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Michael's Genuine Food & Drink - Miami, Miami, FL
Award-winning

Michael's Genuine Food & Drink - Miami

4.6
4.6
6507 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 77 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for creative cocktails
Since Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink first opened in the Miami Design District in spring of 2007, diners have come to embrace and crave its refreshing combination of laid-back atmosphere and seriously good food, a neighborhood bistro that is the ultimate showcase for the type of cuisine that chef/owner Michael Schwartz does best – homemade, unpretentious, delectable, with an emphasis on great local ingredients. Bon Appétit Magazine wrote in 2022 "Michael's Genuine is refreshingly approachable yet upscale, offering guests a true neighborhood gem where you can sit back, relax, and enjoy simple, consistently delicious dishes." In 2022 and 2023, the first Florida MICHELIN Guide honored the restaurant with a Bib Gourmand awards.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Global, International
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–8:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:30 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri, Sun 4:00 pm–7:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (305) 676-0894
  • Website
    http://www.michaelsgenuine.com/miami
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Michael Schwartz, Exec Chef Brad Herron
  • Catering
    For private events, please contact Events Manager Paolo Bazzani at info@thegenuinehospitalitygroup.com
  • Private party facilities
    Since the restaurant opened in 2007, diners have come to embrace and crave its refreshing combination of laid-back atmosphere and seriously good food, a neighborhood bistro that is the ultimate showcase for the type of cuisine that chef/owner Michael Schwartz does best – homemade.
  • Location
    130 N.E. 40th Street, Miami, FL 33137
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
  • Neighbourhood
    Design District
  • Cross Street
    NE 1st Ave & 40th Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking and Valet Parking available.
  • Public transit
    Miami Dade Transit Bus Lines # 2, # 3,# 9, # 10, # 36, # 93, # 202, # 236. For detailed route information go to: http://www.miamidade.gov/transit/library/tm_for_web.pdf
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • MGFD's 18th Anniversary Celebration!

    Mar 12, 2025 only
    Join Michael Schwartz and the team as we wish MGFD a Happy 18th Birthday! Come in for dinner and enjoy a complimentary glass of Champagne, drinks specials (think $10 Bulletproof Manhattans & Cabarete's) as well a live Jazz Band and optional OG Throwback Prix Fixe Menu for $74pp++.
    MGFD's 18th Anniversary Celebration! photo

Offers

  • 🎵 Jazz Night 🎵

    Multiple dates available
    Wed - 5:30 p.m. - 9:45 p.m.
    Enjoy live jazz Wednesday evenings 6-9pm

Menu

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What 6,507 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Downtown Areas

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Michael's Genuine Food & Drink in Miami is praised for its "great food and service," consistently offering "delicious meals" and an inviting "ambiance." Highlights include "inventive and wonderful food" with bold flavors, complemented by a "friendly and helpful" staff. A go-to spot for "great brunch and cocktails," it remains a beloved local favorite.

6,507 Reviews

  1. Patricia

    Denver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another wonderful dinner at Michael's Genuine. Our waiter Michael was magnificent, professional, kind and "genuine". Food is always exceptional.

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  2. George

    VIP

    Miami

    75 reviews

    5.0

    75 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great to go too a place that is consistently excellent.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Costa Rica

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Hicieron el pedido de la comida mal. Y me trajeron un plato que no ordené

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    Miami

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The North Star of Miami restaurant scene. The brightest for a reason.

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  5. EvanK

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome food, drinks, ambiance; and service. Happy hour is great too

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  6. Patti

    VIP

    Miami

    47 reviews

    5.0

    47 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Gina our waitress was such a beautiful soul and her service was amazing. We had a wonderful evening dining with Jazz.

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  7. Robert

    Miami

    9 reviews

    2.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    I'm sorry to have to report this, because I know there are hardworking , well-meaning people making an effort to put out a good meal, but based on last night, that's no longer working here. The grilled pork collar was dry and tasteless, served alongside a few limp shards of undressed lettuce. The wood roasted snapper was a nice size portion of decent fish on an otherwise naked plate. The bucatini was average, the 1/2 roast chicken was bland, and although the $67 NY strip itself was good and cooked perfectly, the underlying 'au poivre' sauce was a bore. The fried food was solid -falafel balls, potato chips and $13 French fries, The noise level is very LOUD. Our server was lovely. But the valet parking was the best part of the experience. My suggestion, with respect, is that Michael himself assess the quality control so as to produce the level of food that he is proud to put his name on.
    Michael's Genuine Food & Drink - MiamiResponded 1 day ago
    Thanks for the review, Robert. We're sorry to hear that your experience at Michael's Genuine Food & Drink - Miami didn't meet your expectations. We take pride in our food quality and it's disheartening to hear that we fell short on this occasion. We appreciate your feedback and will certainly use it to improve. We hope you'll give us another chance to impress you in the future. 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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  8. Jill

    VIP

    London

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service in a very relaxed atmosphere. The bucatini may have been the best pasta dish I’ve ever had and I travel to Italy frequently.

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  9. ARIEL

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience! Food, service and all.

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  10. harvey

    VIP

    New York City

    45 reviews

    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great meal and service was excellent and the place was packed. Food came out pretty fast.

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Michael's Genuine Food & Drink - Miami is rated 4.6 stars by 6507 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 77 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Michael's Genuine Food & Drink - Miami

130 N.E. 40th Street, Miami, FL 33137

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
  • Cross Street
    NE 1st Ave & 40th Street
  • Neighbourhood
    Design District
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–8:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:30 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri, Sun 4:00 pm–7:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Global, International
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking and Valet Parking available.
  • Public transit
    Miami Dade Transit Bus Lines # 2, # 3,# 9, # 10, # 36, # 93, # 202, # 236. For detailed route information go to: http://www.miamidade.gov/transit/library/tm_for_web.pdf
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Michael Schwartz, Exec Chef Brad Herron
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.michaelsgenuine.com/miami
  • Phone number
    (305) 676-0894
  • Catering
    For private events, please contact Events Manager Paolo Bazzani at info@thegenuinehospitalitygroup.com
  • Private party facilities
    Since the restaurant opened in 2007, diners have come to embrace and crave its refreshing combination of laid-back atmosphere and seriously good food, a neighborhood bistro that is the ultimate showcase for the type of cuisine that chef/owner Michael Schwartz does best – homemade.

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