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

Michael's Genuine Food & Drink - Miami

4.6
4.6
6418 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 67 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • 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–Thu 11:30–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:30–23:00 Sun 11:00–22:00 Brunch Sun 11:00–15:30 Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30–15:30 Happy Hour Mon–Fri, Sun 16:00–19:00 Dinner Mon–Sat 17:30–23:00 Sun 17:00–22:00
  • 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. <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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Offers

  • 🍔🍷Burger Night (and Bordeaux!) 🍷🍔

    7 Aug 2024 - 24 Nov 2024
    Sun - 17:00 - 21:45
    Sunday Nights just got juicier 😎 Burger night is here! 🍔 Our Genuine burger that is normally only available for lunch is now on the Sunday dinner menu. Enjoy 1/2 off our Bordeaux blend Chateau Linus as well!🍷

  • 🎵 Jazz Night 🎵

    Multiple dates available
    Wed - 17:30 - 22:45
    Enjoy live jazz Wednesday evenings 6-9pm

Menu

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What 6,418 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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 offers a "fantastic meal" with a "fun atmosphere." Guests appreciate the "creative food quality" and "excellent service." Highlights include the "crispy pig ears" and "outdoor patio." While some dishes may be pricey, the overall experience remains "awesome" and "enjoyable."

6,418 Reviews

  1. Krishna

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always been a fan of this place. Food always great as it was this time. But they had a loud band playing which we’ve never experienced. Unfortunately we couldn’t hear our friends who were visiting from out of country.
    Michael's Genuine Food & Drink - MiamiResponded today
    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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  2. Leticia

    Fort Lauderdale

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. Great ambiance. I’ll be back.

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  3. Stephen

    Miami

    49 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    49 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was so flavorful. Always a great atmosphere.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent waiter and busboy

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  5. James

    Fort Lauderdale

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome experience at Michael’s Genuine! Food, waitress, hostess were all outstanding! I spotted an error on menu for my favorite pricey wine ($75 vs $750) and Michael let us have it for the listed price! Will certainly return soon!

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  6. Lauren

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Michaels Genuine serves extremely inventive and wonderful food that has bold rich flavors. The ambience is warm and inviting and our server was very friendly and helpful!

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  7. James

    Treasure Coast

    46 reviews

    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was very good. Wait staff very personable and professional. Went above and beyond. Food was well prepared and well presented.

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  8. michele

    New York City

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always perfection. Great ingredients elevated in a casually elegant setting. We have been coming here since it first opened and only gets better.

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  9. Monica

    Miami

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love this place! Friendly, good service and delicious food!!!

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  10. Milton

    Miami

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    It had been a long time since our last visit to MGFD (+7 years). Decided to take my wife for her birthday as we both remembered this awesome restaurant when driving by it a few weeks ago. Food was amazing as we remembered it. We ordered the Tuna Carpaccio (our favorite of the night), crispy pork belly (amazing!), the cauliflower shawarma, and the short ribs (overcooked and a bit dry). For drinks, my wife ordered wine by the glass (9oz. - $41!) and I ordered an old-fashioned. Was asked what bourbon I wanted, I said Angel’s Envy but was brought one with Bullit because they were out of AE, which I was only informed after I was already drinking it. In all fairness, the waiter offered to replace it if I didn’t like it but I feel the proactive thing to do was to tell me before making it and not have to waste a drink (I hate wasting food or drinks for no reason). We arrived at 9:45p when closing at 11:00p. The whole time we felt rushed to order, I barely finished mentioning I wanted to order something when he wanted to walk away and had to stop him to tell him i wanted more food item. Plus, we were not offered any guidance on plates and the waiter came to pick up the plates when still working on the meals several times. Overall, the food was good but in this day and age where there are many options to eat out, and many where the kind of money you spend at this restaurant ($232 before tip) will get you great food AND service, I am not sure we will return to MFGD anytime soon. It’s a shame because we looked forward to it. I feel like we could have gone to a another place to get good food, perhaps not as good ambiance but most likely for a LOT LESS money. I believe part of the reason you pay for places like this one is not only the food but the experience as a whole.

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Michael's Genuine Food & Drink - Miami is rated 4.6 stars by 6418 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 67 times today

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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 &amp; 40th Street
  • Area
    Design District
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:30–23:00 Sun 11:00–22:00 Brunch Sun 11:00–15:30 Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30–15:30 Happy Hour Mon–Fri, Sun 16:00–19:00 Dinner Mon–Sat 17:30–23:00 Sun 17:00–22:00
  • 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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