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Michael's Cafe, Timonium, MD

Michael's Cafe

4.6 (2689)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
2119 York Road, Timonium, MD 21093

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 34 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for business meals
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
Reinvention and attention to detail have kept us in business for 40 years. We are honored to serve our community. See what our team has to offer you. This restaurant is our home, and we treat our guests with this philosophy in mind. Thank you!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Seafood, American
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon, Sun 3:00 pm–8:30 pm Tue–Thu 3:00 pm–9:15 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:30 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (410) 252-2022
  • Website
    http://www.michaelscafe.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Santos Zelaya
  • Catering
    Give us a call or visit our website for our catering menu.
  • Private party facilities
    We would love to host your next private event in one of our private dining rooms. Please contact events@michaelscafe.com for more information.
  • Location
    2119 York Road, Timonium, MD 21093
  • Neighborhood
    Timonium
  • Cross street
    York Road and Timonium Road
  • Parking details
    PLEASE USE OUR VACANT LOT SOUTH SIDE OF RESTAURANT FOR ADDITIONAL PARKING
  • Entertainment
    EVERY WEDNESDAY 7PM AND EVERY FRIDAY 9PM
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

Michael's Cafe's menu was last updated on 9/12/2024.

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What 2,689 people are saying

Michael's Cafe 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Michael's Cafe delights with its "excellent crab cakes," attentive service, and vibrant atmosphere. Patrons rave about servers like "Mary" and "Mark" for their exceptional hospitality. The menu features standout dishes such as the "lobster roll with truffle fries" and "crab eggs Benny." While some note a higher price point and noise levels, the overall dining experience is "amazing," making it a beloved local favorite.
2,689 Reviews

  1. Neal VIP

    Baltimore / Maryland92 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Stopped in for lunch. Had an old fashion and shrimp salad platter. Yummy. Waiter was cool.

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  2. George VIP

    Jacksonville / Northeast Florida56 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Mondays are 1/2 price burgers at Micheals! i have to say that this is one heck of a deal. Beef burger comes with bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion, and french fries. The turkey burger comes with sprouts, onions, lettuce, tomato, and sweet potato fries.
    Michael's CafeResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for the free advertising!

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  3. Isaac

    Baltimore / Maryland1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Michael’s Cafe is my new favorite restaurant! That was an amazing meal!
    Michael's CafeResponded 4 days ago
    We appreciate you saying this so much. Come back and see us again!

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  4. Donna VIP

    Baltimore / Maryland15 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    All good except they gave away the booth I reserved specifically in the main dining room for the second time in a row. Put someone else in that booth and we ended up sitting in a booth in the bar which is not where we wanted to sit. They tried to seat us in booth directly behind reception desk which is an awful booth since it’s so noisy and close to door so constant traffic. Very annoying and two times in a row is not really acceptable. We have been coming to Michael’s for many years and are feeling line some things are going downhill. Sad
    Michael's CafeResponded 3 days ago
    We truly do our best to honor these special requests. It's a problem that we face often, and parties are always trying to reserve booths or a table in one dining area and not the other. We will continue to accommodate everyone to the best of our ability.

    1 person found this helpful

  5. Arnold and Roslyn VIP

    Detroit / Eastern Michigan3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Waitress was excellent -Arianna . She was pleasant and efficient!
    Michael's CafeResponded 4 days ago
    We are lucky to have her! Thank you so much.

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  6. David VIP

    Virginia13 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Dinner was great. Unfortunately it took a bit to get waited on and it seemed our server might have had too many tables.
    Michael's CafeResponded 4 days ago
    David, thank you for seeing through this and giving us a good review. We try our best to make sure our servers are not overwhelmed.

    1 person found this helpful

  7. Larry VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service was excellent. The prices are a bit high but you can be sure everything will be done well and in a very beautiful dining area.
    Michael's CafeResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you for seeing that value in what we have to offer!

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  8. Michelle VIP

    Baltimore / Maryland133 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Five stars because our server was excellent. Lyla was extremely attentive and did a great job! The seafood club was just OK. Everything else was delicious!
    Michael's CafeResponded on July 14, 2025
    We are so lucky to have the staff that we have. Thanks for your review.

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  9. Jeff

    Orlando / Central Florida East25 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on July 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Traveling back to my childhood home, I had to have Maryland crab cakes these didn’t disappoint. They were loaded with lump crab with very little filler. Our waiter Brandon was top notch. Attentive and friendly.
    Michael's CafeResponded on July 14, 2025
    Jeff, it's always nice to take a trip down memory lane. Come back and see us again the next time you're around!

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  10. Natalie

    Baltimore / Maryland15 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on July 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    It's a nice restaurant and we went with another family. They were friendly and the space is very accommodating and comfortable. Our server was good. The food was so-so. We tried the fried green tomatoes which were nice but the succotash sauce is a taste that some will like and others will not. I had the peruvian chicken, which I enjoyed although it's just as good at more low key peruvian chicken restaurants. My husband had the rockfish and really enjoyed his meal. I would come back if someone else suggested it, but not likely to enter into my regular rotation of restaurants.
    Michael's CafeResponded on July 15, 2025
    Thank you for visiting us, and overall recommending us as a whole. We hope that if one of your friends or family suggests dining with us, we can wow you.

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

Michael's Cafe offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (410) 252-2022.

Michael's Cafe is rated 4.6 stars by 2689 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Baltimore / Maryland
  4. Baltimore Suburbs
  5. Timonium

Make a reservation

2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 34 times today
Google Map for Michael's Cafe

2119 York Road, Timonium, MD 21093

Additional information

  • Cross street
    York Road and Timonium Road
  • Neighborhood
    Timonium
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon, Sun 3:00 pm–8:30 pm Tue–Thu 3:00 pm–9:15 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:30 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Seafood, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    PLEASE USE OUR VACANT LOT SOUTH SIDE OF RESTAURANT FOR ADDITIONAL PARKING
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Santos Zelaya
  • Entertainment
    EVERY WEDNESDAY 7PM AND EVERY FRIDAY 9PM
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.michaelscafe.com/
  • Phone number
    (410) 252-2022
  • Catering
    Give us a call or visit our website for our catering menu.
  • Private party facilities
    We would love to host your next private event in one of our private dining rooms. Please contact events@michaelscafe.com for more information.

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