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

Michael's Genuine Food & Drink - Miami

4.6
4.6
6510 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 55 times today
Experiences are available.
  • 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

  • Location
    130 N.E. 40th Street, Miami, FL 33137
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
  • Phone number
    (305) 676-0894
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Global, International
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 11:30–22:00 Sun 11:00–20:00 Brunch Sun 11:00–15:30 Happy Hour Mon–Fri, Sun 16:00–19:00
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking and Valet Parking available.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Michael Schwartz, Exec Chef Brad Herron
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct

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Experiences

  • MGFD's 18th Anniversary Celebration!

    12 Mar 2025 only
    Join Michael Schwartz and the team as we wish MGFD a Happy 18th Birthday! Come in for dinner and enjoy a complimentary glass of Champagne, drinks specials (think $10 Bulletproof Manhattans & Cabarete's) as well a live Jazz Band and optional OG Throwback Prix Fixe Menu for $74pp++.
    MGFD's 18th Anniversary Celebration! photo

Offers

  • 🎵 Jazz Night 🎵

    Multiple dates available
    Wed - 17:30 - 21:45
    Enjoy live jazz Wednesday evenings 6-9pm

Menu

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What 6,510 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 is praised for its "great food and service," consistently offering "delicious meals" and an inviting "ambiance." Highlights include "inventive and wonderful food" with bold flavors, complemented by a "friendly and helpful" staff. A go-to spot for "great brunch and cocktails," it remains a beloved local favorite.

6,510 Reviews

  1. Sinclair

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    31 reviews

    3.0

    31 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I like this place but it is increasingly overpriced. The food is good but not great and prices are now ridiculous - $67 for a steak etc. Service is inconsistent (attention to detail lacking). Good atmosphere but very poor value.

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  2. Ellen

    VIP

    Miami

    8 reviews

    1.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Disappointing. Used to be a great spot but it’s gone downhill.
    Michael's Genuine Food & Drink - MiamiResponded 1 day ago
    Thanks for the feedback, Ellen. We're really sorry to hear that your recent experience at Michael's Genuine Food & Drink - Miami didn't live up to the standards you've come to expect from us. We're committed to providing excellent food and service, and it seems we fell short during your visit. We appreciate your honesty and will take your comments into consideration as we continually strive to improve. We hope you'll give us another chance to impress you in the future. Please contact Jinou at jceant@michaelsgenuine to discuss your experience further.

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  3. Dina

    Miami

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I always enjoy my meals at Michael's Genuine. It's expensive, but the dishes are memorable. It's a great place to take visitors if you want to impress.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and drinks were delicious and wait staff were amazing.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing. The ambiance, elegant yet casual. Hats off to Michael’s genuine for maintaining a high standard of quality for so many years. Thanks!

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  6. Patricia

    Denver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another wonderful dinner at Michael's Genuine. Our waiter Michael was magnificent, professional, kind and "genuine". Food is always exceptional.

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  7. George

    VIP

    Miami

    76 reviews

    5.0

    76 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great to go too a place that is consistently excellent.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Costa Rica

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Hicieron el pedido de la comida mal. Y me trajeron un plato que no ordené

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    Miami

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The North Star of Miami restaurant scene. The brightest for a reason.

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  10. EvanK

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 27 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome food, drinks, ambiance; and service. Happy hour is great too

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2 people
19:00
Booked 55 times today
Experiences are available.
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
  • Phone number
    (305) 676-0894
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Global, International
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 11:30–22:00 Sun 11:00–20:00 Brunch Sun 11:00–15:30 Happy Hour Mon–Fri, Sun 16:00–19:00
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking and Valet Parking available.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Michael Schwartz, Exec Chef Brad Herron
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct

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