Our luxurious dining pods have arrived and are available for dinner 7 nights a week and for lunch on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Accommodating up to six guests, our 4 luxurious pods feature the amazing cuisine of Café Zinc, and come equipped with heaters, dimmable lighting, Bluetooth speakers, and an incredible atmosphere to enjoy with family and friends!!
While there is no charge to rent the Dining Pods during regular hours of operation, we do require a minimum spend on food and beverage of the following per reservation (excluding tax and service charge). If unable to meet the required minimum, the difference will be made up via miscellaneous charge.
For more information about our dining pods please head over to the H Hotel website below! www.thehhotel.com/restaurants-in-midland-mi/winter-pod-dining
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Experiences
H Hotel Dining Pod 3
10 Nov 2023 - 20 Apr 2025
The H Hotel courtyard dining pods are available for reservations over dinner seven days a week, as well as for lunch on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays ~ featuring the menu from Cafe Zinc. These pods seat up to six people and are equipped with lighting, heating, and more. Lunch reservations are allotted 90 minute time slots. Dinner reservations are allotted two-hour time slots and have a minimum spend amount of $150. Book today for this unique Midland dining opportunity!
The H Hotel Dining Pod 1
10 Nov 2023 - 20 Apr 2025
The H Hotel courtyard dining pods are available for reservations over dinner seven days a week, as well as for lunch on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays ~ featuring the menu from Cafe Zinc. These pods seat up to six people and are equipped with lighting, heating, and more. Lunch reservations are allotted 90 minute time slots. Dinner reservations are allotted two-hour time slots and have a minimum spend amount of $150. Book today for this unique Midland dining opportunity!
The H Hotel Dining Pod 2
10 Nov 2023 - 20 Apr 2025
The H Hotel courtyard dining pods are available for reservations over dinner seven days a week, as well as for lunch on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays ~ featuring the menu from Cafe Zinc. These pods seat up to six people and are equipped with lighting, heating, and more. Lunch reservations are allotted 90 minute time slots. Dinner reservations are allotted two-hour time slots and have a minimum spend amount of $150. Book today for this unique Midland dining opportunity!
Menu
H Hotel Dining Pods's menu was last updated 2025-03-11.
brown butter, butternut squash puree, fried sage, shaved Brussels Sprouts
Pan Seared SalmonUSD 25.00
roasted potatoes, fennel orange salad, maple mustard
Pan Seared Trumpet MushroomsUSD 18.00
roasted apple mashed potatoes, drambuie cranberries, fried baby kale, maple mustard, roasted hazelnuts
What 207 people are saying
H Hotel Dining Pods reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.
Overall ratings and reviews
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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
4.7Food
4.7Service
5Ambience
4.7Value
Noise • Moderate
Loved For
Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula
Best Ambience
Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula
Best Value
Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula
Great for brunch
Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula
Innovative
Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula
Healthy
Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula
Great for outdoor dining
Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula
Romantic
Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula
Good for special occasions
Northern Michigan
Best Ambience
Northern Michigan
Best Value
Northern Michigan
Great for brunch
Northern Michigan
Innovative
Northern Michigan
Healthy
Northern Michigan
Great for outdoor dining
Northern Michigan
Romantic
Northern Michigan
Good for special occasions
Review summary
AI-generated from verified diner reviews
H Hotel Dining Pods offer a "unique, intimate, and cozy" dining experience, perfect for special occasions. Guests rave about the "amazing food," "exceptional service," and "elegant atmosphere." The pods provide warmth, privacy, and personal touches like blankets and Bluetooth speakers. Diners emphasize the "unforgettable experience" and highly recommend it for memorable celebrations.
207 Reviews
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Ernest VIP
Detroit51 reviews
5.0
Dined on 5 April 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
The food at cafe zinc is consistently great these days. First time in pods but it’s about as good of a date spot as possible in mid Michigan. Heater, speakers for music, privacy; it’s excellent. Wouldn’t change a thing. Screams special occasion so might not do it very often but left an impression.
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Raquel
Detroit1 review
5.0
Dined on 29 March 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
The food was amazing and Alyson was exceptional! Eating in the dining pod was fun!
H Hotel Dining PodsResponded on 31 March 2025
Thank you for your kind words Raquel! We'll be sure to pass along your compliments to Alyson—she'll be thrilled! We look forward to welcoming you back soon!"
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Julie
Chicago1 review
5.0
Dined on 23 March 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
We celebrated our adult son’s birthday, and were extremely happy with this venue. Comfortable for our party of six, and the service was spectacular. Very professional, yet fun. Special recognition to Megan, our server. She was extremely knowledgeable and sensitive to our dietary restrictions. Reccomemd highly!
H Hotel Dining PodsResponded on 25 March 2025
Thank you so much for celebrating your son’s birthday with us Julie! We’re delighted to hear that your party had a comfortable and enjoyable experience. Megan will be thrilled to receive your special recognition! We appreciate your high recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back for another special occasion!
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Shelly
Naples1 review
5.0
Dined on 23 March 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Very relaxing, and you can control the amount of heat you need. They supply you with a throw if it’s chilly at first.
H Hotel Dining PodsResponded on 24 March 2025
Thank you for sharing your experience Shelly! We're so glad you found it relaxing and enjoyed the ability to control the heat to your liking. It’s great to hear the throw added a cozy touch. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
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Marci
Northern MI1 review
5.0
Dined on 22 March 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Wonderful! We came over from Mt Pleasant, loved everything!
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Margueritte
Northern MI1 review
5.0
Dined on 15 March 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
We were fortunate to have a beautiful evening. The Pods were a great place to enjoy our meal.
It was almost too warm (high 60’s- unseasonably warm) - we did have to leave the door open for a breeze but it was still very pleasant. Alyson our server was knowledgeable and friendly. Food was excellent and served timely.
H Hotel Dining PodsResponded on 17 March 2025
Thank you for sharing your experience Margueritte! We're so glad you enjoyed a beautiful evening in the Pods and that Alyson’s friendly and knowledgeable service made your visit even better. It’s wonderful to hear you enjoyed the food as well. We hope to welcome you back for another lovely evening soon!
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Cheryl
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on 12 March 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Our evening at Ca Fe Zn’s Pod was amazing. Sitting inside this comfortable pod on a chilly evening (outside) was a unique experience. Our waiter, Stu, was outstanding. All four in our group had delicious dinners. The quiet atmosphere allowed for great conversations which can be difficult in many noisy restaurants. Our evening exceeded our expectations. I highly recommend dining at The Pod.
H Hotel Dining PodsResponded on 13 March 2025
Thank you for sharing your amazing experience at The Pod Cheryl! We’re so glad you enjoyed the cozy atmosphere and that Stu took such great care of you. It’s wonderful to hear your evening exceeded expectations — we hope to welcome you back for another memorable dinner soon!
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Carrie Fitzgerald-Ellis
Northern MI2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 10 March 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Wonderful experience while vacationing from Washington state … we’ll be back!
H Hotel Dining PodsResponded on 13 March 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled you had a wonderful experience and can't wait to welcome you back next time you're visiting from Washington!
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Anniversary
Northern MI2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 9 March 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Absolutely wonderful from beginning to end. The atmosphere delightful and elegant…..very special experience.
H Hotel Dining PodsResponded on 10 March 2025
Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted to hear that your experience was so special from beginning to end. We appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you and your family back to Cafe Zinc soon!
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Nancy
Detroit19 reviews
4.0
Dined on 4 March 2025
Overall 4
Food 3
Service 5
Ambience 5
Our service was outstanding. The appetizer wasn’t as described and was just okay. I ordered the scallops and half of them were burnt. The other two dishes, filet and bolognese were perfect.
H Hotel Dining PodsResponded on 6 March 2025
Thank you for your review Nancy! We're so glad you enjoyed the service and that most of your meal was spot on. We're sorry to hear the appetizer and scallops didn’t quite hit the mark. We truly appreciate your feedback and will be sure to share it with our team to better improve our service. We’d love the chance to welcome you back for an even better experience next time!
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FAQs
H Hotel Dining Pods is rated 4.8 stars by 207 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
