Best Patios for a Summer Evening

For a summer evening in Lake Orion, MI, these stops offer outdoor seating, Michigan wine, tavern food and drinks along Broadway Street and beyond. Wine Social pairs its patio fireplace and heaters with views of Paint Creek, Children’s Park and a waterfall across the street. Wine, craft beer and custom cocktails share the menu, and outside food is welcome. Michigan by the Bottle Tasting Room brings wines from multiple Michigan wineries together with curated flights, small plates and outdoor seating.

For dinner outdoors, Old Detroit Bar and Grille serves burgers, sandwiches and salads, with happy-hour food and drinks among its offerings. Irish Tavern adds dog-friendly outdoor seating, Irish dishes, vegetarian options and live music to the mix. Both have children’s menus and high chairs.

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The list also includes Rick’s on the Lake, a pizza business offering beer delivery with pizza and daily hours until 10 p.m. O Cigar Bar serves beer, wine, cocktails and food in a cigar lounge, while American Legion - Post 233 offers drinks, darts and cornhole downtown. Each stop lists free lot and street parking.