Best Patios for a Summer Evening
7 stops · about 4 hours · Updated October 12, 2026
A summer evening outdoors in Traverse City, MI can center on burgers, house-brewed beer, whiskey cocktails, or wine. These stops bring distinct settings and menus to the choice, from a vintage train depot to a French-style wine bar. Oakwood Proper Burgers pairs burgers and fries with outdoor seating, an onsite bar, and a relaxed, vintage-style atmosphere. Slabtown Burgers offers handcrafted patties, counter service, and a patio in a colorful setting. Both welcome dogs outside, and Slabtown also has a children’s menu.
For beer with dinner, The Filling Station Microbrewery serves flatbreads and salads alongside house-brewed beers at its vintage train depot, with dog-friendly outdoor seating and vegetarian and vegan options. The Stillhouse combines a rustic space and patio with artisanal whiskey cocktails and distillery tours. Colibri Wine Bar adds outdoor seating, wine, beer, and food in a casual, cozy setting.
Timing helps shape the evening: Oakwood closes at 7 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, while Slabtown closes at 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday. The Stillhouse stays open until 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.
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Stop 1
Oakwood Proper Burgers
4.9(1567)Traverse City
Oakwood Proper Burgers combines burgers and fries, dog-friendly outdoor seating, and an onsite bar in a relaxed setting with a vintage feel.
Stop 2
Slabtown Burgers
4.8(3332)Traverse City
Slabtown Burgers brings handcrafted patties and quick counter service to a colorful setting with a patio, dogs welcome outside, and a children’s menu.
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Traverse City Whiskey Co. - The Stillhouse
4.8(832)Traverse City
The Stillhouse pairs artisanal whiskey cocktails and craft distillery tours with a rustic setting and patio, staying open until 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.
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The Filling Station Microbrewery
4.7(1497)Traverse City
The Filling Station Microbrewery combines a vintage train depot setting, house-brewed beers, flatbreads, and salads with dog-friendly outdoor seating and vegan options.
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Stop 5
Nolan's Cigar Bar
4.9(596)Traverse City
Nolan’s Cigar Bar offers premium cigars, craft cocktails, regional and international beers, and staff-assisted cigar and drink pairings for guests 21 and older.
Stop 6
TC Cycle Pub
4.8(249)Traverse City
TC Cycle Pub has a 4.8 Google rating from 249 reviews, a Railroad Place address, and a wheelchair-accessible entrance and parking.
Stop 7
Colibri Wine Bar
5.0(15)Traverse City
Colibri Wine Bar offers wine, beer, and food with outdoor seating in a casual, cozy French-style setting that accommodates groups and solo diners.
