OUT DOOR LUNCH IN METRO DETROIT NEEDED

[MARISKANY]

I'm being treated to lunch tomorrow and in view of the lovely weather, I'd like to eat outdoors. Can anyone recommend someplace good- I'm open to all types of food and would prefer to keep the price moderate. TIA

[xman887]

this is too late for the original poster, but on friday, i had lunch at town tavern in royal oak. only six small tables out side but it was great. i had a very nice piece of grilled salmon with a grilled quarter head of romain served with a light butermilk dressing and a piece of crispy cayanne bacon plus a side of white truffle waffle fries. if you like bill roberts' other places, beverly hills grill & streetside seafood, you will like this place, too.

[SonyBob]

Hey Marinskany!! Where did you end up??
Bob

[MARISKANY]

We ended up sitting outside at Tom's Oyster Bar in Royal Oak. The day was beautiful and the food was great.
Thanks for all the suggestions.

[coney with everything]

Camp Ticonderoga in Troy has outdoor seating, overlooking the golf course--fabulous this time of year, but not a street scene if that's your preference. I like their food--not "gourmet" but I've never had anything that was inedible,either. Get the warm chocolate chip cookies for dessert!

http://www.campticonderoga.com/menus.htm

[momskitchen]

I'm going to suggest the Henry Ford Estate - Fair Lane in Dearborn. The lilacs are in bloom...it is really nice this time of year and the U of M Dearborn runs a restaurant in what used to be Henry Ford's swimming pool.

[boagman]

Ah, The Pool! I *love* The Pool! The food's pretty good, but nothing of major consequence, but the setting, especially on a nice, sunny day is nothing short of spectacular. I've loved this place all my life...I used to go with my mom for lunch here and meet my father on his lunch break, which was *very* rare and special! Even with that wonderful nostalgia, the setting is completely unique, and I'd even say breathtaking at times, when everything's in bloom. Indoors or out, I love The Pool.

It's a lunch-only place, but worth a trip. The food won't necessarily blow you away, but it'll at least be good. Now that you've mentioned this place, I'm dying to go again! Thanks momskitchen! :)

[momskitchen]

Boagman - I agree the food won't blow you away but they have a quiche of the day that's good and the have some interesting salads lately, too. GIve it a try and let us know what you think.

[SonyBob]

Try Comparrie's in Plymouth. It's right across the street from Kelogg park on Main Street.
Bob

[grouper]

I have no idea where you live in the "metro" area, but outdoor dining at the Royal Park Hotel in Rochester is very nice. Their patio sits along the Paint Creek in an area with lots of trees. I went there twice last summer to celebrate my birthday.

[rainsux]

> I went there twice last summer to celebrate my birthday.

Fish have two birthdays per year? <g>

[grouper]

LOL...I just enjoyed it enough that I went a second time, when offered. It was a "big" birthday.

[tokyo]

In which area of metro Detroit will you be?

[tokyo]

Oops, looks like someone beat me to the 'post' button! : )

[charlesbois]

Was looking forward to the replies on this one, but maybe Metro Detroit is too broad an area. Could you narrow it down a bit?

That being said, my experience with al fresco dining is in Ann Arbor, where half the sidewalks are now taken up with outdoor patios.

[MARISKANY]

I'd like to stay in the Novi, Farmington Hills area, but Bloomfield and Southfield are also ok.