Michael's just celebrated its 45th Anniversary, and I have dined here for 41 of those years. It may no longer be the "it" place but dining in the back garden remains a wonderful experience, as it was for our anniversary dinner. Great dishes and service. Outstanding wines. Near perfection.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Truffle Pasta
Steve Millington
Amazing! Awesome menu, great staff. Felt welcome from the moment I walked in the door. Sat in an incredible Garden. Could have been in the south of France for all I knew. What a wonderful experience.
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.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gerald Tombs
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.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Dr. Costin Marinescu, DDS
A wonderful culinary experience in a romantic lit ambiance. Happy to return her after almost 14 years. It did not disappoint, on the contrary.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Truffle Pasta
Stephen de Man
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!
Recommended dishes: Duck Breast
Liz Jamieson
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.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Heather Roberts
I would rate higher overall if it were not for the very small branzino portion. Was more like a half portion compared to most restaurants that serve it in the area..
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Rob Lourey
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.
Atmosphere: 5
Akash Shah
Limited Vegetarian options. Ordered the Brussels Sprouts and Roasted cauliflower and tasted similar as they had the same sauce.Service and atmosphere was great. Good cocktails
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.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kara Ng
Our waiter was very kind and patient with our large group, which we appreciated. I thought the food was very mediocre for the price, but it was acceptable. We sat outside and the tables were covered in twigs, leaves, and bugs. That's fine given that it's outdoor seating, but I wish the staff could have cleaned it before we sat down as it was slightly unappetizing to have dead insects on our plates.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
Sam Mant
Food is solid , a little pricy. Service and patio are great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Fernando Pessoa
Food is really good, and amazing atmosphere. Awesome spot for a date
Jeffrey S
Mothers Day 2023 @ 1:45pm 4 adults, a toddler and 9mo old baby. 1 hr before first plate arrived. 30 min before everybody else was served. All ice cold Not busy Kitchen slow, waiter not helpful. No sign of a manager. They compted one entree. Very disappointing meal.
Michael's just celebrated its 45th Anniversary, and I have dined here for 41 of those years. It may no longer be the "it" place but dining in the back garden remains a wonderful experience, as it was for our anniversary dinner. Great dishes and service. Outstanding wines. Near perfection.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Truffle Pasta
Amazing! Awesome menu, great staff. Felt welcome from the moment I walked in the door. Sat in an incredible Garden. Could have been in the south of France for all I knew. What a wonderful experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fries, Truffle Pasta, Duck Confit
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.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
A wonderful culinary experience in a romantic lit ambiance. Happy to return her after almost 14 years. It did not disappoint, on the contrary.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Truffle Pasta
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!
Recommended dishes: Duck Breast
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.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I would rate higher overall if it were not for the very small branzino portion. Was more like a half portion compared to most restaurants that serve it in the area..
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
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.
Atmosphere: 5
Limited Vegetarian options. Ordered the Brussels Sprouts and Roasted cauliflower and tasted similar as they had the same sauce.Service and atmosphere was great. Good cocktails
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: French Fries
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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.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Our waiter was very kind and patient with our large group, which we appreciated. I thought the food was very mediocre for the price, but it was acceptable. We sat outside and the tables were covered in twigs, leaves, and bugs. That's fine given that it's outdoor seating, but I wish the staff could have cleaned it before we sat down as it was slightly unappetizing to have dead insects on our plates.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
Food is solid , a little pricy. Service and patio are great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Food is really good, and amazing atmosphere. Awesome spot for a date
Mothers Day 2023 @ 1:45pm 4 adults, a toddler and 9mo old baby. 1 hr before first plate arrived. 30 min before everybody else was served. All ice cold Not busy Kitchen slow, waiter not helpful. No sign of a manager. They compted one entree. Very disappointing meal.