Upon arrival, on a Friday night, I immediately noticed the high energy level of the restaurant, the interior of which was packed with diners. My partner and I chose to sit outside, as there was more space between tables, it wasn't as chilly as the air-conditioned dining room inside, and the noise level was more bearable. As for the food,... more

Decided after seeing the NY Times article to go out of our way and stop by MGF&D on our way back from the Keys before heading to the Miami airport. it was easy enough to find, although parking was somewhat of a challenge (but the bartender will give you quarters willingly if need be). We arrived early because we were... more

Was here visiting and staying at a hotel on The beach and was advised by a "local" to go over the bridge and try Michael's Genuine Food & Drink. I am so glad we did. The food was so good. The server knew the menu and was very helpful. The place was busy and an interesting crowd. Do not skip... more

I like the deserts! more

left very full and happy more

I knew it wasn't a smart thing to do, but we did it anyway, we arrived without reservations. However, the hostess offered us a table, but said she did have it reserved for someone 2 hrs later. We were happy with that! We sat outside and Michael (the server Michael) waited on us. Couldn't have been friendlier. We started off... more

Three of us dined here outside on a breezy Thursday night in April with the "other" Michael as our waiter-it was a wonderful experience. The restaurant reminds me of similar dining gems in the California Wine Country. We ordered an Oregon Pinot and then a California Pinot. We sampled the beet and heirloom tomato salad, the wood roasted prawn <... more

Excellent but Bruni calling it one of the 10 best restaurants in the country made the hype a little hard to live up to. more

More hype than substance. more