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    Michael's On East

    4.2 (428 reviews)
    Closed 4:30 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Romantic
    Upscale
    Outdoor seating

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    Shrimp cocktail
    Lauren P.

    Michael's On East never disappoints. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere felt elegant, warm, and upscale. The service, food, and overall experience were truly exquisite. Our server, Gregory, was outstanding. He was extremely knowledgeable about the menu, attentive without being overbearing, and made excellent recommendations throughout the evening. His professionalism really elevated our dining experience. We started with the shrimp cocktail, which was incredibly fresh and perfectly prepared. After we finished, Gregory impressed us by bringing fresh lemon wedges and hot towels so we could clean our hands -- a small but very thoughtful touch that showed the restaurant's attention to detail. For our entrées, we ordered the reimagined Beef Wellington, the lobster special, and the Chilean sea bass. Every dish was beautifully presented and cooked to perfection. The Beef Wellington was rich and flavorful, the lobster was tender and decadent, and the sea bass was buttery and melted in your mouth. We were also celebrating a birthday, and the evening ended on a perfect note when they surprised us with a delicious piece of cake. It was a classy and thoughtful way to make the celebration feel special. Between the impeccable service from Gregory, the outstanding food, and the sophisticated atmosphere, Michael's On East delivered a truly memorable dining experience. We will definitely be back.

    Pan-Roasted Chilean Sea Bass
    Faith M.

    Great evening. Delicious food. We had the sea bass and prime rib. Both were cooked perfectly. Creamed spinach was so good. Mac and cheese was good, truffles especially, but could have used more cheese. For a $24 shared side, it could have been larger. We enjoyed our elegant lady drink as well as the nutty bison after-dinner drink. Excellent service--Yan was great. Everything he recommended was spot on. The chocolate anniversary cake he brought out was beautifully plated and tasted exquisite. The apple ricotta Bundt cake was okay. Should have gone with Yan's other recommendations. If you order a steak à la carte, be prepared to spend more money than you might expect for an add-on. We look forward to going back. The courtyard was beautiful but we ended up eating inside because it was chilly.

    Orig 1922 house
    Daniella S.

    Delish wraps salads lunch fare and the famous londonozi crunchies! The best spot in the gardens for a sweet lunch break.

    Buffet
    Holleh P.

    Mothers Day Brunch was a success! First time dining here and our party was impressed. Our waiter Cristiano was very attentive during brunch helping us with drinks clearing plates and anything we needed. The food was really good. Prime Rib, crab cakes, ribs,chicken cache pepe , salads blintz's and desserts. We finally came up for air ! My only change was to book dine inside next time-we sat outside due to only what was available at the time. Outdoor was very nice but also really warm.

    Roasted bone-in pork chop. FABULOUS!
    Kern D.

    Truly a stylish elegant experience whether indoor or outdoor in covered garden. Had not been back in years. The restaurant was renovated in fall of 2024. The ROASTED BONE-IN PORK CHOP was fabulous. Absolutely positively one of the finest meals you will ever find anywhere. And when the BROWNIE ICE CREAM STACK was delivered you would have thought the Queen of England was parading through the restaurant. Heads turned and you could read the lips., "what is that?" Best have someone to share it with. The service was outstanding. Expect a fine dining experience.

    Chilean Sea Bass
    Nicole B.

    Spectacular food and service! The Sancerre wine was fabulous. The Buratta appetizer wasn't as creamy in the middle as I was expecting but still delicious. The Chilean sea bass was tender and sweet and beautifully cooked. It really was exceptional. Our server Nick was great. He was knowledgeable about the food, wine and even gave us some tips about where to go after dinner. The lava cake was super gooey in the middle, which I loved!

    The ambiance and service were good. Very pricey and I expected the best. I ordered the heirloom tomato salad at a cost of $20. It was good and I got 4 generous slices, $5/slice but one of the slices was inedible due to the tough middle. They had it turned upside down so I couldn't see it but I couldn't even cut it. It was deceptive and not expected at such an expensive restaurant.

    Pan-Seared Jumbo Diver Scallops
    Rebecca B.

    4.5 stars if we could a lot half stars My fiancé and I tried Michael's for the first time and celebrated his birthday, we had a great experience. Pros: Kathy our server, she was so amazing and really helpful in suggesting different items. She was kind and attentive. The food is really impressive, really delicious and adventurous in flavor. We started with two drinks, I chose the rose cocktail and my fiance chose a gin based, the rose cocktail was beautiful, flowery and slightly sweet, very smooth and just a beautiful flavor experience. We had the charcuterie to start and oh my goodness, it did NOT disappoint, the variety and selection of meat and cheeses (and the chutney) DELICIOUS. We shared the Michael's seasonal salad which has figs, walnuts, Gorgonzola and a slightly sweet dressing, really good. Also important to mention the table starts with bread service, the bread was homemade and so good. For entrees we had the sea bass and the scallops and gnocchi. Both were delicately proportioned and the flavor profiles were stunning, it I loved the beurre blanc. For dessert we had crème brûlée and they surprised my fiancé with a chocolate cake! The crème brûlée was amazing. We also tried the truffle Mac and cheese and it was AMAZING. Definitely recommend to try all the food selection we got, you won't be disappointed. Cons: At first when we arrived it was quiet and perfect, then as the night went on it got very busy with large tables being seated around us with peoples volume at an ultimate high trying to yell across the tables at each other, I ended up leaving with a headache. We figured it being more high quality and with the price point we would be able to have an intimate experience, and although we did at the beginning the end was frustrating. As the tables packed in the service got very slow as the large group tables continuously kept her occupied. All in all it was a positive experience, if you're looking for more of an intimate experience, I would suggest calling ahead and inquiring about an area of the restaurant that may be quieter.

    Fig & pecan garden salad with NO cheese.... very nice.

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    Fun pub grub, great staff. Nice location while the Ladies shopped! WILL be back...to eat and drink.

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    Iconic place to eat when visiting SRQ. Most people save places like this for a special occasion, but I say go any chance you get.

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    The best steak tartare!!!! The service, exceptional. Can't wait to see the renovations. Will definitely be returning.

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    Michaels on East is always a good meal out! I was on the food good the staff friendly, it's a great place to go out for a special occasion.

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    Ask the Community - Michael's On East

    Where can I find dinner menu prices?

    Hi Elaine, simply go to their website. Highly recommend Michael's!

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