Michael's Restaurant

Michael’s debuted in Santa Monica in 1979. From the beginning, we have dedicated ourselves to offering our guests the finest food and wine, presented with casual yet impeccable service in rooms filled with modern art treasures...

7 / 10
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  • Phone

    (310) 451-0843

  • Website

    michaelssantamonica.com

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  • Type

    American Restaurant

Address

1147 3rd Street (at Wilshire Blvd) Santa Monica , CA 90403 United States

Reservations Yes
Credit Cards Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi Free
Outdoor Seating Yes
Menus Brunch, Dinner
Drinks Wine

Comments / 31


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Dress for the Date

Michael's has been in Santa Monica since 1979. I actually celebrated my 16th B. Day there. It has always remained a classic in contemporary cuisine. Now offering a happy hour with great bar bites ..

Edward Koller

Loved my experience at Michael’s. Fun and classy atmosphere . Food was exceptional and staff was informative. Would highly recommend!!!

Kyle

Great local spot for cocktails . Bartenders are very serious about their job. Also, this place makes its own carmalized salt for margaritas .

Norman Kolpas

General manager/sommelier is a very knowledgable , very nice guy who can make excellent wine recommendations whatever your taste or price range from one of the best wine lists in town .

Alan

I just checked in so I could congratulate Michael's on the worse Foursquare special of all time! Wow I can make a reservation ! What a great special! Hat's off to the marketing genius who created that!

Bread N. Butter

Chatting with Michael McCarty is one of the best things about this place! The farm-to-table fare is a given - McCarty invented California cuisine in LA 32 years ago...

Gemma Martin

Much better than average reviews! Great terrace , great food and great service!

Taste Terminal

Through the happy hour menu , Michael’s provides “a snapshot, a window into the kind of food that we do” that is also affordable , says GM Andrew Turner. Read more

Michael's Restaurant

Loyalty special! Check in 5 times, and recieve a free order of Truffle Fries---they are delish!

Peter Hwang

Look for Joey, he will take superb care of you. And Jason makes the best drinks of all time at the front bar .

Drita Kessler

Everything is fresh and organic from farm to table - Patio table is best.

James Citron

Ask Jason to mix you something special. He's the best mixologist in town and one tip, he loves tequila .

Ted E

Nice touch. Michael welcomes guests. Exceptionally reasonable prices.

Marcus Price

Truly amazing. Try everything.

HARADAWINS

The house wine is grown right on Michael's vineyard home in Malibu! Don't know where else you can get something that unique.

DAN COX

The bar is lovely! Not like sitting on that beautiful patio , but the NEGRONIs come FAST at a bar w only four seats!!

Taste Terminal

On February 21, 2012, Chef John-Carlos Kuramoto and mixologist Jason Robey of Michael’s Santa Monica debuted an “All Night $6 Happy Hour” menu . Read more

Maarten G

Great food!

Russell Adams

Duck Confit & the Artichokes tonight.

Drita Kessler

Great art and even greater food.

Jerry Katell

Outstanding food

Marcelo Garcia

Avoid it at all costs. Food is bland and just normal. Why eat out if you can cook better at home. Way overpriced too.

Alan

I never eat here I just stop in to make holiday reservations .

Daniel Boatwright

I went here before I think

Ranesha Mattu

New Happy Hour Menu !

Adam Seger

Ask what magic Jason Robey is doing tonite with hum

Jenny Vazquez-Akim

Truffle fries .

Marcelo Garcia

Overpriced and bland. Seriously tasted like plane food to me.

Wairimu Kuria

Highly overrated restaurant . Trying to understand what's so good about it - def not the food or decor, in my experience :(

Tammy Zhou

Karai Karai, Fortune Teller, Mary Rose

Ella Motorxoom

Your special sucks

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