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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
5719 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 32 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 5,719 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.

5,719 Reviews
  1. Steve

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    57 reviews

    5.0

    57 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best, if not the best restaurant in Sarasota. Everything is wonderful--food, service and ambiance

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  2. Michael

    Tampa

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Once again, Michael's delivered a wonderful dining experience. The food and specialty cocktails were delicious, and the presentation terrific. Our waiter, Freddy, was extremely friendly and his recommendations were spot on! If you want to treat yourself to some fantastic atmosphere where you don't have to shout at your dinner mate, select to eat outdoors in the garden. The ambiance is unparalleled. We will continue to spend our special occasions at Michael's on a regular basis. Thank you again.

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  3. Kathy

    St. Louis

    111 reviews

    5.0

    111 reviews

    Dined 6 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.
    Michael's On EastResponded 3 days ago
    Thanks for visiting us, Kathy! We're thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful early Valentine's Day celebration with us at Michael's On East. It's always a pleasure to serve you and we're glad that you enjoyed the food and service. We look forward to welcoming you back for more special occasions!

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  4. Candace

    VIP

    Minneapolis

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 7 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.
    Michael's On EastResponded 3 days ago
    Thanks for the feedback, Candace! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the drinks and oysters in the lounge, and that the atrium dining experience was lovely. We take pride in our food and service, and it's great to know that they met your expectations. We appreciate your ratings and look forward to welcoming you back to Michael's On East for another romantic and delicious dinner soon. Best regards, The Management Team

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  5. Pierre

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent Wagyu steak with perfect assortment of accompaniments.
    Michael's On EastResponded 3 days ago
    Thanks for the review, Pierre! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your wagyu steak and found the assortment of accompaniments to your liking. Your kind words truly mean a lot to us. It's wonderful to know that our service met your expectations. We look forward to serving you again soon. Best, The Management Team at Michael's on East.

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  6. Hans

    VIP

    Chicago

    33 reviews

    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined 7 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).
    Michael's On EastResponded 3 days ago
    Hello Hans, Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience at Michael's On East. It's wonderful to know that our service and meals met your expectations. We're also glad you appreciated our ambiance, and we'll strive to make your next visit even better. Looking forward to serving you again soon! Best, The Management Team

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  7. karen

    Atlanta

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 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.
    Michael's On EastResponded 3 days ago
    Hey Karen, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our menu and had a great meal. It's always a pleasure to provide friendly and helpful service, and we're glad we could make your experience at Michael's On East memorable. We appreciate your high ratings and look forward to serving you again soon! Best, The Management Team

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  8. Chris

    Pittsburgh

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2025

    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 7 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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  9. DEBBY

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2025

    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 6 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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  10. TBinFL

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2025

    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 7 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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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 5719 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
8:00 PM
Booked 32 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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