Michael's On East

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Address:
1212 East Avenue
Sarasota, FL 34239

Neighborhood:
Sarasota

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Cuisine:
Contemporary American

Price: $31 to $50

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Michael's On East Details

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Website: http://www.bestfood.com
Phone: (941) 366-0007 x224
Hours of Operation: Lunch:
Monday - Friday, 11:30 a.m.- 2 p.m.

Dinner:
Monday - Saturday, 6 p.m. - close

Happy Hour:
Monday - Saturday, beginning at 5 p.m. in the Lounge

Live Music:
Tuesday - Saturday, beginning at 7 p.m. in the Lounge
Payment Options: AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Contemporary American, Steak, International
Executive Chef: Jamil Pineda
Dress Code: Business Casual
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Entertainment, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Personal wines welcome, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine, Wine Bar
Affiliations: Dine Originals - Member Restaurants
Catering: In addition to the fabulous Ballroom, Atrium, and Wine Cellar, Michael's has other incredible venues for your parties and special events. Whatever the occasion, Philip Mancini and the staff of Michael's On East are in the business of crating Memorable events. From dazzling galas for 1,000 or more, to an intimate candlelit dinner for two. We pride ourselves on making every event unique, on providing Sarasota's finest cuisine and the best service on Florida's Gulf Coast!
Entertainment: Soak up the smooth melodies as Joe Micals plays jazz and pop favorites in our intimate piano lounge - Monday - Saturday beginning at 7 p.m. A great place to mix and mingle!

Getting there

Cross Street: Bahia Vista
Parking: Valet
Parking Details: We offer both Valet and Self-Parking. Valet Parking is located on East Ave.

A word from Michael's On East

Founded on April 27, 1987, the celebrated Michael’s On East restaurant takes fine dining to another level, offering award-winning cuisine and outstanding service, in an exceptional 1940s supper club atmosphere. Michael's On East was one of only ten restaurants in the nation to be inducted into the… 2009 Nation's Restaurant News Fine Dining Hall of Fame, considered the Oscars of the restaurant industry, and recently received their 23rd consecutive AAA Four-Diamond Award.

Upon entering the dining room, you are immediately dazzled by the plush design and inspired décor. The restaurant’s intimate aura, along with its contemporary fare, world-class wine cellar and incomparable service, create an unparalleled dining experience that will give you every reason to keep coming back. Continued

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Diners' Choice WinnerBest Overall
Diners' Choice WinnerBest Ambiance
Diners' Choice WinnerBest Food

Michael's On East - Best Restaurants in Sarasota

Diner Reviews

"Michaels is always the best- wonderful food preparation made the finest of ingredients, beautifully presented. The ambiance is wonderful. Truly the finest dining in sarasota"
Dined on 7/5/2014
"The service at Michael's is legendary and the food is quite good as well although not at the level of the service. we will certainly return as it is always enjoyable."
Dined on 7/5/2014
"We celebrated our anniversary here for the second year in a row with another couple again. Not only was each course prepared impeccably and the presentations exceptional, but the service and the acknowledgment of the occasion by Michael and his staff was unsurpassed. One surprise after another- you would have thought we ate here every day!!! I would highly recommend Michael's to anyone desiring an evening a cut above all the rest in a town with many other terrific restaurants."
Dined on 7/5/2014
"Delicious and very relaxing, great server! The salmon was superb! Thank you."
Dined on 7/4/2014
"In my opinion The best restaurant in the area outstanding food excellent service The bar has a Cheer's feel about it"
Dined on 7/2/2014
"Wish I could give this restaurant more than 5 stars. Food was excellent (as always), service was wonderful (thanks, AJ), and our guests from out of town told us if they lived here it would be their favorite restaurant! Thanks for a wonderful evening!"
Dined on 7/2/2014
"This was probably our 7th visit to Michael's on East. In the past, exceptional in every way. We were attracted by the seasonal three course menu posted on the webpage. Sadly the menu had changed since we booked earlier in June. The substituted menu was very good, but not what we expected as we brought our own wine. One server bumped our guest's head with the plates (a first for us!) and was too friendly instead of efficiently professional as we'd come to expect. The kitchen was incredibly slow. We arrived at 7 and left at 10. However, the food was outstanding. By the end we were happy, tired and surprised by this experience. I'd hesitate to book a special occasion as consistency matters. But I will return as the food is that good."
Dined on 6/30/2014
"Lunch was a real treat at Michael's! Service was outstanding, food simply delicious, atmosphere is heavenly! And with a masterful touch, Muchael himself, stopped at each table to talk as if each mber of our party was his friend! This is a Fantastic Dining Experience!"
Dined on 6/30/2014
"This is a good spot for the occasional expensive celebration dinner. We felt some of the dishes were over-salted, but otherwise food was good. The service was very attentive. Noise level was very loud in the bar, the later it got, and we were glad to be leaving when it got too loud to converse easily at our table. The live piano player is a nice touch."
Dined on 6/28/2014
"In the restaurant world, it's hard to stay "on top" - this restaurant has a long history of delivery great food with great service."
Dined on 6/27/2014
"One of our favorite places for a great dining and wine experience!"
Dined on 6/26/2014
"We love Michael's, and it was our 59th Anniversary and we could not go to dinner, so we chose lunch. We are members of the Connoisseur Club and were able to redeem our points so lunch only cost us $6.50 and a tip!! My flounder was the best I ever had and my husband, who has a hearty appetite could not finish his turkey club sandwich and enjoyed the other half later. Our waiter, Paul, was professional, friendly and helpful in making selections. A complimentary dessert to share for our anniversary was most welcome and enjoyable. We will continue to frequent this fine (best in Sarasota) restaurant as often as possible."
Dined on 6/25/2014
"My wife and I love this restaurant! Amazing ambiance, service, and food. We ate there on a Monday night at 9:00pm, and Micheal Klauber, the owner was there visiting every table. You just don't see that too often..."
Dined on 6/23/2014
"Everything was great until I tried to pay my bill with gift cards (AMEX, MC, Visa) that I received for my birthday. I was told their system can't accept gift cards. Has anyone ever heard of such nonsense? Even the manager couldn't (wouldn't) fix the problem. Never going there again!"
Dined on 6/24/2014
"Piano bar makes the restaurant more fun. Steaks and sides were exceptional."
Dined on 6/20/2014
"My friend and I came for lunch and conversation. We changed tables three times before finding the one we liked, and it was just right. The food was very good, as always, and the service was outstanding after we were seated. The French onion soup was flavorful with the right amount of cheese. and my half turkey club sandwich was moist and delicious."
Dined on 6/16/2014
"Michael's is one of our special occasion restaurants and we also go when we are dying for a good meal that we know will be good. Their food is spectacular and their service matches it. Well timed service and innovative and tasty food. Their soup chef needs to go into business for himself. Unbelievably good Chilean sea bass. The kitchen knows what they are about in this restaurant. Keep up the good work."
Dined on 6/14/2014
"4 of us went for lobster on Friday. We all found the lobster tough! It was overcooked. Of course, we will go back, but not for lobster. Service, as always, was excellent."
Dined on 6/13/2014
"Consistently great food, wonderful, attentive service and all around lovely place to spend a delightful time."
Dined on 6/13/2014
"The food was outstanding, the service awesome and the ambiance was great! Overall we truly enjoyed our dinner. Thank you for the great time Michael's on East!!!"
Dined on 6/14/2014
"Michael's On East is one of our favorite restaurants. The food and service has always been outstanding."
Dined on 6/12/2014
"Service starts before you reach the door with valet parking. You are instantly greeted into a warm inviting setting. The menu has something for everyone, the presentation is excellent, the taste is wonderful. Our waitress added to our enjoyment with her demeanor. This is an excellent choice."
Dined on 6/11/2014
"I have visited Michael's On East several times. I have never been disappointed with their food or service. The experience starts out with a wonderful bread basket, which they also provide during happy hour. We have recently been there during Savor Sarasota and their menu has great choices. I must say everyone in our party was very happy with their dining experience. This place is a definite keeper."
Dined on 6/10/2014
"My husband and I have become "Epicurean Diners" at Michael's since discovering their changing menus a few months ago. Each time we eat at Michael's, we are treated to a delicious new taste, excellent service, and an overall enjoyable evening!"
Dined on 6/10/2014
"The food was excellent. We had a filet and a chicken breast that were prepared just perfectly. Excellent service. Joe took the time to explain the menu and help us decide on a wine selection. He even brought us a slice of key lime pie for our anniversary. We'll be back many more times. And I loved the warm rasine bread"
Dined on 6/9/2014
"Fabulous! The 'Savor Sarasota' menu was prominently displayed along with the regular menu. Our group mostly chose the SS menu with wine pairings -an incredible deal - all exceptional - duck breast in amazing sauce, sturgeon perfection, sides & presentation was lovely... One guest is Gluten Free & they offered to make anything she desired GF for her. The steak off the regular menu was deemed to be "Best In Sarasota'! One couple was celebrating their Anniversary - we made the friendly & efficient staff aware and our server surprised us with 3 huge portions of Cremė Brûlée, Chocolate cake and Key Lime pie with a candle for all to share and it made it a very special occasion for all! We'll all be looking forward to next time! Thank You!"
Dined on 6/7/2014
"Attended wine tasting first, with a small group of friends, then dinner at the restaurant. Very pleasant way to entertain a group of friends. We will go again next season."
Dined on 6/7/2014
"Although we thoroughly enjoyed our dinner (Savor Sarasota), MOE is out of our regular budget. We will look forward to a SS meal again which is more within our means. Thank you for a lovely evening. carl and Roberta Benninghoff"
Dined on 6/4/2014
"Went to Savor Sarasota dinner. Excellent. Just enough food and great complements."
Dined on 6/6/2014
"Very reliable, always good food and service. Server was new but she was very efficient, as always we loved the night."
Dined on 6/5/2014
"Steaks were good, but the side were nit edible. Had to shout to be heard. Servers were fine. Still looking for a top notch racing experience in Sarasota. "
Dined on 6/5/2014
"I always take my out of town lady friends to Michael's On East for lunch. They are always positively impressed, and I get to eat at one of my favorite restaurants. The appetizer portions are big enough for an entree. I suggest an appetizer and dessert. The food is terrific and the presentations are always pleasing as well as thoughtful additions to the taste. Menu is varied enough to please the mood and taste buds of any guest."
Dined on 6/3/2014
"With all the new restaurants opening in our area, this is one that continues to always excel. Whether it is the regular menu or the special summer menu. They do a terrific job. The waittress we had was really exceptional. Always there but never intrusive. Also the wine list was extensive with some bargains."
Dined on 6/3/2014
"What a great evening. Had a drink in the bar and then went into the elegant dinning room for a perfectly prepared, delicious dinner. My husband said it was the best dinner he has had since we moved to Sarasota 1 1/2 years ago. Dessert was spectacular looking and delicious. (Bread Pudding) Can't wait to go back with friends. Michael said hello to us and was always walking around making sure everyone was served to perfection. Waiters were the best and even the parking attendant opened the door for us and was so polite. Five stars on everything."
Dined on 6/3/2014
"Celebrated my husband's birthday & our anniversary (yes, we were married on his birthday!) - our waiter was excellent (as usual), our food was superb (as always), the restaurant was quiet (yet full of patrons), the piano man was great! NEVER have any complaints here! ALWAYS a fab time & meal! Kudos to the chefs!"
Dined on 5/30/2014
"I have dined here at least 4 times in the last 4 months. The servers are knowledgable and suggestive. The food is excellent, prepared and delivered perfectly. On Fridays, the lobster special (2 Maine lobsters) is very popular. Have tried the bass, tuna and NY strip and they are equally delicious. "
Dined on 5/31/2014
"Great food and service. The live entertainment was excellent. The pianist seems to be able to play and sign any song and takes requests. We lucked into 1/2 price Tuesday wine night and took advantage of their great wine list. Didn't save any money on the wine but upgraded to wines double the price that we would normally spend. "
Dined on 5/20/2014
"When Michael's is on their game as they were this past Thursday, no one does it better. From service to food presentation to the wonderful piano in the background, it was a special treat."
Dined on 5/29/2014
"Michael's is always something Special, always a new menu and a very special piano player."
Dined on 5/28/2014
"The food was excellent as was the service provided by Michael who was responsive but not overly friendly which we like in a server. All staff was pleasant and professional, no silly bantering with customers. The noise level was too high for our standards, but in time as patrons left, it became much better. We will probably schedule future lunches later say at 1 or 1:30 as we like a quieter dining experience."
Dined on 5/28/2014

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