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1.0 of 5 stars.
Really? What's so genuine about it? These guys might have been great once, but they are just resting on their laurels. The last three times I have been there were awful with the food and service...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went last night with a group of eaters to Michael's - and had a truly delicious meal. The food was top notch, carefully prepared, and (for Miami) not obscenely priced. Biggest hits were the short...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The atmosphere is upbeat and there's great ambience. I went to Michael's with my boyfriend and we had a fantastic evening. Chef Michael was there and seemed down-to-earth and friendly. The food (as...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious food and great prices.Def a place to go!
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
2-words: Brussels Sprouts!! While some places dazzle with obviously delicious items made with truffles and fois gras, this place serves wood roasted brussels sprouts the likes of which I guarantee you...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Walking into Michael's Genuine made me nervous. It was almost like I was about to hook-up with a supermodel...I knew it was going to be good, but I was unsure of just how enjoyable it would be.I'll...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
we came here for a friend's birthday dinner. Bonus!- birthday dessert was free, with sparklers as candles!!! Super fun. and it made for awesome bday photos. -Yummy dishes: - Tuna Tartare. classic :) -...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This joint is definitely an unexpected surprise! We had been art-walking, and we needed to find a place to have a decent birthday dinner. Needless to say we didn't have reservations and when we got...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Riding on their own coattails, Michael's Genuine is loaded with arrogance and has mediocre food and sub-par service. First, one thing to warn you about -- there's a side dining room which probably...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Good food but the place needs an attitude check. I have eaten here three times, once for lunch which was great and twice for dinner which was annoying. The restaurant was half full yet the Hostess...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I must be the only person in Miami who is not in love with Michael's. On three separate occasions I shared meals with coworkers, friends and my bf. Neither experience was stellar. After three ok...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Okay - this was pretty meh. We got there a little early for a 9 p.m. reservation on a Wednesday night. The place was packed out so we grabbed a seat at the bar and ordered two glasses of plain water...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here a few times and a few times we've been turn away for not having reservations. You wouldn't think you needed it by the casual looking table set up outside. However the times I've eaten...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Michael's is a perfect restaurant, and consistently perfect. The service is perfect, the quality of the food is perfect, the setting is perfect. We go very often, sitting at a able (outdoor, indoor)...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Since moving to Miami In June '09, this is the place where I find myself going to more than anywhere else! Every mouthful, of every menu item, is so packed full of flavor! The local heirloom tomatoes...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Very great place to eat. Hominy for lunch, followed by a wonderful green salad! No need to write an essay, this is a gem in Miami.
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had a fantastic dinner here a couple weekends ago. our service was excellent. he was very knowledgeable about the menu and made us feel at complete ease. the roasted pepper / cambazola crostini...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
MIchael's is one of my top five favorite restaurants in Miami. I go here at least once a month and often times more since I go here for business lunches, birthday parties and I always take out of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
People around town have been telling me to try this place for so long now. I finally did a few hours ago. It hit on the mark as far as my expectations went. It was great, great food just shy of the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been fortunate enough to eat at Michael's twice in the past week, and it was great both times. I have been a big fan of Michael's since it opened, but kind of forgot about the dinner menu and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
my dinner at michael's genuine in january was by far one of the best meal's i've had since i've moved to south florida!i went with a large group of people and we ordered what seemed like the entire...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been twice and all I can say is Outstanding. Food, Service, Sommelier, Cocktails and Decor. A wonderful culinary experience.
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
if you're willing to experiment and step out of your comfort zone, then try Michael's...without a doubt...the most creative menu in Miami
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you asked me what is the one place to take a guest from out of town for dinner it would be Michael's. Been here twice now and both times it's been a culinary experience. I love their interesting...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Whenever my friends from NYC recommend a place, I have very little doubt that it would be nothing less than phenominal... once again i was not disappointed. The name of the place is very misleading;...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Once upon a time when I had a job, I would eat in all sorts of fancy places and not have to depend on left-overs and live on grilled cheese sandwiches like I do now. Well Michael's was one of those...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Can't really add too much to other's reviews about the food itself except to reiterate that the burrata was insanely good and I would probably commit a nonviolent felony if I could get a small piece...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is mmm-mmm good. Pork belly watermelon salad, double yolk farm egg, pot de creme, and panna cotta are all winners every time.Michael's is fantastic, but make a reservation.
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, Michael's has tasty food; it's located in the hip up-and-coming design district (read - formerly depressed and not-so-safe).The place is packed for a weeknight (Thursday); the lights low, noise...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
it hurts me to give the great michaels only 3 stars, but i have to follow my heart on this one... even though every single freakin person i know raves and looooves this place!i have only been once...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When the kitchen is on at Michael's do I dare say it's Miami's best restaurant? The place is deserving of tremendous applause for its creativity, even if the execution doesn't always pan out (though...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
EXCELLENT!!!Burgers are amazing on brioche bun....and you have to have the chocolate banana dessert.
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been meaning to write this review for months. I even had it in draft form here on yelp when I saw the reviews from Felecia and Theo which reminded me, I, too, gave 5 stars! I tried to go back...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Michael's Genuine is spectacular. The pork belly, burrata and lemon curd are good enough to ignore all other food completely. Brian, the bartender, has a great friendly attitude (which reminded me of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Im going to have to agree with Theo on this one. Every single course was mind blowing. Light puffy clouds of triple creme La Tur cheese with honey comb, and Burrata with Heirloom tomatoes, pork belly,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm so lucky to work a 5 minute walk from this restaurant. I think I take it for granted. I usually stop in and have soup for around $6, lots of great water and bread. It's a sensible lunch and the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A chic, foodie friend of mine recommended this - as soon as she said "clean food" and "design district" I was sold. Been dying to check out that design district.The menu is still in a winter mode and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great food, atmosphere, vibe, quality, service... the list goes on.I just had dinner at Michael's again a few nights ago and I am ready to review it!I thought this was going to be another trendy Miami...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite restaurant in Miami hands down! The quality of the food, the unpretentiousness and the price is unbeatable! I have NEVER ordered something I didn't like. I usually order the duck confit...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As both a non Miami and Design District native, it is my understanding that Michael's Genuine was the first Miami DD resto to offer complimentary sparkling water to guests - very novel in a city well...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Have been there numerous times. Lunch, happy hour, dinner it's always great. Try all of the different dishes they are an adventure. My favorites are the langostinos and the chicken is outrageous....
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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As a gourmet couple (regulars and WELCOME at Masa, Craft, L'atelier Robuchon,Per Se, French Laundry,Fat Duck Tetsuya, Il Bulli Le Cinq,Guy Savoy, etc) that just moved from NY, we used to enjoy very much the...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm writing this review reluctantly, with a small, nagging desire to keep Michael's to myself. However, I can't. That would be selfish. What's that they say about giving? So, here I give to you my...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Everyone is gonna think I'm a five-star freak, but I'm starting out on yelp with mostly my favorites. MGF&D is one of the few "genuine" places in Miami (had lunch here today.) For starters, Michael...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Expectations were high going into this repas, but what really stood out was the dessert menu. Choose from a salted chocolate mousse with crunchy cappuccino ice cream or a banana toffee panini on...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place but it can get pretty busy even on weeknights. I'd have liked to been seated outside bit their was no room neither their nor in the main restaurant. They sat us in the spillover room near...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The party is very easily pushed in this direction after art walks every month. Which is why it may be impossible to get a seat. Lunch is much quicker if you don't order multiple courses. Stick to two...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here last week with 3 others for a business lunch. We sat in the open courtyard area (ends are open, but it is covered) and it was a perfect getaway from the office and a good lunch...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Living about 7 blocks away definitely helps, but I love this place. The beer selection is wonderful (no budweiser or miller lite here) and their cocktails or wonderful. I love their margarita....
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Crispy HominyChips and Pan Fried Onion DipTriggerfish Carpaccio w/ KumquatsBraised Pork Shoulder (ever...so...slightly...dry; but so close)And dessertWhen I was there (late feb early march) dessert...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went for lunch. I had the tomato bread salad and the Cuban Sandwich. The salad tasted good and even though the bread and tomatoes were drowning in balsamic the bread was crunchy. My wife had the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hello? Ridge Zinfandel by the glass for less than $10. That's all I needed to hear. After spending the week in a country not known for its wine, this was music to my hears. Yelp's own Maria A. showed...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You have to give it to that Michael: he's for real about his Genuine Food and Drink, to the point of slapping that slogan in plain view, and for that alone I'd be bringing the love. Alas, it's much...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
With Austin's own Kevin N and Allison P in town for a quick layover I knew I wanted to take them somewhere cool. So after consulting with "the cool guy" I settled on Michael's. We showed up sans...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So if Frank Bruni says I should go somewhere outside of New York, I go. Frank was right.Ok, I wouldn't go to a restaurant for free water ... but I was charmed by it. Really, I don't have to pay you...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Finally tried this spot. Great restaurant in the Design District. The ambiance in quiet and romantic. The service was great. We went on Elections Day so our waiter was super friendly. We did not have...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely a restaurant worth trying if you are ever in Miami. A beautiful caprese and the most delicious honeycomb cheese plate I've ever had. The menu consists of a combination of small/med/large...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm somewhat of a foodie and have only found a few places in Miami that serve great food (without ripping you off). In my opinion, Michael's tops my list of great restaurants in Miami. Their pork...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been here twice and last night the service was much better. We were hungry but not starving so we started with two oysters each, split the risotto with rock shrimp and the side of brussel...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My wife and I ate at Michael's several times before the New York Times article naming them one of the best restaurants in the U.S. By coincedence I made reservations for dinner the Thursday that the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Love coming in for a drink and the Fried Corn Nuggets!!!The area was in desperate need of a place like this. When you're there, you have no idea that the rest of the District is almost entirely empty.
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My wife and I dined at Michael's Genuine about a month ago, and I would like to echo some of the sentiments expressed in recent reviews.Having been forewarned that the adjacent gallery seating is less...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I went in with high expectations but was disappointed. We dined at 5:30 (the only time we could get a reservation and since we had nothing else to do, we took it). The restaurant was pretty empty at...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There is nothing more inviting than the smell of a wood burning oven, even in Miami.This place has that, a nice wooden bar, slick design and jazz music always playing--very urbane.The food here is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really like this place -- my parents and family, not so much. Their opinions run that Michael's Genuine serves somewhat basic and boring food and while nice, and well portioned, it's not exactly...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Considering the prices and incredible press Michael's have received, 3 stars is all they deserve. The food is good/solid, but not great. I've been there several times now and have had just about...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
really imressed with this place after a full week of hideous meals out at Miami Beach, lucked out & had a lunch meeting here, finally got FED Almost, NEW YORK Worthy!!! Excellent chip and dip app,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2008
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Best lunch in town for business or casual. Affordable menu with lovely atmosphere. you cannot decide what to get, so share little plates and try it all. Definitely get a dessert especially the chocolate with...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After everything that I've read about Michael's Genuine, I wasn't surprised to find that the place was packed for dinner on a random weeknight. Luckily, I'd had the forethought to make a reservation,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was surprised to see how full this place was on a random Wednesday afternoon for lunch. We showed up without reservations, but only had to wait a few minutes to be seated. The potato chips (thick...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My wife and I dined here last weekend and we came away extremely satisfied. Michael's is one of the new 'hip' restaurants in Miami, and the unique menu should be enough to get you in the door,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for drinks one evening since I found myself in the Design District and didn't feel like going to Grass or Domo Japones. I didn't order food, just sat at the bar and had drinks but the food...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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When Michael's first opened up, I very much enjoyed going as it was one of the first decent restaurants in the neighborhood. As the restaurant became more popular (mainly because of it's status as one of the...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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My fiancee and I dined at Michael's upon the recommendation of many others who have dined there as part of a group (4 or more). It is not the same experience if you go there on a date. On our night, which was...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So I'm relishing the last bite of my peanut butter-infused brownie sundae at Michael's Genuine when guess who pops in? Jennifer Aniston and John Mayer! Yeah, I know I'm supposed to be reviewing the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2008
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I like the food at Michael's (although the steak is never cooked properly). I used to be a regular at Michael's and would go about every other week. I had two incidents there though that have caused me to ban...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/19/2008
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Service is rude and awful. the wait is ridiculous. Food is very good and half did not show up, but hard to enjoy because staff was very rude. Do not waste your time or money at this joint !!!!!!
citysearch.com - user review - 03/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not from Miami so I don't know the scene here, but my sis wanted to take me to Michael's and I read that it was going to be reviewed by the New York Times (yes, I'm snobby like that), so I was all...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Design District is emerging as one of the "in" places in Miami. It seems that new restaurants are opening monthly. Michael's has gotten rave reviews locally, and some national attention as well....
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2008
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Diverse menu featuring small, medium, large plates that are excellent and...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 02/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent organic and local restaurant that gets a lot of the ingredients locally. My friends and I came here during the Art Design Night in the District, and we had to wait 30 minutes. We left our...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i live extremely close, so michael's is a very common choice for us. the food is usually pretty excellent, though there's been one or two occasions where it didn't live up to expectations...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
one of my faves in mia, even got the nod from frank brunitotally under-reviewed...well not anymore :)this place has the exact kind of menu I'm looking for...but unfortunately some items can be hit or...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2007
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Chatting with Michael made the meal quite special. Starters: Tuna tartar - seems to be everywhere, this was stood out because of pairing with grapefruit segments. Chicken liver crostini - caramelized onions...
menupages.com - user review - 08/30/2007
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Disappointing. Chef Michael Schwartz's new "in-spot" doesn't live up to his name, and despite its seeming casual concept, you'll still rack up a hefty check. Without drinks, this turned out to be about $60 per...
menupages.com - user review - 08/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i really really really loved it here. really, you have to try it. it was about $30 for each of us and totally worth it. we went around 10:30 on friday night with no reservation and got a table right...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This new restaurant in the Miami Design District opened up for lunch and dinner in March 2007. It's one of trendiest new nice places in the Miami East side. They have a menu filled with a variety of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2007
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Michael's Genuine Food & Drink is a showcase for the cuisine of Chef/Owner Michael Schwartz, with prices designed to encourage frequent dining. This unpretentious bistro seats 90 indoors and out, with another...
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