Restaurants on the Water in Bay City

Real Seafood Company: Decide on one of two levels of decks at Real Seafood Company in Uptown Bay City, and be ready for not only premium seafood selections (and even Great Lakes catches) but also memorable views overlooking the Saginaw River with your exquisite dining experience.

H2O's Waterside Grill: With casual picnic table seating down along the Saginaw River and an inviting deck with an indoor/outdoor bar — dine right next to a bustling marina at H2O's Waterside Grill in Bay City. Choose from a menu of seafood to specialty pizzas, burgers, and prime-grade steaks — and sip a craft cocktail, possibly while watching Great Lakes freighters float by!

Restaurants on the Water in Frankenmuth

Frankenmuth Brewery: What’s it like sipping seasonal flavors at the oldest microbrewery in Michigan on an enclosed patio with ceiling-to-floor glass windows (or your choice of two levels of outdoor decks) overlooking the Cass River? You’ll have to venture to Frankenmuth Brewery to find out! Maybe order a Brew Haus Entree or build your own burger; definitely enjoy a few pints and the view!

Best Restaurants with Outdoor Seating in Bay City

Prost! Wine Bar & Charcuterie: A short stroll off the Riverwalk in Uptown Bay City, experience this buzzing, contemporary wine bar and its warm & whimsical patio. Sink into soft seating, relax in the shade of sun umbrellas (or the glow of string lights), and listen to live music on the patio with pours of tap wine, house specialty cocktails, and regional charcuterie.

Costela Brazilian Steak House: Enjoy views of the Saginaw River in the distance, and experience an authentic Brazilian churrascaria in Uptown Bay City. Discover The Market Table & Feijoada Bar, or a colorful spread of Brazilian soups and stews, premium selections of meats, imported charcuterie, house-smoked salmon, cheeses, and artisan breads.

Best Restaurants with Outdoor Seating in Frankenmuth

Prost! Wine Bar & Charcuterie: Its name nearly says it all, as “prost” is German for “cheers.” Cozy up on the intimate patio at Prost! Wine Bar & Charcuterie, savoring small plates and sipping handcrafted cocktails, brews, and wines while warming your hands around the fire bar, to appreciate the full experience.

Tiffany’s Food & Spirits: Time it right to enjoy front-row seating to many Downtown Frankenmuth events on the sprawling front patio at Tiffany’s Food & Spirits! Dine and drink anytime, though, for good times and great food. (If their “PastaPitza” doesn’t bring you back, Tiffany’s Pale Ale will!)

Zehnder's Restaurant: Treat yourself to one of the best seats in town on the relaxing front patio of Zehnder's Restaurant! Bask in golden sunshine, bite into delicious, golden fried chicken, and enjoy the buzzing busyness of Frankenmuth's Main Street — along with 20 craft beer selections.

Best Restaurants with Outdoor Seating in Midland

ONe Eighteen: With American comfort food that’s “recognizable, yet imaginative,” dine outdoors on selections from a local, seasonal menu at ONe Eighteen. Enjoy the gorgeous courtyard setting — surrounded by sun umbrellas, cozy lounge seating, lush planters, heat lamps for cooler evenings, and fire bars that complete the ambiance.

Cafe Zinc: Enjoy the stunning terrace and cityscape views at Cafe Zinc, and savor refreshingly creative dining. With taste-temptations from Parmigiano-Reggiano Frites to Sicilian Salmon, enjoy breakfast, lunch, or dinner on this impressive terrace at The H Hotel.

Whichcraft Taproom: Drink local on the front or back patio outside Whichcraft Taproom! Supporting Michigan-based breweries and wineries, take your pick of more than 80 varieties of craft brews, 40 available on tap, and a wide selection of cider, mead, and wine — all made in Michigan! Enjoy share plates and paninis while you sip on artisan brews amidst the atmosphere of Downtown Midland’s The Commons Pedestrian Plaza & Refreshment Area.

Best Restaurants with Outdoor Seating in Saginaw

The Maple Grille Restaurant and Microbrewery: Dine outdoors casually, comfortably, at this farm-to-table eatery in Hemlock. The menu changes daily at The Maple Grille, but the motto remains: "No Microwave, No Freezer, Just Garden!" Enjoy creative, seasonal dishes sourced locally, wood-fired pizza, and an assortment of craft brews on tap — at a picnic table, or a barstool by the wood-fired barrel grills!

Harvey's Grill & Bar: Take outdoor dining to another level at Harvey’s Grill & Bar, where the patio is open 365 days a year! Whether you’re meeting for weekend brunch, a family meal, or a cozy dinner for two, sit outdoors this summer and enjoy a meal and a brew, or coffee and dessert, on Harvey’s covered patio.

Jake’s Old City Grill: Select the sidewalk patio of Jake’s Old City Grill in Saginaw's historical Old Town neighborhood for award-winning charbroiled steaks, seafood, and an extensive martini and wine list to complement your sophisticated-but-still-casual evening.

Best Seasonal Patios in Bay City's Feet on the Street Social District

MI Table: With a menu that tastefully represents Michigan, MI Table is a farm-to-table style dining homage. Sit outside the historic Legacy building while enjoying Michigan produce, fish, and game — and a flight of Michigan-brewed beer! Experience Party on the Patio evenings for fresh air, live music, and tasty craft cocktails alongside a locally sourced, seasonal menu.

Beaver's Pub: Right in the heart of Downtown Bay City, step onto your choice of two streetside patios at Beaver's Pub — and find yourself immersed in summer! With unique craft cocktail selections and inventive sangrias like Charred Peach, sip something refreshing alongside your meal, then toss bags or cozy up by the fire pit!

Old City Hall: Enjoy casual fine dining at its best at Old City Hall. Featuring food prepared by highly trained culinary chefs (and a robust, global wine list), the ambiance is as delicious as the cuisine. Outdoor seating in the street under umbrellaed tables only adds to the atmosphere of summer!