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Michael's Genuine Food & Drink - Miami, Miami, FL
Award-winning

Michael's Genuine Food & Drink - Miami

4.6
4.6
6442 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 138 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for creative cocktails
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 and 2023, the first Florida MICHELIN Guide honored the restaurant with a Bib Gourmand awards.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Global, International
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 11:30–23:00 Sun 11:00–22:00 Brunch Sun 11:00–15:30 Happy Hour Mon–Fri, Sun 16:00–19:00
  • 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, Exec Chef Brad Herron
  • Catering
    For private events, please contact Events Manager Paolo Bazzani at info@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.
  • Location
    130 N.E. 40th Street, Miami, FL 33137
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
  • Area
    Design District
  • Cross Street
    NE 1st Ave & 40th Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking and Valet Parking available.
  • Public transit
    Miami Dade Transit Bus Lines # 2, # 3,# 9, # 10, # 36, # 93, # 202, # 236. 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 Eve Jazz Night

    31 Dec 2024 only
    🎉✨ Celebrate New Year's Eve at Michael's Genuine with live jazz and great vibes! 🎷🍽️ Enjoy special dishes like Pheasant & Chestnut Pâté en Croûte and Chocolate ~ Chai Bûche de Noël. We’ll also have Perrier-Jouët Champagne bottles for just $90. Stick around until midnight and enjoy a complimentary toast to ring in the new year! 🥂
    New Year's Eve Jazz Night photo

Offers

  • 🎵 Jazz Night 🎵

    Multiple dates available
    Wed - 5:30 pm - 10:45 pm
    Enjoy live jazz Wednesday evenings 6-9pm

Menu

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What 6,442 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Downtown Areas

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Michael's Genuine Food & Drink in Miami's Design District is celebrated for its "extraordinary dining" and "fantastic food." Guests frequently praise the "great ambiance" and attentive staff. Highlights include inventive dishes like pig ears and shrimp toast, and a welcoming vibe that makes diners feel at home.

6,442 Reviews

  1. Kathleen

    Miami

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I've been eating at Michael's regularly for over a decade. The food is consistently excellent--creative and inspired. It is one of the few places in Miami where you can reliably get good service. Finally, outdoors is quiet--meaning you can have a conversation without straining to hear. I'm not even sure they play background music. Michael's is a gem! Prices, however, have gone up quite dramatically in the last 2 or so yrs. But they're inflated everywhere around town. In short, meal is not cheap, but you will enjoy yourself very much.

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  2. Humberto

    VIP

    Miami

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Despite the "high season" crowd, everything went very smoothly with great service from the waiter.

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  3. Laurie

    VIP

    Miami

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good food and service is good. We were not rushed despite the fact that it was very busy. Don’t miss the tuna crudo. The valet in front is the only problem. We waited in line for at least 10 minutes before he told us they were full. Did not direct us where we could park but we finally found a spot in a garage. Give yourself time because Michael’s is worth it.

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  4. Lara

    VIP

    New York City

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Long time fan and customer. Great service and even better food! As always.

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  5. André

    VIP

    Miami

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I took family to Michael’s one last time this year, and was dreaming with the Raviolo I saw in one of their posts on instagram. Well, that day there was no Raviolo on the menu, it was replaced by ‘Caccio & Pepe’ pasta. I ordered it, but it was not the Italian recipe. The home made pasta was excellent, but it tasted black pepper and parsley, there was a raw egg yolk on top and zero pecorino cheese. And was served cold.

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  6. Verne

    VIP

    Miami

    16 reviews

    2.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Word to the wise: Secure a reservation before arriving. This place gets packed during the holiday season.

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  7. Raúl y Francia

    VIP

    Miami

    60 reviews

    5.0

    60 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    siempre es una grata experiencia,buena comida, buen servicio

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  8. Trevor

    Miami

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Michael's is so overpriced for what you get. The food is a B- at best. 7 people, and not one person thought the food was very good. Even at half the price it would not have been worth it. $98 24 oz Ribeye was not above 14 oz, and 4 oz were fat. Flavor of each dish was very average. It's one of those places that can charge a lot based on hype and location, but they don't try very hard to impress. I've eaten at overpriced places before, but at least the food and presentation is excellent. This is overpriced and less than average food. I've had better meals from a typical place on Uber Eats to be honest. I did eat here maybe 8 years ago and it was excellent then. Don't waste your $.
    Michael's Genuine Food & Drink - MiamiResponded 3 days ago
    Hey Trevor, Thanks for your feedback. We're sorry to hear that you were disappointed with our food and pricing. At Michael's Genuine Food & Drink - Miami, we strive to provide our guests with exceptional food and service, and we regret that we fell short in your case. Your comments regarding the Ribeye and other dishes are duly noted. We appreciate your honesty and hope to have the opportunity to impress you in the future. Best, The Management Team

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  9. Michael

    Miami

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    OG Miami. Sat outside and shared lettuce, cacio pepe, and an onion pizza. Excellent combo.

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  10. Beth

    VIP

    New York City

    17 reviews

    3.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Kinda pricey. Good food. Cool vibe. Service not at level of price of the food.
    Michael's Genuine Food & Drink - MiamiResponded 3 days ago
    Thanks for the review, Beth. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our food and vibe at Michael's Genuine Food & Drink - Miami. We appreciate your feedback on our pricing and service. We always aim to provide the best experience, and we'll certainly take your comments into consideration. We hope to see you again soon.

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Michael's Genuine Food & Drink - Miami is rated 4.6 stars by 6442 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 138 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Michael's Genuine Food & Drink - Miami

130 N.E. 40th Street, Miami, FL 33137

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
  • Cross Street
    NE 1st Ave & 40th Street
  • Area
    Design District
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 11:30–23:00 Sun 11:00–22:00 Brunch Sun 11:00–15:30 Happy Hour Mon–Fri, Sun 16:00–19:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Global, International
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking and Valet Parking available.
  • Public transit
    Miami Dade Transit Bus Lines # 2, # 3,# 9, # 10, # 36, # 93, # 202, # 236. For detailed route information go to: http://www.miamidade.gov/transit/library/tm_for_web.pdf
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Michael Schwartz, Exec Chef Brad Herron
  • 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
  • Website
    http://www.michaelsgenuine.com/miami
  • Phone number
    (305) 676-0894
  • Catering
    For private events, please contact Events Manager Paolo Bazzani at info@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.

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