Michael's On East

Name: Michael's On East
Address: 1212 East Avenue South, Sarasota, FL, United States, 34239
Telephone: (941) 366-0007
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

5531 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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2 people

Oct 5, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 38 times today

Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines
Romantic

Serving "inspired cuisine" since 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 has been inducted into Nation's Restaurant News Fine Dining Hall of Fame and recently received their 32nd consecutive AAA Four-Diamond Award. The 350+ bottle wine list has been awarded the Best of Award of Excellence by the Wine Spectator!

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 flare, world-class wine cellar and incomparable service, create an unparalleled dining experience.

Michael's Lounge, complete with a grand piano, is a guest favorite with its signature cocktails and award winning wine selection.

Michael’s Atrium for outdoor dining is a stunning glass-covered, plant-filled courtyard with a beautiful flowing fountain.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Steak, Seafood
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Bar Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Carry Out and Delivery Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(941) 366-0007
Website
http://www.bestfood.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Jamil Pineda
Catering
Michael's has multiple other venues for your special events. Whatever the occasion, the staff of Michael's On East are in the business of creating memorable events. From dazzling galas for 1,000 or more, to an intimate candlelit dinner for two, we pride ourselves on providing Sarasota's finest cuisine and the best service on Florida's Gulf Coast!
Private party facilities
For an unparalleled dining and wine tasting experience, your guests will never forget, experience Michael's Wine Cellar. One of Sarasota's hippest locations to entertain, Michael's Wine Cellar can accommodate 125 guests for a cocktail party or up to 50 for an elegant sit-down dinner.

Location
1212 East Avenue South, Sarasota, FL 34239
Neighborhood
Sarasota
Cross street
Bahia Vista
Parking details
We offer both Valet and Self-Parking. Valet Parking is located on East Ave.
Entertainment
Enjoy live music nightly in the Michael's On East Piano Bar Lounge. Joe Micals, Tuesday - Saturday, beginning at 7 p.m.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 5,531 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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Tampa / Central Florida West
Contemporary American
Sarasota / Bradenton
Great for fine wines
Sarasota / Bradenton
Romantic
Sarasota / Bradenton
Good for special occasions
Sarasota / Bradenton
Contemporary American

5,531 Reviews

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Robert
Naples
132 reviews
vip
4.0
132 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
As usual, the Epicurean menu is a good value. It provides a 3-course dinner for $46.95. The meal always leaves us feeling satisfied. Most times I give the food a grade of “A.” This time a “B.” The fish main course we chose was just ok. It needed more flavor. The sauce provided some but not quite enough. I might have selected the main with duck but the server suggested that the duck leg would be quite small. I’ll be back again in October for Octoberfest.
Michael's On EastResponded 4 days ago
Thanks for visiting us, Robert! We're delighted to hear that you enjoy our Epicurean menu and find it to be a good value. We're sorry to hear that our fish main course did not meet your expectations this time. Your feedback is valuable and will be taken into consideration. We're looking forward to your return during Octoberfest. Thanks for choosing us during your dining experience.
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Lisa
Atlanta Metro
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Don’t miss the opportunity to dine in this fabulous restaurant!
Michael's On EastResponded 4 days ago
Thanks Lisa for visiting us at Michael's On East! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your dining experience with us. It's always our goal to provide a memorable experience for our guests, so your high ratings for our food, service, and value are truly appreciated. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
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Evelyn
Louisville
34 reviews
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on September 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The Maine Epicurean menu was really great. Joe made our special night out really nice.
Michael's On EastResponded on September 25, 2024
Thanks for the feedback, Evelyn! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our Maine Epicurean menu and had a special night out with us. It's always our goal to make every visit enjoyable and memorable. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back soon! October epicurean features Octoberfest!
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Barb
Naples
36 reviews
4.0
36 reviews
Dined on September 21, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Always a nice time at Michael's. They attend to every detail, service wise, and the food is always excellently prepared.
Michael's On EastResponded on September 24, 2024
Hello Barb, Thank you for your kind words and for choosing to dine with us at Michael's On East. We are thrilled to hear that you always have a nice time and find our service excellent. It's wonderful to know that our food meets your expectations as well. We look forward to serving you again soon. Best regards, The Management Team
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Nina
Jacksonville
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on September 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a truly wonderful experience-the food , the service, the ambiance and the noise level were all excellent. There couldn’t be a nicer way to celebrate my birthday.
Michael's On EastResponded on September 24, 2024
Hey Nina, We're thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful birthday celebration at Michael's On East! It's great to know that our food, service, ambiance, and noise level all contributed to making your special day even more memorable. We truly appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back for many more celebrations in the future. Best regards, The Management Team
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Bernard
Orlando
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first experience at Michael’s on East and it will not be our last! The food was delicious, perfectly prepared and beautifully presented. The service was top-notch! A wonderful meal in a great atmosphere.
Michael's On EastResponded on September 21, 2024
Dear Bernard, Thank you for your 5 star review!! Your kind words are appreciated and will be shared with the staff! Looking forward to your next visit! The Management Staff
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Doug
Tampa
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Eddie’s service was great. He said the pork chop was the best……and he was right. Michael’s always delivers!
Michael's On EastResponded on September 21, 2024
Dear Doug, Thank you for your 5 star review!! Your kind words are appreciated and will be shared with the staff! Looking forward to your next visit! The Management Staff
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howard
Tampa
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went for our anniversary and had a delicious meal and our server Mark was outstanding.
Michael's On EastResponded on September 21, 2024
Dear Howard, Thank you for your 5 star review!! Your kind words are appreciated and will be shared with the staff! Looking forward to serving you again soon! The Management Staff
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Steve
Tampa
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on September 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good as always was excellent! Great atmosphere and exquisite service by Moussa! Our wine was very good!!
Michael's On EastResponded on September 21, 2024
Dear Steve, Thank you for your 5 star review!! Your kind words are appreciated and will be shared with the staff! Looking forward to your next visit! The Management Staff
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Van
Naples
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
One of the best restaurants in Sarasota. Excellent service and food. Mark, our sever, was outstanding.
Michael's On EastResponded on September 21, 2024
Dear Van, Thank you for your great review! Your kind words are appreciated and will be shared with the staff! Looking forward to your next visit! The Management Staff
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FAQs

Michael's On East offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (941) 366-0007.

Michael's On East is rated 4.8 stars by 5531 OpenTable diners.

Michael's On East does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Oct 5, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 38 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1212 East Avenue South, Sarasota, FL 34239

Additional information

Cross street
Bahia Vista
Neighborhood
Sarasota
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Bar Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Carry Out and Delivery Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Steak, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
We offer both Valet and Self-Parking. Valet Parking is located on East Ave.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Jamil Pineda
Entertainment
Enjoy live music nightly in the Michael's On East Piano Bar Lounge. Joe Micals, Tuesday - Saturday, beginning at 7 p.m.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.bestfood.com/
Phone number
(941) 366-0007
Catering
Michael's has multiple other venues for your special events. Whatever the occasion, the staff of Michael's On East are in the business of creating memorable events. From dazzling galas for 1,000 or more, to an intimate candlelit dinner for two, we pride ourselves on providing Sarasota's finest cuisine and the best service on Florida's Gulf Coast!
Private party facilities
For an unparalleled dining and wine tasting experience, your guests will never forget, experience Michael's Wine Cellar. One of Sarasota's hippest locations to entertain, Michael's Wine Cellar can accommodate 125 guests for a cocktail party or up to 50 for an elegant sit-down dinner.

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Michael's On East

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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What 5,531 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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FAQs

Does Michael's On East offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Michael's On East restaurant rated?

Does Michael's On East offer gift cards?

Is Michael's On East currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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