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Michael's on East - Main Dining Room - Michael's On East, Sarasota, FL

Michael's On East

4.7
4.7
5768 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 38 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Romantic
Serving "inspired cuisine" since 1987, the celebrated Michael’s On East restaurant takes fine dining to another level, offering award-winning cuisine and outstanding service, in an exceptional 1940s supper club atmosphere. Michael's On East has been inducted into Nation's Restaurant News Fine Dining Hall of Fame and recently received their 34th consecutive AAA Four-Diamond Award. The 350+ bottle wine list has been awarded the Best of Award of Excellence by the Wine Spectator!

Upon entering the dining room, you are immediately dazzled by the plush design and inspired décor. The restaurant’s intimate aura, along with its contemporary flare, world-class wine cellar and incomparable service, create an unparalleled dining experience.

Michael's Lounge, complete with a grand piano, is a guest favorite with its signature cocktails and award winning wine selection.

Michael’s Atrium for outdoor dining is a stunning glass-covered, plant-filled courtyard with a beautiful flowing fountain.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Steak, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 17:00–21:00 Bar Tue–Thu 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–23:00 Carry Out and Delivery Tue–Sat 17:00–20:00
  • Phone number
    (941) 366-0007
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Jamil Pineda
  • Catering
    Michael's has multiple other venues for your special events. Whatever the occasion, the staff of Michael's On East are in the business of creating memorable events. From dazzling galas for 1,000 or more, to an intimate candlelit dinner for two, we pride ourselves on providing Sarasota's finest cuisine and the best service on Florida's Gulf Coast!
  • Private party facilities
    For an unparalleled dining and wine tasting experience, your guests will never forget, experience Michael's Wine Cellar. One of Sarasota's hippest locations to entertain, Michael's Wine Cellar can accommodate 125 guests for a cocktail party or up to 50 for an elegant sit-down dinner.
  • Area
    Sarasota
  • Cross Street
    Bahia Vista
  • Parking details
    We offer both Valet and Self-Parking. Valet Parking is located on East Ave.
  • Entertainment
    Enjoy live music nightly in the Michael's On East Piano Bar Lounge. Joe Micals, Tuesday - Saturday, beginning at 7 p.m.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 5,768 people are saying

Michael's On East reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Great for fine wines

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Romantic

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Good for special occasions

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Michael's On East offers an exceptional dining experience with "outstanding food," "impeccable service," and a "beautiful ambiance." Diners rave about the "Savor Sarasota menu," which provides excellent value and variety. The staff, including standout servers like "Kelly" and "Nick," receive high praise for their attentiveness and professionalism. A must-visit in Sarasota!

5,768 Reviews
  1. Dick VIP

    Tampa10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always excellent, food, service, ambience, etc.
    Michael's On EastResponded today
    Thank you so much for the 5-star rating, Dick! We truly appreciate your support and are thrilled to know you had a great experience with us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  2. Ken

    Tampa8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always food was excellent ... service was spot on, and ambience was engaging
    Michael's On EastResponded today
    Thank you so much for the 5-star rating, Ken! We truly appreciate your support and are thrilled to know you had a great experience with us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  3. Lei

    Tampa1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We booked a table for 2 as a birthday date. The seafood was marvelous and the creme brule with the Birthday chocolate cake was outstanding. Our waiter Eddie was very attentive and did a wonderful job.
    Michael's On EastResponded 2 days ago
    Thanks for the feedback, Lei! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the seafood and the birthday dessert. It's wonderful to know that our team's attentive service made your experience even better. We strive to make every visit a memorable one for our guests. We look forward to serving you again soon!

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  4. Dan VIP

    Milwaukee13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another great dinner at Michael’s! Our server, Gregory is top notch!!
    Michael's On EastResponded 2 days ago
    Thanks for visiting us, Dan! We're thrilled to hear that you had another great dinner at Michael's On East. It's wonderful to know that our team made your experience even better. We're always aiming to provide top-notch service and it sounds like we hit the mark for you. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to serving you again soon! Best, The Management Team

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  5. Ann

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food at Michael’s is so good, service is excellent. Always a delicious experience
    Michael's On EastResponded 2 days ago
    Hi Ann, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a delicious experience at Michael's On East. It's great to know that our food and service met your expectations. We always strive to provide excellent service and delicious meals, so your kind words mean a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another wonderful experience. Best regards, The Management Team

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  6. Candace VIP

    Minneapolis11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Party of six with an array of tastes - all rated their dinners as very good- salmon, crab cakes, risotto, steaks and boullabaisse- fantastic food, drinks and service.
    Michael's On EastResponded 4 days ago
    Thanks for the review, Candace! We're thrilled to hear that you and your party enjoyed your meals at Michael's On East. It's great to know that our diverse range of tastes hit the mark for you. We're also glad to hear that our service and drinks met your expectations. Your kind words truly mean a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you and your group back soon! Best regards, The Management Team

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  7. Mark VIP

    Tampa8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Their new menu is terrific and the food and service was first rate. Not the ideal place to go for a quiet dinner on a Saturday night but the all in all one of the best restaurants in Sarasota.
    Michael's On EastResponded 4 days ago
    Thanks for the review, Mark! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the new menu at Michael's On East and found our service to be first-rate. We always strive to provide a top-notch dining experience for our guests, and it's wonderful to know we hit the mark during your visit. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable evening. Best regards, The Management Team

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  8. Cam824

    New York City8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We moved to Florida 2 years ago. Benjamin’s in westchester county ny York was our go to probably every two weeks… we went to “Connor’s “ and were beyond under-impressed This was my husbands 75 birthday.. Michael’s wowed us. Every single dish brought us home We loved our salad pasta.. lamb and steak.. all were cooked perfectly This is our home now !
    Michael's On EastResponded 4 days ago
    Thanks for the review, Cam824! We're thrilled to hear that Michael's On East has become your home and that our food has added to your enjoyment. It's great to know that our salads, pasta, and steak were able to make your special day memorable. We strive to provide the best service, and your feedback reaffirms the hard work we put in every day. We look forward to serving you again soon!

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  9. Andi VIP

    Surrey10 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We were a table for 5. My duck main dish was almost cold so I sent it back for reheating. Took quite a while before it came back - warmer but not hot. My friend had lobster bisque as her main, luke warm at best. Another one of our party had the prix fixe, dessert was very - meh. And despite us alerting the server at the outset to our desire to leave promptly in time for a concert we were scrambling to get paid and out in time. Maybe all down to my cold dinner??
    Michael's On EastResponded 3 days ago
    Hi Andi, We're incredibly disheartened to hear about your experience with us the other evening. Hot dishes should NEVER come out cold so that is especially embarrassing for us. Whether it was that issue or the service not being accommodating to your time constraints, you shouldn't have to ever scramble for any reason when having a nice dinner out. Your entire experience was definitely not up to Michael's on East standards and for that I apologize. Your feedback is greatly appreciated and we will take it to heart so that we may continue to improve. Thank you so much, Jan Bzoch

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  10. GOLD VIP

    Tampa10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Unquestionably Sarasota best fine dining restaurant!!!
    Michael's On EastResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you so much for your kind review!

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FAQs

Michael's On East offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (941) 366-0007.

Michael's On East is rated 4.7 stars by 5768 OpenTable diners.

Michael's On East does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 38 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Michael's On East

1212 East Avenue South, Sarasota, FL 34239

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Bahia Vista
  • Area
    Sarasota
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 17:00–21:00 Bar Tue–Thu 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–23:00 Carry Out and Delivery Tue–Sat 17:00–20:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Steak, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    We offer both Valet and Self-Parking. Valet Parking is located on East Ave.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jamil Pineda
  • Entertainment
    Enjoy live music nightly in the Michael's On East Piano Bar Lounge. Joe Micals, Tuesday - Saturday, beginning at 7 p.m.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (941) 366-0007
  • Catering
    Michael's has multiple other venues for your special events. Whatever the occasion, the staff of Michael's On East are in the business of creating memorable events. From dazzling galas for 1,000 or more, to an intimate candlelit dinner for two, we pride ourselves on providing Sarasota's finest cuisine and the best service on Florida's Gulf Coast!
  • Private party facilities
    For an unparalleled dining and wine tasting experience, your guests will never forget, experience Michael's Wine Cellar. One of Sarasota's hippest locations to entertain, Michael's Wine Cellar can accommodate 125 guests for a cocktail party or up to 50 for an elegant sit-down dinner.
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