Well the atmosphere is nice for around the bar. We enjoyed the happy hour. Dinner was ok, two in my party had the steak and cakes but they ran out of fillet minions and replaced them with strip. I had the strip it was cooked to my request. The side was a small salad. I was not happy with prices, I think it was was overpriced for dinner. The steaks are on the menu as market price, so I was surprised by the 40 dollars charged for the steak I ordered. read more

Been here quite a few times and it's always been great or just ok. Completely understandable tho while a restaurant is just opening & working out the kinks. But now, it's been awhile & I still have a major issue with their cocktails. For one, the standard Old Fashion (super popular drink right now) is absolutely delicious, but unfortunately you only have 2-3 sips to enjoy it in for a pricey $14. Other drinks we've ordered recently were double Sambucas on the rocks & double Jameson Irish Coffees with our desserts. We were certainly charged for the doubles, but the amount of liquor in them wasn't any different than what you'd normally get for a single - except maybe a splash more. At this point, we felt the need to politely bring it up to the server just to make sure there wasn't a miscommunication & we did in fact get what we ordered; to which she did let us know they charge you double for a 2oz pour even though a standard shot is 1.5oz. Which I think is complete bs & a real shame they're overcharging that much for their cocktails. I should also mention I've been in the restaurant biz for over 20 yrs. as a server, bartender & owner. I'm all about paying extra for what you get, but when you don't even get what you're being charged for, it's just complete bs. read more

Great food and great service. Has become one of our favorite restaurants. Try the duck confit and the Banh Mi. Both are delicious.

Recently visited with a co-worker. I had a salad with chicken (blackened), he had a salad with blackened shrimp. He had iced tea, I had water.... bill came to 57 dollars with 18% tip. Overprices and overrated. Nickel and dimed- salads start with NO protein (overpriced adder for portion) and they charge for adding the blackened spices...... It was good, but at $58 dollars for salad, tea/water- no thanks. read more

This restaurant usually have great food, service, and drinks. But today was a little different. Usually working in the food industry we are suppose to please the guest over anything. And tonight my needs were not fulfilled. Because of that very reason I'm going to have to decrease the ratings of this place. This place should improve on better assisting the guest. read more

I got the seafood BLT, it was incredible! Big enough to split. I also got the "split" soup half cream of crab half Maryland crab. It was delicious. Nice and clean atmosphere with a very sweet waitress. read more

Visited Michaels Cafe last night. My mom took us for my 50th bday. We were greeted at the door by the manager who then sat us right away at the table which we reserved in the bar area. We had several happy hour appetizers including the raw oysters. Then for dinner we had the soft crab sandwich, it was delish. I was treated to a cheesecake for dessert. Our server Alex was great, very friendly and attentive. The managers Josh and Jeff could not have been any nicer. They even took their picture with my mom. We loved everything about last night. Atmosphere, Service, Food ... excellent!!! We will be back again soon. read more

Pretty good food and pretty good service. For food i got the grilled octopus which was one of the best i ve had, the oysters and buffalo wings very good too. The only reason why i didnt give a 5 star rating it s because the Ribeye. It is way too thick, i would suggest a thinner cut which would retain a lot more flavor. Also, a couple of more food options on the happy hour menu would be nice. Overall though i was very pleased. read more

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Sooooo I have so many good things to say about Michaels. I enjoy there happy hour. Who would have thought they Cauliflower Bites would be so good. The atmosphere is always nice and the bartender ( William) even remembers what I drink that's how often I am there for happy hour. The menu is nice but pricey. I haven't tried everything but everything that I have tried has been delicious. They also serve brunch ( Not bottomless and something that they should look into ) I've had better I don't like that they don't serve EGG Whites( weird to me) and the turkey sausage didn't taste good. So they need to add other non meat, non pork options to the brunch Menu and I'd be super excited. Also there Fries are delicious I get a side with every meal.. lol read more

Excellent octopus, crab cake, cream of crab, crab dip and shrimp & grits. If you love salt this is the place for you. 4 of us agreed that the salt was overpowering. Excellent service. Give them a try & you be the judge! read more

Nice bar, great crab soup, other food also good. Guinness on tap, not poured correctly but good. Sauvignon blanc very good. Service very nice and professional but generally under staffed. Would return. read more

Amazing restaurant!! We were looking for a place to eat near our hotel. Went to 2 different places that had 4 stars and over 100 reviews, and they were awful. Finally made it to the closest restaurant to us and ended up here at Michael's Cafe. Our server Dave was great! He gave us awesome recommendations and amazing service. Food was delicious. We really loved the grilled octopus and the crab cake. Will definitely come back when we come back to Maryland. read more

Beautiful restaurant with awesome staff. From the moment we walked through the door we were greeted with smiles. Every staff person we encountered was pleasant. The food was just as good. My daughter loved the cereal french toast. Huge portions and worth every dollar you spend. I can't wait to go back! read more

My husband and I live very close and it is great to see a more upscale restaurant open in the area. We have been several times for dinner and happy hour. They have a great selection of unique cocktails. The food menu is small but I prefer quality over quantity, so I don't mind. The cheese shank, crab dip, steak, and wings are all really good. The only thing I've tried and did not like was the pork bolognese. We have not had issues with the atmosphere or overcrowding as others have said. It's no more crowded than other restaurants of similar size. We will definitely be going here regularly. read more

The food was wonderful and so was the atmosphere. Our service was excellent as well. BUT...we were very surprised when we brought out a birthday cake for my cousin and were told by the server that we could eat it but we would be charged $2.00 per person. We brought our own plates and used the same forks from lunch and served it to ourselves. We thought after spending $150.00 on lunch that the fee to eat cake we brought to the restaurant was excessive. read more

Finally! An upscale bar/restaurant in Middle River. It's conveniently located on Rt. 43, with a friendly staff and excellent food. The atmosphere is that of a local bar yet definitely not a dive. I'm glad Michael's came to us. Anything from a drink to a burger to a delicious entree, you can't go wrong. Not sure if the menu is still expanding since we started going when it was only a limited menu. It has grown but again, not sure if it's the final version. Highly recommend! Keep in mind, you will spend money- it isn't cheap (but worth it). read more

Awesome atmosphere, didn't particularly like the flat iron chicken. But definitely a neat place. Very pricy $

What a nice restaurant. The decor is modern. The staff is friendly. The food is great. While the restaurant has just opened and they are still working on the full menu the current menu has tons of great choices. I chose the cheeseshank which is braised beef shank with cheese and cherry peppers. It was spicy but not over the top. The meat was so incredibly tender you didn't need teeth to enjoy it. We had to wait for our table even with reservations but the manager was amazing. He had our server come and get our drink order while we waited so we could enjoy a cocktail. He then apologized and sent over a few appetizers which were amazing. The cocktails are mixed professionally and were all delicious. Everyone in my party enjoyed their food. We had 11 people and Kelsey our server was on top of everything. Great job! read more

Price for what you get is too much. It's a nice spot, yes. But no matter what, you are still in Middle River where the median income can't even touch this place. I ordered the mussels which listed the price as $14 on the menu but when the bill came said $15. I was with a large group and didn't want to be that person so I didn't argue over the $1, but I should have. The mussels were not great, very lemon heavy sauce a little gritty as well. Fries were served on top of the mussels but quickly all made it to the bottom where the sauce was and they were then inedible. The brussel sprouts were good. I enjoyed them. They were not worth $7 for the portion though. The Smith Island Chocolate Layer Cake.... that was gross. So dry. If anyone has ever had SIC you would know it's moist and delicious. It was $9 and hardly worth it. I left there with food regret. I will say the waitress Katie was nice and accommodating. The restaurant is beautiful but I did notice a lot of gnats. We were seated in the bar area, not sure if it's a problem there because of the front door but the gnats were annoying. I don't know if I'll be back. Was not wowed for the price. read more

Absolute gem hidden in the back of White Marsh! The ambiance and food was on point. The best part is, the server Darron was professional, knowledgeable and friendly through our entire dining experience. This is the place to go for great eats, drinks and a flat out nice time!! read more

I was totally pleased with this Café! I am still full as a tick! I ate there today, March 11, 2019, and I absolutely loved it and so did my friends. Three had the Crab Cake Platter, but I had the Oyster Po'boy and my wife had the Reuben! Raspberry Tea was superb! I will be eating there often to try other offerings. Nolan R. read more

I had high hopes for this place. I ordered the shrimp & grits. The cured bacon plus added salt made it too salty to eat. Big mistake. Michael should be instructing his line cooks better. Any Chef de Partie should know this prior to cooking the dish. read more

My boyfriend and I came here for our anniversary after passing by one day and noticing that it was finally open and the staff was extremely friendly and welcoming, and the food was fantastic! We will definitely be visiting again soon. read more

I guess I should have asked what " market " price is for a New York strip steak. Learned my lesson well, tasty steak with a very small salad $40 seems excessive! That won't happen again. read more

Lunch at Michael's Cafe was pure delight. The decor/design has been carefully thought through and it is obvious as soon as you step in the restaurant. We were greeted, welcomed by a pleasant hostess. Lighting fixtures, color scheme, open space, sight lines and seating all contribute to a nice dining atmosphere. Bathrooms are very clean and fixtures are all easy to operate and require minimal hands on operation. The bar is well stocked, comfortable seating and handbag/purse hooks are a really nice touch. The food was scrumptious and the service was friendly, helpful, attentive and informed. Special note: I asked for a shot of sherry/brandy and the server asked was it for my cream of crab soup. She advised she could bring me some sherry and I was pleasantly surprised to see there was no charge for it on my tab. Kindness and thoughtfulness is appreciated. Lunch for two, including beer, was $43. IMO reasonably priced. Welcome to the neighborhood, Michael's Cafe. See you again, real soon. read more

Great place, awesome food, terrific service! I have had dinner with friends 'at the bar' and every experience has been out of this world/

I recently ordered takeout and got calamari, a lobster roll and the bourbon pie. The calamari and pie was pretty good but the lobster roll was chewy and flavorless. read more

Went here for Valentine's Day lunch because it's the newest "hot spot". For starters, we ordered fried calamari as our appetizer. Was good, except for the fact that I picked up a piece that was fried jalapeño. As someone who doesn't eat spicy food, it came as a shock and displeasing taste. Ordered the Korean rice bowl (with chicken) and I should've just been safe and ordered a salad or sandwich because this wasn't appetizing, AT ALL. Large portion but was confused what they were trying to do with the flavor. Had jackfruit to add a sweet flavor, but it didn't accommodate what else was going on, flavor wise. Hubs originally ordered a Bahn Mi sandwich. Waiter came back about 15 minutes later to inform us they were out. Looked over the menu and ordered a Po'Boy sandwich, only to know that they were out of that as well. Mind you - we were there at noon, so kind of hard to believe they were out of things so early in the day . He finally settled for a crab cake platter. Small cake which came with fries and coleslaw. Overall, very expensive prices for bland food. Nice interior, decent service, but won't be returning. read more

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What a great restaurant to have in Middle River! The atmosphere is spectacular and modern. Our server Nelly took good care of us making sure our dining experience was special for birthday celebrations. We ordered several entrees and appetizers off the menu and all were amazing! Highly recommend this restaurant!!! read more

Good atmosphere. They not have Myers Rum. I had PEI Oysters were fresh and good.Meatballs all on Happy Menu which was good. Also had the fire honey yellow wings which were ok. Service good. Average happy hour menu. read more

chicken and waffles weren't the best they could've been. sides were sub par. prices didn't match the quality. drinks were strong. the wings were pretty good tho. read more

Our first experience out in several months. Food was excellent but more importantly we felt very safe. Plenty of outdoor seating was available and the doors were open so there was plenty of fresh air while sitting at the bar. The staff was all very conscientious to follow all established seating and service protocols. Reservations are available. read more

I was a newbie at Michael's. Saw the Yelp listing when I stayed nearby at a hotel on my way north for work. I was looking for a good crab cake and it did not disappoint! It took a while and the crab cake was not piping hot but it was good. The server was pretty good and attentive. I wonder though if bread should have been included? Other tables were getting bread while I was waiting and waiting for my entree. One of those tables had a Pizza and a sandwich for entrees. I would come back if I stay in the area again. read more

On December 6, 2019 my wife and I celebrated our 39th anniversary at Michael's in Middle River Md. We had a reservation and were seated right away. We ordered drinks and explored the menu. We ordered and we conversed. It's so noisy, the acoustics don't exist. Our means arrived. My red snapper was overdone, leathery on the outside and dry on the inside. After a day or so I texted Michael's explained our disappointment. They were sorry and offered a gift certificate to make it "all better". We gave them our address and have heard nothing since. It's been just under a month. We are NOT going back. They don't care about their customers. I'll give them 18 months, give or take read more

Came in on a Sunday with family. Was seated quickly, dining area was not busy at all. While reading over the menu we noticed tables around us were being greeted and orders taken, before we even saw a server. We were ready to leave and that's when the server arrived. She quickly apologized for the delay and took our order. She must have made mention of issue to the manager and he came over to talk to us apologized again as well gave us complimentary desserts for the table. Overall, a quick thinking server and a manger, on top of things, made our meal a enjoyable! Oh, and the food was good, maybe a little tweaking here and there. Drinks prices are on par, food prices a little higher for the area and we're not from around here. Good luck and we'll return, maybe just without the kids read more

Went for the first time - late lunch so the place was empty except for a few people at the bar, which is where i sat. Chuck the bartender was great - had shishito peppers; super. Had the crab cake platter; super. I don't get all the negative reviews. Seems common on Yelp - some one stars, some 5 stars. Go figure. This place was great today. Bar stools too close together? Come on...... read more

Huge fan of the original Michaels, this one takes it into the modern era with a fantastic menu and great dining experience. Shout out to Liz the manager and Alexandra our waitress, top notch experience. Definitely what the area needs. read more

Same menu as the one in timonium. Good drink selection: wines, liquor, draft beer. I got the short rib, and it was very good. The bathrooms were very clean. My only issue was with the noise level; it was hard to hear others during a conversation (this was in the back room). Also, it was kind of weird they had a DJ at 9pm on a Friday. The main reason I go to a restaurant is for food and drink, and those were on point. read more

First time here and food was way overpriced. Really nothing special. Choose Libs Grill instead of in area

Im not much of a picture person so I neglected to take photos of the food. The customer service alone was impeccable. The on-duty manager came over to check on things. During a walk past my table he even brought me a water refill. The waiters and waitresses were all very kind, friendly and made sure all of my needs were met. The ambiance was nice for a date night. Looks very upscale but I love the professional causal look of the uniforms with comfort of Converse sneakers. The food was good. Restaurant week brought me in. The bread pudding was a must-have. I will definitely return here. read more