Outdoor Dining in Grand Rapids & West MI
Dinner at one of West Michigan’s restaurants with outdoor seating is the perfect thing to do in summer after a long day chasing the sun.
From Grand Rapids to the Lakeshore, outdoor dining is a treat on a gorgeous Michigan summer night.
Choose from urban backdrop of downtown Grand Rapids, or find something on the lake.
Some outdoor restaurants are tucked in behind the main dining area for a more private feel. Others sit you right out front where you can be part of the action.
Whatever your date night personality is, you can find a picturesque outdoor restaurant this summer.
*feature image is of Bostwick Lake Inn in Rockford.
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Best Restaurants With Outdoor Seating Around Grand Rapids
Use this list to find the best beach, waterfront, patio and deck dining spots across West Michigan. Cheers!
Outdoor Restaurant - Lowell
Sweet Seasons Bakery & Cafe in Lowell, MI
307 E Main St, Lowell, Michigan 49331
Outdoor Dining at Sweet Seasons Bakery & Cafe
Features
Bakery Goods, Boba, Coffee, Dessert, Smoothies
Bakery Goods, Boba, Coffee, Dessert, Smoothies
Outdoor Restaurant - Kentwood
Cafe Boba in Kentwood, MI
4314 Division Ave S, Kentwood, Michigan 49548
Outdoor Dining at Cafe Boba
Features
Boba, Coffee, Dessert, Tea
Boba, Coffee, Dessert, Tea
Outdoor Restaurant - Grand Rapids
Ding Tea in Grand Rapids, MI
45 Ottawa Avenue SW Suite A, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
Outdoor Dining at Ding Tea
Features
Boba, Coffee
Boba, Coffee
Outdoor Restaurant - Grand Rapids
Copa Miu Tea in Grand Rapids, MI
2919 28th St SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49512
Outdoor Dining at Copa Miu Tea
Features
Asian, Boba, Coffee
Asian, Boba, Coffee
Outdoor Restaurant - Kentwood
Underground Cookie Club in Kentwood, MI
5422 Division Ave, Kentwood, Michigan 49548
Outdoor Dining at Underground Cookie Club
Features
Boba, Ice Cream Shop, Sweet Treats
Boba, Ice Cream Shop, Sweet Treats
Outdoor Restaurant - Grand Rapids
Kung Fu Tea in Grand Rapids, MI
5301 Division Ave S, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49548
Outdoor Dining at Kung Fu Tea
Features
Boba, Coffee, Dessert, Tea
Boba, Coffee, Dessert, Tea
Outdoor Restaurant - Grand Rapids
Sunny Boba Tea in Grand Rapids, MI
38 Commerce Avenue S.W., Ste 100B, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
Outdoor Dining at Sunny Boba Tea
Features
Boba, Dessert
Boba, Dessert
Outdoor Restaurant - Grand Rapids
Rak Thai in Grand Rapids, MI
435 Ionia Ave. SW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
Outdoor Dining at Rak Thai
Features
Boba, Dessert, Smoothies, Tea, Thai Food
Boba, Dessert, Smoothies, Tea, Thai Food
Outdoor Restaurant - Grand Rapids
Boba Bar in Grand Rapids, MI
20 Fulton St.E, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
Outdoor Dining at Boba Bar
Features
Asian, Boba, Smoothies
Asian, Boba, Smoothies
Outdoor Restaurant - Kentwood
Bambu in Kentwood, MI
5390 Division Ave S, Kentwood, Michigan 49548
Outdoor Dining at Bambu
Features
Boba, Coffee, Dessert, Tea
Boba, Coffee, Dessert, Tea
Outdoor Restaurant - Grand Rapids
Pink Piggy in Grand Rapids, MI
2230 Wealthy St. SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49506
Outdoor Dining at Pink Piggy
Features
Asian, Boba
Asian, Boba
Did we miss any? Please leave a comment and we’ll add them to our list. Thanks!

Rush Creek Bistro in grandville has an awesome patio and great food!
Dockers in Muskegon. Outside deck and entertainmen right on the water. You can also get to it by boat from Muskegon Lake. Very nice!
The Deck in Muskegon on Lake Michigan.
Thank you for this. My Husband and I actually just had a conversation trying to figure out where we could eat outside with a two year old. Thank you!