20 metro Detroit restaurants you can eat at almost naked

By on Sun, Jul 29, 2018 at 6:13 pm

Summer is the season to show some skin. Especially after a hot day out on the water or a steamy day in the urban jungle, some days you just don't want to plan an outfit. That's why we've compiled these 20 metro Detroit restaurants that will actually let you eat almost naked.

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Boat Bar 2000 S. Ortonville Rd., Ortonville This Eagle Lake bar is a treasure chest of good food and great drinks. Build your own burger and get tipsy on Boat Bar’s 32 oz. Rum Bucket. Photo by Boat Bar Facebook

Boat Bar

2000 S. Ortonville Rd., Ortonville
This Eagle Lake bar is a treasure chest of good food and great drinks. Build your own burger and get tipsy on Boat Bar’s 32 oz. Rum Bucket.

Photo by Boat Bar Facebook
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Bobby Mac’s 8287 Dixie Hwy., Ira Township Bobby Mac’s patio has breathtaking views of Lake St. Clair and mouthwatering plates of seafood. Stop by for happy hour drink specials Monday through Friday and check out their live entertainment Friday and Saturday nights. Photo by Bobby Mac’s Facebook

Bobby Mac’s

8287 Dixie Hwy., Ira Township
Bobby Mac’s patio has breathtaking views of Lake St. Clair and mouthwatering plates of seafood. Stop by for happy hour drink specials Monday through Friday and check out their live entertainment Friday and Saturday nights.

Photo by Bobby Mac’s Facebook
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Brownies on the Lake 24214 Jefferson Ave., St. Clair Shores Check out the live entertainment with dancing offered at night, and if you're hungry try the Brownie burger or the lobster mac and cheese. Brownie's has a tiki bar, a covered waterfront room, and a happy hour on the Nautical Mile. Photo by @browniesonthelake

Brownies on the Lake

24214 Jefferson Ave., St. Clair Shores
Check out the live entertainment with dancing offered at night, and if you're hungry try the Brownie burger or the lobster mac and cheese. Brownie's has a tiki bar, a covered waterfront room, and a happy hour on the Nautical Mile.

Photo by @browniesonthelake
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Brown’s Bar 6630 Middle Channel Dr., Harsens Island Get ready to set sail for Brown’s Bar. Their Madison Burger is a hearty go-to if you’ve worked up an appetite while cruising Lake St. Clair. Stay for the island ambience and enjoy a refreshing margarita as you watch the boats pass by. Photo by Brown’s Bar Facebook

Brown’s Bar

6630 Middle Channel Dr., Harsens Island
Get ready to set sail for Brown’s Bar. Their Madison Burger is a hearty go-to if you’ve worked up an appetite while cruising Lake St. Clair. Stay for the island ambience and enjoy a refreshing margarita as you watch the boats pass by.

Photo by Brown’s Bar Facebook
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Buster’s Place 5784 W. Jefferson Ave., Trenton Bust out some rock and roll on Buster’s jukebox and munch on a basket of fried pretzels at this hidden trove in Trenton. Their burger specials and draughts will totally put Buster’s on your map. Photo by @jentrussell

Buster’s Place

5784 W. Jefferson Ave., Trenton
Bust out some rock and roll on Buster’s jukebox and munch on a basket of fried pretzels at this hidden trove in Trenton. Their burger specials and draughts will totally put Buster’s on your map.

Photo by @jentrussell
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Campus Martius 800 Woodward Ave., Detroit An urban beach oasis awaits you in the heart of downtown Detroit. Build sandcastles in Campus Martius and snag some grub from local food trucks. Photo by Campus Martius Facebook

Campus Martius

800 Woodward Ave., Detroit
An urban beach oasis awaits you in the heart of downtown Detroit. Build sandcastles in Campus Martius and snag some grub from local food trucks.

Photo by Campus Martius Facebook
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Island Grill 8709 Dixie Hwy., Ira Township Dock your boat at this island hotspot and order their Perch Reuben sandwich or some crafty cocktails. Take your dinner from turf to surf with carryout options for boaters. Photo by Island Grill Facebook

Island Grill

8709 Dixie Hwy., Ira Township
Dock your boat at this island hotspot and order their Perch Reuben sandwich or some crafty cocktails. Take your dinner from turf to surf with carryout options for boaters.

Photo by Island Grill Facebook
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Johnny’s on the Lake Grill and Bar 146 High St., Belleville If you’re boating on Belleville Lake, stop in at Johnny’s and order one of their signature pizzas or sultry cocktails. Enjoy boatside food and beverage service while you indulge in a “Peach-Tini” or “Sex with the Captain.” Photo by @brentbyington

Johnny’s on the Lake Grill and Bar

146 High St., Belleville
If you’re boating on Belleville Lake, stop in at Johnny’s and order one of their signature pizzas or sultry cocktails. Enjoy boatside food and beverage service while you indulge in a “Peach-Tini” or “Sex with the Captain.”

Photo by @brentbyington
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Mike’s on the Water 24600 Jefferson Ave., St. Clair Shores Hangout on Mike’s second-story patio with a glass of their famous “Peggy’s Punch” and place your food order at the rooftop food truck. Photo by Mike’s on the Water Facebook

Mike’s on the Water

24600 Jefferson Ave., St. Clair Shores
Hangout on Mike’s second-story patio with a glass of their famous “Peggy’s Punch” and place your food order at the rooftop food truck.

Photo by Mike’s on the Water Facebook
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Sentimental Lady Saloon 36509 Jefferson Ave., Harrison Charter Township Grab your friends for a round of cheap beers and “Juicy Loosie” cheeseburgers at the Sentimental Lady. Once you’ve gained enough liquid courage, hit the stage for some old-fashioned karaoke. Photo by @daveymacchiato

Sentimental Lady Saloon

36509 Jefferson Ave., Harrison Charter Township
Grab your friends for a round of cheap beers and “Juicy Loosie” cheeseburgers at the Sentimental Lady. Once you’ve gained enough liquid courage, hit the stage for some old-fashioned karaoke.

Photo by @daveymacchiato
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Speedboat Bar and Grill 749 Biddle Ave., Wyandotte Head to Speedboat for a Friday fish fry after a day of sailing on the Detroit River. Pair your meal with one of their $3 cocktails — or two! Photo by Speedboat Bar and Grill Facebook

Speedboat Bar and Grill

749 Biddle Ave., Wyandotte
Head to Speedboat for a Friday fish fry after a day of sailing on the Detroit River. Pair your meal with one of their $3 cocktails — or two!

Photo by Speedboat Bar and Grill Facebook
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Spraders on the Lake 10070 Elizabeth Lake Rd., White Lake You’ll go off the deep end for this dive bar. Play pool with some local sharks and chill on the patio with your best mates. Photo by Spraders on the Lake Facebook

Spraders on the Lake

10070 Elizabeth Lake Rd., White Lake
You’ll go off the deep end for this dive bar. Play pool with some local sharks and chill on the patio with your best mates.

Photo by Spraders on the Lake Facebook
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Terry’s Terrace 36470 Jefferson Ave., Harrison Township Terry’s menu serves a wide selection of craft beers and features some of the best fish and chips in the metro area. Plan to spend your afternoon day drinking and gaming in their “beercade.” Photo by Terry’s Terrace Facebook

Terry’s Terrace

36470 Jefferson Ave., Harrison Township
Terry’s menu serves a wide selection of craft beers and features some of the best fish and chips in the metro area. Plan to spend your afternoon day drinking and gaming in their “beercade.”

Photo by Terry’s Terrace Facebook
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The Raft 7707 Dyke Rd., Fair Haven Kick back on the Raft’s outdoor patio and enjoy the sunset as you munch on the famous Raft Burger. There’s plenty of munchies on the menu, including fried cauliflower, zucchini, and pickles. Photo by The Raft Facebook

The Raft

7707 Dyke Rd., Fair Haven
Kick back on the Raft’s outdoor patio and enjoy the sunset as you munch on the famous Raft Burger. There’s plenty of munchies on the menu, including fried cauliflower, zucchini, and pickles.

Photo by The Raft Facebook
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The Waterfront 507 Biddle Ave., Wyandotte You don’t want to miss this Wyandotte hotspot — its patio offers great views of the Detroit River and half-off happy hour specials. Photo by The Waterfront Facebook

The Waterfront

507 Biddle Ave., Wyandotte
You don’t want to miss this Wyandotte hotspot — its patio offers great views of the Detroit River and half-off happy hour specials.

Photo by The Waterfront Facebook
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Whiskeys on the Water 2903 Biddle Ave., Wyandotte Catch some rays on Whiskey’s outdoor patio as you quench your thirst with a “Lynchburg Lemonade” or “Moonshine Mary.” Photo by Whiskeys on the Water Facebook

Whiskeys on the Water

2903 Biddle Ave., Wyandotte
Catch some rays on Whiskey’s outdoor patio as you quench your thirst with a “Lynchburg Lemonade” or “Moonshine Mary.”

Photo by Whiskeys on the Water Facebook
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White Lake Inn 3955 Ormond Rd., White Lake Charter Township Don’t be fooled by the name, White Lake Inn knows how to throw a party. This place will be your new lakeside getaway, complete with a tiki bar, live music, and beach volleyball. Photo by White Lake Inn Facebook

White Lake Inn

3955 Ormond Rd., White Lake Charter Township
Don’t be fooled by the name, White Lake Inn knows how to throw a party. This place will be your new lakeside getaway, complete with a tiki bar, live music, and beach volleyball.

Photo by White Lake Inn Facebook
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Whitmore Lake Tavern 9839 Main St., Whitmore Lake Take in the views of Whitmore Lake from the tavern’s outdoor deck and sip on a glass of their house sangria. You can nurse your weekend booze flu with its awesome breakfast spread and tasty Bloody Marys. Photo by Whitmore Lake Tavern Facebook

Whitmore Lake Tavern

9839 Main St., Whitmore Lake
Take in the views of Whitmore Lake from the tavern’s outdoor deck and sip on a glass of their house sangria. You can nurse your weekend booze flu with its awesome breakfast spread and tasty Bloody Marys.

Photo by Whitmore Lake Tavern Facebook
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Sandbar 37030 Jefferson Ave., Harrison Charter Township Sandbar’s delicious fish tacos are a must after a long day out at sea. Transform your Mondays into fundays with tacos and Corona specials. Photo by Sandbar Facebook

Sandbar

37030 Jefferson Ave., Harrison Charter Township
Sandbar’s delicious fish tacos are a must after a long day out at sea. Transform your Mondays into fundays with tacos and Corona specials.

Photo by Sandbar Facebook
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Tiki Bar and Boil 142 E. Walled Lake Dr., Walled Lake Check out Tiki Bar’s patio and order some tasty tiki-themed drinks as you enjoy the cool lake breeze. Photo by @stevesanker

Tiki Bar and Boil

142 E. Walled Lake Dr., Walled Lake
Check out Tiki Bar’s patio and order some tasty tiki-themed drinks as you enjoy the cool lake breeze.

Photo by @stevesanker
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