If you’re looking to enjoy the coziness of the snow and winter weather without having to endure the bitter breeze, or you’re just looking for a unique foodie experience, check out one of these outdoor igloo dining options around metro Detroit.
Blake’s Tasting Room
Between the restaurant, the brewery, the gift shop, the café, the petting farm, the tasting room, and more, it’s easy to turn a trip to Blake’s into a full day getaway. Now, you can include igloo dining in that experience. Blake’s igloos, complete with blankets and décor, seat up to 10 guests and can reserved online. The igloo dining experience has a maximum of two hours and requires a $250 minimum Thursday-Sunday. Once you’re snug in your globe, you can order from Blake’s Tasting Room menu, which offers hard cider, craft beer, and food. Blake’s igloos are open through early March. Blake’s Tasting Room, 17985 Armada Center Rd., Armada; Blake’s Backyard Taproom, 5600 Van Dyke, Almont; blakeshardcider.com.
Honcho
Each igloo at Honcho’s has a different seating set-up, the largest catering to up to eight people. There is a four-guest minimum with a two-hour time limit. There’s no spending minimum at the Honcho globes. Igloo dining is a unique experience, and Honcho has the menu to match, serving Latin street food with an Asian flair. Order a house cocktail or a drink from the restaurant’s extensive draft beer menu to pair with your funky fare, such as sweet pea guacamole, Korean pork tacos, and Brussels burrito. Honcho, 3 E. Church St., Clarkston; eathoncho.com.
Lumen
Lumen first opened in April 2018, and after steady success, its igloos opened the following winter. Lumen’s illustrious igloos, now chalets, accommodate up to 10 guests and have a minimum of $35 per person, plus 20% gratuity on all reservations. Dining options include snacks like crab cakes and calamari as well as full plates such as hoisin glazed salmon, shrimp Florentine, Wagyu short rib, and much more. The chalets are cozy, but if you want to get some fresh air, there are nearby firepits to keep you warm outside. Check out the activities at Beacon Park while you’re there. Lumen, 1903 Grand River Ave., Detroit; 313-626-5005; lumendetroit.com.
Camp Ticonderoga
Camp Ticonderoga’s outdoor igloos are equally as charming as the rest of the restaurant, which has been serving up homestyle food since 1996. With only two igloos, Camp Ticonderoga’s take on the outdoor dining experienc is in high demand. Reservations must be made online, and includes a $25 non-refundable booking fee. There’s a $250 minimum, plus 20% gratuity. The globes can hold up to a party of 10 and are carpeted. You can snack on Boom Boom Shrimp and the Big F’N Pretzel or go straight for the entrees. Camp Ticonderoga, 5725 Rochester Road, Troy; campticonderoga.com.
This post has been updated for 2025.
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