Review Michael's Grill - Tampa

After a day of negativity we came here to unwind and get centered again. Food service and atmosphere was amazing we will be back!!! No wonder they have been open for 23 years 😏 waitress was a sweetheart

This was such a pleasant surprise! I have never been here before but I met my hubby for lunch and all I can say is AMAZING! It’s an intimate and cozy spot with wonderful food! The menu options are great! The staff is pleasant and professional! We got our food quickly and the portions are more than enough!! I will definitely be back!

Great first time experience. Henry, our server, was outstanding and very informative. We will return!

What a wonderful French restaurant. It was quiet and romantic. They placed beautiful soothing music. Thankfully they sat us in the back away from the door, but there was also delightful outside seating.the waitress, Lady, was adorable, efficient, and attentive. The food was amazing. Every dish was delicious and gorgeous! We will definitely be coming back to this stupendous restaurant!

Made reservations here for my wife's birthday with some friends,this place did not disappoint .If you make it past the outstanding appetizers the entrees were fabulous . Fresh florida grouper,pork diana and the special red snapper were our favorites on this visit .For a special occasion or a night out this place is a must try you wont be disappointed.

It was our second times at this restaurant and it was great. Staffs were nice, professional and friendly. Nice atmosphere and decoration in side. There were room, one with open kitchen and other with a full bar. Also lovely outdoor seating. Food and drinks were delicious. We got bottle white sangria, great flavor, fresh chunks of fruit, top with mix cinnamon & sugar. Started with chef smoked fish, main course Little chicken with pasta, London scallops, desert chocolate mousse and they were all so tasty. A little pricey, but it worth to eat here. Nice place for romantic dining and enjoy the food and drinks.

We come here every time we want fresh & deliciously prepared fish!! You’d think in Tampa there would be many good places to find FRESH fish that is not fried but there’s hardly any (& we’ve tried many places). we’ve had the grouper and tuna, both prepared perfectly each time. We’ve had their steak as well which my husband said was good. The service is always friendly. The menu is slightly pricey (entrees are $30-$50) BUT there’s a lot of value - you’re not paying high prices for a mediocre small meal, they have great portions and it’s high quality.

Holly was the best besides the food. The only way I can describe the fried Brie and the salmon with key lime dill sauce….TASTE EXPLOSION! We came back for lunch and had the lobster roll and other delicious entrees. We will definitely come back to Michael’s Grill the next time we’re in Tampa. Thanks again Holly for your excellent service and recommendations!!!

The restaurant is amazing. The food is amazing. The staff is amazing. This place is a clinic for any restaurant in all realms of product and service. And it’s honest. There are not many places in Tampa that has all these qualities. The only negative part of the experience is that it is adjacent to a wine place that has outdoor live music and you are at the mercy of the talent who, on my visit, was singing songs with cursing in it. You are also at the mercy of their cigars outside. The smell is offensive. The hostess and my server were great. The other servers seemed to be doing really great for their customers and the other patrons seemed very pleased. I ordered chicken Mac and Cheese which was tasty. The bread and spread was satisfying. Red Sangria the best I’ve had. And I ordered the The whipped cream topping, strawberries and blueberries were refreshing.

I've been here twice, in three years. I can happily tell you that they're still cranking out excellent food. The French onion soup was fantastic, with fried onions on top. I had the chicken Julie, which was a grilled chicken sandwich, sandwiched between a thick cut of fried brie and a pear chutney. Very well done. Highly recommend this lovely little spot.

Michael's did a great job configuring the dining area to conform to the social distancing guidelines and the remodel work looks great. There were 3 tables occupied inside and one table outside upon our arrival and after about 20 minutes we were the only table occupied inside. We called ahead for a reservation and I dropped off a small cake and a few decorations that day and they did a beautiful job making our table special for our anniversary. We felt very comfortable dining inside and the food did not disappoint. The hot bread with the flavored garlic butter just melted in your mouth and the fried zucchini sticks were even better than I remembered. We had the filet feature that had a delicious sauce and the duck that were both prepared and cooked to perfection. The service was exceptional and Joe always makes a great cocktail. Thanks to everyone for making our dining experience a great one!

OpenTable presented me this restaurant as a local gem. It's a really lovely restaurant, and I love the fact that the chef and his wife go around to pretty much everybody in the restaurant and chat with them. The food was pretty good. Definitely all homemade and from scratch. They take real pride in what they present to people. They frequently rotate items on and off the menu, which is always nice. I tried that she crab bisque, the flavor was pretty good but it was overly thick and maybe a little too sweet. The best she crab bisque on the planet is it Collington Cafe on the outer Banks of North carolina. I also had the pork Diane, it was good, I enjoyed the sauce, but it didn't make me jump up and down. The focaccia and garlic butter they bring out before the meal was really excellent, very light crisp on the outside really excellent. I have to agree with open table, this is a neighborhood gem, I'm really tired of corporate chain restaurants. They have no heart. I'm sure we will be back to try other items soon.

Awesome experience! Our waitress Sophia was amazing! The food was delicious. I highly recommend this place it's a great place to eat..

Food was delicious. Customer service was awesome. They were able to sit a party of 10 last minute and didn't disappoint. The honey burbuon salmon and strawberry mojito was the bomb. Will definitely return if I'm in the area.

Michael’s definitely delivered. I wasn’t pleased with my starter salad, it was a bit wilted, but the flavors were there. The salmon was phenomenal, the vegetables were cooked Al dente, and my champagne cocktail was refreshing. I’ll be back soon! And I’ll bring some friends.

Always love this place. Food is delicious and the staff is attentive and friendly. They treat everyone like family. It's also easy to get a reservation on short notice which is nice. The mushroom chicken is absolutely delicious. They have specials all the timd. Full bar and sangria is very good. And for the parents-they have a changing table in the bathroom. The only criticism I have is the vegetables are very bland and wish they had more dessert options to choose from.

This was some of the best food I have eaten in a long time! My partner and I ended up here by chance when the first two restaurants we tried had hour long wait times. I had never even heard of Michael's but I immediately loved the intimate atmosphere and the nice touch of fresh cut flowers on each table. We had to try the crab cakes as the menu described them as #1 in Tampa Bay and they certainly met expectations as such. We also stated with Jeff's fried Brie and the dish more than exceeded expectations. The flavors we're perfectly built. The Brie was crisp, not greasy. The pepper in the crust complimented the slight spice in the strawberry habanero sauce. The dish was sweet, savory, spicy, and perfectly textured. I can't wait to go back for more. For dinner we decided to share an entree since we weren't terribly hungry and we went with the steak au poivre. The filet was perfectly seasoned, melted in your mouth, was perfectly cooked, and had a wonderfully textured crust. The rustic mash and even the seasoned veggies were perfectly seasoned and cooked. The food was so amazing and for the price, you can't beat the quality and flavor of what you're getting here. The wait staff was attentive and kind, and the manager (possibly owner?) was there helping out and talking to tables, making sure everyone was having the perfect evening. A hidden gem! I'm honestly upset that I did not find out about this restaurant sooner because I have lived in the area for awhile and will be moving away soon. I will definitely be returning at some point during my last two weeks in Florida!

MICHAELS GRILL is a unique restaurant, beyond the ordinary, in the Tampa Bay area where family and friends come together for brunch, lunch and fine dining with in an elegant British pub atmosphere. Hosted by Andrea and Michael since the turn of the century. Simply the best with great food with amazing presentation, awesome service in there sincere way, and exquisite hammered steel place settings tha matches the decor. Whether dining inside or Al Fresco under the stars, enjoying a bottle of fine wine or a handcrafted cocktail, MICHAELS is the place to see and a place to be seen. Truly, A Culinary Delight!

Great service and food! I know it’s a family-owned small business, but the restaurant seems a little run down for the price. All three of our meals were over $32 and delicious. But ambiance is kind of nice when you’re paying that much. The white wine was served room temperature which was kind of a bummer. We really did like the food, and they couldn’t have been nicer, but I’m just not sure we will be dying to go back anytime soon.

This is a privately owned, little bistro tucked away of off S. Dale Mabry. It's has an unassuming, classic elegance to it. The menu is small but packs a big punch. As you can choose between breakfast and the regular menu all day! Make sure to save room for the fritters, the banana ones are insatiable. A true diamond in the ruff. Not to mention, A class service!! Our waitress, Chelsea, went above and beyond our expectations :)

It is mine and my husbands new favorite place, a little spicy but so worth it! The atmosphere is relaxing, the staff are friendly and down to earth, loved everything!!!

Best place, best owners, best wait staff, best food!!!

Best restaurant in Tampa. A real gem. She-crab bisque, fresh bread, interesting specials. I recommend the vanilla creme brûlée for dessert. We love ❤️ this place!

This is a great place for a special occasion meal. We love the food and the atmosphere! Make sure you ask for Joe. He's a phenomenal waiter, and will take good care of you.

Absolutely the best! One of our favorite restaurants. Great food, atmosphere and people.

First visit, very pleased overall. Excellent service, lovely environment. Medium rare was a little short, eh. Everything else (bruschetta, peanut chicken, sangria, and desserts) was delicious!

Every one’s a winner. I’ve each chicken dish and coundn’t choose a favorite.

Great food. Wasabi Crusted Tuna is insanely good. Have been going for about 15 years. The only negative is the recent removal of their Bubble Bread which was fantastic. Please Please bring it back!!

Michael's Grill has been a top choice restaurant for years. For good reason.

I always enjoy going to Michael's Grille. I have never eaten anything that I didn't love!

Took a small group of 15 yesterday for lunch. The wait staff were wonderful as was the food. Will definitely go back.

I love this place. Food is always good and service is exceptional. �

Great atmosphere and great service. They run a lot of specials if you get in their email list. The crab bisque is awesome. But honestly, I haven't enjoyed the couple of meals I've had there. I'm not impressed with their flavor, aside from the bisque.

Fantastic....... I go to Michael's Grill every time I visit Tampa and always have a great experience...<br/>The foods always excellent and the atmosphere is very friendly.<br/>I had the Salmon with goat's cheese macaroni on my last visit, LOVED IT.......

Terrible Experience. This was a terrible experience. It was our anniversary, and I made a reservation through Open Table and received a confirmation. We dressed and when we arrived we were told a group had reserved the entire restaurant, and if we wanted to eat it had to be outside, on a cool and foggy night, which we obviously didn't want. I stated I had a reservation, and when they looked, they said "oh, you do, but we thought we had turned Open Table off for tonight". They apologized, but it didn't help our anniversary dinner, and we ended up going to a different restaurant. I consider this to be terrible service, and would not recommend this restaurant.

We made a great discovery today. Michaels Grill is now open for breakfast everyday at 8am. Try the Brioche French Toast.

Disappointment. Friend visiting from NC. Took her here for dinner because over the years we've dined here many times. We were so disappointed: 1) lettuce in salad had many brown spots; 2) heavy sauce on grouper overwhelmed delicacy of fish; and 3) wasabi crusted tuna was drowning in heavy sauce. We were disappointed in the food. We are removing Michael's from our list.

Never again. Been here a dozen times and today was the last. never liked to decor, awful reminds me of an outdated funeral parlor. service was pathetic and they completely butchered my sons chicken fingers.....chicken fingers. they received one to many chances in my book. took 45 minutes to get two salads. had to ask for water refills and the check. our server kaley, was terrible. could of been her first day, should be here last. I will be spending money at other local restaurants from now on. Michaels is off our list

Nice. I eat at Michael's often. I love the little place. Normally the food great, recently there has been a lot of changes but I am sure they will sort it out.

Buttery and overpriced. Actually it was a beautiful evening. We dined al fresco; the weather was perfect; service was efficient and friendly. <br/>Appetizer was escargot, more fancy than tasty. The puff pastry did not enhance the dish, but was a sight to see. Fancy cooking, to no effect.<br/>"Fall in love" pasta -- I did not fall in love. Plenty of shrimp, but the overall mix was a wash in butter and garlic, and all that other stuff was lost in the mix.<br/>But really, it struck me as more overpriced in general for pretentious but not impressive cooking.

Generally pretty good. We normally go to Michael's for brunch/lunch on the weekends and on average the food is quite good, particularly if Michael is doing the cooking. The wait staff usually includes a set of regulars who are excellent, but there have been some significant issues with new staff in the past.

Worst Valentines meal ever. Price fix menu of 65pp was overpriced, service was poor, food was average. Will definitely not return.

Amazing food!!!. The best crab bisque ever! Never disappointed. Desserts are delicious and food is amazing.

Good!. My husband and I stopped in there today for lunch. We were in the area and we were starving. My husband had a hamburger and I had a tuna sandwich. They were both delish!

The service at Michaels grill is some of the best service my family and I have ever had. Our server was Devin an he really new his stuff. The food was delicious in every way. I will certainly go back very soon!

Slightly inexperienced service but very delicious, gourmet food.. Four of us ate at Michael's Grill last night, and despite some minor inexperience with the service, all four of us will go back again. We ate early on a Tuesday night, and practically opened the bar ourselves-no bartender, our server also made the drinks. She just didn't make a great martini...However, the food exceeded everyone's expectations, to the point where we still were making comments this morning at breakfast as to how good it was from bread to dessert. We couldn't decide even whose dish was the best--pretty amazing considering how different the entrees were. We will go back on a weekend. I will follow-up with another review.

Quiet, Cozy, and Romantic. Excellent, high-quality (but moderately authentic) food. Splurge on a lunch with your partner at Michael's if you want to feel pampered and warm.

Generally a fine dinner. I visited Michael's Grill with two others tonight for the first time. We arrived for an early dinner. I ordered Southwestern Pork with a Caesar Salad and a side called Chef's Potato. Entrees for my dinner guests were a shrimp and pasta dish with the interesting name Falling in Love, and Steak Oscar. The bread we were given at the beginning of the meal was pretty small and standard. My salad had a slightly unusual taste I could not pin down and was just a little spicy (likely pepper as part of the dressing). I liked it. The Southwestern Pork, which I had expected to have a little kick with its spicy pepper cream sauce, was too bland but ok. The pork tenderloin itself was very good. The chef's potato was a baked potato stuffed with a blend of sour cream, bacon , chives, topped with cheese, and of course, potato. Not something I ever really order so it was a nice treat, and the best part of my meal. The vegetables that were included were healthy / basic. <br/><br/>The person with the Steak Oscar thought the meat tasted a few days old. She got the béarnaise sauce on the side so had a nice sampling of just the meat. The third person did not fall in love with Falling in Love, but said it was very good. <br/><br/>Service and atmosphere was fine, not perfect but good enough. There was no delay in getting our food. While it was not an evening to rave about, it was generally a fine dinner.

We've been eating at Michael's almost every week for more than two years. This has been a family favorite. However, over the past few months the quality of the service and the food has really declined.

Overpriced and HORRIBLE service. We went to michael's grill a few months ago. we were excited to try it and were impressed by the menu when we saw it online. when we arrived it was a bit busy, but having been a server for several years it was not unmanageable. we sat for literally 5 minutes before we even got water from someone who wasn't our server. another 5-6 minutes passed before our server arrived and seemed frustrated we hadn't decided what we wanted yet (we were waiting to see if their were specials.) after that, i watched him take more than 10 minutes to even enter the order. the food was good, but overpriced. however it was not worth the 2 HOURS it took for us to complete the meal. after 45 minutes of bread, they then decided to tell us they were out of one of our dishes. that is something we should've been told much sooner! i doubt that we will go back. for what we paid and what we endured it was not worth it

What A Find!. We ordered through Jenn's Wine Shop (right next door to Michael's Grill) b/c we were getting very hungry and noticed that other wine customers were dining on some pretty nice looking food. First, how nice is it that a server from Michael's came by, set our table, and took our order and delievered it to us, all while we sat in another business? Second, the food was upscale with clean, simple bistro flavors. This wasn't the run of the mill delivery food. It was fantastic! <br/><br/>The Steak Au Poivre was awesome. The peppercorn crusted top was made with 3 different types of finely ground peppercorns, so the flavor was a subtle heat and the pepper cream sauce that the steak rested on was a nice velvet texture that enhanced the richness of the meat. The entree even lends itself to being split by 2 (which is what we did) due to the fact that it has 2 4-oz. filets instead of 1 large 8-oz. steak. We substitued the starch for more veggies, asked for the salad dressing (delish!) on the side, and ate relatively light & healthy but were completely satistfied with the dinner. <br/><br/>Good job, Michael's Grill!

Carrollwood's High End. Michaels Grill last night was as outstanding as ever. Food, service the desire to please cutomers. Michaels Grill has it all!

Best Steaks In Carrollwood!. Michael's is one of those quite, cozy and unique places you always want to find, giving you a great place to enjoy a quality upscale meal without the hype or BS you might find at upscale chains. The food here is all top notch and well worth the dinner reservation. They also have fantastic lunch specials and can provide that needed pickmeup we all experience in the work week, oh say around Wednesday or Thursday by providing a terrific upscale lunch at a reasonable price. My personal favorite dish being the Filet Au Poivre....so tender and excellent. The crab bisque also being excellent along with any of their pasta or beef offerings. Whether it's date night, a power lunch or an anniversary you really cannot go wrong with a visit to Michael's Grill.

Perfect!. My wife and I go there all the time. Her favorite dessert is chocolate truffles and the owner makes them herself. Their fillet with aupoure sauce excuse my spelling of the sauce was better than the best steakhouses in Tampa. They can makea great drink. We look forward to going there again.

Really tasty preparations and good service.

Wish we had found this place long ago. Went tonight after it came up on urbanspoon and it was 5-stars +++. The food, the staff, everything was amazing.

Being that it’s in one of Tampa’s gazillion strip malls, Michael’s makes do with its location and makes it charming with wooden tables, a statue of Michael himself inside and outside the restaurant, fresh flowers on every table, and a touch of the family here and there.<br/>