [Photo]

Seva

"Seva Detroit has a large patio with a lot of seating...it's a great place to have a drink and eat outside!"-Anonymous [Photo]

Detroit Beer Company

Location, Location, Location. Oh, and beer. Walking distance from any major downtown venue, it's a great place to eat and savor a few beers. [Photo]

The Rattlesnake Club

The Rattlesnake is the ultimate patio dining, perfect for splurging and enjoying the good life on a calm summer night. [Photo]

El Barzon Restaurante

The secluded patio is an oasis, with the best of both worlds: white tablecloths and margaritas. [Photo]

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