Want to Take Your Pod Out to Eat? Try Outdoor Dining Winter Style
Yes – winter outdoor dining is a thing in Lansing! Restaurants are turning up the heat so we can get out of the house, eat out, and stay safe at these outdoor dining options.
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Places You Can Dine Outdoors This Winter
Note: Laws and public health measures associated with in-person restaurant dining can change quickly during these times.
*** Check the restaurant before you go:
This list has not been fully confirmed and many locations can change setups here and there. It is also recommended or required to make a reservation at most places.
Reno's North in Lansing, MI
- Outdoor Dining
- Date Night
- Take Out
- Family Friendly
- Bagels
- Casual Dining
- Cocktails
- Hamburgers
- Pizza
- Sandwiches
- Soups Salads
About Reno's North
Outdoor Dining Details
Grab your coat and come cozy up to the fireplace on our outdoor patio! *We are strictly enforcing safety guidelines, so remember to wear your mask and to continue to practice social distancing.
Eaton Pub & Grille in Charlotte, MI
- Outdoor Dining
- Curbside Pickup
- Take Out
- American
- Brewery
- Casual Dining
- Chicken
- Cocktails
- Hamburgers
- Mexican
- Pizza
- Pub
- Sandwiches
- Seafood
- Soups Salads
- Steak
About Eaton Pub & Grille
Outdoor Dining Details
Heated igloos available. Call to reserve.
Looking Glass Brewing Company in DeWitt, MI
- Curbside Pickup
- Take Out
- Delivery
- Family Friendly
- American
- Brewery
- Chicken
- Cocktails
- Hamburgers
- Healthy Fare
- Soups Salads
- Tacos
About Looking Glass Brewing Company
Located in an historic church in downtown DeWitt offering 10-16 craft beers, wine, hard cider/seltzer made locally with kitchen & food menu prepared by Head Chef, Josh Moyer. Food & Beer to go - LGBC offers weekly food specials, #familymealdeals & #craftbeverages available for carryout (curbside, pickup & delivery) and patio dining.
Outdoor Dining Details
Patio dining with heaters. Check Facebook for the latest updates.
Fool's Gold Saloon in Webberville, MI
- Outdoor Dining
- Take Out
- American
- Hamburgers
- Pizza
- Pub
- Sandwiches
- Soups Salads
- Tacos
About Fool's Gold Saloon
Small town restaurant serving great food! Take-out available for pick-up Monday - Saturday between 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Check our Facebook page for the daily take-out menu.
Outdoor Dining Details
One pod available that seats up to 6 people.
Harrison Roadhouse in East Lansing, MI
- Outdoor Dining
- Cocktails
- Hamburgers
- Sandwiches
- Soups Salads
About Harrison Roadhouse
Proudly serving the East Lansing area for over 30 years, the Harrison Roadhouse has provided a fun, friendly atmosphere along with high quality meals made with only the freshest ingredients.
Outdoor Dining Details
Patio dining with heaters.
Coach's Pub & Grill in Lansing, MI
- Outdoor Dining
- Take Out
- Family Friendly
- American
- Casual Dining
- Cocktails
- Hamburgers
- Mexican
- Pizza
- Pub
- Sandwiches
- Soups Salads
- Tacos
- Wine
About Coach's Pub & Grill
We take Family, Friends, Food & Fun seriously around here! At Coach's, you can have it all! We are committed to delivering the best dining experience to you and your family. That's why our food is handcrafted and made fresh to order every day.
Outdoor Dining Details
Outdoor patio with heaters.
American Bistro in Lansing, MI
- Gluten Free
- Outdoor Dining
- Date Night
- Curbside Pickup
- Take Out
- Delivery
- American
- Chicken
- Sandwiches
- Seafood
- Soups Salads
About American Bistro
A modern take on the authentic American Diner. Serving homemade classics with our own twist.
Outdoor Dining Details
If you’re willing to brave the elements, we’ll provide you with outdoor heaters for patio dining.
Dagwood Tavern & Grill in Lansing, MI
- Outdoor Dining
- Curbside Pickup
- Hot Dogs
- Pub
- Sandwiches
- Seafood
- Soups Salads
- Tacos
About Dagwood Tavern & Grill
Outdoor Dining Details
Curbside pick-up or heated patio available 7 days a week, 11am - 8pm.
Brookshire Inn & Golf Club in Williamston, MI
- Outdoor Dining
- Date Night
- Curbside Pickup
- Take Out
- American
- BBQ
- Chicken
- Cocktails
- Dessert
- Hamburgers
- Pizza
- Sandwiches
- Seafood
- Soups Salads
- Steak
- Wine
About Brookshire Inn & Golf Club
Outdoor Dining Details
Igloo rentals available. Rental fee of $25 for 90-minutes {NOTE: Rental fee waived if you spend $150.} Reservations available Tuesday - Saturday at 4:00 pm, 5:30 pm, and 7:30 pm. We look forward to serving you with smiles under our masks!
Ryan's Roadhouse in St. Johns, MI
- Outdoor Dining
- Take Out
- Delivery
- Family Friendly
- American
- BBQ
- Casual Dining
- Cocktails
- Dessert
- Hamburgers
- Mexican
- Pizza
- Sandwiches
- Soups Salads
- Steak
About Ryan's Roadhouse
American-style cuisine in a family-friendly location. Our motto is "Great Food, Great People".
Outdoor Dining Details
Heated outdoor seating.
People's Kitchen in Lansing, MI
- Outdoor Dining
- Date Night
- Curbside Pickup
- Take Out
- Delivery
- Family Friendly
- Brunch
- American
- Casual Dining
- Dessert
About People's Kitchen
We love making our food from scratch. We could not do it without our local farmers and businesses.
Outdoor Dining Details
Come enjoy our covered heated patio.
CONFLUXCITY Brewing Company in Portland, MI
- Outdoor Dining
- Date Night
- Take Out
- American
- BBQ
- Brewery
- Dessert
- Hamburgers
- Sandwiches
- Soups Salads
- Tacos
About CONFLUXCITY Brewing Company
CONFLUXCITY Brewing Company is a local microbrewery in Portland, Michigan. We offer eclectic beer and food. Our prime location provides guests the opportunity to reach us by road or river trail. We offer two parking lots: one in front of our riverside venue and another just north of the brewery on Water Street.
Outdoor Dining Details
When our beer garden is open this winter, along with our igloos, we will have fires for you to enjoy safely outside. Our riverside deck is also getting closer to fruition! The beer garden and the deck are now connected! Look forward to new updates throughout the winter!
Reno's East in East Lansing, MI
- Outdoor Dining
- Curbside Pickup
- Take Out
- Delivery
- American
- Casual Dining
About Reno's East
It's on at Reno's East!
Outdoor Dining Details
Grab your coat and come cozy up to the fireplace on our outdoor patio!
Buddy's Pizza in Lansing, MI
- Gluten Free
- Outdoor Dining
- Curbside Pickup
- Take Out
- Delivery
- American
- Casual Dining
- Chicken
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Dessert
- Hamburgers
- Pizza
- Sandwiches
- Soups Salads
- Tea
- Wine
About Buddy's Pizza
Casual dining. Detroit style square pizza, fresh salads, burgers and sandwiches, pastas, and some great appetizer choices.
Outdoor Dining Details
Outdoor dining on a patio with heaters.
Horrocks Farm Market Beer Garden in Lansing, MI
- Outdoor Dining
- Date Night
- Curbside Pickup
- Take Out
- Pub
About Horrocks Farm Market Beer Garden
Horrock's is a family-owned grocery with full-service deli, locally grown produce, and a large nursery that has been serving the Lansing area for over 50 years.
Outdoor Dining Details
Open through the winter with heaters on tables, The Beer Garden is located off of the garden center. It has become one of Lansing's go-to spots during these changing times. With lots of space to spread out, it's an amazing socially distanced venture out to eat and grab a drink.
The Peanut Barrel in East Lansing, MI
- Outdoor Dining
- Date Night
- Take Out
- American
About The Peanut Barrel
Throughout the 80’s and 90’s The Peanut Barrel established a reputation as the place for great burgers, sandwiches, fries, a brew, and the Barrel’s famous Long Island Iced Tea.
Outdoor Dining Details
The patio may be the most popular in East Lansing and is open with heaters through the winter.
On usual football Saturdays you can sit on the Peanut Barrel Patio and hear the crowd at the stadium. If the wind is blowing out of the south you might just hear the fabulous Michigan State Marching Band performing their halftime show.
Lansing Brewing Company in Lansing, MI
- Outdoor Dining
- Date Night
- Take Out
- Brewery
About Lansing Brewing Company
We’re Lansing Brewing Company, the city’s coolest place to be in the heart of the Stadium District.
The Lansing Brewing Company serves as a living testament to the hard-working men and women who built our great city. We embrace our city’s roots while heralding in a new beer-loving generation just in time for Lansing’s rebirth.
Outdoor Dining Details
Enjoy one of Lansing's beloved outdoor dining spaces where you'll find a big bonfire pit, yard games, and seats with a view of the beautiful sunset over Downtown Lansing.
El Azteco East in East Lansing, MI
- Outdoor Dining
- Take Out
- Family Friendly
- Mexican
About El Azteco East
El Azteco West strives to offer you the finest in authentic Mexican food. Every burrito that we roll, every taco that we fill and every salad we create is made using the freshest ingredients available.
When you sit down to lunch or dinner at our Mexican restaurant, the chips on your table are baked in our local tortilleria, the sauces are handmade and the tortillas are pressed daily. Each bite is fresh and full of unique flavors.
Outdoor Dining Details
East Lansing’s only rooftop dining experience. The rooftop patio is open on weekends with heaters through the winter.
El Azteco West in Lansing, MI
- Outdoor Dining
- Take Out
- Mexican
About El Azteco West
El Azteco West strives to offer you the finest in authentic Mexican food. Every burrito that we roll, every taco that we fill and every salad we create is made using the freshest ingredients available.
When you sit down to lunch or dinner at our Mexican restaurant, the chips on your table are baked in our local tortilleria, the sauces are handmade and the tortillas are pressed daily. Each bite is fresh and full of unique flavors.
Outdoor Dining Details
Our patio is partially enclosed with heaters.