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Michael's Cafe, Timonium, MD

Michael's Cafe

4.7
4.7
2574 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 51 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
  • 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 2,574 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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Baltimore Suburbs

    Contemporary American

  • Baltimore Suburbs

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Michael's Cafe delivers an exceptional dining experience with "excellent service" and a menu that consistently pleases. Guests rave about delectable dishes like the rock fish and crab cakes. While some mention noise and occasional seating issues, the overall atmosphere and attentive staff, particularly servers like Mark, make it a "must-visit" spot.

2,574 Reviews

  1. Christy

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place has never disappointed me the food is always delicious!
    Michael's CafeResponded 1 day ago
    There's enough disappointment outside of our doors, we do our best to be a disappointment-free zone.

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  2. Bill

    Baltimore

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious as always. Not super busy. Server provided appropriate level of attention.
    Michael's CafeResponded 1 day ago
    It's nice when a server can achieve that balance! Thanks for visiting us around this special time of year.

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  3. Greg

    Baltimore

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food and service were very good. We really enjoyed our appetizer and dinner. Highly recommend Michael's Cafe.
    Michael's CafeResponded 1 day ago
    Thanks, Greg. If there's anything that could have earned us that fifth star please let us know if you find the time.

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  4. Christopher

    Baltimore

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We had a fantastic Christmas dinner with family on Saturday night 12/21/24. Our food was fantastic, our waiter Mark/Marc was witty and good at this job. My Mom gushed about how good her espresso martini was. There were only 2 negatives. For some reason my parents didn't get their soups (the only appetizers for the table), when the entrees came out, we mentioned it to the waiter and they were taken off the bill no issues. Then my son was served an adult burger instead of the kids sliders. It was fine, it was delish, he said it was the #2 burger he ever had. I ate some, and I have to say it's a darn good burger. It was negative because it inflated the bill cost. We will be back, everything was wonderful.
    Michael's CafeResponded 1 day ago
    We look forward to the chance to get every aspect of your meal correct next time. Thank you for taking the time to leave a note that is both informative and kind. We hope you have a great rest of your day.

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  5. Fran

    Baltimore

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall, everything was great. However, $4 for a soda is crazy…
    Michael's CafeResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you for saying everything was great.

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  6. John

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was very nice. It had been a couple years since we were at Michael’s - it did not disappoint.
    Michael's CafeResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you for coming back to see us! We are so glad you found it to be just like old times.

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  7. barbara

    VIP

    Baltimore

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on December 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was exceptional, as always. That is the main reason I am a regular customer. I think the restaurant is well designed. The menu has something well prepared and tasty for everyone.
    Michael's CafeResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you very much Barbara great service is a pillar at any restaurant worth its salt. We appreciate your kind words so much.

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  8. TARA

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our meals were delicious as usual. We received great service from Ariana.
    Michael's CafeResponded on December 16, 2024
    Thank you for the recognition, Tara. Arianna is a great part of our team and we are always sure to pass these mentions along to the team member. We hope to see you again sometime!

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  9. Donna

    Baltimore

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My tuna poke bowl was average. I have had much better at Tarks. Most Michael's food is very good but this was average. Our server, Alicia, was very attentive ! Overall, it was a good experience but my meal this time was average.
    Michael's CafeResponded on December 16, 2024
    Thank you for giving us a nod about our food in general. Was there something specific about the dish that was lacking in your opinion? Thanks in advance for your time.

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  10. Marc

    VIP

    Baltimore

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Mark R was great. Made meal which was quite good-- even better.
    Michael's CafeResponded on December 16, 2024
    That is what a great server should do: bring the whole experience together and make the time all the more memorable.

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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 2574 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 51 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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