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Michael's Cafe, Timonium, MD

Michael's Cafe

4.7
4.7
2615 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 34 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Lively
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
  • Website
    http://www.michaelscafe.com/
  • 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.
  • Location
    2119 York Road, Timonium, MD 21093
  • 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

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What 2,615 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
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Baltimore Suburbs

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Michael's Cafe consistently impresses with "excellent food" and "outstanding service." Guests rave about the "delicious" seafood options, diverse menu, and the attentive staff, notably Mark and Mary. While some mention noise and pricing issues, the "warm atmosphere" and "memorable dining experiences" make it a beloved spot for many visitors.

2,615 Reviews

  1. Pat

    Baltimore

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It took a little longer than usual for food to arrive but once we received, it we enjoyed!
    Michael's CafeResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for bringing that to our attention. We appreciate you looking past that and leaving us this kind review.

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  2. Jim

    Baltimore

    31 reviews

    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service, excellent food. A bit pricy but I got the special Chilean sea bass anyway. I’d get it again.
    Michael's CafeResponded on February 17, 2025
    We are so glad that you had such a good experience with your server and with the special that you ordered.

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  3. Tasayeh

    VIP

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    It was a little disappointing when they sat us in the more bar-ish area room on Valentine’s Day despite having a reservation for the dining room. They tried to write it off as we wouldn’t have a time limit in that area….
    Michael's CafeResponded 1 day ago
    We need to better to honor the requests our guests make. Thank you for leaving us this note.

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  4. Carol

    VIP

    Baltimore

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our dinners were amazing and the service impeccable! Given our visit was on Valentine's Day, it was very busy but that did not affect the staff or kitchen's attention to their guests. Definitely five star rating! This is not our first time dining at Michael's in Timonium and we have always been happy with the food & service. Hence, we keep coming back!
    Michael's CafeResponded 7 days ago
    It puts a big smile on our face knowing that we made your special day just a little more special. Thank you so much!

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  5. Kwansima

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Me and my partner had a great experience when we came for Valentine’s Day. The food was delicious and extremely filling. We got the calamari, NY strip, and shrimp and scallop scampi. At the end of dinner, they gave me a rose. We would definitely come back again.
    Michael's CafeResponded on February 17, 2025
    Thanks for choosing for a special night out with your partner. We cannot wait for you to come back some time!

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  6. Tony

    Baltimore

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Accommodated us with a nice table. Irks me how restaurants reduce the menu options and raise prices for a special Valentine menu. Wait staff tried to rush us to turn table. Rockfish was awesome, shrimp and grits were very good.
    Michael's CafeResponded on February 17, 2025
    We do our best to ensure that all reservations see this featured menu so that they are not surprised when they arrive. In our defense, if any prices were changed it was not more than $1. We will admit that most of the sandwiches and lower-cost items were indeed not available. The remark about being rushed is surprising given that our system tells us that your server was one of our best. Thank you for very much for the kinds words about the food you ate!

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  7. Ja'Net

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing and Olivia, our waitress, was outstanding. Thank you for a perfect exp.
    Michael's CafeResponded on February 17, 2025
    That's so kind of you to say. Thanks for dining with us on Valentine's Day!

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  8. JACKI

    VIP

    Baltimore

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mary is awesome ! She is one of a kind . Can’t find service like that anymore. 
    Michael's CafeResponded on February 17, 2025
    Mary is a gem. She takes great care of her guests. Thank you!

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  9. tracy

    VIP

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and service was excellent! Always fresh and consistent
    Michael's CafeResponded on February 17, 2025
    Tracy, it's good to know you can rely on us for a consistently good experience visit after visit. We appreciate it!

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  10. Ted

    Baltimore

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    expert waiter Mark; food excellent; noisy evening but was a Valentines crowd
    Michael's CafeResponded on February 14, 2025
    Thank you very much, Ted. Mark is a pro.

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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 2615 OpenTable diners.

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 34 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
  • Website
    http://www.michaelscafe.com/
  • 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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