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

Michael's Genuine Food & Drink - Miami

4.6
4.6
6486 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 93 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
  • 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.
  • 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

  • MGFD x Persian Feasts Cookbook Dinner

    US$89.00 per person

    Prepaid

    25 Feb 2025 only
    Chef Michael Schwartz and Leila Heller - Persian Feasts Cookbook Dinner About Persian Feasts: Leila Heller's mother, Nahid Taghinia-Milani came to the United States in 1979, she brought her recipes with her. Persian Feasts features Iranian delicacies in a dazzling tapestry of textures and aromas, from Shiraz in the south to Tabriz in the north. This exquisite collection of 100 dishes includes hearty stews, saffron-infused rice dishes, succulent kebabs, and delicate rosewater desserts – each one telling a story that is steeped in tradition and has been passed down from generation to generation. Your ticket includes passed appetizers, a three course menu and welcome cocktail.
    MGFD x Persian Feasts Cookbook Dinner photo
  • 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 - 22:45
    Enjoy live jazz Wednesday evenings 6-9pm

What 6,486 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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Downtown Areas

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Michael's Genuine Food & Drink in Miami is cherished for its "consistently excellent" cuisine and "friendly, attentive service." Diners enjoy the "creative and inspired" menu, featuring standout items like shrimp toast and truffle pizza. The restaurant provides a pleasant indoor-outdoor atmosphere, making it a favorite spot for both locals and visitors.

6,487 Reviews
  1. Yader

    Miami

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Chicken was a bit undercooked and potatoes or artichoke were very hard, waited about 45 minutes to get food, server not attentive, the dessert was very delicious (flan and also the toffee cake), and visual of restaurant is nice, would only come back for dessert and only for dessert.

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  2. Raymond

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Just another average restaurant in the middle of a shopping plaza. Not a good view , the food was mediocre at best . It was about $440 for a dinner for 2 , you’re better off going literally anywhere else .
    Michael's Genuine Food & Drink - MiamiResponded today
    Hey Raymond, We're really sorry to hear that your experience at Michael's Genuine Food & Drink - Miami didn't meet your expectations. We take pride in our food and service, and we're disappointed that we fell short in your case. We understand your concerns about the view and understand that value is important to you. We're always working to improve and your feedback is invaluable in that process. We hope you'll consider giving us another chance in the future. Best, The Management Team

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  3. Alvaro

    Fort Lauderdale

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service Ambiance was great and special accommodation’s from staff

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  4. Melanie

    Fort Lauderdale

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    We came here for the Valentine’s Day menu— $135 per person prix fixe menu. While the food was not bad, the portions were extremely small and it was only an amuse bouche, appetiser, and quite a small main aside from dessert. The main was a small 6oz short rib on top of a few slices of sweet potato, with no other side, and the sweet potatoes were undercooked. When we let the waitress know about this, the manager came out and told us they’d be bringing us some more sweet potatoes shortly, which was not the right way to handle this as we ended up having to stop eating for over 5 minutes while waiting for them to come out, and our short rib got cold meanwhile. Aside from this, the appetisers were good but one of the desserts we ordered was quite lacklustre. We let the waitress know we were disappointed with the portions of food— something I have never felt compelled to do until today— as we had probably around 15 bites of food total. The manager came out and told us she wouldn’t be able to do anything, and did not offer us anything but her card and asking us to come back and another time, as if we the experience we had would make us want to come spend money there again. We ended up leaving with a $340 bill and going straight to eat after. I must say that this is quite greedy on the part of the restaurant. Valentine’s Day could be a great opportunity to bring new customers in to try the food and decide they want to come back, but it seems they decided to take advantage of the holiday by taking advantage of customers instead. The experience we got was smaller portions than the restaurant normally serves, at much higher prices per dish than usual— and we were made to eat the main dish cold no less. We also indicated that we were celebrating a special occasion on the reservation, as today was also our Anniversary, and this was not acknowledged in any way by any of the staff or in any part of our experience. I’d strongly suggest going elsewhere.
    Michael's Genuine Food & Drink - MiamiResponded today
    Thanks for the feedback, Melanie. We're truly sorry to hear that your Valentine's Day experience at Michael's Genuine Food & Drink - Miami didn't meet your expectations. We take your comments about the portion sizes and desserts very seriously and we will use them to improve our offerings and service. We also apologize for any discomfort caused by the wait for the sweet potatoes. We aim to provide a memorable experience, and we regret that we fell short this time. We hope you'll give us another chance to impress you in the future. Best regards, Michael's Genuine Food & Drink - Miami Management Team

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  5. Chris

    VIP

    Rome

    118 reviews

    5.0

    118 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service! A very enjoyable lunch. I recommend it.

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  6. Rolanda

    VIP

    Detroit

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The oysters came after the hot dish, it is so very strange when we told the waitress she didn't care.

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  7. Natacha

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall great restaurant! Food and ambience on point!!

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  8. Rene

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had been waiting for another chance to dine at MGFD after eating there pre-covid and their shut down for remodel. It was just as amazing as I remembered and the ambience is waaaay cooler now. Food, drink and service do not disappoint!

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  9. Ricardo H

    Salt Lake City

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice ambience, but we think menu options were limited.
    Michael's Genuine Food & Drink - MiamiResponded today
    Hey Ricardo H, We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback with us. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the ambiance of Michael's Genuine Food & Drink - Miami. We understand that you found our menu options to be somewhat limited and we appreciate your insight. We're always looking to improve and your feedback will help us do just that. We hope to see you again soon! Best wishes, The Management Team

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  10. Filiz

    Miami

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, the food, the service and the location was above excellent!

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2 people
19:00
Booked 93 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
  • 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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