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Michael's Cafe, Timonium, MD

Michael's Cafe

4.7
4.7
2558 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 39 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for business meals
Reinvention and attention to detail have kept us in business for 40 years. We are honored to serve our community. See what our team, led by Chef Santos and our General Manager Raquel, has to offer you. This restaurant is our home and we treat our guests with this philosophy in mind. Thank you!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Seafood, American
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon, Sun 3:00 pm–8:30 pm Tue–Thu 3:00 pm–9:15 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:30 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (410) 252-2022
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Santos Zelaya
  • Catering
    Give us a call or visit our website for our catering menu.
  • Private party facilities
    We would love to host your next private event in one of our private dining rooms. Please contact events@michaelscafe.com for more information.
  • Neighborhood
    Timonium
  • Cross street
    York Road and Timonium Road
  • Parking details
    PLEASE USE OUR VACANT LOT SOUTH SIDE OF RESTAURANT FOR ADDITIONAL PARKING
  • Entertainment
    EVERY WEDNESDAY 7PM AND EVERY FRIDAY 9PM
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,558 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Baltimore Suburbs

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Michael's Cafe is a popular dining spot known for its "amazing crab cakes" and "exceptional service." Guests appreciate the "great brunch experience," diverse menu, and friendly staff. While some mention noise levels and occasional service delays, the overall dining experience remains "consistently delightful" with standout meals like "rockfish" and "lobster rolls."

2,558 Reviews
  1. Sharon

    Atlanta Metro

    32 reviews

    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were warmly greeting as soon as we walked in the door for our 12:30 reservation and seated in a comfortable and roomy booth. Mark was our server today and he could not have been more accommodating to us, with a very genuine personality while making good recommendations from the menu. We had a great afternoon.
    Michael's CafeResponded 3 days ago
    We are so glad that Mark and our staff members were able to give you such a good experience. We hope it gave you a good easy-going start to your holiday season. Come back and see us sometime soon!

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  2. Gary

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our waiter, Mark, was great, very attentive and polite.
    Michael's CafeResponded 3 days ago
    Thanks for taking the time to leave us this review, Gary. We hope you come back and see us again sometime soon.

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  3. Dennis

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service. The sea bass and the fried green tomatoes were incredible. Definitely recommend.
    Michael's CafeResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you so much for the recommendation. We see you tagged us for some good cocktails, were they any in particular that you tried? We appreciate you taking the time to leave a review and name some of the food dishes that you enjoyed. Have a great day!

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  4. Tom

    Baltimore

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Waited too long for service at out table. Food was mediocre at best. Not worth the money. Will not be going back anytime in the near future.
    Michael's CafeResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, Tom. We are apologetic that you did not enjoy your meal on Friday. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us directly by phone at 410-252-2022 or email our general manager Raquel Cruz-Stratton directly to address any concerns you had with food, beverage, or service. We appreciate your valuable feedback!

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  5. anne

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great time at Michaels, as always food is impeccable
    Michael's CafeResponded 4 days ago
    We are so glad you enjoyed your time at Michael's, Anne. We look forward to hosting you again soon!

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  6. Jim

    Baltimore

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food. I got the Chilean sea bass with scallops and crab risotto, wife got the rack of lamb. Both specials at about $12 off. I’d never pay the regular price. Very fresh and not salty! I can’t stand over salted food and I no longer hesitate to send it back. Service was outstanding - Mark, I think. Thought of everything. Timing was spot on. Told us to place the salt shaker at the corner when we were ready for the meal. Complimentary slice of pie brought after dinner.
    Michael's CafeResponded on November 20, 2024
    Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We are so glad Mark was able to make it happen for you. We are lucky to have customers like you and servers like Mark.

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  7. Deedie

    Baltimore

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious dinner with great waitress. Next time I would prefer to be in the main dining room.
    Michael's CafeResponded on November 20, 2024
    Thank you for your note. We try to accommodate any request. We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your meal and your server.

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  8. Trish

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a very pleasant lunch out today with family. We each thoroughly enjoyed our meals and experienced outstanding service from our server, Tommy, who made our time at Michael’s unforgettable. His attention and kind approach complemented the meal and made us feel like valued guests!
    Michael's CafeResponded on November 20, 2024
    It's nice to feel valued not just as a guest or customer but as a person too. Tommy and the rest of our servers do right by us by always making their tables feel welcome and at home. It's hard for a meal to not be enjoyable when the service is good. Luckily for us we feel as though our food is pretty good too. Thank you for your review!

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  9. Greg

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was great. I had one of the best burgers I have had in a while, service was great
    Michael's CafeResponded on November 20, 2024
    We are very proud of the burger just like we are proud of our whole menu. The burger is a blend of short rib and brisket ground together. Thank you for sharing your experience. Great service brings the whole thing together.

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  10. Karen

    Baltimore

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Michael’s Cafe did not disappoint! Food was delicious; Anastasia our server was delightful and very attentive; and great for groups. Celebrated 30 plus friendships among friends. Could not have selected a better place.
    Michael's CafeResponded on November 20, 2024
    Anastasia is one of the best around. We are so glad that you could celebrate with old friends. We hope to serve you again sometime in the future! :)

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FAQs

Michael's Cafe offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (410) 252-2022.

Michael's Cafe is rated 4.7 stars by 2558 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 39 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Michael's Cafe

2119 York Road, Timonium, MD 21093

Additional information

  • Cross street
    York Road and Timonium Road
  • Neighborhood
    Timonium
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon, Sun 3:00 pm–8:30 pm Tue–Thu 3:00 pm–9:15 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:30 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Seafood, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    PLEASE USE OUR VACANT LOT SOUTH SIDE OF RESTAURANT FOR ADDITIONAL PARKING
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Santos Zelaya
  • Entertainment
    EVERY WEDNESDAY 7PM AND EVERY FRIDAY 9PM
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (410) 252-2022
  • Catering
    Give us a call or visit our website for our catering menu.
  • Private party facilities
    We would love to host your next private event in one of our private dining rooms. Please contact events@michaelscafe.com for more information.
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