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

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4.6
4.6
6532 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
130 N.E. 40th Street, Miami, FL 33137

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2 people
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
19:00
Booked 45 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • 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.

Please call for our corkage and cake policies and fees.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Global, International
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 11:30–22:00 Sun 11:00–20:00 Brunch Sun 11:00–15:30 Happy Hour Mon–Fri, Sun 16:00–19:00
  • Phone number
  • 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.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • 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

  • Easter Brunch at Michael's!

    20 Apr 2025 only
    🌸🐰🥂 Hop Over for an Easter Brunch Celebration at Michael's Genuine! 🥂🐰🌸 Spring is in full bloom, and Easter is just around the corner! Join us on for brunch on Easter Sunday. Our menu is bursting with genuine goodness and will be featuring egg-citing surprises, specialty cocktails, and delightful menu items.
  • MGFD x Wine Talks Miami: No Corkage Dinner!

    US$75.00 per person

    Prepaid

    9 Jun 2025 only
    18:30
    Join us as we welcome Wine Talks Miami for a special End of Season No Corkage Dinner. Think chill vibes with wine pros and lovers alike. You'll enjoy a warm, communal atmosphere with a preselected menu showcasing MGFD's finest dishes. Bring your favorite bottle (or two!) of wine to share, as we’re waiving the corkage fee, allowing you to enjoy your special wines without extra charges. If you don’t have a bottle to bring, our extensive wine list will be available for purchase. Reserve your spot today!

Offers

  • 🎵 Jazz Night 🎵

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

What 6,532 people are saying

Michael's Genuine Food & Drink - Miami 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

4.6
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 boasts "awesome food, drinks, ambiance; and service." It offers an inviting atmosphere with a "fantastic, innovative menu" that showcases fresh ingredients and flavorful dishes. Guests consistently praise the "fantastic service" and welcoming staff, making it a "favorite place in Miami."
6,532 Reviews
  1. Einat VIP

    Fort Lauderdale8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing! So was the service & vibe. We’ll definitely be back soon

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  2. Michael VIP

    New York City84 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always one of my favorite places in Miami. The front desk is welcoming, read’s reservation notes, and makes you feel special. Gianluca was a fantastic server, always at hand, and a real treat

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  3. Stephen VIP

    Miami79 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We visit this restaurant frequently and we have always reviewed it with high marks and recommended it as one of our favorite casual place to go and eat. Our most recent experience was quite different than usual. The food was not prepared to the usual quality. When we pointed that out no effort was made to rectify the situation. Also, this restaurant used to have an amazing ribeye steak on the menu. They have recently removed this item and put in place an oven baked piece of beef that is in no way comparable. We can no longer recommend this restaurant.
    Michael's Genuine Food & Drink - MiamiResponded 3 days ago
    Hello Stephen, We're truly sorry to hear about your recent experience at Michael's Genuine Food & Drink - Miami. We appreciate your high recommendations and reviews, and we're disappointed to hear that we didn't meet your expectations this time around. We take your comments about the food and the ribeye steak seriously and will discuss them with our team. We're also sorry for the oversight regarding the steak and we hope to provide a better experience in the future. Please contact Jinou at jceant@michaelsgenuine to discuss your experience further. Best regards, The Management Team

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  4. Caridad VIP

    Miami24 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Service could have been better, and our order of chips were stale. Not our best experience at this establishment. Not sure we will return, which is a shame because we used to love it.
    Michael's Genuine Food & Drink - MiamiResponded 3 days ago
    Thanks for visiting us, Caridad. We're sorry to hear that your recent experience at Michael's Genuine Food & Drink - Miami didn't meet your expectations. We always aim to deliver a great experience, and we're disappointed that our service and chips were not up to par. Your feedback is important to us, and we'll certainly take it into account for future improvements. We hope you'll give us another chance to impress you.

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  5. Dale VIP

    Miami8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 30 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s a great spot to people watch in the design district., especially with visitors. The food this visit was mid (side salad was wilted and pieces were brown, the breakfast pizza was overcooked with the yolk very hard, the kimchi Benedict was great), but our server was fantastic! The manager was going table to table asking if everyone was enjoying and I believe she saw we put the plate with brown wilted lettuce off to the side, then skipped our table. Still had a good time.
    Michael's Genuine Food & Drink - MiamiResponded 3 days ago
    We're sorry we didn't meet your expectations during your visit to Michael's Genuine Food and Drink. Your feedback is important to us, and we would like to understand your concerns better. Please contact Jeunevieve at jceant@michaelsgenuine so we can address them.

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  6. Nancy VIP

    Miami14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 29 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    All around excellent except for the continual pounding drum beat music

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  7. Guy VIP

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience, food, drink and service always on point.

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  8. Dan VIP

    New York City13 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 27 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Michael’s seemed a little tired last night. The food was average. I had the snapper. While the fish was good, it was over spicy so you could hardly taste the fish. I have visited Michael’s many many times I question whether I will go again.
    Michael's Genuine Food & Drink - MiamiResponded 3 days ago
    Hi Dan, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at Michael's. We're sorry to hear that your recent visit didn't meet your expectations. We're always striving to improve, and your feedback about the spice level of our dishes is valuable. We hope you'll give us another chance to impress you in the future. Dan

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  9. Barry VIP

    Miami4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    They never miss. Every time a great experience. Great staff and great food.

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  10. Bonnie VIP

    Miami51 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 26 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always good -consistent quality and service. Great outdoors.

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Booked 45 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
  • Cross Street
    NE 1st Ave & 40th Street
  • Area
    Design District
  • 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
  • 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
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • 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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