Award-winning

Michael's Genuine Food & Drink - Miami

4.5

6054 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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Since Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink first opened in the Miami Design District in spring of 2007, diners have come to embrace and crave its refreshing combination of laid-back atmosphere and seriously good food, a neighborhood bistro that is the ultimate showcase for the type of cuisine that chef/owner Michael Schwartz does best – homemade, unpretentious, delectable, with an emphasis on great local ingredients. Bon Appétit Magazine wrote in 2022 "Michael's Genuine is refreshingly approachable yet upscale, offering guests a true neighborhood gem where you can sit back, relax, and enjoy simple, consistently delicious dishes." In 2022, the first Florida MICHELIN Guide honored the restaurant with a Bib Gourmand awards.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 3, 2023

10:00 PM

Booked 94 times today

Experiences are available.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Global, International
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:30 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–3:30 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(305) 676-0894
Website
http://www.michaelsgenuine.com/miami
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Michael Schwartz, CDC Dillion Wolff
Catering
For private events, please contact Events Manager Tiffany Smith at tiffany@thegenuinehospitalitygroup.com
Private party facilities
Since the restaurant opened in 2007, diners have come to embrace and crave its refreshing combination of laid-back atmosphere and seriously good food, a neighborhood bistro that is the ultimate showcase for the type of cuisine that chef/owner Michael Schwartz does best – homemade.
Private party contact
Kimberly Ocampo: (305) 599-9906

Location
130 N.E. 40th Street, Miami, FL 33137
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
Neighborhood
Design District
Cross street
N.E. 1st Avenue & N.E. 2nd Avenue
Parking details
Street Parking and Valet Parking available.
Public transit
Miami Dade Transit Bus Lines # 2, # 3,# 9, # 10, # 36, # 93, # 202, # 236. <br /><br />For detailed route information go to: http://www.miamidade.gov/transit/library/tm_for_web.pdf
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

New Year's Jazz Night
Dec 31, 2023 only
🎉✨ Join us at Michael's Genuine for a New Year's Eve extravaganza! 🍽️🎷 Enjoy delicious flavors, expertly crafted dishes, and live jazz rhythms that will set the perfect tone for a memorable celebration. 🥂🎶 Limited seats available, so book now for a night of culinary and musical delight! 🌟🍾

Offers

Genuine Groove: Live Jazz at Michael's!
Multiple dates available
Wed - 5:30 PM - 9:45 PM
Every Wednesday from 6-9pm - Live Jazz with jazz inspired bites & cocktails and of course our regular menu available a la carte. No cover. Everyone welcome.

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What 6,054 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Downtown Areas
Most Booked

6,054 Reviews

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Rsputnick
Miami
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sat a the bar. Great service and friendly bartenders.
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MichaelD
New York Area
74 reviews
vip
5.0
74 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
I do love this place. The setting is magical, the staff friendly (will give you a quieter table if you ask, help with suggestions, even give tips for Amara). I always leave so very happy and full
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StevePBG
West Palm Beach
65 reviews
vip
3.0
65 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2023
overall3food4service5ambience5
Nice ambience; excellent location. Limited number of entrees. Very expensive. Parking should have been complimentary at those prices.
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ChuckG
San Francisco
67 reviews
vip
5.0
67 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The only criticism is that the brunch menu has not changed in years. We eat at MGFD a few times a week. It would be nice to mix it up a bit like the old days and introduce some new items on the menu.
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GitaC
Miami
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved our experience at Michael’s genuine. The service was gracious, the food was terrific! The restaurant is just lovely. Thank you for giving us such a special day.
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SylvainG
Miami
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 22, 2023
overall4food3service3ambience5
Your restaurant has always been one of my favorite anywhere and I took out-of-town friends. Unfortunately, the service was OK, not up to your standard, the wrong item was brought to the table, did not top up the glass wine of the person that did the tasting, and the menu in my opinion was disappointing compared to the many other times that I visited your restaurant. If it were my first time, it would not be on my return list. I would recommend it only because of previous experiences.
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OpenTable Diner
Key West
8 reviews
vip
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Toujours une bonne expérience chez eux depuis longtemps! Bravo!
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FredL
Miami
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 20, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Very good bread, and that counts. Excellent lamb, swordfish,service. The excellent lamb was compromised by a tomato sauce, imo.
Michael's Genuine Food & Drink - MiamiResponded on November 22, 2023
Good-afternoon Fred, Your positive feedback is much appreciated! Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review of Michaels Genuine. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your time with us, and we look forward to serving you again in the future. Thank you so much for choosing us. See you soon!
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raycasano
Mexico City
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2023
overall3food3service1ambience5
The food tastes good, the coffee is also very good. There was a hair in my salad and I preferred to stop eating and pay, the service was slow and bad so I thought I would waste more of my time showing the hair and I decided to pay and leave.
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miket
Dallas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and attentive wait staff. Enjoyed sitting outdoors in the large patio.
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OpenTable Diner
West Palm Beach
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Off the charts incredible meal, top notch service, busy & lively, well worth the money. Not a bad item on the menu!
Michael's Genuine Food & Drink - MiamiResponded on November 20, 2023
Good-afternoon, Your positive feedback is much appreciated! Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review of Michaels Genuine. Our Culinary and Chef team make daily and frequent changes to the menu based on what is available in season. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your time with us, and we look forward to serving you again in the future. Thank you so much for choosing us. See you soon! Kind Regards, Jeunevieve Ceant Restaurant Manager jceant@michaelsgenuine.com
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OpenTable Diner
Miami
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a great place to meet with friends, enjoy some good food, delicious cocktails as well as good ambiance. I’m definitely recommending and going back to this place!
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alsg
Miami
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of the OGs in the Design District, it's impressive that Michael's has remained relevant and consistent for so long. As usual, the meal was great. This was the "Celebrating Masa" event. The food was outstanding.
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OpenTable Diner
Exclusive
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excelente cena, mención al vino Santo Tomas de Mexico
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Franco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Michael's Genuine never disappoints!!! Had a great dinner and amazing time!!!
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AshleyL
Toronto
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2023
overall2food2service2ambience4
Slow service. Very annoying clientele. Food was okay. Restrooms were dirty. Nice looking restaurant in good location.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service from our Catalan server and the best ny steak with truffles ever.
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CarolE
West Palm Beach
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Ramone was fabulous! Best turkey sandwich ever!!!
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2023
overall1food2service1ambience2
Really bad and unfriendly service 👎🏻… Waitress had a real rude attitude and terrible appearance.
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OrangeMan
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Booked a table for ten but showed up with an unexpected extra guest. The manager could not have been nicer or more helpful. They made us feel completely welcome and set up an entire new table outside to accomodate us as they were limited to 10 at the table inside by fire code. Our server was wonderful and didn't miss a beat. Her support staff were also on point and the food was outstanding. We had appetizers, drinks, desert and wine for 11 people for under $1,200 including 20% gratuity. While that is not a cheap meal by any standards, it was absolutely reasonable and a very good value for an amazing experience.
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ATME
Miami
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food is outstanding. I had the grouper & it could not have been better. The service was also great.
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mapacarv
Orlando
8 reviews
vip
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2023
overall3food3service5ambience3
I loved it so much before I would go out of my way to go This time ir was very fissapointing
Michael's Genuine Food & Drink - MiamiResponded on November 22, 2023
Thank you for dining with us at Michael's Genuine Food and Drink. We apologize if we didn't meet your expectations, and we value your feedback to help us improve.
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GioGio2
Miami
73 reviews
vip
5.0
73 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great spot in the Miami Design District. Lots of indoor as well as outdoor seating. Very vibrant atmosphere. The menu is fun and eclectic....great restaurant for brunch as well. Will definitely return soon.
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OpenTable Diner
Fort Lauderdale
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 5, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
Michael’s never disappoints. French toast out of this world. Never had french toast like that ! What a treat. Pastrami omelette credibly good. Love this spot and very trendy as well.
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MarthaP
New York Area
8 reviews
vip
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
I went with my mom and we order the crispy por belly which was delicious with a sweet and sour light sauce and was accompanied with a kimchi salad. The duck confit with a orange mustarda sauce was really tender and I loved the sauce. We also truly enjoyed the beet salad and the country paté. The service was great. Very attentive staff. The only downside, unfortunately was that just for that night all the restrooms were out of service and we had to cross the street and go to the restroom in another restaurant. My mom has Epoc so even a short walk for her is tough.
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DianeE
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 3, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Michael's is my go to restaurant in the Design District. Always GREAT FOOD. You will never go wrong with selecting Michael's Genuine !
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KathrynB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was really good but what really stood out was your wait staff. Super friendly and very knowledgeable. We had two different people, and both gentlemen were a delight. My brother and sister-in-law are coming through next month and I highly recommended they have dinner with you all
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
I loved the octopus as an appetizer and bread that came with my entree.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
26 reviews
vip
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on October 31, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I’ve been eating at Michael’s since it opened and I have never been disappointed. The food is delicious, the service is great and it’s beautiful. Enjoy
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FranciscoK
Miami
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2023
overall5food2service5ambience5
Michaels is usually my go to for a standard date night. The food is usually great last night. It was Meehhh… but the service was amazing like always . I guess I’d say Michaels is hit or miss with more hits the Misses.
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ArmandoG
Miami
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Once again, we had a great experience. The food was delicious and the drinks were on point. From the initial greet to the service provided by Sarah. Michael's has never disappointed.
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RachelZ
San Francisco
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 24, 2023
overall4food5service3ambience3
The food was great, but we didn’t enjoy sitting outside bc there are numerous fans and they were very loud so it felt like we had to speak extra loudly to hear each other.
Michael's Genuine Food & Drink - MiamiResponded on October 25, 2023
Good afternoon Rachel, We appreciate your feedback. We're sorry we didn't meet your expectations during your visit to Michaels Genuine Food and Drink. We're thrilled that you enjoyed our food and your dining experience with us, and we hope to have the pleasure of serving you again soon. Kind Regards, Jeunevieve Ceant Restaurant Manager
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QuakishW
Fort Lauderdale
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely-- and amazing! I try to go as often as I can when I am in Miami.
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Talula
Miami
89 reviews
vip
4.0
89 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2023
overall4food3service4ambience5
The food is ok, We order chicken salad sandwich the put to much mayonnaise the chicken was swimming in mayonnaise. The pizza was good and the beets salad was ok The beans was chewy not cooked enough. But the ambience always good at Michael’s.
Michael's Genuine Food & Drink - MiamiResponded on October 24, 2023
Good afternoon Talula, We appreciate your visit. We're sorry we didn't meet your expectations during your visit to Michaels Genuine Food and Drink. Our Culinary and Chef team make daily and frequent changes to the menu based on what is available in season. We regret not meeting our usual standards and value your feedback to help us improve. We hope to have the pleasure of serving you again soon! Kind Regards, Jeunevieve Ceant Restaurant Manager
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Jake
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service. Our server Mike was really great
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OpenTable Diner
Western NC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 21, 2023
overall5food3service5ambience5
Food was overpriced for the quality. The service was excellent and the ambience was excellent as well. For four people and two bottles of wine we paid over $700.
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LuisD
Atlanta Metro
8 reviews
vip
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
The restaurant is a miami classic, so that means something. Food and service were good, but prices are just too expensive, much more than they once were. Mezcal $23 per drink? This is considered high even for Miami Beach and we were not even there. Wine list very pricey also, no many bottles to pick from under $100
Michael's Genuine Food & Drink - MiamiResponded on October 23, 2023
Good afternoon Luis, We appreciate your feedback. We're sorry we didn't meet your expectations during your visit to Michaels Genuine Food and Drink. We're thrilled that you enjoyed your dining experience with us, and we hope to have the pleasure of serving you again soon. Please join our Happy hour from 4-7 indoor & bar area with half off snacks, premium beverages and great ambiance. Don’t miss all of our new and daily specials! Kind Regards, Jeunevieve Ceant Restaurant Manager
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on October 15, 2023
overall3food4service5ambience3
Our Server was amazing! Unfortunately we didn’t realize that the kitchen closed at 3 so we didn’t have much time to deliberate and a lot of what we came for was sold out at that point
Michael's Genuine Food & Drink - MiamiResponded on November 2, 2023
Thank you for choosing Michael's Genuine Food and Drink! We're sorry we didn't meet our usual standards and appreciate your feedback for improvement. Our team should of explained our hours of operations and menu changes. We will make sure to improve on our communication and availability. Our apologies and hope to see you soon.
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MeganW
New York Area
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Another consistent and excellent experience. The food was delicious and so happy the crispy hominy was back on the menu.
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OpenTable Diner
Miami
15 reviews
vip
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on October 13, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience5
Awesome as usual can always count on a great meal at Michael’s!
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff temperature check required

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Michael's Genuine Food & Drink - Miami is rated 4.5 stars by 6054 OpenTable diners.

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Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.