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Michael's Cafe, Timonium, MD

Michael's Cafe

4.6
4.6
2620 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 41 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!

Order delivery or takeout

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 2,620 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

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.

2,620 Reviews
  1. Diana

    VIP

    Baltimore

    36 reviews

    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was excellent. She allowed us to have a great lunch with old friends.
    Michael's CafeResponded 1 day ago
    Thanks for choosing us as a place to meet up with old friends! It's nice when your server allows you to go at your own pace.

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  2. Labanuel

    Baltimore

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very diverse and lively crowd. The space was a bit of a surprise. The architecture and decor was unexpected given the outside of the restaurant. Very busy Saturday so our waitress was a little overwhelmed but her effort and personality were on point! I will definitely be back!
    Michael's CafeResponded 3 days ago
    We're so glad that you had such a nice time when you came to dine with us. Sometimes, having a satisfying meal in a bustling environment offers a unique experience. Thanks for leaving us a review!

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  3. Pandora

    VIP

    Baltimore

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food and good service. It was my husband birthday after the meal the waiter enlightened us with a a slice of cheese cake with a candle on top of it my husband was surprised and we enjoyed the experience everything was great.
    Michael's CafeResponded 3 days ago
    Happy Birthday to your husband. We are so glad that last little moment brought the whole experience together. Thanks a lot for choosing us for a special occasion and leaving us this kind review.

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  4. JanelJ

    Baltimore

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food. Booth for 6 was a tad cramped. Speed of food was OUTSTANDING. Server was good, but seemed slightly impatient. Ambience was a bit confusing with what seemed to be two different restaurants stuck together. Overall it was excellent. It was my first and I’d return for the wings & crème brûlée.
    Michael's CafeResponded 3 days ago
    Wings followed by crème brûlée sounds like a pro move. Thank you for leaving us a review. Sorry that the booth was a little tight. Please come back and see us again sometime!

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  5. Herb

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Quality food and service. Quickly resolved a food prep issue and made us feel appreciated.
    Michael's CafeResponded 3 days ago
    Herb, it's always nice when a prep issue is handled properly and efficiently. Thank you for giving us a little recognition here with your review. It is much appreciated!

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  6. adam

    VIP

    Baltimore

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great meal and service. Love this place !
    Michael's CafeResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you so much!

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  7. Pat

    Baltimore

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    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 on February 24, 2025
    Thank you for bringing that to our attention. We appreciate you looking past that and leaving us this kind review.

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  8. 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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  9. 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 on February 24, 2025
    We need to better to honor the requests our guests make. Thank you for leaving us this note.

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  10. 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 on February 18, 2025
    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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FAQs

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

Michael's Cafe is rated 4.6 stars by 2620 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 41 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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