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Michael's on the Thames, London, ON

Michael's on the Thames

4.4
4.4
274 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Continental
1 York St., London, ON N6A1A1

About this restaurant

  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
Inspired Continental Cuisine in the relaxing atmosphere of a stone fireplace, a view overlooking the Thames River and the elegance of live jazz every weekend. And there's a twist: Michael's is renowned for its revival of a great restaurant tradition - Tableside Cooking. From an amazing Caesar Salad to Steak Diane to Flaming Cherries Jubilee, even flaming coffees, Michael's makes every visit a special event. Michael's offers a range of lunch favourites on weekdays and exceptional dining every evening. The selection of fine wines is varied in both region, producers and price. Dinner starts with delectable appetizers, from Escargots En Croute to Saganaki, followed by exceptional mains like Duckling A L'Orange , Prime Rib, or Canadian Sea Scallops Carbonara. Dessert at Michael's doesn't begin and end with Flaming Cherries. Try the Drunken Monkey or the Crème Brulee, or… well, you get the picture. Michael's on the Thames is London's Celebration Destination!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Continental, Steak, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Friday Lunch 11:30 AM - 2PM Tuesday - 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM Wednesday - 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM Thursday - 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM Friday: 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM Saturday: 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM Sunday: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Denis Clavette
  • Private party facilities
    Michael's On The Thames offers two private dining rooms for corporate and social events. One room accommodates up to 25 people and the other up to 55. Also available is our Sunroom that seats up to 30 people and has a beautiful view overlooking the Thames River.
  • Neighborhood
    London
  • Cross street
    Thames Street
  • Parking details
    Michael's On The Thames has private parking available on site.
  • Public transit
    Public Transit (LTC) stops on York across the street from Michael's On The Thames
  • Entertainment
    Michael's on the Thames features a pianist or live jazz trio Thursday through Saturday evenings. Jazz standards by Bob McFee on the piano or Accent Trio featuring string bass, acoustic guitar and piano, are all part of Michael's casually elegant dining experience. In keeping with its reputation as London's Celebration Destination, Michael's has revived tableside cooking. Your specially trained server/captain has some epicurean delights in store for you!
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wine

What 274 people are saying

Michael's on the Thames reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4
4.4 based on all time ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 3.4Value

NoiseModerate

274 Reviews
  1. Jane

    Toronto1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 30, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Three of us came to celebrate a special friend's birthday. We thoroughly enjoyed the Chateaubriand prepared table side. It was cooked to perfection. Delicious vegetables, beautifully presented, accompanied the entree. The wait staff, when asked, offered assistance selecting a champagne and an accompanying wine. Our friend received a delightful message written in chocolate on a plate with a strawberry and candle to mark the occasion. It was an excellent dining experience. We also enjoyed the "easy-listening" music of Jim Chapman while dining. Not too loud - just right. It added to the ambiance.

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  2. Russb

    Toronto3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 29, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything was great. I food was well done and the service was very friendly. We were seated a little close to the piano for my liking , but overall a great night out

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  3. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Toronto18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 29, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto1 review

    4.0

    Dined on July 28, 2017

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food and service were great, the decor could use some updating.

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  5. DRMR31

    Toronto2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 28, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Friendly, efficient, knowledgeable staff make the beautifully prepared, delicious meal most enjoyable. Michael's is consistently excellent.

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  6. AnnaP

    Naples8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 16, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We very much enjoyed our dinner at Michael's on the Thames in London, Ontario. All of our appetizers and entrees were delicious. My husband, however, wasn't crazy about the noodles in his salmon dish but he wanted to try something new so it's a risk he took! He said they tasted bland. The service was top-notch. We were catered to by various waiters/ waitresses who were all very kind and courteous and extremely prompt! I thoroughly enjoyed my birthday celebration!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 15, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time at Michael's but we found it to be a special experience. Very unforgettable. Would do it again.

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  8. TaraM VIP

    Toronto21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 15, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Definitely will be returning. Service was great, food was scrumptious!

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  9. JimD

    Toronto2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on July 13, 2017

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The tableside Caesar salad was not up to their usual standard (Way too much lemon) and the fish entree was overcooked.

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  10. Michelle

    Toronto1 review

    2.0

    Dined on July 2, 2017

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    I will not be be recommending or visiting this restaurant ever again. When we entered, the restaurant was dead...that should have been the first clue since it was July 1st. The waitress was wonderful and served us our drinks right away and left us to look at the menu. The menu was disappointing. We ordered escargot which was inedible as an appetizer. The entres were of no variety. Meat or fish, and horribly overpriced. They tasted aweful. Prime rib was overcoooked. My chicken was tastless yet somehow only tasted like cheese. My husband got a baked potato that was leather and we both had a side of DEAD and dry and tasteless OLD inedible mixed vegtables. We left as soon as we paid. Horrible. Never again. I would not recommend going to this restaurant.

    1 person found this helpful

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Google Map for Michael's on the Thames

1 York St., London, ON N6A1A1

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Thames Street
  • Neighborhood
    London
  • Hours of operation
    Friday Lunch 11:30 AM - 2PM Tuesday - 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM Wednesday - 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM Thursday - 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM Friday: 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM Saturday: 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM Sunday: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Continental, Steak, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Michael's On The Thames has private parking available on site.
  • Public transit
    Public Transit (LTC) stops on York across the street from Michael's On The Thames
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Denis Clavette
  • Entertainment
    Michael's on the Thames features a pianist or live jazz trio Thursday through Saturday evenings. Jazz standards by Bob McFee on the piano or Accent Trio featuring string bass, acoustic guitar and piano, are all part of Michael's casually elegant dining experience. In keeping with its reputation as London's Celebration Destination, Michael's has revived tableside cooking. Your specially trained server/captain has some epicurean delights in store for you!
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Michael's On The Thames offers two private dining rooms for corporate and social events. One room accommodates up to 25 people and the other up to 55. Also available is our Sunroom that seats up to 30 people and has a beautiful view overlooking the Thames River.
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