Top 11 Patios for Summer Dining in Lansing

You don't want to cook, and the weather's too nice to stay cooped up inside. What do you do?

You find a local restaurant that's got an amazing patio for outdoor dining!

Doesn't this patio just make you feel like summer? Blue Gill Grill is located on Lake Lansing Road in Haslett, just a few feet away from Lake Lansing itself. It's one of our 11 best patios for outdoor dining around Lansing. (Photo via Facebook: Blue Gill Grill)

Lucky for us, there are dozens of establishments around Lansing that offer outdoor dining in a variety of ways during the warmer months, from neighborhood bars to more swanky sit-down restaurants.

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Top Spots for Craft Beer & Cocktails

Places like EagleMonk Pub & Brewery in Lansing, Looking Glass Brewing Company in DeWitt, and Tipsy Nickel in Mason offer patios where you can enjoy a satisfying one-of-a-kind beer or a hand-crafted cocktail.

Upscale Outdoor Dining Experiences

Cooper's Hawk and Toscana in Lansing offer a more upscale patio dining experience, while classic pub fare is more the style at Reno's North in Lansing and Buddies Pub & Grill in Holt.

Escape the City: Scenic Patio Views

Looking to escape the hustle and bustle of the city? Consider the patio at the Brookshire Inn in Williamston, the rooftop at Blue Gill Grill in Haslett, or the riverside patio at Eaton Rapids Craft Company.

Explore Lansing’s 11 Best Patios

It wasn't easy, but we've ranked the 11 best patios for outdoor dining in the Lansing area below. Did your favorite make our list?

11 Best Patios for Outdoor Dining Around Lansing

There are plenty of places around Lansing that offer outdoor patio dining, but these are the best of the best. Is your favorite on the list?

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