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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
5771 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 24 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

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • 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
  • Delivery & takeout
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What 5,771 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

Diners' Choice Awards

  • 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 an exceptional dining experience with "outstanding food," "impeccable service," and a "beautiful ambiance." Diners rave about the "Savor Sarasota menu," which provides excellent value and variety. The staff, including standout servers like "Kelly" and "Nick," receive high praise for their attentiveness and professionalism. A must-visit in Sarasota!

5,771 Reviews
  1. John VIP

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server, Kimberly, was amazing; greatly enhancing our experience

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  2. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Gold Coast108 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Our meal was one of the best that my wife and I have ever had. The salad was delicious; the main course was terrific as well. Beautiful surroundings. We can't wait to go back!

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  3. Bryan

    San Francisco29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible Resturant. The streak was incredible and the fish looked delicious.

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  4. Dick VIP

    Tampa10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always excellent, food, service, ambience, etc.
    Michael's On EastResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you so much for the 5-star rating, Dick! We truly appreciate your support and are thrilled to know you had a great experience with us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  5. Ken

    Tampa8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always food was excellent ... service was spot on, and ambience was engaging
    Michael's On EastResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you so much for the 5-star rating, Ken! We truly appreciate your support and are thrilled to know you had a great experience with us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  6. Lei

    Tampa1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We booked a table for 2 as a birthday date. The seafood was marvelous and the creme brule with the Birthday chocolate cake was outstanding. Our waiter Eddie was very attentive and did a wonderful job.
    Michael's On EastResponded 3 days ago
    Thanks for the feedback, Lei! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the seafood and the birthday dessert. It's wonderful to know that our team's attentive service made your experience even better. We strive to make every visit a memorable one for our guests. We look forward to serving you again soon!

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  7. Dan VIP

    Milwaukee13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another great dinner at Michael’s! Our server, Gregory is top notch!!
    Michael's On EastResponded 3 days ago
    Thanks for visiting us, Dan! We're thrilled to hear that you had another great dinner at Michael's On East. It's wonderful to know that our team made your experience even better. We're always aiming to provide top-notch service and it sounds like we hit the mark for you. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to serving you again soon! Best, The Management Team

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  8. Ann

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food at Michael’s is so good, service is excellent. Always a delicious experience
    Michael's On EastResponded 3 days ago
    Hi Ann, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a delicious experience at Michael's On East. It's great to know that our food and service met your expectations. We always strive to provide excellent service and delicious meals, so your kind words mean a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another wonderful experience. Best regards, The Management Team

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  9. Candace VIP

    Minneapolis11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Party of six with an array of tastes - all rated their dinners as very good- salmon, crab cakes, risotto, steaks and boullabaisse- fantastic food, drinks and service.
    Michael's On EastResponded 5 days ago
    Thanks for the review, Candace! We're thrilled to hear that you and your party enjoyed your meals at Michael's On East. It's great to know that our diverse range of tastes hit the mark for you. We're also glad to hear that our service and drinks met your expectations. Your kind words truly mean a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you and your group back soon! Best regards, The Management Team

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  10. Mark VIP

    Tampa8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Their new menu is terrific and the food and service was first rate. Not the ideal place to go for a quiet dinner on a Saturday night but the all in all one of the best restaurants in Sarasota.
    Michael's On EastResponded 5 days ago
    Thanks for the review, Mark! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the new menu at Michael's On East and found our service to be first-rate. We always strive to provide a top-notch dining experience for our guests, and it's wonderful to know we hit the mark during your visit. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable evening. 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 5771 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.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 24 times today
Google Map for Michael's On East

1212 East Avenue South, Sarasota, FL 34239

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • 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
  • Delivery & takeout
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