Chef Michael's
$$$ • Seafood, Vegan, Vegetarian
Hours:
81671 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada
(305) 664-0640
About Chef Michael's
Customers' Favorites
Chef Michael's Reviews
We took our daughters and their friends here for a special dinner. The chef let each daughter and her friend split the huge 16oz steak which then was perfect.
Yes definitely!!
Prime rib is excellent!!
Daily fish specials are delicious!!
And the staff in accommodating and friendly!!
Ratings
Menu
Hours
| Monday | 5 - 10PM |
| Tuesday | 5 - 10PM |
| Wednesday | 5 - 10PM |
| Thursday | 5 - 10PM |
| Friday | 5 - 10PM |
| Saturday | 5 - 10PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Chef Michael's offers a variety of fresh fish dishes, changing daily, including options like hogfish, lion fish, and triple tail. Their menu also features a sampler dish with three signature preparations. The service is amazing, with friendly and attentive staff. The restaurant is clean, well-lit, and wheelchair accessible. Key lime pie is a notable dessert option. The menu features interesting and innovative ways to cook and accompany the fresh local fish, which is constantly rotating. The staff is always cheerful, pleasant, and knowledgeable. The restaurant has a nice, refined vibe with an upscale Keys feel, and reservations are highly recommended, especially on weekends. The bread is super fresh, and the tuna appetizer and small fried lion fish are excellent. The restaurant also offers a good kids' menu with options like chicken, steak, and pasta, and provides etch & sketch for children to stay entertained during the meal. Customers praise the fish, calling it the best they’ve ever had, perfectly seasoned and prepared, with desserts that match the quality of the main dishes. The restaurant can accommodate large groups, such as bringing in 14 lobsters and a large grouper for different preparations, which are ready in about 20 minutes. Many consider it the best restaurant in the Islamorada area, highlighting the variety of menu options, specials like hogfish with a colossal crabcake, and attentive staff who pay close attention without being overbearing. Overall, Chef Michael's is known for its excellent food, friendly service, and a nice atmosphere that combines a refined yet Keys vibe.