Michael's Genuine Food & Drink
23 expert reviews
“Owned by chef Michael Schwartz, Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink remains true to its name by using fresh local produce and ingredients.”
– Travel + Leisure
"The latest spot from chef Michael Schwartz—of Nemo fame—is this industrial-chic indoor-outdoor space with a raw-concrete floor and simple dark-wood fixtures. Schwartz's signature focus on..."
"Michael's is often cited as Miami's top restaurant, and it's not hard to see why." Full review
"Rigorously fresh and locally sourced American meals. Simple but never boring dishes such as wood-oven roasted local snapper dusted with fennel pollen."
"The ‘genuine’ in Michael Schwartz’ restaurant name refers to its use of locally sourced ingredients and healthy dose of innovation, moderated by its respect for the classics." Full review
""Ambitious" yet "down-to-earth" small, medium and large plates of locally sourced New American "comfort" food, backed by "inspired" treats from "genius" pastry chef Hedy Goldsmith." Full review
"This is the new neighborhood spot of choice, the one that's been winning all the raves this year."
15.0
"Michael's Genuine Food & Drink stands out in Miami as a great neighborhood restaurant, serving budget-friendly food that's mostly simple, and simply top-notch." Full review
Star
"One of the hottest restaurants in the Design District, with seasonal, local ingredients whipped into eclectic creations by lauded chef Michael Schwartz."
Critic's Pick
"Like all great American cooking, new and old, chef/owner Michael Schwartz's food comes from the heart, not haute." Full review
"Focusing on homemade, modernized comfort food, Schwartz delivered to the fullest, using goods from local farmers to create dishes such as housemade short rib cannelloni." Full review