Michael's Cafe

Would like to commend Jenna H for her quick and efficient service. Also a hearty commendation to Jeff, the manager for service far beyond the call of duty in trying to straighten out an issue with an Open Table cash voucher. The food was very good, but it would have been nice to have had a baked potato with the meal. For some inexplicable reason, Michael's won't put them back on the menu despite many other requests from patrons to do so. In the past, the baked potato was exceptional.

The waitress was not really attentive. The menu has changed hard to decipher. Lots of items said market which made it difficult to decide having to wait for the waitress to show up to ask. Food was not worth the money spent. Won’t be coming back any time soon.

Food was disappointing this time. Value and taste were below par. Noise levels were high.

The distraction from Michael's Cafe was the taste of the food. Reading reviews everyone talked about how good the food taste. I thought this would be a great place for lunch. My friends had been to Michael's Cafe before but, I had not. This is the first time I have gone to a 4 star and above restaurant and the food was not up to the rating. The food was lacking seasoning which cause me to never want order the meal again. I had the fried green tomatoes and fish and chips. Though the cod was nice and tender it lacked flavor. The friend green tomatoes was nicely friend and the tomato was tender, but again it lacked seasoning.

The service, location, atmosphere were great it was just the food.

Always fantastic food and fun!

The foos is always terrific. You never have to wait very long. The staff is friendly and very nice. That's why I continue to return to Michael's.

We went to Michael’s for New Years Eve dinner. They had a special menu. I was disappointed that they didn’t have the regular menu as well. The food was OK but not as good as the regular menu. I think next time I will go somewhere else.

The shrimp and grits was absolutely delicious. The portion was so generous, I couldn’t finish. Always great service and yummy drink options.

Food was much improved over my last visit

Another Great Meal at Michael's Cafe

Michael's Cafe never disappoints and this recent visit was no exception--our waitress Lydia showed perfect, intuitive timing (despite a very busy Christmas Eve dinner service) and was charmingly funny and engaging; the food was excellent in the lively, friendly venue; the manager was making the rounds and was interactive and truly interested in the patrons. We drive a bit of a distance to get to Michael's but it is always worth the trip, and we shall return!

Our crab cake dinners were delicious! We always enjoy Michael’s and look forward to eating there. When you request that your food be prepared a certain way, it is. Best local restaurant!

This used to be our “go to” place. Not any more. Menu has changed for the worst. Who ever heard of a restaurant that doesn’t offer a baked potato ? Food is mediocre at best. We won’t be returning.

Excellent service with outstanding food. Our waitress was wonderful.

I would recommend Michael's, but with some reservations. Their food is well prepared, but quite expensive for what it is. I mean $23 for a single crabcake, that comes only with fries and coleslaw? There are very limited selections on the menu for "standard" sides......mashed potatoes, coleslaw, fries and cooked spinach.....not even a baked potato .

Good food, but way overpriced

I was a little disappointed.
Our waitress was very a nice young lady but she somewhat unfamiliar with the entrees.
I was unhappy with my Rock Fish - it was a little pricey for what seemed like a small-medium sized filet on a large pile of white rice. There was some decent lump crap meat pieces but, no other vegetables???

So this was an outing for my mom's 75th Birthday. The service was really poor. Our waitress name was Mary. She just did not make me or my mom feel welcome. The food was very underwhelming. Would not tell anyone to go there ever. Worst experience ever.

Food and drink was good and service was great.

Great lobster roll....full and delicious.
Great service from a young woman

I first had lunch in the bar a few months ago while house hunting. I had the split level soup and the lobster roll. The soup was stupendous and I have been craving it ever since. I ordered it for dinner and it did not disappoint! It was as good as I remember! I even took a pint to go! I ordered the Rockfish with lump crab meat, crispy leeks, and jasmine rice with a lemon buerre blanc sauce. It was delicious! I will definitely order it again. My husband started with the Caesar salad which was ok. He had the blackened salmon. The taste was delicious but the fish was rare when he ordered medium rare. They did make it right promptly. I like the informality of the bar and I would definitely eat there again.

Food was excellent. Can't do better than this for seafood! Place was packed and noisy. Service was okay....a topping was forgotten and then forgotten again when it was pointed out to our waiter. Wish we lived closer to Michael's because we can't get seafood like that in our area!

Great time with great friends to celebrate my birthday, coupled with good food and drinks. The Pork porterhouse was really good. The one thing I would do for the Lamb Meatball in the starter would be to put in a bit more of oregano and cumin. (I have friends who are Lebanese and Greek that make them all the time.) But I've never had a Maryland Mule that good in years. The Starters and Entrees were amazing. Many thanks to your chefs and their staff, and to the wait staff and hostess for a memorable evening. I haven't been to Michael's Cafe since 2015, I think, It's good to back. Thank you, Merry Christmas!

Leslie the hostess is the nicest most accommodating person. The food is always spot on delicious and the dirty martinis can’t be beat. I Love Michael’s

We had our Christmas lunch at Michael's and everything was perfect from the wait staff to the food.

I have to say how disappointed I was with my entree- short ribs. We began with the hot crab dip - which was quite good, a bit too cheesy but tasty. I had been looking forward to the short ribs all day long. They were fall off the bone tender, as you would expect. The only problem was that they really had no taste. Disappointed

I came for breakfast. I had a Bloody Mary, half dozen Blue Point oysters, Steak, Eggs and Potatoes. The food was very tasty and reasonably priced.

Excellent food and great service!

Best crab cakes anywhere. Place as become somewhat of a factory setting. Lost some ambience. Service was good. A little pricey.

Tuna steak special with wasabi infused mashed potatoes was excellent. Perfectly cooked. Service was good too.

The waiter was very attentive.
The food was mediocre.
I like my hot foods hot. The soup was great, the fries were cold. The waiter asked if I wanted more fries, but I declined.The seafood club was not good. It may have been because of the type of bread we chose.
We treated friends to dinner for their retirement and they consumed their meals. They did not indicate any issues.

We have been patrons of Michael's Cafe for over 20 years and can't remember it falling so low relative to the food and value. One of us ordered the red snapper and when it arrived it barely resembled a piece of fish. ( had to send it back) and order the old standby delicious crab cake) which fortunately the current chef of the past 2 years has not had the opportunity to change and thus, ruin. We were served by a gal by the name of Lydia who was more than attentive and tried her best to make us happy. We continue, at this point, to try to be loyal, but can only be happy with the crab cake and lobster on Sunday nights. Other than that, unless there is a major change in the kitchen, we will be taking our patronage elsewhere.
P. S. We loved the baked potato of the past and miss it. It just seemed to go with almost every meal!

Great place to eat. Good food, excellent service.

$53 is too much for steak and cake without a single side item...

Our go to order for a light dinner has always been the tuna tartare. Well, no more. Now it’s three slivers of tuna covered in mint leaves, and that’s it. We will find elsewhere for tuna.

Nice for a quick stop traveling between Baltimore and Pennsylvania.

$43.00 NY Strip steak was too tough and could not be eaten. Although it was compped it ruined the experience.

My crab cake was not broiled long enough. Also. We were seated not in a good spot very close to lady room. And there were other table to put us

I had a very nice birthday lunch with a dear friend

Great restaurant..... Look forward to dinner again.. Great food and atmosphere!

Thought the Filet and Crab Cake was too expensive - most nice restaurants priced $10 lower with demi-glaze on steak which did not exist. Menu was difficult - not explaining what some dishes actually were; i.e. Porterhouse would incline to think as steak and it was not. Cauiflower Steak - had no idea what it was - had to ask. Very noisy so for fine dining not acceptable - should be more relaxing. Will not return.

Haven't been to Michael's in quite some time. The new bar and dining area is very nice with a modern touch. Had a few TV's to catch some snipets of the game and the menu was very nice with great service from the waiter. Will def be going back.