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: 4.7

4.7 (5951)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

1212 East Avenue South, Sarasota, FL 34239

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2 people

Jun 30, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

About this restaurant

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 34th 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.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Steak, Seafood
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 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.
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

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 5,951 people are saying

Michael's On East 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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Sarasota / Bradenton
Great for fine wines
Sarasota / Bradenton
Romantic
Sarasota / Bradenton
Good for special occasions
Sarasota / Bradenton
Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Michael's On East offers an exquisite dining experience in Sarasota with "fabulous food" and "exceptional service." Guests praise the "elegant ambiance" and "great wine selection." The live piano music adds a "relaxing" touch to the atmosphere. Despite occasional service hiccups, the restaurant remains a "local treasure" with "diverse menu options" and a "memorable experience" for special occasions.

5,951 Reviews

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Bruce VIP
Tampa / Central Florida West56 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Impeccable service, excellent food, and an inviting atmosphere were all a part of our recent dining experience. And Michael’s on East does it every time.
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SUZANNE
New York City5 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server, Kathy, was exceptional. She was very informative and personable. Her food recommendations turned out to be phenomenal.Compliments to the chef as well!!!
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Kim VIP
Tampa / Central Florida West4 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We always love dining at Michael's on East. Lobster Pot Friday is a favorite, as is their Epicurean Adventure (3-course menu featuring a different country each month).
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Dick VIP
Tampa / Central Florida West12 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Friday lobster bucket was excellent with mussels, corn and potatoes
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Greg VIP
Baltimore / Maryland100 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food and great service. First time dining here and will return.
Michael's On EastResponded 3 days ago
Thank you so much for your review, Greg! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food and service. We can't wait to welcome you back for your second visit!
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Barb
Southwest Florida38 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
A wonderful dining and sensory experience! As always, Michael's is very consistent and aims to please. A great night for all!
Michael's On EastResponded 7 days ago
Thanks for the feedback, Barb! We're thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful experience at Michael's On East. It's always our goal to provide a fantastic experience for our guests, and we're glad we hit the mark for you. We look forward to welcoming you back for another great night.
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Annette
Miami - Dade1 review
5.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful experience, loved the piano man he was amazing
Michael's On EastResponded 3 days ago
We're thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful experience at Michael's On East, Annette! We love our piano player too! We strive to make every visit a memorable one and can't wait to welcome you back.
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Tina
Tampa / Central Florida West11 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had our anniversary dinner at Michael's on East. It was the best experience from the time you walk in. The food was excellent. AJ, the waiter was excellent.
Michael's On EastResponded 7 days ago
We're thrilled to hear that you chose Michael's On East for your anniversary dinner and had an excellent experience with us, Tina! We're looking forward to your next visit. See you soon!
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gina VIP
New York City69 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was perfection from start to finish. We find the food to be exceptional, in taste, quality, and portion size. Presentation and service are excellent. Hard to find any place as consistently good. Duck was flavorful and served at perfect temperature. Short ribs were out of this world! So soft and delectable. Side dishes served with both entrees were very good. I had the shrimp bisque and was a bit concerned I might not like the tarragon seasoning. Our waitress said to try it and if I didn't like it she'd happily substitute another appetizer. The soup turned out to be delicious. Blueberry crumble for dessert was yummy! We loved our waitress, Christine. She gave us the right amount of attention and had a lovely personality.
Michael's On EastResponded 7 days ago
We're thrilled to hear that you had such a wonderful experience at Michael's On East, Gina! It's fantastic to know that our food, presentation, and service met your expectations. We strive to provide a consistently excellent dining experience and your feedback helps us do just that. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
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David VIP
New York City134 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very good food. Service was beyond 5 star!!! Loved the place, will be going back.
Michael's On EastResponded 7 days ago
Thanks for the feedback, David! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food and found the service to be above-par. We're looking forward to your next visit!
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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 4.7 stars by 5951 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

Jun 30, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

1212 East Avenue South, Sarasota, FL 34239

Additional information

Cross street
Bahia Vista
Neighborhood
Sarasota
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 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
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

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

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About this restaurant

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Popular dishes

Chilean Sea Bass

Lemon Poppyseed Shrimp Tempura

Michaels Famous Bowtie Pasta

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What 5,951 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

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