At Michael’s, an enchanting space,
Tiffany, our guide, brought such grace.
The atmosphere, a charming trace,
Where every detail finds its place.
Freshness blooms in every dish,
A seasonal menu, a delectable wish.
The duck, a savory, succulent bliss,
A culinary dance, nothing to miss!
Michael's has absolutely maintained the highest standards over many years. Sitting in the garden for dinner on a crisp December night is just heavenly. The wine list is great and we were able to start with a few bottles of Montrachet. We are meat eaters so my partner loved the hanger steak with fries while I enjoyed the seared diver scallops. Our friends who are vegetarians enjoyed the pizzas and pastas. Overall this is one of the finest dining experiences you can have in Los Angeles.
Great environment to eat. I would recommend to my friends but I have eaten at better places so reluctant to score a 5. They have a happy hour. Don't look much from the front but the rear of the restaurant is full of plants, like eating in a garden.
A very happy accidental discovery after we'd been elsewhere nearby at a place that simply did not want us to be there.
A beautiful space with an inventive menu. Bonus points for the manager or owner himself (Michael, one assumes) stopping by to say hello.
Made for a very lovely evening reuniting with old friends. Many thanks to our waitress and to the chef.
Michael's has been around for 43 years or so. I have been going to dine there thru the 4 decades nev we have i had a bad dinner. This times was exceptionally awesome. European white asparagus, Duck confitt, 28 day dry aged rib eye and cheese course. Paired great with Rudd wines. Service was impecible.im looking forward to my next visit
Excellent service, (thanks Tiffany!), great cocktails, tasty food and a well priced wine list in a lovely al fresco setting. A perfect Santa Monica dinner location. Thank you.
Dr. Costin Marinescu, DDS
+5
A wonderful culinary experience in a romantic lit ambiance. Happy to return her after almost 14 years. It did not disappoint, on the contrary.
Loved this place! The fig and blue cheese pizza was incredible along with a beautiful wine list. Great atmosphere and really lovely service. Highly recommend.
The best meal and dining experience of my life.
Truly a night we will remember for a lifetime.
From the perfect cocktails to the various dishes that were the epitome of flavour to the ambiance it will continue to write the book on what California cuisine should be.
Fine dining but unpretentious.
Class but low key.
We spent nearly 4 hours taking it all in, including meeting with the man gave it its name.
Thank you!
Extraordinary!!!
Drinks, Food and Ambient - simply remarkable.
As a mushroom and truffle lover must say the best pasta ever, THANK YOU!
Stumbled upon this happy hour after hitting up all the “trendy” bars in Santa Monica. We found it to be a fantastic deal and would return. Their special drinks for the day were delicious and the food was good for the value. This place is deceptively massive inside (we sat on the patio) which is why I assume service can be slow at times.
The food is delicious and the atmosphere is beautiful. The staff is wonderful every need is met and it’s like they can sense when you need something! I will definitely be back! This was a special night for me and they have no idea how much they added to my experience.
Luis Felipe de Oliveira
+5
Very nice restaurant in the 3rd street in Santa Monica. Nice area outside with great atmosphere. The beef with fries was delicious with sauce au poivre and delicious fries. Very decent prices as well for the quality of the food. Nice and friendly staff. Only downturn was the short wine list wine a bit overpriced bottles considering the quality.
We had an amazing meal here. The back patio was perfect for a group of 5 of us at a roundtable, able to talk with everyone. The food was excellent as was the service. The pasta special with mushrooms and truffle was wonderful.
Before we even ordered, Michael came out and greeted us himself. An unexpected treat. The food was fantastic. The ambience was too tier. Wish I was I local so I could enjoy this gem more often.
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