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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
5716 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Fancy
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.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • 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
  • Phone number
    (941) 366-0007
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Jamil Pineda
  • Catering
    Michael's has multiple other venues for your special events. Whatever the occasion, the staff of Michael's On East are in the business of creating memorable events. From dazzling galas for 1,000 or more, to an intimate candlelit dinner for two, we pride ourselves on providing Sarasota's finest cuisine and the best service on Florida's Gulf Coast!
  • Private party facilities
    For an unparalleled dining and wine tasting experience, your guests will never forget, experience Michael's Wine Cellar. One of Sarasota's hippest locations to entertain, Michael's Wine Cellar can accommodate 125 guests for a cocktail party or up to 50 for an elegant sit-down dinner.
  • Neighborhood
    Sarasota
  • Cross street
    Bahia Vista
  • Parking details
    We offer both Valet and Self-Parking. Valet Parking is located on East Ave.
  • Entertainment
    Enjoy live music nightly in the Michael's On East Piano Bar Lounge. Joe Micals, Tuesday - Saturday, beginning at 7 p.m.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 5,716 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

Loved For

  • 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 a luxurious dining experience with "fantastic service" and "amazing food." Highlighting the Epicurean menus, diners enjoy "innovative" dishes inspired by global cuisines. The ambience is elegant, enhanced by live piano music, making it ideal for special occasions. Signature dishes like the sea bass and tomahawk ribeye are highly recommended.

5,716 Reviews
  1. Kathy

    St. Louis

    111 reviews

    5.0

    111 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We celebrated Valentine’s Day a day early. Wonderful experience, as always. Katie, our server was great.

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  2. Candace

    VIP

    Minneapolis

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great drinks and oysters in the lounge followed by divinely romantic and delicious dinner in the atrium. Wonderful evening.

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  3. Pierre

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent Wagyu steak with perfect assortment of accompaniments.

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  4. Hans

    VIP

    Chicago

    33 reviews

    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always happy here at Michaels. Service (Eduardo) great, all meals were great. Nice ambience (at bar and in atrium).

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  5. karen

    Atlanta

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional menu. Exceptional meal. Great service. Thank you Eddie for the great friendly helpful service. The best.

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  6. Chris

    Pittsburgh

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place never disappoints Ate outside. Server was Freddy. Top notch service and ambience. This is old school white table service just the way we like it. Everything made in house and they are very willing to sccomodate dietary concerns. Nice piano bar.
    Michael's On EastResponded 3 days ago
    Hey Chris, Thank you so much for your glowing review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your experience at Michael's On East. It's wonderful to know that our top-notch service and ambience met your expectations. We're also glad to hear that our food is made in-house and that we can accommodate your dietary concerns. We're thrilled that you enjoyed the piano bar atmosphere and we look forward to your next visit. Best wishes, The Management Team

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  7. DEBBY

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous meal for celebrating a birthday or special occasion. Exceptional service (Kathy was amazing) & training by staff. The Chilean sea bass was the best I ever had!
    Michael's On EastResponded 2 days ago
    Thanks for visiting us, DEBBY! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your meal and the service at Michael's On East. It's always a pleasure to know that our guests are celebrating a special occasion with us. We're glad you loved our Chilean sea bass - we always strive to offer the best! We appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable experience.

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  8. TBinFL

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A very enjoyable evening all around and Katee served us with friendliness and excellence.
    Michael's On EastResponded 3 days ago
    Thanks for the feedback, TBinFL! We're thrilled to hear that you had an enjoyable evening at Michael's On East. It's great to know that our team's friendliness and excellence added to the overall experience. We strive to provide excellent service and it's wonderful to hear that you appreciated it. We look forward to serving you again soon!

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  9. Rebecca

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Eating at Michael’s is a special treat when visiting Sarasota. This time we chose three dishes: the charcuterie board, sea bass, and chopped salad. The charcuterie board was outstanding, and the sea bass with risotto was excellent. To my taste, the chopped salad was not as good. It was overdressed with a somewhat sweet dressing, reminiscent of Russian dressing.
    Michael's On EastResponded 3 days ago
    Hey Rebecca, Thank you so much for your kind words and high ratings! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our charcuterie board, sea bass, and chopped salad. We're sorry to hear that the chopped salad didn't meet your expectations this time around. Your feedback is important to us and we'll certainly consider your comments for future menu improvements. We're glad to know that our service met your expectations and we hope to welcome you back to Michael's On East soon. Best wishes, The Management Team

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  10. Anita

    Cincinnati

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time dining at Michael’s on East and we couldn’t have been happier! Our server Kathy was extremely helpful and friendly recommending our cocktails to our dessert! Everything was delicious and we will be making this our go to restaurant for all our special occasions!!!
    Michael's On EastResponded 4 days ago
    Hey Anita, we're thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic first experience at Michael's On East! It's wonderful to know that our team made your visit enjoyable from the moment you walked in. We're glad you enjoyed our cocktails and desserts. Your recommendation means a lot to us. We can't wait to welcome you back for more special occasions!

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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 5716 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.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Michael's On East

1212 East Avenue South, Sarasota, FL 34239

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Bahia Vista
  • Neighborhood
    Sarasota
  • 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
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Steak, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • 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
  • Entertainment
    Enjoy live music nightly in the Michael's On East Piano Bar Lounge. Joe Micals, Tuesday - Saturday, beginning at 7 p.m.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (941) 366-0007
  • Catering
    Michael's has multiple other venues for your special events. Whatever the occasion, the staff of Michael's On East are in the business of creating memorable events. From dazzling galas for 1,000 or more, to an intimate candlelit dinner for two, we pride ourselves on providing Sarasota's finest cuisine and the best service on Florida's Gulf Coast!
  • Private party facilities
    For an unparalleled dining and wine tasting experience, your guests will never forget, experience Michael's Wine Cellar. One of Sarasota's hippest locations to entertain, Michael's Wine Cellar can accommodate 125 guests for a cocktail party or up to 50 for an elegant sit-down dinner.
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