The spacious patio outside this pizzeria and sports lounge is ideal for people-watching while dining. Uccello’s Ristorante – Downtown Grand Rapids The home of America’s Best Burger (per GQ Magazine) and other elevated bar foods has supplemented its popular patio with even more streetside seating. Social HouseĬasual pub just outside Van Andel Arena offers New-American fare and an exhaustive beverage list, all of which can be enjoyed on the outdoor patio as weather permits. One Twenty Three TavernĮnjoy dining on the patio at this New American tavern located in downtown’s Studio Park . The riverside outdoor space at this French-inspired entry is lined with private dining domes when winter sets in. (Sign up at the IDC website to get it – just don’t tell anyone we told you.) Luna GRĪward-winning Mexican restaurant in downtown’s Heartside Social Zone welcomes guests to a spacious, partially enclosed patio. You need a secret code to get into this year-round balcony bar with great views of downtown GR. The outdoor patio at this wine and charcuterie bar along Monroe Center St. Outdoor enclosures lining the front walkway to this food emporium are available on a first-come, first-served basis to guests who purchase ready-to-eat food from a Market vendor. This Monroe North neighborhood favorite has built a street-side canopy with partially enclosed sides for customers to comfortably dine and drink outside in any weather. The outdoor beer garden at the city’s largest brewery is open (and heated as necessary.) Garage Bar and Grill Treat yourself to authentic Irish hospitality, food and drink in the partially covered dining area outside this enduring downtown eatery. Indulge in premium craft spirits and cocktails at this Monroe North distillery, which has extended its outdoor seating area to accommodate patrons on both sunny days and cool evenings. This cross-cultural brewery in the Monroe North Social Zone offers outdoor seating right outside the front door. Located in one of GR’s Downtown Refreshment Areas, this Mexican restaurant offers fresh-made food and bar drinks at outdoor tables and in clear “greenhouses,” depending on the season. Brick & PorterĮnjoy a diverse selection of upscale American pub food and 20+ beers at streetside tables along busy Monroe Center St. It’s dog-friendly in warm-weather months. The Outdoor Beer Garden at this Big Old Building (B.O.B.) offers a variety of beer and grab-and-go items from the brewery, plus wine & cocktails from the outdoor bar. The Sky Deck at this Big Old Building (B.O.B.) serves made-to-order pizzas from Bobarino’s and handcrafted-on-site beers from B.O.B.’s brewery. Barrio TacosĪ garage door opens up to a landscaped patio space with a fire pit and string lights at the GR location of this Midwest chain restaurant known for tacos, tequila and whiskey. The sidewalk tables outside Atwater, at the corner of Michigan Street and Monroe Avenue, are a great place to dine, drink and people-watch. Shop for gourmet foods in Aperitivo’s retail store before or after your meal. Aperitivoīar/restaurant in the Downtown Market Grand Rapids features a fully enclosed outdoor dining space. Local food trucks are frequently on site for eats. One of Michigan’s oldest LGBTQ-friendly bars serves drinks on a covered outdoor patio adjacent to the Rainbow Road street mural. You can also search these outdoor locations on our Restaurants Page. Always check a restaurant’s website or social media before you go. Outdoor seating tends to be available on a first-come, first-served basis during warm weather but may require advance reservations in winter. All of these spaces remain excellent options to maximize the health benefits of fresh air and social distancing. Some of them are included in Refreshment Areas that allow visitors to stroll around with food and beverages in addition to offering general and restaurant-specific seating. Many of them first winterized their patios, porches and decks to serve more guests when COVID-19 curbed indoor dining. Starting with the Downtown area and moving outward into other neighborhoods and regions, the eateries listed below feature outdoor spaces that can accommodate guests in all four seasons. All while enjoying some of the best food and drink in the nation. Enjoy the gradual spring warm-up on a patio equipped for both cool and warm weather. Watch the snow fall from inside a transparent dome. Ward off the fall chill at a beergarden fire pit. Soak up the summer sun on a lakeside deck. Grand Rapidians love the outdoors – so much so that local restaurants and breweries have devised ways for us (and our visitors) to dine al fresco throughout the year.
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