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Michael's Cafe, Timonium, MD

Michael's Cafe

4.7
4.7
2597 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 44 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 2,597 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

    Neighborhood gem

  • Baltimore Suburbs

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Michael's Cafe is celebrated for its exceptional service and delicious cuisine. Guests rave about the "excellent brunch" and "delicious dinner," with standout dishes like crab cakes and sea bass. The ambiance creates "an amazing dining experience," making it a top choice for special occasions. Many appreciate the attentive staff, especially servers like Mark and Mary.

2,597 Reviews

  1. Margaret

    Richmond

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great lunch at Michael’s. Shrimp salad platter and crab never disappoints. Ashley was wonderful at the bar and our server was knowledgeable and friendly. Our group has been meeting twice a year for over a decade. Highly Recommend !!

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  2. DonnaL

    VIP

    Baltimore

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was wonderful and the lobster was delicious as always. We are long time patrons and love this place
    Michael's CafeResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you very much, Donna. We love it when our guests take a liking to our Sunday Night Lobster special. We try to keep all of our food fresh and delicious.

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  3. Steve

    VIP

    Baltimore

    15 reviews

    3.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    We waited a very long time for our drinks. While the apologies of our server were appreciated, it did not address the underlying issue of lack of bar staff. The prices for the drinks were exorbitant considering the lack of quality.
    Michael's CafeResponded 2 days ago
    This will be addressed and we will get back to the level of efficiency that put us here. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. When executed correctly (which is more than half the battle), we feel that everything on our menu is priced fairly. We need to live up to it with every one of our guests. It's part of our process to have our team alert the manager in these cases.

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  4. Michelle

    VIP

    Baltimore

    126 reviews

    5.0

    126 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dinner! Food and service were outstanding. Can’t wait to return.
    Michael's CafeResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you very much, Michelle! We cannot wait for your return.

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  5. TARA

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our food was great as usual. The service was excellent as always.
    Michael's CafeResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you very much for the compliments on our food and the service provided by those who served it.

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  6. Caroline

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The only thing I didn't like was how loud the ambient music was in the dining room, it was hard to have a conversation. Otherwise everything was incredible!
    Michael's CafeResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you for leaving us a great review despite the problem with the music. We have been trying to get this under control.

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  7. Patti

    VIP

    Baltimore

    25 reviews

    4.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We went for brunch - lived the big booth- perfect for talking- eggs Benedict were good, crushes were good and the waiter, Mark, was great.
    Michael's CafeResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you very much for all your kind words.

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  8. Vicki

    Baltimore

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We had an amazing dinner tonight at Michael’s. The food was amazing and the service quite perfect. We enjoyed GF options and the ambiance was perfection.
    Michael's CafeResponded 7 days ago
    Ambiance can do a lot in making a good meal great. We are so glad you felt we have enough to offer to those who leave gluten out of their diets. We hope to serve you again sometime soon. Thank you!

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  9. Judy

    Tampa

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Celebrated my friend’s birthday with our daughters and everything was excellent. Food was delicious, and everyone enjoyed their dinner. Service was wonderful and a shout out to Roy, our waiter. As always, I enjoy dining at Michael’s.
    Michael's CafeResponded on January 17, 2025
    Thank you so much for this wonderful review. It's flattering when someone chooses us for a special occasion like a birthday. We always pass along personal compliments to the team members who receive them so they know they are appreciated! We hope to see you again soon.

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  10. Celestino

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ms Mary was absolutely fantastic and so was the food.
    Michael's CafeResponded on January 17, 2025
    Thank you for complimenting our longtime team member Mary. She has great timing that compliments the food so well.

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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 2597 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 44 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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