Michael's On East

Birthday. The food was great but there was a round table near us that were the rowdiest group ever. People were moving their tables away from them left and right. If you go fir a special evening to relax, that was not it

Wonderful food and service. Only problem was the noise level. But, when people are enjoying food and drinks that is to be expected. Overall great!

Food and service were great. It was far too loud though. The server had to raise his voice to speak to us.

Kimberly and Eric ARE the benchmark for service.
From the moment starting with the valet service.....prompt and courteous.
To checking in....prompt and accomodating.
To Eric.....taking our drink orders which were perfectly prepared and returning for a second round.
To Kimberly....explaining in detail the specials and high lighting the menu.
The meal was perfect starting with recommended salmon crostini, thru the entrees of snapper and veal chop to dessert key lime pie and cappuccino.
A truly wonderful Valentines celebration for us .
We shall return again and again.
Bill & Nancy
Northport

Valentine’s day

I am a food snob. I rarely love a meal at any restaurants. Michael's surpassed any experience I have ever had in a restaurant. The interplay of flavors was equaled to the interplay of notes in a symphony. The presentation of the food was a Monet painting, the environment was lovely and the service was impeccable.

The food was outstanding. I had a perfect Cosmo, tasty Caesar salad, and a delicious veal chop. Service was perfect!

We started with cocktails. The martinis were a generous size and well made. Our appetizers were salad wedges. Nicely made with a good dressing. Three of us ordered the chicken bow tie pasta, which is one of our favorites. Generous portion and very tasty. One of us had the wagyu steak. It was huge and so delicious. We all tasted a bite. Perfectly prepared and seasoned. Our waitress was attentive, informative and pleasant. It was a very nice experience in total.

Tobis was an excellent server. Food was excellent. Onion straws, Rubin, and Michael's Cobb salad out if this world. Thank you

Latest trip was the best! Would rate five star except one guest was not excited about her selection.
Service was outstanding.

I had the Scallop dish which included Gnocchi. It was the best I've ever had. It was light and flavorful.

Good, albeit slow, service, good food, nice ambiance. A fine birthday dinner celebration for two.

Based on online reviews, we decided to dine here for our anniversary. For the first time here in Sarasota, the experience matched the reviews. The food was excellent. Our server attentive and professional. It was a top-notch evening that will have us returning again.

We never visit Sarasota without a dinner at Michael's on East. All food is superbly prepared. Service is exquisite without being over bearing. Lived in Florida for about 18 years and eaten at restaurants throughout the State - none better than Michael's on East. Pricey but worth every cent.

65th birthday

We had a wonderful evening, the food was delicious and our server Kimberly was outstanding!

You can not go wrong for a special occasion meal. I wish the portions/prices were less so I would not have to take some of it home.

Brandon was a great waiter. Loved the food and Joe Mical.

Service was terrible.

awesome restaurant. loved the food and service was superb!!

Really love the imaginative cuisine coupled with a great wine list. Piano player in the lounge was a bonus! Highly recommend dining here and/or enjoying the music in the lounge.

Michael's never disappoints. The old adage is the "You Get What You Pay For". Yes, Michael's is on the pricey side, but in my estimation, and we dine there three to four times a year, worth every penny!! Everything is to perfection + the willingness of the Chef to accommodate guest requests. Want to do something nice for yourself?? Then, book a table at MIchael's!!! YOU WILL NOT BE SORRY!!

Good food and drink are to be found at this posh little spot. Though the big star of the show here is their wonderful piano lounge !

The food and service is always top notch at Michaels.

We met fiends who we hadn't seen in a year so were specific when making the reservation to be seated so we could talk. There were empty tables so we did linger a bit longer than normal and kevin respected that. One couple brought a very good bottle of champagne and we brought a 2009 Bordeaux - both served properly.
Three of us had the fillet tartar and a salad which was fabulous and the perfect amount of food which left room for a dessert to share.

There is a really good atmosphere as the layout has been so well designed.
You can eat away from the bar and piano so that there is just pleasant background noise in swish surroundings or, you can get a table near the piano in a cosy bar type room. Here you can just enjoy the music, interact with other guests if you choose and ask the pianist for special requests.
The menu is very good. Steaks are brilliant quality.

The food was wonderful. Our server,Joe, was very attentive. He remembered us from previous visits.

Excellent fish selection as well as beef. Wonderful ambiance and service. The pompano was excellent.

always great service and delicious food
brownie dessert amazing

Michael's on East is always a wonderful place to lunch or dine. Great food and wonderful ambiance.
It was nosier than usual when I dined that evening, but I learned they had 30 unexpected diners.
Otherwise...a great place. I recommend it highly.

Michaels never disappoints and always meets or exceeds expectations. Nice pacing by the servers.

Michael's is my favorite restaurant in Sarasota and has been for 20 years. The food is always excellent, the service exceptional and the ambiance pleasant!

This restaurant is super expensive and not that good. Very loud, unpleasant music. Slow service. Waiter should have told us more about the menu.

Never a disappointment!
Service and food always the tops!

This is a really nice restaurant, the only problem I encountered was the noise level - I was there on a Saturday night, it was full and the noise level was too high. After 9pm the noise level was fine - if that's important to you avoid prime time when it's crowded and noisy.

Food and service were excellent as usual. This restaurant is consistent with high quality food and the best service you will get anywhere.

Had to wait 40 minutes beyond reservation time for our table. Not a good start!

Food great, wine lovely, beautiful place....too bad band from event next door intrudes on the west dining room. Love Joe’s music, too.

It was one of the finest meals I have ever consumed !!! Bravo!

Always heard great things about Michael's on East. Now I'm upset with myself for not going sooner. The people were great, our server Kathy was fantastic! The food was OUT OF THIS WORLD FANTASTIC! We will be back!