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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
5819 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
1212 East Avenue South, Sarasota, FL 34239

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 26 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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.

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
  • 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.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • 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 5,819 people are saying

Michael's On East reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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 "wonderful dining experience" with "exceptional food" and "great service." The ambiance is "lively and sophisticated," enhanced by live piano music. Notably, the "Epicurean dinners" and "lobster pot Fridays" are highly praised. With a focus on special occasions, it remains a "favorite restaurant in Sarasota" for many patrons.
5,819 Reviews
  1. Tom VIP

    Tampa8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    My wife had the salmon and I had the Chilean sea bass. Both tasted “fishy.” Wondering how fresh the fish was?

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  2. Michael

    Tampa5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Once again, Michael's delivers! I tried some new items from the menu that I had yet to try before and I was pleasantly surprised. My bone-in rib eye steak was one of the better ones I have had, tastier and tenderer than most high end steak house ones I've tried. Our waitperson Lauren was exceptionally friendly, knowledgeable yet still very professional. Made our evening. Thank you for another wonderful evening, we look forward to our next visit.

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  3. Gene

    Tampa11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall another great dinner at Michael's on East. The Greek Epicurean was delightful with my choices of octopus and mahi-mahi, followed by the spiced cake slice. I usually try the wine pairing, and the white wine offering for this dinner was another outstanding choice. We love oysters, so my wife had a dinner-sized serving of the fried oyster appetizer. Tasty, but she said the oysters were very tiny. A bit disappointing. The dessert choices for her and our dinner companion brought the dinner to a wonderful conclusion. As usual, it can be a bit noisy, especially during the live piano music, but our table by the outside wall facing East Street allowed us to converse easily. Kelly, our server for the evening, was efficient and fun and made the experience special. Another great night, and we look forward to returning.
    Michael's On EastResponded 1 day ago
    Hey Gene, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted you enjoyed your dinner at Michael's On East. We're glad our wine pairing and desserts hit the mark. We're sorry the oysters didn't meet your expectations and appreciate your feedback. We look forward to your next visit! Best, The Management Team

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  4. Peter

    Tampa28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    once more the Epicurean Menu offers excellent value for money. Even a little appetizer (excellent) was served. the pairing wines from Greek surpassed my expectations. very dry. very excellent. nice table, excellent bread.
    Michael's On EastResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Peter, We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our Epicurean Menu and found it to be of excellent value for money. It's always a pleasure to serve you a selection that we're sure you'll love, and we're glad you found the pairing wines to be to your liking. We're also glad that you appreciated the ambiance of our restaurant and the service provided. Your kind words mean a lot to us and we look forward to serving you again soon. Best regards, The Management Team

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  5. Lori VIP

    Naples15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, great experience. Food and service best in Sarasota. Tamara was wonderful. Great way to have my birthday celebration.
    Michael's On EastResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you so much for your kind words, Lori! We’re so happy to hear that you had a fantastic birthday celebration with us. Tamara will be thrilled to know you had a wonderful experience. We can’t wait to welcome you back for many more great meals and memories!

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  6. Pete

    Key West3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was a bit off… my wife’s medium well filet mignon was med to med rare. Mushrooms were too salty. Mac and cheese (minus the Parmesan as requested) was tasteless and did not have the truffle or the guyerre cheese. I should have been warned about the results as per my request. The Cesar salad was delicious and so was the bread. Overall a 4 thanks to the service
    Michael's On EastResponded 1 day ago
    Thanks for visiting us, Pete! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our Cesar salad and bread. We're sorry to hear that the food didn't meet your expectations, particularly the filet mignon and mushrooms. We appreciate your feedback and will take it into consideration as we strive to improve our food quality. We're happy to hear that you enjoyed the truffle and Guyre cheese in the mac and cheese. We hope to see you again soon at Michael's On East for a better experience. - The Management Team

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  7. Gwen VIP

    Tampa9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Michaels never disappoints. There’s a reason it’s so highly rated nationally. Chris our server was outstanding and has been there 20yrs. We often find that. We always take our out of town guests from big cities and they’re in awe. Well done!
    Michael's On EastResponded 2 days ago
    Hello Gwen, Thank you for your glowing review! We're overjoyed to hear that you had an outstanding experience at Michael's On East. Your kind words about our service and food are greatly appreciated. It's wonderful to know that our guests from big cities are impressed with your restaurant. We're thrilled that we're part of your travel experiences and look forward to welcoming you back again soon! Best wishes, The Management Team

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  8. Michael VIP

    New York City12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We had the Greek epicurean, and it was very good! Service was good, busboys very helpful. Highly recommended.
    Michael's On EastResponded 2 days ago
    Thanks for visiting us, Michael! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your Greek epicurean, and that our service and staff made your experience even better. Your high recommendation means a lot to us. We hope to welcome you back to Michael's on East soon!

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  9. Anita

    Greater Boston5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Monthly special that focuses on one country is amazing. Great food and wine at amazing price.
    Michael's On EastResponded 2 days ago
    Hey Anita, thank you so much for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our specials and found our food and wine to be excellent value. It's wonderful to know that you appreciated our focus on one country and that we could offer you a great experience with us at an amazing price. We can't wait to welcome you back to Michael's On East for another wonderful experience. See you soon! Best, The Management Team

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  10. mary

    Chicago4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful experience Fod was excellent. Service was outstanding and ambiance was great Will defintely be going back
    Michael's On EastResponded 2 days ago
    Hi Mary, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful experience with us. It's great to know that you enjoyed the food, service, and ambiance. We can't wait to welcome you back soon for another fantastic visit!

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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 5819 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.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 26 times today
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
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • 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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