Michael's Genuine Food & Drink - Miami

Name: Michael's Genuine Food & Drink - Miami
Address: 130 N.E. 40th Street, Miami, FL, United States, 33137
Telephone: (305) 573-5550
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

5396 reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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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. Our main dining room and courtyard seat 100, and The Bar Room, an additional 16, with 24 more seats at a welcoming bar. Sunday Brunch is where our small plates shine on a weekly-changing menu of savory and sweet. Our restaurant is located in the vibrant Design District neighborhood, luxury fashion’s new playground in Miami.

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

23 May 2022

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19:00

Booked 118 times today

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Global, International
Hours of Operation
Mon–Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:30 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(305) 573-5550
Website
http://www.michaelsgenuine.com/miami
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Michael Schwartz, CDC Dillion Wolff
Catering
For private events, please contact Events Manager Tiffany Smith at tiffany@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.
Private party contact
Kimberly Ocampo: (305) 599-9906

Location
130 N.E. 40th Street Miami, FL 33137
Area
Design District
Cross Street
N.E. 1st Avenue & N.E. 2nd Avenue
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
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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Genuine Tasting Menu
US$95.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Chef Bradley Herron and team offer this exclusive interactive experience featuring MGFD classic dishes in a tasting menu format with a few surprises thrown in. Menu may include Prime Steak Tartare, Baby Beet Carpaccio, House Made Spaghetti with clams, Wood Roasted Grouper, Slow Roasted Short Rib and Milk Chocolate Cremoso and is subject to change. This experience is offered for the entire table only and for parties of 6-10 people. Sommelier Ray Scholes offers an expertly curated wine pairing kicking off with a glass of bubbles for an additional $75 per person.

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

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Miami - Dade
Contemporary American
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StephD
Western NC
3 reviews
vip
3.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall3food4service2ambience2
Service was poor. Waiter was not able to multi-task. Food was as expected.
LC
LazaroC
Miami
3 reviews
vip
2.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall2food2service3ambience4
Good drinks and appetizers, the worst truffle pizza, bland in flavor, soggy crust at a $50 for a 10 inch pizza
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Truffle pizza was delicious
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love tat place good food and atmosphere
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Fred
New York Area
34 reviews
vip
4.0
34 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall4food5service3ambience5
Great experience, fun location and oozing with instagramming folks smiling and tilting their heads at their phones while carrying Fendi, Chanel and Versace shopping bags.. so entertaining, if you like that sort of thing. Lunch was good, pricey but good.. service left a bit to be desired.. waited forever for menus, and ever longer for our drinks when we finally got to order .. but we didn’t look trendy like the rest of the crowd 😳😳😳 worth the visit!
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OpenTable Diner
Miami
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our neighborhood watering whole, BEST🍸 in town! Jennifer is our medic @ the bar and always makes you feel at home. The food is quality and service is always on point, this will surely become your favorite spot, don’t forget to mention that Gary Wong sent you! #miamiluxuryliving @gw.mia.lifestyle
MM
MurphsMom
Fort Lauderdale
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
My short rib panini was M.I.A. for some time so hadn't visited in quite a while. Was thrilled to discover that it was back on the menu, so hightailed it over there to enjoy my favorite lunch. Never disappoints. Always the most attentive service around!
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AmyD
Salt Lake City
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 15 May 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
Michaels Genuine is a beautiful fine dining restaurant in the heart of DT Miami. The atmosphere is perfect for anyone looking to celebrate or commemorate something special. The food is delicious and there isn’t a bad option on the menu. The prices are on the higher end so keep in mind your also paying for the experience. It would be refreshing to see more vegetarian options in establishments like this. 8/10
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Rose
London
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on 15 May 2022
overall2food2service3ambience3
The restaurant is nice and the staff lovely but the food was not very good and very expensive.
RC
RayC
Fort Lauderdale
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on 14 May 2022
overall4food4service1ambience4
We long time patrons and consider this our consistently top eatery. They food is always great and the atmosphere is lively. Unfortunately, the service was not at the top of its game this night. We waited about 15 minutes to be greeted and have water. Drinks came about another 20 minutes later. She would zip by every not so often. I laid my card on the table, which I never do, and it was not noticed for about another 30 minutes. We know this is not typical and will chalk it up to an off night or understaffed situation. The manger Austin addressed the matter once we notified him. We love the place and everyone who makes it possible.
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NeilB
Las Vegas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 13 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food - every single item we ordered was fantastic. A bit pricy but it’s the high-end Miami art district.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 13 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome date place. The bar is very fun!
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Epicurean
New York Area
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 12 May 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
Delicious!! We enjoyed the family style dishes but particularly the crispy pork belly, foie gras with jam and whole fried snapper. Decent service and atmosphere. Our only complaint was the noise level!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 12 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious meal. Specialty drink menu is spot on
PS
PleasantlySurprisedAgain
Miami
27 reviews
4.0
27 reviews
Dined on 9 May 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
Manager was great Waitress was adequate Food was good but feta was too salty, chilled shrimp were very small + not flavorful Grouper was excellent We will return, but hope it was just am “off” nought
SS
SaraS
Miami
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on 9 May 2022
overall2food1service4ambience2
Strange to add 2 procent on the bill for charity. Ok that the restaurant does it with the money they get from the guests- but to add2 procent on each Bill- I have never seen before and it is not ok. Sara
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Scott
Las Vegas
35 reviews
vip
5.0
35 reviews
Dined on 9 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had amazing food and service. Unsure what previous reviewers experienced.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on 9 May 2022
overall3food4service3ambience5
El servicio estuvo bien pero sin recomendaciones. Fuimos con dos niños y las porciones de pasta son muy chicas. Tuvimos que volver nuevamente. Los postres muy ricos.
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GregC
Miami
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on 8 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Still the best restaurant in Miami and one of the best, period. Couldn't pick anfavourite dish. Crispy duck confit was incredible, as was everything else. Immaculate service, as always.
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Izzy
Miami
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on 8 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food always! Impressed was there on Mother’s Day for brunch, and the service was very good.
MC
MariaC
Miami
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 8 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Mothers Day
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JulesG
Miami
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 7 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was delicious and very flavorful. We had the grouper and short ribs which were in point. The Mezcal drink was a great combination also. A bit on the pricey side, but On par for Miami Design District. You won’t be disappointed.
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OpenTable Diner
Miami
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 7 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was wonderful as usual, Sommelier, Ray, guided us through all the fantastic wines by the glass for a perfect pairing with the various dishes and flavors!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Miami
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on 7 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a great dining experience!!
a
andreaa14
Miami
13 reviews
vip
1.0
13 reviews
Dined on 7 May 2022
overall1food2service1ambience1
I usually rave about this place and recommend it to anyone who is in town. Ever since their renovations and their “new menu”, I’ve tried to go to Michael’s 3 times and I am more disappointed every time I go. The portions have gotten significantly smaller and their prices have increased dramatically. Their staple menu items have all changed for the worst and have decreased in quality. The service here was never one to rave about but now, it’s even worse. At the end of our subpar meal, the server ended up mixing up our check with someone else’s and charged us over $100+ more on our bill. We had to wait over half an hour for the check to be modified to what it should’ve been and for the money to be returned. The manager came to help us figure out the mess they had made with the receipts and the return of the money; even then, there was no apology, nothing on the house because of their mix up, nothing at all. I would’ve expected a lot more from a restaurant like this. I hope they can go back to their old menu but for now, I will not be going back. Michael’s went from being my go-to restaurant, to the place I will no longer be recommending to anyone. On the contrary, I will be warning people to stay away.
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OpenTable Diner
Miami
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 6 May 2022
overall4food5service4ambience5
Food slow to arrive
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victoriam
Miami
3 reviews
vip
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on 4 May 2022
overall1food1service1ambience4
very rude staff
J
Juju
Miami
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 4 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a local favorite! Good food! Great atmosphere!
M
Mdmphd
Miami
15 reviews
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on 3 May 2022
overall4food5service5ambience2
Always great and first time since the renovation. Unfortunately we were seated right under a very noisy AC outlet and kind of spoiled the occasion. Good, service were great. Very pricey though so “value” gets dinged.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Miami
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 2 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and service was excellent! The portions were a little small, but we didn't leave hungry. I would go back
OT
OpenTable Diner
Miami
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on 1 May 2022
overall5food5service1ambience5
the waitress was terrible maybe an of day . took the order of the table next to us that sat after us . we waited a while for her to come back. then we asked for bread and butter which is ususlly amazing to come out with apps and it never came. when i finally was able to ask her out entree came and she just said oh no problem i will take it off the bill however we would have rather had the bread we never got it . i asked for ice with my ice tea never came. i order a coffee and the cookie platter. cookies were great but really is it to difficult to get the coffee the same time as dessert ? then they bring the coffee with no milk which normally these things aren’t a big deal but we could never get her to come back to the table she was no where to be found to ask for milk or ice for tea then it took forever to get the check.
GC
GonzaloC
Miami
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 1 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, service and ambiance! Very recommended
V
Vincent
Miami
10 reviews
vip
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on 30 April 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
If that is the Michael's idea of "steak tartar" I suggest they get a new recipe. Awful!!!!!
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OpenTable Diner
Miami
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 30 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always an amazing time at Michael’s, consistently great food
TH
TomH
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 30 April 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Enjoyed the patio dining. It is covered so there is no problem if it rains. Very interesting menu The squash blossom appetizer and shrimp tacos were very good.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Miami
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 30 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
So happy to be back and see the renewed space. I won’t say it better then the previous one, but there’s definitely a lot more space. The food is even better now, better prepared, better served, everything was hot right out of the kitchen. We picked just the right wine (served also perfectly), all the staff was genuinely happy to greet us back. Was a great dinner, as always. The new saloon is a bit noisier than the old one though.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 30 April 2022
overall5food5service4ambience2
Great food but Extremely loud restaurant.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Miami
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 29 April 2022
overall3food3service2ambience3
Service was lacking, the menu lacked a good variety but the few things in the menu were good.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Fort Lauderdale
8 reviews
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on 29 April 2022
overall3food1service4ambience4
Last time was terrible food and service. This time I wanted to give tem a second chance but it was really disappointing because It took more than an hour for the meal to come. And my whole snapper was REALLY REALLY salty. When I asked them to take the plate. They argued that maybe I’m not used to eating salty food!!! No once, rather 3 times! Until I said emphatically that it was imposible to eat and Im used to eat salty food!!! Then they took away the snapper! Fortunately they removed it from the bill!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Miami
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 27 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, great atmosphere, very expensive…we’ll be back!

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising
- Surfaces sanitised between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waiting staff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff temperature check required

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Michael's Genuine Food & Drink - Miami is rated 4.6 stars by 5396 OpenTable diners.

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

23 May 2022

May 2022

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

19:00

Booked 118 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Delivery

Order online

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130 N.E. 40th Street Miami, FL 33137

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
N.E. 1st Avenue & N.E. 2nd Avenue
Area
Design District
Hours of Operation
Mon–Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:30 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
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, CDC Dillion Wolff
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.michaelsgenuine.com/miami
Phone number
(305) 573-5550
Catering
For private events, please contact Events Manager Tiffany Smith at tiffany@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.
Private party contact
Kimberly Ocampo: (305) 599-9906

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