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Michael's Genuine Food & Drink

  • Address: 130 N.E. 40th St., Design District, Miami, FL, 33137 | Map It
  • Directions: 3D
  • Phone: 305/573-5550

Fodor's Review:

Though it's new, Michael's is already frequently cited as Miami's top restaurant. This indoor-outdoor bistro in Miami's Design District, relies on fresh ingredients and a hip but unpretentious vibe to lure diners. Beautifully arranged combinations like crispy beef cheek with whipped celeriac, and sweet-and-spicy pork belly with kimchi explode with unlikely but satisfying flavor. Owner and chef Michael Schwartz, famous for South Beach's popular Nemo restaurant, aims for sophisticated American cuisine with a touch of Latin and Asian influence, and he gets it right. Portions are divided into small, medium, and large plates, and the smaller plates are more inventive. So order several and explore. Reserve two weeks in advance for weekend tables: it's a hot spot.

  • Credit Cards: AE, MC, V
  • Closed: No lunch weekends

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