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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
5743 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 33 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Romantic
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 5,743 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 consistently superb dining experience with "outstanding" food and service. Many patrons rave about the "lively and sophisticated" atmosphere, exceptional menu options, and attentive staff. Special occasions are enhanced by unique Epicurean menus and a welcoming ambiance, making it a top choice for celebrations.

5,743 Reviews
  1. Karen

    Tampa

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our favorite place for special occasions!! Creative cocktails, Excellent wine list, delicious dishes and the new spumoni baked Alaska dessert!! Yum!

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  2. Paula

    Naples

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our service Kathy was incredible. Knowledgeable and friendly. She took excellent care of us and made excellent suggestions. Our food was delicious with great flavor combinations. Our fish was very fresh and cooked perfectly. The dessert options are insane. Definitely get your chocolate fix here! The acknowledgment of my birthday with a sweet was a lovely touch. Thank you!

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  3. Eric

    Coastal Georgia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Reservations are a must. Service, cocktails and food are all outstanding
    Michael's On EastResponded 1 day ago
    Thanks for the feedback, Eric! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience at Michael's On East. It's always our pleasure to accommodate our guests with reservations and we're glad you found our service, cocktails, and food to be outstanding. We look forward to your next visit. - The Management Team

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  4. Kelly

    Atlanta

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    WOW! We loved our experience at Michael’s on East. We started in the bar area with cocktails and an appetizer in a relax setting with live piano music. We then moved to the dining room and ordered our meals and wine. The waitress was wonderful. She was professional and knew the menu very well. We could tell she was very seasoned server. Everyone was pleased with their Salads and appetizer. The octopus was very tender and delicious. We had the Seabass and Pompano fish for our entrees. They was absolutely wonderful.
    Michael's On EastResponded 1 day ago
    Thanks for the feedback, Kelly! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience at Michael's On East. It's wonderful to know that our cocktail selection, appetizer, and meals all hit the mark for you! We're also glad that our team was able to provide you with a pleasant dining experience. We strive to offer the best for our guests and your feedback lets us know we're on the right track. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best, The Management Team

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  5. Katherine

    VIP

    New York City

    38 reviews

    3.0

    38 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    We were somewhat disappointed. Our wait time was unacceptable. We were seated at 5:45 pm and then we waited.and waited. And waited. Eventually we were served bread and ordered. We received our food at 7:15. Then we waited and waited and waited. We left the restaurant approx 8:15 pm. My friend ordered bow tie pasta with “light” cream sauce. It was not light and she ate very little of it. The bronzino was excellent and plentiful. I had the scallops and shrimp which was very good. This was an unusual experience and it appeared there wasn’t enough staff. But when you are paying these prices you expect exceptional food and service.

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  6. Michelle

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is perfect for a special occasion. Everything we ordered was perfectly prepared...NY Strip, Chilean Sea Bass, duck spring rolls, and crispy potstoe rolls. The service was impeccable. Highly recommend and hope to return in the future.
    Michael's On EastResponded 2 days ago
    Thanks for visiting us, Michelle! We're thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful experience at Michael's On East. It's great to know that our NY Strip, Chilean Sea Bass, duck spring rolls, and crispy potstoe rolls hit the mark. We're also glad to hear that our service met your expectations. Your recommendation means a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future!

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  7. George

    Naples

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wait staff, exceptional, including making astute wine recommendations. Food, both seafood (lobster bisque, Chilean sea bass and mussels) and and duck, was excellent. Best restaurant in Sarasota metropolitan area!
    Michael's On EastResponded 2 days ago
    Hi George, We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience at Michael's On East! It's wonderful to know that our staff's astute wine recommendations and the quality of our food made your visit memorable. We're honored to be considered the best restaurant in Sarasota's Metropolitan area! Your kind words truly mean a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Warm Regards, The Management Team

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  8. Dan

    VIP

    Orlando

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Joined by our old-time friends from Syracuse. Kathy was our server again - outstanding as always. Michael’s Salad, veal chop, sea bass, filet mignon were perfectly prepared and nicely presented. Spumoni baked Alaska was a terrific - and sinfully sweet dessert. Overall great evening! Can’t wait to return!
    Michael's On EastResponded 2 days ago
    Hello Dan, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you and your friends had a wonderful time at Michael's On East. It's great to know that our service and dishes were outstanding during your visit. We're glad you enjoyed the Spumoni Baked Alaska and found the overall experience to be great. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best regards, The Management Team

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  9. John

    VIP

    Tampa

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We brought our daughter with us for a wonderful family dinner. We all tried the Japanese pre fix special and each had a different appetizer and entree. Overall it was a unique experience and we enjoyed the evening. As always the service was impeccable.
    Michael's On EastResponded 3 days ago
    Thanks for the review, John! We're thrilled to hear that you and your family had a wonderful family dinner at Michael's On East. It's great to know that you enjoyed our unique Japanese pre fix special and each entree. We're also glad that our service met your expectations. We strive to provide a unique and impeccable dining experience for all our guests. We look forward to welcoming you and your family back for another wonderful evening soon. Best regards, The Management Team

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  10. Dan

    VIP

    Milwaukee

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Dinner was wonderful, Gregory did a great job taking care of us. Only complaint, piano player is too loud. Heard many tables ask to be reseated because piano was too loud.
    Michael's On EastResponded 3 days ago
    Hey Dan, Thank you so much for your 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your dinner at Michael's On East. We always strive to provide top-notch food and service, so your feedback about the piano player's volume is appreciated. We'll certainly take your feedback into consideration as we continuously strive to improve our guests' experiences. We hope to see 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 5743 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
7:00 PM
Booked 33 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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