Please share your tips for bustling well-lit dinner spots for the months when darkness falls too early. Note: Being on this list is purely because of light levels. It's not a general endorsement.

Briarwood area (State and I-94):

• Briarwood Mall
• Benny's Diner
• California Pizza Kitchen
• Whole Foods

Arborland (Washtenaw and US-23):

• Tup Tim
• Yotsuba

North Campus area (Plymouth and US-23):

• Ayse's Cafe

Central Campus / Kerrytown

• Hunter House burgers
• Zingerman's Deli (especially the new deli seating in the back)

Westgate area (Jackson and I-94):

• Barry's Bagels closes at 7pm
• Uptown Coney
• Village Kitchen

Various locations (mostly chains):

• Big Boy
• Olga's
• Noodles and Company
• Panera Bread