IGLOOS! The latest dining craze…Latest updates done on 11/13/23! If the Instagram images aren’t loading for you, you will need to clear your browsing history 🙂
This is the most comprehensive list of igloo dining options in Metro Detroit.
You’re gonna want to make a reservation ASAP.
Please be sure to read the fine print on all of the details, maximum number of people, food and beverage minimums, etc.
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Without any further adieu…HERE YOU GO!
Deadwood Bar and Grill (Northville)
4 Igloo Options: Grumpy Grizzly, Husky Hideaway, Northern Lights, and Pesky Penguin
Open Nov 1, 2023 – March 16, 2024
10 person max
$250 food and beverage minimum (+$10 non-refundable booking fee)
20% Gratuity Added (No separate checks)
2 Hour Reservation
Online reservations only
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2 Heated Igloos: Grey Wolf and Monkey Business
Open through Nov 18, 2023 – March 10, 2024
10 person max
$250 food and beverage minimum (+$5 non-refundable booking fee)
Online reservations only
20% Gratuity Added
2 Hour Reservation
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The igloos will be out soon! You can make a reservation on their website.
Last year there was no food and beverage minimum and you’re able to walk-in and do an igloo (as long as they are not all reserved)!
They also do a Christmas Pop-Up where the inside is decorated over the top for Christmas! It’s so much fun!
(Make sure you check out the Christmas Pop-Ups post!)
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Honcho Latin Street Food & Coffee (Clarkston)
Reserve Online
“Outdoor Enclosure” available for booking at time of publishing!
4-8 guests per igloo
1.5 hour reservation
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Reserve Online
No igloos this year, but they do have Private Chalets Available (which seem even nicer)!
$35/guest food and beverage minimum (due at time of booking). The money will be deducted off of your bill! You can cancel with a full refund up to 2 days in advance. 20% gratuity will be added to your bill.
2 Hour Time Limit
CHALETS are available for 4-6 people.
Reservations must be made on Resy.com (linked above).
They do have 2 larger Chalets that can accommodate 8-10 that require email (hello@lumendetroit.com) or phone reservations only (313-626-5005).
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4 Heated Igloos
Food Truck Park & Boozery (No Dedicated Server Here Because You Walk Up To The Kiosk To Order) with a year-round street food inspired menu and full bar.
Each year Fleat transforms the patio into a winter wonderland with four cozy igloos perfect for the ultimate dining experience. Our igloos are festively decorated, equipped with space heaters and provide a unique setting for a special evening.
We are a family-friendly spot with a casual, laid back atmosphere. Furry friends are welcome on the patio. To view our House Food and Drink Menu, visit https://detroitfleat.com/our-menu/
Reserve online
$10 booking fee (non-refundable)
8 person max
2 hour time slots
They have really some cool add-ons here (like a Mimosa Barge or Mulled Wine), so definitely click through to check it out!
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Bobcat Bonnie’s (Macomb & Ferndale)
Online reservations only (do not call to make a reservation)
6 person max
Igloo Dining has returned! This year, igloo’s are free to reserve for groups up to 6 comfortably. (They can fit 8, but it’s a pretty tight squeeze. Your call!)
We add 20% gratuity to all parties of 6 or more.
90 min time slot
Reservations:
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Nov 16, 2023 – ??? (Last year they were open through the first week of March.)
Online Reservations Only
$15 non-refundable booking fee
2 hour time slots
10 guest max
Mon-Wed: No minimum spend required
Thurs-Sun: $250 food & beverage min
Automatic 20% gratuity
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Cancellations must be made via phone at least 24 hours before reservation time. No show or failure to cancel without 24-hours notice will result in a $50 fee.
We reserve the right to reschedule your reservation due to inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances.
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Nov 16, 2023 – ??? (Last year they were open through the first week of March.)
Online Reservations
2 hour time limit
$15 non-refundable booking fee
Mon-Wed: No food and beverage minimum
Thurs-Sun: $150 min
20% auto-gratuity
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Cancellations must be made via phone at least 24 hours before reservation time. No show or failure to cancel without 24-hours notice will result in a $50 fee.
We reserve the right to reschedule your reservation due to inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances.
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The White Horse Inn (Metamora)
5 Igloos: Boho Basecamp, Gingerbread Shed, Icelyn Aviary, Llama Lounge, & Narnia
Oct 28, 2023 – March 31, 2024
10 person max
Online Reservations
$250 food and beverage minimum (gratuity not included in the minimum)
2 hour time limit (15 minutes of which is used to prep the igloo)
$10 non-refundable booking fee
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Watermark Bar and Grille (St. Clair Shores)
Private Waterfront Igloos!
Igloos are open as of 11/13/23
Online Booking Only
2-6 people
$5/person NON-REFUNDABLE reservation fee.
$35/person food & beverage minimum
Automatic 18% gratuity added
Time Limit of 1 hour 45 mins
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Heated Igloos
No booking fees or food & beverage minimums!
Time Limit is 1 hour 20 mins
2 Igloos: The Farmhouse or Winter Wonderland
Nov 18, 2022 – March 19, 2023
Online Reservations Only
$5 booking fee
2 Hours max
10 guests max
$150 minimum Mon-Thurs
$200 minimum Fri-Sun
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*Waiting on 2022 Updates* See last year’s info below.
Call 248.584.4227 for a reservation. You can also email lockhartsbbq@att.net
Non-refundable $10 reservation fee.
2 hour time limit (15 mins of which is used to prep the igloo)
6 person max
Igloos are heated, but dress warm
$150 food and beverage minimum
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The 313 Pizza Bar (Lake Orion)
*Waiting on 2022 Updates* See last year’s info below.
Call 248.690.9362 after 2pm Tues-Sun for a reservation. You can also email 313pizzabar@gmail.com
Non-refundable reservation fee of $10 due at time of booking.
2 hour time limit (15 minutes of which to prepare the igloo).
6 guest max
Igloos are heated
Not sure on the food and beverage minimum, but thinking it is the same as Lockhart’s BBQ
Reserve Online
4-8 Guests (If you choose more or less, you will not see the igloos as an option on the reservation page.)
90 min block
Mon-Thurs: $75 min
Fri-Sun: $125 min
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*Waiting on 2022 Updates* See last year’s info below.
Reserve Online
No food and beverage minimum.
Facebook says that walk-ins are welcome.
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4 Igloos Available Now!
Reserve Online
4-8 people
1 Hour & 45 Min Time Slot
25% Auto-Gratuity
No spending mins or charges to book the igloos!!!
Reservations made within 1 hour of the scheduled time are not guaranteed. Please call to confirm after booking.
The reservation will automatically cancel if party is over 15 minutes late. If you are going to be late, please call Tavern at Tina’s at (586) 949-2288. You may not extend past reserved time slot.
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*Waiting on 2022 Updates* See last year’s info below.
Call to reserve: 248.845.4476
No details provided on this season’s details, but the details for last season are below.
Last Season’s Details:
6 person max
$100 minimum
Terry’s Terrace (Harrison Twp)
*Waiting on 2022 Updates* See last year’s info below.
If you click on the link above, it takes you to a reservation page for igloos for this season! It does not give any details though.
Choose a date and time. The next page allows you to choose between the igloo or an indoor reservation.
There does not appear to be a deposit or minimum this year from what I can gather, but I could be wrong!
Bonus: They have an angel wing mural here for taking cute photos, and they have mimosa towers for brunch!
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KouZina Greek Street Food (Royal Oak)
*Waiting on 2022 Updates* See last year’s info below.
6 person max
4 heaters
No deposit. No minimum
To reserve call 248.629.6500
Bullfrogs Bar & Grill (Ortonville)
Nov 18, 2022 – March 19, 2023
1 Norther Lights Themed Igloo
10 person max
$5 non-refundable booking
Must book online. (Phone reservations will not be taken.)
You can choose between The Aspen Lodge or The Northern Lights (different from last season)!
$150 Food and Beverage Min, Mon-Thurs
$200 Food and Beverage Min, Fri-Sun
2 hour time limit (15 minutes of that is used to prep and clean the igloo)
They have 2 newly enclosed gazebos & 2 igloos!
Mon-Sun
6-10 person max
2 hour time slot
Deposit of $50 at the time of booking (read about their policy on the website please)
Tues-Thurs: $100 min (not including tax and gratuity)
Fri-Sun: $150 min for a gazebo & $200 min for an igloo (not including tax and gratuity)
You cannot reserve a specific igloo.
New this year, our igloo is dog-friendly! Well-mannered pooches on a leash are allowed to dine with you, one dog allowed.
Food & Beverage Minimums (not including tax & gratuity):
Mon-Thurs: $100 min
Fri-Sun: $200 min
Deposit:
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A $50 deposit will be taken at the time of your online reservation in order to officially reserve a date. This amount will be deducted from your bill on the day of as long as you show up for your reservation.
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This deposit is not refundable
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We ask that you kindly contact HomeGrown management for all cancellations. Call us at 248-800-4244 or e-mail us at info@homegrownbrewco.com Please do not leave messages with anyone or on Facebook, Google, etc – these do not count.
Maximum Capacity:
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Our igloo is designed to hold up to 10 people.
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We cannot accommodate groups larger than 10. Children under the age of 3 may be an exception.
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We can accommodate smaller groups: Keep in mind regardless of final headcount you must meet the minimum spend for your booking.
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All strollers, wagons, etc. must be left outside of the igloos
Additional Policies & Procedures:
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All details such as special requests or questions must be finalized two weeks prior to the date of the booking.
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No outside food or beverages are permitted in the igloo with the exception of a celebration cake.
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Guests will have the igloo for 2 hours minus 5 minutes at the end of your stay so we can clean and set up for the next reservation. No exceptions. We appreciate your cooperation!
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Absolutely no smoking inside! This includes e-cigarettes/vaping. When smoking outside please use the cigarette disposal unit.
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No open flames, confetti or glitter allowed.
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If any damage occurs, including use of glitter or confetti, the host will be held responsible for the costs. Any damage caused by a dog guest will be the responsibility of the dog parent.
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The igloo will be heated to the best of our ability but they are still located outside! Please dress appropriately.
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Homegrown Brewing Company reserves the right to modify any and all reservations due to but not limited to weather, safety of staff/guests, double bookings, etc. If Homegrown Brewing Company has to cancel a reservation, a full deposit refund will be issued to the host. This decision will be made by Homegrown Brewing Company and is not contingent on guests’ requests.
Bigalora (Ann Arbor, Plymouth, & Royal Oak)
Still waiting on 2022 info. All I know right now is that “Igloos are coming soon to select locations.* Last year’s details are below!
Reserve online only!
8 person max
Heaters & Lights
Food and Beverage Min:
$25 from 11am – 4pm
$75 from 4pm – Close
$5 non-refundable booking fee
1 hr 45 min reservations
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*Still waiting on 2022 information!* Info from 2020 is below.
If you are interested, they post last minute availability on their Facebook page as well (linked above). It would be a good idea to follow.
Choose between the Tropical or Winter Igloo. They have the Greenhouses here too!
$50 minimum
90 min time slot (10 mins of which is used for cleaning and prepping)
Wed, Thurs, Sat, & Sun: Full menu available
Fri: Fish Fry menu only w/limited starters
You might have to be a member to do this one, but I’m not sure. It was not 100% clear.
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Whitmore Lake Tavern (Whitmore Lake)
*Still waiting for 2022 updates* 2020 details are below.
Call 734.449.5011 to reserve
1 hour time slot
Groups of 2-6
$75 minimum (including drinks and meal but not gratuity)
A 30 min reservation has a $40 minimum
$20 no-show fee
Igloos are heated, but dress warm
The Windjammer Bar & Grill (Lexington)
Reserve Online
$20 deposit/person
This place is known for their steak & sushi! Yum!
Enjoy a unique dining experience outside in our heated igloos!
We have 2 small igloos (max 4 people) and 2 large igloos (max 6 people).
The minimum spend on the small ones is $125, and the minimum spend on the large ones is $150.
This will be adjusted on your final bill, if the minimum spend (including food and bar bills), has not been achieved. We reserve the right to relocate you to the interior dining room, if weather conditions become dangerous to yourself or our staff.
Your igloo experience will last up to 1 hour and 45 minutes. Please arrive on time, so your experience does not risk being shortened.
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Meckley’s Flavor Fruit Farm (Cement City)
YURTS!!!!! (Reservations go live on their website on Nov 17, 2023.) New this year will also be their German inspired European Market! (Starting Dec 10, 2023)
This place is a whole VIBE!
The first weekend these were open, you needed to call to reserve. They are working on setting up online reservations by 12/16/22! If you don’t see a spot for reservations online by then, I would call 517-688-3455.
The details:
$50/hour (put toward your balance of food and drink)
Themes:
Retro Yurt: 10-12 person max
Boho Yurt: 6-8 person max
Lodge Yurt: 10-12 person max
Family Game Night: 10-12 person max
Winter Wonderland Yurt: 10-12 person max
Brew-gloo: 6-8 person max
San Morello (Detroit)
While these are not technically igloos, I felt that they deserved a spot on this list as well because of how fancy they are. You can decide for yourself!
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Hi. We are the only igloos directly on top of the waterfront on lake huron. Search on Facebook, The Windjammer Bar and Grill. We have the only 100 % see thru frameless igloos in the State. Steak, and seafood and Sushi makes up our specialties. Richard at 248-767-5405