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

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4.5 (6554)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
130 N.E. 40th Street, Miami, FL 33137

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 29 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Lively
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.

Please call for our corkage and cake policies and fees.

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 Happy Hour Mon–Fri, Sun 4:00 pm–7:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Michael Schwartz, Exec Chef Randy Zuniga
  • 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.
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
  • Neighborhood
    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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Offers

  • $1 Oysters Thursday

    Multiple dates available
    Thu - 5:30 PM - 9:45 PM
    Enjoy $1 oysters every Thursday from 5:30-10:00pm! 🦪

    $1 Oysters Thursday Photo
  • All-Night Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - 5:30 PM - 9:45 PM
    Extended Happy Hour from 4:00-10:00pm every Monday!

    All-Night Happy Hour Photo
  • 🎵 Jazz Night 🎵

    Multiple dates available
    Wed - 5:30 PM - 9:45 PM
    Enjoy live jazz Wednesday evenings from 6:30-9:30pm! 🎷

    🎵 Jazz Night 🎵 Photo

What 6,554 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Downtown Areas

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Michael's Genuine Food & Drink in Miami consistently impresses with "excellent food and service." The restaurant is a "Miami staple" celebrated for its "constantly changing menu" and "amazing hospitality." While some recent visits noted room for improvement, the venue remains a favorite for its "great atmosphere" and "thoughtful preparation."
6,554 Reviews
  1. Enrique

    Miami - Dade1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This a Miami staple. Great ambiance, service and of course the food is amazing.

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  2. Daphnie

    Fort Lauderdale5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food. Service was great. Our glasses were always full, the waitress was very attentive. Loved the cigar roller for Father’s Day.

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  3. Manny

    Tampa / Central Florida West1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Father's Day celebration. The "Whole Shebang" was grea, loved the concept and would do something similar again. We really enjoyed the meal.

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  4. Guy VIP

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Father’s Day brunch. Exciting specials as well as regular menu. Always a good time

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  5. Wilma

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great high quality of fresh food. Amazing menu, easy access/parking w valet right in front. Great customer service.

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  6. Linda VIP

    New York City14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a lovely lunch at Michael’s. Good service and delicious food.

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  7. Ingrid VIP

    Miami - Dade26 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great and delicious food! Never disappoints. Thank you!

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  8. Natali VIP

    Caribbean5 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Pretty pricey and not that great. They seemed to have run out of everything last night. They did not have the Wagyu steak. Several other items on the menu they had ran out of as well. $31 for a burger. They didn’t even have the right bread for it. Because again, I guess they ran out of burger buns. $11 for a scoop of ice cream. We went with vanilla because they had run out of the Biscoff flavor. Everything was mediocre best. The service was not great either. Will not be returning. Overpriced and not the best experience. They didn’t even try to make up for it.
    Michael's Genuine Food & Drink - MiamiResponded on June 8, 2025
    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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  9. steve VIP

    Tahoe / Reno Area17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our favorite Miami restaurants excellent food and service

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  10. Mark VIP

    Denver / Colorado51 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Iconic design district restaurant in Miami with a constantly changing menu!

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FAQs

Michael's Genuine Food & Drink - Miami is rated 4.5 stars by 6554 OpenTable diners.

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  3. Miami - Dade
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  5. Design District

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 29 times today
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
  • Neighborhood
    Design District
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–8:00 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 Randy Zuniga
  • 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
  • Phone number
  • 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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