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Michael's on East - Main Dining Room - Michael's On East, Sarasota, FL

Michael's On East

4.7
4.7
5802 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 28 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 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
  • 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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 5,802 people are saying

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
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

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 a "wonderful dining experience" with "outstanding food" and "impeccable service." Known for its "lively and sophisticated atmosphere," it's perfect for special occasions. The restaurant boasts an "exceptional menu" with diverse wine selections. Despite occasional service delays, it remains a favorite for "unbelievable" food and "romantic" dining.
5,802 Reviews
  1. Bennie

    Tampa1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Freddy was an Amazing server! 5* The food and atmosphere was great!! We will be back!!

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  2. Michael VIP

    Philadelphia14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall a wonderful experience. The one hiccough was the calamari that was dried out and , in my opinion, not freshly made. This is an easy, yet necessary, fix.

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  3. scott VIP

    Philadelphia24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous night. Food always exceptional and service great

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  4. Jack

    Tampa9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another wonderful evening at Michael’s! Our server Gregory was extraordinary. We started with Michael‘s onion rings, which are always good, Followed by a Barratta salad Which was extraordinary. Our main courses, were the Wagyu steak, scallops, and shrimp and crabcakes. We shared all of the entrées and they were just beyond extraordinary. We can’t wait to return to Michael’s. 

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa1 review

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time dining at Michael's. The outdoor dining atrium is beautiful. Our server Tamara was excellent. Unfortunately, our dinners were a bit disappointing. The burratta salad was nice but not special and the tomatoes were unripe. My husband's filet mignon was perfectly cooked but lacked flavor. The crab cakes were okay. Worst of all was the truffled mac and cheese which seemed to be just pasta in a thin cream sauce; no evidence of cheese or truffles. Because we hadn't eaten it and didn't want to take it home, Tamara kindly took it off the check. All in all, quite disappointing, especially when Michael's had been so enthusiastically recommended.

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  6. Carolyn

    Washington DC8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    love Michaels, but slow slow slow service. Food is still great, but sad when you can't find a waiter.

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  7. Dr . Jose VIP

    Tampa78 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The Food Quality has gone down at Michael's on East. Pompano dish was not fresh. The Server, Kathy was too talkative.

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  8. Suzanne

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Michael's is the rare perfect dining experience.
    Michael's On EastResponded 3 days ago
    Thanks for visiting us, Suzanne! We're thrilled to hear that you had a perfect dining experience at Michael's On East. Your kind words mean a lot to us and motivate us to keep delivering the best service. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.

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  9. Kathie

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waitress Tamara was wonderful. Filet and prk chop well recommended. Love the patio.
    Michael's On EastResponded 3 days ago
    Thanks for the review, Kathie! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your meal, especially the filet and pork chop. We're glad you enjoyed our patio as well. Your kind words mean a lot to us. We strive to provide excellent service and it's always rewarding to hear when we've succeeded. We look forward to welcoming you back to Michael's On East soon!

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  10. Mark

    Chicago2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Kathy Oravec did a great job serving and recommending ! Food and wine was excellent! Delay in table readiness was tolerable as the bar and piano music were fantastic
    Michael's On EastResponded 5 days ago
    Thanks for visiting us, Mark! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food and wine selection at Michael's On East. We're sorry for the delay in table readiness, but we're glad you still had a great time. Your feedback is invaluable and we're grateful for it. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best regards, The Management Team

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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 5802 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
7:00 p.m.
Booked 28 times today
Google Map for Michael's On East

1212 East Avenue South, Sarasota, FL 34239

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Bahia Vista
  • Neighbourhood
    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
  • Phone number
  • 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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