Experts' Choice Award Michael's Genuine Food & Drink
What the experts agree on
Chef Michael Schwartz's Design District pioneer pairs fresh, local, farm-to-table ingredients with unfussy New American cooking. Flexible plate sizes and a lively, unpretentious vibe keep it a perennial local favorite, though it can get pricey.
“Owned by chef Michael Schwartz, Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink remains true to its name by using fresh local produce and ingredients.”
– Travel + Leisure
Fodor's "Michael's is often cited as Miami's top restaurant, and it's not hard to see why." Full review
Insight Guides "Rigorously fresh and locally sourced American meals. Simple but never boring dishes such as wood-oven roasted local snapper dusted with fennel pollen."
Lonely Planet "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
Zagat ""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
BlackBook "This is the new neighborhood spot of choice, the one that's been winning all the raves this year."
Gayot15.0
"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
Rough Guide Star
"One of the hottest restaurants in the Design District, with seasonal, local ingredients whipped into eclectic creations by lauded chef Michael Schwartz."
Miami New Times 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
Condé Nast Traveler "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
Time Out "With an emphasis on local ingredients, the high-end comfort food ticks all the right boxes." Full review
