Michael's Genuine Food & Drink - Miami

Michael's Genuine Food & Drink - Miami reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Kari

   Dallas5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   haven’t been to miami in a while, but the food is still fantastic. love this old staple in the heart of the growing design district.
   

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   Janet VIP

   Houston42 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   This was my first time dining at Michael’s. It was recommended by several people. I had a wonderful experience. The restaurant is attractive, the food is fantastic, and the service is first rate. I will be back!
   

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   OpenTable Diner VIP

   Fort Lauderdale4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

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

   Excellent food and overall experience. I have been many times and will continue too.
   

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   Jeffery

   Unspecified2 reviews

   1.0

   Dined 5 days ago

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

   Unfortunately, our recent dining experience was disappointing. Despite having a reservation, we were seated at a dark, corner table near the middle of the restaurant—even though the place was only half full. It felt unwelcoming and gloomy, and we had to request a table change just to feel more comfortable. While the service was attentive and courteous, the food did not meet expectations. The short rib was particularly underwhelming—dry, tough, and lacking in presentation. The burrata appetizer was also quite basic, consisting of just half a burrata and a few tomatoes, with nothing to elevate it. Given the overall experience, especially considering the food quality, it didn’t feel worth the price.
   

   Michael's Genuine Food & Drink - MiamiResponded 5 days ago

   Your feedback is greatly appreciated! We're sorry we didn't meet your expectations during your visit to Michael's Genuine Food and Drink. We strive to provide our guests exceptional service and a memorable dining experience, and we're disappointed that we fell short. We'd love to learn more about your experience. Please contact Jeunevieve at jceant@michaelsgenuine Thank you for giving us the chance to make things right.
   

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   Adolfo

   Miami19 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   As always had great food, great service and great atmosphere
   

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   Jason

   West Palm Beach1 review

   3.0

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   The homemade potato chips and onion dip is great! My burger was overcooked, but as we were on a time constraint, I didn't want to ask for it to be remade. Wife's fish (Grouper) was salty. Drinks were very small. Probably wouldn't make a special trip to go back. I Ilve in Broward, so driving to Miami is a nightmare. Server was very nice and attentive. If I lived in Miami, perhaps a good lunch place.
   

   Michael's Genuine Food & Drink - MiamiResponded 5 days ago

   Thank you for choosing Michael's Genuine Food and Drink. We're sorry we didn't provide you with the exceptional dining experience we strive to deliver. We value your feedback and would appreciate the opportunity to learn more about your visit. Please contact Jinou at jceant@michaelsgenuine to discuss your experience further.
   

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   Valerie VIP

   New York City210 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 7 days ago

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

   We had truffle pizza and a mixed salad for lunch. They were delicious and served in a timely fashion.
   

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   Josh VIP

   Miami24 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on May 1, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   I think Michael's is tired and needs a refresh. It was really the first good restaurant in the Design District. Maybe it's resting on its laurels? The food was good, just a little expensive. If you're going to be expensive, that's fine but the rest-food, service, ambiance-should be in balance with that. For our party of three, the service was pretty much perfunctory. I liked the fact that we didn't feel rushed, but the pacing could have been a lot better. We were there 2 1/2 hours for a 1 or 1 1/2 hour meal. When he was there, our waiter was pleasant but you just felt like we were a job, not a pleasure to him. Eating in the outside walkway/atrium(?) was nice. The tables nicely spaced. That's a bright spot. I didn't get the feeling that the menu changes. It was pretty meh as menus go. There were no specials off the menu. There are so many new creative restaurants in Miami and Michael's could consider adding a little more oomph to its menu. As for drinks, my martini came with a sidecar but even with that, it was small and felt like an afterthought. The glasses of wine by the glass were also small. I did like the number of wines by the glass so another bright spot-sort of.
   

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   Francisco

   Miami16 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on May 1, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   We love the place, vibe, and food. The jazz band is great, but it raises the issue that the restaurant has always had bad acoustics and generates too much noise. Additionally, last night, we noticed the lighting on the tables in the dining room is relatively poor.
   

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    JAVIER VIP

    Washington DC56 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 28, 2025

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

    Gina was exceptional server. Receptionist was very pleasant too!
    

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