130 NE 40th St

Late post We went to this restaurant in September to try their Miami Spice menu. Everything was delicious and we felt it was a great deal. The fish was delicious and the appetizers were interesting. Hope they will add them to their regular menu. The Fran was too sweet and wasn't so unique- but it's ok! Now we want to go back to Michael's for their regular menu. Also, we can't wait to try their Miami Spice menu next year! Lol Our writer was an older gentleman. His service was excellent!

- Came here for Miami spice '25 - Got the arancini, steak tartare, filet, cobia - I thought the food was ok - We sat outside and they have a lot of fans pointed at the tables - The watermelon ginger soda was good

This spot was so cute and perfect for a date night. I went for their Miami Spice dinner and it was 100% worth it. The sausage and chorizo appetizer was bomb and their fish was really good too. The dessert was delicious! I would definitely go back to try other items on their menu. And the service was excellent!

Amazing birthday brunch with my niece! The staff is very friendly and welcoming. We were seated at a booth table inside. The weather was perfect so the doors were open. We started with their homemade sodas and they were both refreshing and delicious. To start we ordered the smoked fish dip with chips. We loved that chips and dip with the spicy sauce gave it a nice flavor. For our mains I ordered the breakfast sandwich which is egg, pork sausage, spinach and provolone on English muffin. My niece ordered the genuine burger with fries. We both enjoyed our meal and for the sweet treat we had the pumpkin spice bread pudding. That was the best bread pudding I've had in a long time and I would love to have it again. I will definitely go back and try other items on the menu in the future.

Solo night at Michael's Genuine Food & Drink didn't disappoint. The atmosphere strikes that perfect Miami balance of polished yet relaxed. I ordered caviar with champagne to start and the tuna carpaccio blew me away. Everything was fresh, delicate, and perfectly balanced.

Came for Miami spice. The service was really good, quick and polite. We were seated outside which is really nice because they have shade cover and also it can open up after 7pm so it's still nice and light even when the sun is setting. Most of the items on Miami spice aren't from their main menu so it's hard to judge their usual food but the spice menu is pretty average. From entire menu the arancini was decent and the fish was okay, but I expected better.

It has been a while since I have frequented this establishment. As I was in the area I went for their good Happy hour. For happy hour you have to sit at the bar. The bar staff were sweet and attentive. The lady bar tender kept refilling my water glass without me having to ask, which I appreciated so much. I tried three items from their great valued menu. They offer quite a few selections all for 6 dollars a piece. I tried - 1/ fried chili pig ears - a Pleasant crunch, a little too over cooked for me. 2/ shrimp toast - I enjoyed this very much. However, I did not think the sauce particularly went with the Asian element I would have preferred a cilantro sauce as to the chili chipotle style one, and maybe some sesame seeds. I loved the pink pickled onion on the top. 3/ Chicken liver crostini - I think the pate definitely had some truffle in it. It had a delicate smokey taste and I really appreciated the jammy style onions on the top. I will definitely come back, and I have already told my friends about the great value happy hour.

Wow. Wow. WOW. That's all I have to say about Michael's. I came in with zero expectations and left FLOORED. The service from the bartenders Salgi (Slagi?) & Jake were absolutely phenomenal. And beyond that, yeah, they were Michelin rated, but I don't care about that when checking a place out, but they ABSOLUTELY deserved it. Their happy hour was by far one of the best I ever experienced in Miami. Their apps are $6 & cocktails $10. Their amazing. Don't miss out on this and go NOW.

I was only here for HH for Wednesday night jazz, so still have yet to try a full meal. We had a table but found out that HH is only at the bar when we got there - the manager was so kind and offered us a table by the bar for our larger party to enjoy HH! Further away from the jazz but could definitely still enjoy it. My drink (bulletproof manhattan) was excellent and the shrimp banh mi was a yummy and filling bite for only $6. Service and quality of what we got was amazing so I would definitely come back for the full meal.

Came here for a friend's birthday party. Good cocktails specially on the happy hour. Chill environment and good energy

The Word Genuine means Authentic, Real, Sincere, as it said so on the side of Restaurant. Just as you walk along 40th Street, so if you are looking for something Authentic, look no further than this Establishment. Serving up some of the best Quality Food in the 305. My 1st full day in Miami, while my Brother was golfing, I took an Uber down to Miami's artistic Design District to walk around for a bit. Seeing as I arrived 2 1/2 Hours before they opened, I walked around some of the nearest shops and took in some of the surrounding scenery. At looking at Buckminster's Fuller Fly Eye Dome and checking out Miami International Contemporary Museum of Art for an Hour. Michael's Geunine was now open and I walked in knowing I was going to have an Awesome Lunch. I walked in to a very casual and comforting Atmosphere, where I got to sit at the Bar Area and drink lots of Water with how Hot it was out. Michael's Genuine is committed to serving up the freshest and seasonally organic Meats and Produce in the 305 for Local and out of town Visitors. But how did I know about this place, how about the Food Network (no not Guy Fieri and Triple D). I'm talking about the Best Thing I ever Ate when Michael Symon, Scott Conant and Frank Bruni were Debating about the best Sweet Tooth. How crazy that I waited 14 years to dine here after watching that Episode. Plus when coming to Miami, I made sure that this was on my list as it was recommended by none other than Mike Colicchio (brother of Top Chef Judge - Tom Colicchio). He said that its their favorite place to dine at whenever they come to Miami. While looking over the Menu, I had the distinct pleasure of meeting the Chef/Owner of Michael's Genuine himself. Michael Schwartz, one of the Top Dogs of Miami's culinary scene. After spending 10 minutes talking to Michael, I got right into Lunch. I got a few of their Snacks on the Menu, first was Bahn Mi Style Toast that had been fried but it had Shrimp instead of Pork. Shrimp were Sweet and Tender, topped with Sambal Aioli for some Sweet Heat, Fresh Lime for some Acidity and Pickled Red Onion for some Texture. Next up was a dish that you'd have to be "All Ears" for as I got one of their Signatures. Crispy Pig Ears, think of it as another way of Eating Bacon. With each bite that I took I enjoyed the Crispy yet slightly Fatty morsels that have been dusted with Chili Powder. I did not feel Sow-ry one bit, I wasn't slightly Ear-itated in the Least. I was enjoying myself. Then I got myself one of their Signature Sandwiches. I'll say that it was a Monster. It was a Pastrami Sandwich with some very unique Components to it. Aside from Pickled Red Cabbage and Thousand Island Dressing, the Meat was smoked for 7 Hours, and the Gruyere Cheese was aged in a Cave for a Whole Year. This was an absolute mouthful, every single bite was Smokey Beef, Tangy Cabbage, Mild Cheese and Rich dressing. I've never seen so much meat crammed on to one Sandwich. I even managed to have a few of the Fresh and Crispy French Fries. This Sandwich was so filling, that I wasn't even gonna be able to finish. There was also no way that I was gonna carry what was left of it around Miami with me. So this was like one of those Man vs Food moments where Food was triumphant over me. I ate like 45-50% of it and the rest I told them to take away, but it was a great Sandwich regardless. Since it was the day before my Birthday they offered me a free Dessert, but I told them I was good. So they took the Pig Ears off my Check. This was arguably hands down one of the best Meals that I've had outside of Buffalo. I will make a promise to myself that if I plan another trip out to Miami, Michael's Genuine will be on that list of places to eat at. But next time with an additional Stomach so I can eat more of their Great Food. !!!

Nice restaurant in the Miami design district. Came here for dinner with my boyfriend and the ambiance was beautifully set inside. The 32oz steak my boyfriend and I shared wasn't the best but there were other dishes that were a highlight like the shrimp toast and the baked Alaska dessert. The server was super knowledgeable and really nice. Overall we really enjoyed our dinner but will not order the steak again.

For almost two decades, Michaels Genuine continues to deliver creative dishes again, and again, and again. If you go on a Wednesday night, you're greeted by a jazz band. They're not too loud, and really add to the ambiance. Servers are always great, I've never had an issue. They have been around for almost two decades and I don't see them going anywhere. Every dish you order will be fantastic Can't wait to go back!

We had a great experience as a large group for brunch on a Saturday. It started with the first phone call. The customer service was great and they allowed us to add to our party size that morning with zero hesitation and welcomed all of us. Upon arrival, we were seated and greeted with cocktails and we ordered several appetizers for the table. The chips and onion dip, cauliflower (ordered a second helping of that!) and the deviled eggs. All were delicious. Our server was attentive and kept the drinks cold and coming. He also never rushed our orders. Everyone ordered their own mains. We split the pastrami sandwich and chicken liver crostini. The chicken liver was perfect. The caramelized onion flavor was present but not overwhelming. The pastrami was excellent. Very rich and filling, not stringy our tough. I can see why this spot is a staple and has been around for a while. I would come back for the food and I would stay because of the service. Also, the price was extremely reasonable, especially for Miami standards. Excellent all around.

Every single time we come this place never disappoints. The service is A+++ and the dishes are great for sharing. Extremely convenient for parking with a valet service right at the door, beginning at $5 (can't beat that in Miami). You can sit outdoors or indoors. We always sit inside in a corner sofa and chair table combo. The bar scene is also fun (next time we will venture out to the bar area). The meatballs & the park belly are a solid pick! The steak frites ... YUM! Not my favorite type of French fries but they do the trick. Drinks are great but it's best to order a bottle of your favorite type of wine. Can't wait to go back, def one of my favorite spots. It's an overall great place to spend a great lunch, Happy hour or dinner! Until next time :)

The service here is what will keep you coming back. Had a couple of issues with food items and some things def sound better than they are. But the service from the host to the bartender to our group of people at the bar. We're all amazing. I was about 30 min late for reso due to flight delays and not being able to park our large truck. I called an they were very accommodating. When we arrived we chose to sit at the bar. Jennifer was great drinks on point and she sent us a few items to try on the house. I ate and like chicken livers!! The crispy pig ears are a must too. We had the onion dip and the burrata to start. Both delish we asked for pita with our burrata it was the pizza dough and looked delish but was raw dough on bottom. My bf got the burger it was a tad overcooked but still super juicy. I had the cruffin and the bacon both were undercooked but had good flavor. The onion dip was so good we had 2!! They were nice talked to us and gave good recommendations. So we will be back. Food issues are easy fixes you can't teach people how to be great with people and that goes a long way.

I've always enjoyed MGF&D. It's a local gem, you can always count on the food being delicious and the service being excellent. We celebrated a birthday, the manager brought a birthday card and a bag of MGF&D Granola! It's a great place for groups with outdoor and indoor seating.

BEWARE! I have been a repetitive guest at Genuine Hospitality Group restaurants for three decades. That came to a screeching halt today. Without advance notice or option, I discovered a 2% "Rethink" fee added to my check. Only after I demanded information was it explained that the restaurant collects an additional 2% that it ultimately donates to their tax benefit. BEWARE. This affects about a dozen restaurants, including River Oyster Bar, Amara, Tacombi, and others. BEWARE!!!

One of the locals recommended Michaels and we are so glad they did. This place is awesome!

This place was wonderful. The octopus was delicious, it was served with radish, cilantro and some crema. The fries (not pictured) were great! I didn't get a chance to snap a pic because I was starving and munched out on them. The service was amazing, the manager came to our table and all, to introduce herself and let us know that she's available if we need anything. The bartender was very nice and made our drinks fairly quick. The espresso martini was good, the coffee really packed a punch. My favorite part was when they brought out the double baked carrot cake, it was yummy!! It was my birthday, so they also brought out a hand written card. That was very thoughtful, I really enjoyed that aspect of my dining experience. Overall, I highly suggest you check them out. We made a reservation in advance since we were a big party, they were very accommodating.

No wonder Michael's gets good reviews. It's simply good all around. We enjoyed their Mother's Day brunch. It was full and busy, yet we were not rushed. The place was loud because it was full, but not uncomfortable. The service was great, among the best in Miami. My husband's brother ordered the lamb ribs. Our daughter had the pasta, requesting no spice ... there was spice. So those 2 switched and enjoyed. My husband and I had the steak tartare - truthfully, we've had better, but this was good. When we asked about the item left off of our order, apologies were profuse and we were offered a dessert - icing on the cake of a memorable Mother's Day. It's not often that Miami restaurants recogize mistakes - Michael's lives up to its reputation - thank you.

We tried vegetarian falafel and food was great. Ambiance was great. The salad was a kind of cheese was extremely salty. But waiter was willing to take it of charge. Service was great

This place is cute. It may be a bit overcrowded at times. The service was a bit slow during the week midday, it wasn't really packed so not sure why the service was slow and took a while to get our drinks and even longer to get our food. The drinks were okay. The food was really good and we really enjoyed it. I'd go back just for the food.

This is the second time I've been here and exceeded my previous expectations. Maybe we ordered better dishes this time? But the whole experience was so nice. Our waiter was very nice and asked about any allergies- I have a dairy one and he explained all of the things I could get off the menu. The duck confit was amazing and so unique. Perfectly crispy exterior and juicy flavorful meat inside. The beef tar tar was rich and the grilled bread went great with it! Finally, the short rib was the stand out. Even with some of the toppings on the side (because of dairy) the meat itself was fall off the bone tender and exquisite flavor. To top it off, the ambiance is so nice outside where you can people watch but enjoy the lights and plants too.

This was a cute, chic spot in an adorable part of Miami with nice shops! I liked the variety of dishes and the food was pretty good. The service was great - very attentive and quick!

Michael's Genuine Food & Drink is located within the beautiful Miami Design District close to the ICA. Came here to celebrate two of our cousins' birthdays and we were able to make a reservation for 9 and a baby. When we got there, it was super busy on a Saturday evening. Both inside and outside were busy but it didn't seem too crazy for folks trying to walk up without reservations. I was seated right away as I waited for the rest of our party to arrive. The host said that we could be seated as long as half our party was there and they were very nice about seating me a few minutes early with our table set up already. We sat inside with one long table and as soon as the rest of our party arrived, we were greeted. What made this experience three stars for me was mainly the wait to get food, mediocre service, and just okay food. Nothing about it was bad but it was just okay. I always like to note that when you order water, make sure if you're getting bottled or regular tap because we were only asked if we wanted still or sparkling. When we said still, we were poured water from bottles of Pan Aqua while other tables got regular tap. Probably our fault for not specifying but wanted to note here for others in case it isn't common sense like it wasn't for us. We did have a few slip-ups with the orders including mine, I ordered the Genuine burger medium well and it came out medium rare because our waitress misheard me. Again, I get it, mistakes can happen but it already took so long for the burger to come out. When I finally got the correct order, the burger itself was probably one of the worst burgers I've had in my recent experience. Three of us got burgers at the table and all of us didn't like it so I knew it wasn't my biased opinion from the mishap. It was pretty tasteless, the bacon that came with it was super tough and cardboard-tasting. The pickle that came with it didn't even taste like a pickle, it tasted like a cucumber that tried to be a pickle- maybe it wasn't pickled long enough? And one of the burgers didn't even come with a pickle. The fries that came with the burger were bland, but I guess they leave that so we can season to our tasting? I figured the burger on this menu was probably just an option for those who wanted a more affordable option compared to the other menu items but wish that it was at least done well. As for the other items my cousins got, they said everything tasted good for the most part. One of us got the small seafood platter and didn't really like it. Again, nothing spectacular or out of the ordinary which was kind of where our expectations were set since we heard this was on the Michelin guide and also had a James Beard award winning chef, but overall pretty good. For parties six or more, you have an automatic 20% gratuity added on, which we totally get. There's also an additional 2% that is put on for what seemed to be a foundation that the restaurant is a part of. We don't mind that at all but it was weird when the waitress brought it up asking us if it was okay for the 2% charge but we felt it would feel odd to say it wasn't as it seemed it was for charity? These additional charges are stated at the bottom of the menu and glad she at least brought it up but definitely worth noting.

Happy Hour $10 cocktails and bites were amazing! Service was great for a busy Labor Day weekend.

Afternoon bar stop was everything we could have asked for. Fantastic food, drink, and lovely atmosphere in the design district. Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Cost to worth it rating: 3 Return worthiness: yes Highlights: - Atmosphere: bar curves around and has these amazing red bar stools. Also a big outdoor patio and indoor tables. Upscale and comfortable but not snooty. - Crab claws: option of large or jumbo for 1, 3 or more that was wonderful. Cracked right in front of you behind the bar with an industrial cracker. Super fresh and served with 2 sauces along with lemon and limes. 5 stars - Breakfast pizza: delectable crust, cubes of just salty and fatty enough pork, wonderful mixture of cheeses, and fun addition of the egg. Only wish it was a runny one to make it perfect. 4.5 stars - Drinks: list of appealing cocktails but I was excited about the glass of Ruinart champagne which is rarely found Lowlights: - Didn't get to have the full experience of a meal. Loved it and would be happy to return.

Originally came here because the Miami spice menu looked wonderful... Upon arrival we found out that they changed the Miami spice menu often and we were unfortunately forced to choose from options that were not what we wanted originally. The vegetarian schnitzel appetizer was absolutely disgusting. It wasn't seasoned at all And tasted like fried dry wood. For my entrée, I ordered the chicken Milanese and that also had absolutely no seasoning and was just a giant deep fried piece of chicken with no sauce or flavor. A few shredded vegetables on top was not redeeming. I asked for a dipping sauce on the side and he brought me what he described as a lemon aïoli but it actually just looked like and tasted like a bowl of mayonnaise. The most redeeming factor was the dessert... The blueberry butter cake was outstanding, delicious and ultra buttery. Overall, the ambience is very nice. However, when you sit outside, you are going to melt like a popsicle because it is just so hot. We asked the server and the front desk person to move the fans in our direction, but we were told that other tables asked for the fans first so they couldn't accommodate us until the other tables got up and left, which didn't happen during our visit. The only good part of the service was the server who was very nice and made us laugh a few times. Overall, I will not be returning. It was a disappointment.

Located within the design district, this has a casual approach to dining, though seeks to maintain a degree of elegance. The menu does not fit any cubbyhole category easily as the food is eclectic. They have both indoor and outdoor seating. The outdoor seating may feel strange to some, as one side of the exterior seating is abutting one of the busy Miami Design District streets and the other side is on one of the interior walkways through the district. We found it pleasant enough, but it is hardly private or upscale. They advertise having good food. Seems to fit, though we were not wowed with everything we ordered. We started with falafel balls. Being familiar with really good falafel, the balls were over fried. Inside though they were very tasty served with traditional tahini and pickled onions. Enjoyable, but these can definitely be improved due to the excessive frying We then ordered a plate of 5 Jumbo stone crabs. Like another Miami restaurant I just reviewed, these are priced by the claw and size, rather than by weight. These also had a sliding scale, meaning the more claws ordered the price per claw was reduced. Still, these were more costly than the other restaurant I reviewed today and there was not a good reason for this, apart from possibly being served with their own unique dipping sauce, seemingly cilantro-based, which did not impress us, along with the traditional mustard-based sauce. The size also did not warrant the jumbo label, though they were fresh and tasty. Our main courses were the grouper, which was a fish my wife had never tried previously and found unimpressive, since she prefers an oilier type fish, but the accompanying vegetables were very good. I had the bucatini and little neck clams. This came in a typical white sauce kicked up a notch by red pepper flakes. This was very pleasing. My wife had a glass of white wine, while I passed on alcohol this night. All in all it was a decent to plus meal. It was at least a 3, but not sure I can offer a 4. Price? Well, the stone crabs were close to $200 alone without tax and tip. While they do not add a mandatory service fee and you are free to tip as you see fit, they do have a mandatory 2% addition that we understood supports a local food bank. Nice touch, possibly, but seems odd. Why not just price all your dishes 2% more and advertise on the menu that 2% of the bill is going to a local food bank? I do not know what makes more sense, but it just is something for diners to know. With tax and tip of 18% (as the service seemed a bit rushed and at times inattentive), the total was $380.

Sunday Brunch review : Service : 5/5 Waiter : Jacob H Jacob was very a tentative and provided us with recommendations. He was knowledgeable about the menu and provided his input as well ! Ambiance : outdoor patio was nice and they had the fans going so it didn't feel super hot. Very cool and breathable The menu had a variety of options that I really liked ! I LOVEDDDDDDDD MY FALAFEL MEZZE and the pork belly on the Kimichi Benedict was amazing ! Def would come back !

Still a fantastic place for brunch, lunch, and dinner. Excellent food. Great staff. Brunch here on New Year's Day was fabulous!

Back at Michael's and it never disappoints! I came for their happy hour from 4-7pm with $6 appetizers. We enjoyed and we were stuffed!! The server was excellent and she gave us radishes as a starter as well. The ambiance is pleasant and I'll definitely be coming back as it's my go to in the DD!

In addition to the food not being what it use to be now you have to watch out for the bill and the hidden fees they charge. They charged me a "Rethink Contribution charge of 2%" without informing me. It's automatically added to all bills. In addition if you split the bill in half with your other party they automatically charge you 20% tip. Unfortunately I will not be visiting the restaurant again.

Some of the best happy hour menus I have experienced in my life! The drinks, food, and service were all out of this world. I cannot wait to come back and try their regular menu. The ambiance had such good and laid back vibes. They have outdoor and indoor seating.

I genuinely did not understand the hype to this restaurant. It was over priced basic food. Nothing was out of this world. Only the pancakes were yummy. Honestly not worth the money, wouldn't come here again.

Inventive menu. We started with a roasted feta appetizer recommended by our waiter-- delish! We also shared a roasted snapper which was accompanied by the crispest of lettuces! We had a side of Dijon mustard potatoes which were quite good and unique. Very festive atmosphere where indoor and outdoor seating meld together. There's street parking available on the block -- which looks like Fifth Avenue in NY. You can shop 'til you drop and then have an extraordinary meal!

I came here for an industry lunch on a friday afternoon. The first thing that threw me off about this area is the parking. If you don't find street parking there is a parking lot that is walking distace. When we got there we had a reservation and they sat us at a table outside. It was a beautiful spring day in miami so it was not too hot to sit outside which was nice. It took a while for a server to come to our table. We also ordered sparkling water and when they came to refill the glass they filled it with regular water. It took them a while to take our order. We started with the onion dip. Which was probably my favorite thing we had. We also ordered a bottle of rose as well. Once we had the dip we called the waitor over to take our actual order. We shared a greek salad and we also got two pizzas the zucchini and the mushroom one. Both were good but nothing to write home about. After the lunch was done two of us moved to the bar and had a couple more drinks. I had el fuego and the literally good cocktails both were good but I liked the el fuego more because I like spicy drinks. We also got the deviled eggs to finish off. Everything was good but nothing was great.

This was a delightful visit. The outdoor seating is beautiful and the live jazz band on Wednesday evenings was definitely a fun addition to the ambiance. Reservations is a must. Food was very tasty! Vito's Stratciatella was so fresh and delicious! The service was friendly and attentive. Street parking is accessible. Will definitely visit again when in Miami!

Came here for Miami Spice, good ambiance. Food was good but not great. I got the gem lettuce salad, and the fish on the spice menu. Fish was a bit overcooked and the salad just didn't really wow me but I would come and try the regular menu and see if there is more to give!

I absolutely loved Michael's Genuine!! I'm ashamed. I'd never been here here before when I heard they've been open for 17 years! I love that it's located in a little nook of the Design District, only $5.00 for valet, and they offer outside seating that is covered. It's a very cutesy place located in a very beautiful place. From the moment you arrive, the host is splendid. This place was slammed, and it was bumping. We arrived early, so we sat at the bar for some aperitifs & appetizers. The bartenders at the bar were great, and our drinks came out quickly. We ordered a few Mojitos & Rum Revivals with 3 orders of half a dozen oysters. Everything came out lightning fast. Our table was ready on time and I think we got one of the best tables in the house. Our server was amazing, I forgot his name, but he definitely gets a shout-out. He was funny, extremely attentive on an Easter Sunday, and we were seated outside. When we got our table, I ordered the find your path mocktail to have with Brunch & that drink was deeeeelicious. A white wine sangria and a bottle of wine. We got 2 orders of the deviled eggs to start off. They were yummy. We followed up with avocado toast - that comes with Maine lobster on top instead of a traditional egg. The falafel mezze and a pita, the falafel were so hot and fresh. The whole roasted lamb. Which was a misnomer because you only receive pieces of Lamb, not a whole lamb, lol. The pièce de résistance was the short rib hash. This dish was very flavorful and delicious. The short rib was cooked perfectly and just melted in your mouth. For desert, we ordered 2 nutella mousses - yummy but mostly chocolate. A lemon sabayon, which has full-blown blueberries in the mix, which makes it sweet & tart. The BEST desert was the raspberry mille feuille. The puff pastry was crispy yet soft enough to cut with a fork. Everything about this restaurant is a good time. The vibe, the staff, the food, everything was 5 stars all the way, and I hope to come back soon.

Top 5 restaurant in the design\midtown area I had the watermelon salad and the burger my date had the oysters and the burrata beets salad. All was great

My initial review was over a decade ago and Michael's is still in business, so they are obviously doing something right! We met friends here last night for happy hour (available from 4-7 every night except Saturday) and dinner. We started at the bar, where they have a fantastic menu! We opted just for drinks since we had dinner reservations, but the snacks ($6) looked great! We had two rounds at the bar; all drinks $10: Bulletproof Manhattan - verdict was that a manhattan should be a manhattan and don't try to mess with the original Old Man Go - perfectly balanced but a little on the sweet side Big Poppa - the person who ordered it liked it, but you have to be down for a smoky scotch experience Literally Good - this was ordered 2x! It was a hit! I sampled and did not like it because of the mezcal, but if you like smoke, you'll like this drink Aperol Spritz - this was prepared in the classic manner and was perfect Fresh as a Cucumber - I ordered this drink and loved it! Light, refreshing and not sweet at all En Fuego - this was my 2nd drink and I also loved it! I'm generally not a tequila fan, but the tequila was balanced by just a bit of sweetness from the watermelon and a fantastic jalapeño bite! After our rounds at the bar, we were seated and greeted by Ramon, who was a fantastic server! We had brought two bottles of wine with us ($35 corkage fee per bottle). Ramon brought both white and red glasses (Riedel) and chilled the white down for us. We started with the okra, which was roasted so as to avoid the sliminess. Perfect! The okra pods were nestled on a bed of piquant pimento cheese. After the okra, we all opted for the Spice menu. Two of us had the mussels escabeche - these arrived tapas style, out of the shell in a garlicky oil with a side of grilled sourdough. Really delicious! They paired perfectly with the albariño we brought. The other two starters were the french onion croquette and the beef tartare; I didn't sample these but the guys in our group enjoyed them. For mains, we had the cobia and the mafaldine. The cobia was roasted with a nice wood flavor. The mafaldine came with mushroom and cauliflower in a creamy sauce and was delightful! Dessert was espresso flan and almond cake - both were absolutely delicious. I don't care for the texture of flan, but the flavor of this dessert was magnificent! On my last visit years ago, we felt like the restaurant was way too crowded, and they seem to have renovated the interior to eliminate the crowded feeling. The tables were spaced appropriately, and only the bar area felt a bit crowded, which is totally understandable as they have a great happy hour. The service was excellent and a huge improvement. I think the happy hour pricing is fantastic and they do a great Spice menu; however, the regular menu and wine list is a bit pricey.

Great location where alot shopping takes place in Miami. Friendly wait staff. Took advantage of the Miami spice prefix menu. Lovely seating outside. I did have some of the Ceviche and the crab meat. Both were amazing.

The one star is solely for our lovely server, who was genuinely kind and pleasant throughout our visit. As a local, I've always heard great things about this place, so I was excited to try it for dinner with my boyfriend--but unfortunately, it was a letdown. The crab risotto was overwhelmingly salty, overly cheesy, and had barely any crab. The steak au poivre was similarly disappointing: overcooked, overly salted, and the peppercorn sauce lacked flavor. Lastly, the passion fruit margaritas were far too sweet for our taste. All in all, it felt like a disappointing experience.

Had this restaurant on the radar for a while and I'm happy I was finally able to dine here. Every single dish was perfect. We started with some drinks which were good. For appetizers, we had the Burrata and the caviar service. The entrees included the bucatini, risotto, chicken, and pork Milanese. Everything was simply delicious. The Milanese and chicken were definite standout dishes. For desert, we had the carrot cake/cheesecake which was fantastic. Service was good. The restaurant has street parking, but valet is only $5. Restaurant has both indoor and outdoor seating.

Always consistent in the design district. You can't go wrong eating here. The food is always great the location is fantastic. I had the salmon and poached egg over hash browns and it was delicious. Others had the omelette and steak and they really enjoyed it. The service felt a rushed, as soon as the server arrived at our table she wanted orders and ran. We only saw here once during our entire meal.

10 minutes into being sat in the worse table in the place and I still haven't spoken to my waiter, 6 different people have passed with bottles of water and nobody has thought to offer some to me. The ambience is hectic and loud. Would not recommend for a date or anything intimate. Its Monday evening and there are children screaming and running around withoit any adult supervision. Asked for limes for my water, got 3 wedges that were so dry that not one would make decent lime. The food was fine, pretty expensive for the quantity.

Nice place, good service and good well prepared food. My favorite was the squash flowers- it seemed that they were stuffed with a crab mixture which was really good. The grouper was well done and delicious. It was very busy on Mother's Day and several items on menu were sold out. The smoked fish dip was ok, but did not taste like there was any smoky fish type flavor. The pasta was mid. I had the kimchi Bloody Mary and it was delicious. Very large piece of shrimp in that as well. I would return!