I heard Great things about Michael John's and it did not disappoint. We had a great dinner the other night atmosphere was upscale. Madison and Savanna gave us a very good service. Everything we ate was delicious. They started with bread, service and a little cup of delicious soup as a pallet starter. Appetizer we had calamari that was very flavorful. Definitely the star of the show for me was the Chicken Marsala bursting with flavor. The sides of mashed potato and green beans were equally delicious. Highly recommend having dinner at Michael John's. Looking forward to coming back! read more

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Ambiance and service was fabulous The appetizers were delicious and all of our food came out in a timely manner. We were a large group so that was impressive. My only complaint was my 14 oz ribeye was tough I ordered it Mediuim it came out pink which was perfect but not juicy at all. For that price I do expect it to melt in my mouth and unfortunately it didn't. My husband's filet was juicy and delicious and I ate some of that instead. I should have said something about my ribeye but chose not to at the time. I will still go back but next time it will be a filet. read more

Great food and atmosphere.. High class service. Formal-friendly servers ...We go back there every 2 months or so.. Never been disappointed ... read more

We went for our anniversary dinner. Disappointed that the waiter didn't ask if we were cel rating anything special. We told him it was our first time here at the restaurant. We had a reservation at 5:30 and they sat us next to a table with wild kids when there were many other open tables. Our cocktails were very good. We ordered a shrimp cocktail for an appetizer and was disappointed in not only the presentation but the quality of the shrimp was not so great. Probably would have stayed longer and ordered more drinks if we had a booth and weren't in the middle of the dining room. I ordered a filet and he had a ribeye. The steaks were phenomenal!! Based on this visit probably not our top choice. read more

The updates here have changed the vibe and the food from MJ is still terrific. We had the escargot and honey brie to start then each ordered our own entrees - 16oz Prime NY strip, Duck and Gorgonzola tenderloin tips. All come with two sides. Terrific meal. Service was excellent. Great all around! read more

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We just got done eating Michael Johns and I had to post this review Immediately because IT WAS SO GOOD. I ordered an 8oz filet medium rare with double mashed potatoes, my personal favorite the Chicken John with mashed potatoes and vegetables, and a bacon bleu burger medium with fries.....The service was Outstanding and the restaurant looked Great. Overall, Everything tasted Amazing and each dish was cooked To Perfection = Michael is the Best Chef I've ever consistently ordered food from - the Guy Is Magical in the kitchen!! -Jeffrey read more

I lived in this area for 14 years and never knew this place existed. The food was exceptional! Our servers were on top of it, never letting our drinks get empty and regularly ensuring we had everything we needed. The restaurant itself has sections or separate rooms which helps keep the ambiance cozy minimizing the noise. If you're in the area, and need a nice place for a special dinner, don't let the location deter you. You won't regret it! read more

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Bar was weird. Restaurant was really pretty. The French Onion soup was the best ever. The Delmonio steak was amazing as was the Chicken Cordon Blue. Highly recommend!. read more

Truly outstanding. The service was perfect, very professional with frequent check ins and friendly conversation. The ambiance is lovely with low mood lighting and Italian influence pictures on the walls. The food? Stunning! I got the filet mignon cooked perfectly. We also got (not pictured) the calamari, onion rings, and baked Brie. Definitely recommend for an intimate date night out, or for our instance, a warm birthday dinner with family! read more

Michael John's - French-American Steakhouse - Filet mignon with mashed potatoes and vegetables - New American Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

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The food, service, cocktails, atmosphere were amazing. Everyone in my family enjoyed their steaks! We are from the great state of Iowa and we know our beef... Thank you for a wonderful evening read more

Atmosphere - Nice. The restaurant has speakeasy feel. As you enter, there is a small bar that seats roughly 6 people. From what I can tell there are two dining rooms, one a bit larger than the other Service - very good. Our server was very pleasant and attentive. What I most appreciated was that the service team worked together to support one another. Food - very good. I had the Beer and Cheddar soup as a starter. It was good, but somewhat bland. For my entree, I had one of the specials, which was called a Filet Mignon Oscar, with grilled asparagus and mashed potatoes. The filet was very good, as was the mashed potatoes and asparagus. Overall Value - Very Good! The prices are reasonable and the food very. I will definitely return. read more

Michael John's - French-American Steakhouse - Broccoli and Cheddar soup tasting - New American Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

For our first visit to MJ's as a special date night, we made a same-day reservation on a Thursday evening after 8pm. Service was warm and attentive, and we were seated at a booth. There was a group of about 10 other diners celebrating a birthday and another couple there for a romantic very-dressed-up date night. Decor oozed of classy+sassy Hollywood. We ordered the roasted garlic appetizer with fresh bread, roast duck with port wine glaze, the coq au vin blanc special, and crème brûlée. A fun amusé of pepper soup was complimentary. Beverages included prosecco (glass), Kentucky bourbon barrel ale (draft) and Courvoisier. We enjoyed everything and will definitely return. Will most likely need to procure a bottle of their special batch "Maker's Mark Michael John's Bradentucky bourbon whisky" !! read more

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Food Was supremely delicious! From the table bread to the perfectly cooked steaks and everything else in between. Unfortunately, we were too full to attempt dessert. The French onion soup while not that best every was very tasty, unique part was you added the bread provided on the plate to your soup. The cream spinach was tasty and made you keep going back for more, something stuck out about it but couldn't pin it down. The wedge salad was good and the au gratin potatoes while decent were my least favorite part of the meal. Definitely want to go back and try other dishes! Service ‍ Was solid, continuous flow of touch bases and ready with recommendations. Everyone greeted us with smiles. Atmosphere The inside was set up nicely for a good date night spot, dinner with a group or for a meal and drinks at two bars. Don't judge the book by it's cover with the location next to a liquor store. read more

MJ's is a hidden gem. The drinks and food are always fabulous, and the staff is always warm and welcoming. They have light fare and great dinners. The onion soup is amazing. The chicken sandwich is delicious and the honey lemon sauce is simply incredible. If you haven't been, go! You won't be disappointed. read more

First time visit and I enjoyed the experience. We had a drink at the bar and we were the only guests there so it was nice as we could easily talk. I had a peach martini which was excellent. She shook it so well that ice crystals were on top, which was great. The four of us had a nice table and I liked that there was no music playing so we could easily talk. The servers all seem to share tables, so there was always someone helping us. The menu is very nice, with a variety of items. I started with the beer cheddar soup. I liked that they didn't take our entree order until we were done with our starter. While waiting for our starter, they brought out bread and butter, which was very good. They also gave us a complimentary small cup of broccoli cheddar soup. It was extremely salty. My beer cheddar soup wasn't what I had hoped, and my husband had ordered the tomato Gorgonzola soup and didn't care for it so we switched. Well...... I liked his soup less than I liked mine. I would get a salad next time. For my entree I chose the chicken cordon bleu which came with whipped potatoes and vegetables. Food arrived timely and our plates were nice and hot and so was the food. The portion was huge. I loved the carrot! The chicken was more coated and crunchy than I anticipated and not nearly enough cheese for me. The potatoes were good. Service was exceptional and atmosphere was very nice. read more

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We are fortunate enough to live very close to MJ's and we go there several times a year for special occasions. It's our go to place for fine dining and the experience has always been excellent. read more

We went for a couples dinner recently and had a nice time. The atmosphere is elegant, but most folks were dressed very casually. The service was friendly and attentive. There is a menu that has a good selection even for folks who do not eat steak. The wine list had a variety of selections. Odd that they seemed to have a full bar, but told me they could not make me a Bloody Mary. We got the roasted garlic and caprese salad for appetizers. The garlic was delicious on the warm bread that was served. The caprese salad had prosciutto which was delicious. For entrees we got a NY Strip and a Ribeye. They were cooked just as we ordered. We found the rib eye did not have a lot of flavor, the last time we were there it was much tastier. When I go to a steakhouse, I expect the meat to be outstanding, not just good. We would still go back here, and perhaps try a different cut of steak. read more

Dinner on New Years Eve was delicious! Strip Steak was a special and was fantastic and cooked perfectly. Jennifer knows the menu front and back and was excellent! read more

The ambiance is quaint and calm. The walls are adorned with wine bottles and black and white photos in a dimly lit setting. We had such a pleasant experience with the service. It was top notch! We ordered Beer Cheese Soup, Stuffed Flounder, and Filet Mignon which were cooked to perfection. They also provided a complimentary taste of Broccoli Cheese Soup with our drinks. It was hands down the best I'd ever tasted! I would highly recommend this establishment and I will definitely be back again! read more

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By far and still the best restaurant in Bradenton. The food is always amazing: flavorful and perfectly cooked. This is our special occasion place of choice. Unlike many of the newer establishments, Michael Johns creates an atmosphere where you can enjoy the company you are with as well. read more

Definitely curious about this place as I live close by and haven't been ever been here before. Had been hearing good things and finally went. Menu, food, service were all good; great even. But at the end of the day, you're in a strip mall eating in a dimly lit restaurant. We sat outside to finish our drinks bc the servers wanted to leave. It was only 9 PM. read more

Our service was great. The atmosphere is upscale steak house. Still casual in Florida. We started with the wedge and they split it for us. My steak was perfectly cooked and delicious. The vegetables were fresh. The truffle fries are a must. My wife had the hog fish. It was delicious also. We highly recommend this place. read more

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Nice setting, good service, the steak was ok, got a filet median, no pink in middle kinda tasteless. Brussels sprouts were excellent.

We stopped, ate at the bar. Ordered Blue cheese burger. Flavor amazing!! The BIG miss was the bun was as cold as being stored in refrigerator and then to the plate. Sad! read more

Hubby and I were in the area and used yelp to find a restaurant near our RV resort. MJ's review and description, is what made us want to come give it a try. Unfortunately we felt severely under dressed, but we were treated as if we were dressed to impress. From Jennifer our server to her assistant (Britney or Brook, I'm sorry I forgot her name.) they made sure everything I ate was to my liking and if it wasn't they corrected it right away. We really enjoyed our meal and would come back if we're in the area again. read more

Michael John's - French-American Steakhouse - Gargonzola and tomatoes soup - New American Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

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We stopped in last night after a grueling day at the hospital. My sister and I were exhausted and hungry. We both ordered burgers thinking fast and filling. Not fast. Filling yes, but tasteless for a $26 filet burger. The bun doesn't hold up. No treatment. Not buttered or toasted. They put cherry tomatoes and arugula on the burger. What? That did not work. A little salt and pepper would have been great. You need to step up your burger game on Monday nights IMHO BTW our server was great. read more

Had the pleasure of dining at MJ's with friends. The steaks were absolutely perfect and cooked to order. The sides were also excellent. Our server Maddy was outstanding. A little pricey but well worth it. Relatively small restaurant so it's best to make a reservation. read more

Am we went for our son's birthday dinner. We all got the filet mignon and 5 of them were cooked properly and delicious. Truffle fries are delicious ! Service was great . Very happy absolutely no complaints ! Great place with Greta food read more

Michael John's - French-American Steakhouse - Holiday decorations in the dining room - New American Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

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Great experience. Professional staff. Food was phenomenal. Great place for special occasions. Prices were very reasonable for the quality of food and service. I recommend this place. read more

Second visit here.... Not memorable...I ordered the Cabernet Beef Tips....while good...not as impressive as the Chicken Cordon Bleu on my last visit. The French Onion Soup was good...a little sweet but in a good way. Try the Brie! Jennifer is a great server...ask for her section...she gets it. read more

Food was very good and very hot! We had multiple people taking care of our table. We got sat as soon as we walked in since we had a reservation. Very nice restaurant! Would definitely go back! read more

Michael John's - French-American Steakhouse - Surf and turf pasta and a side of creamed spinach. - New American Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

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Decided to go here for my wife's and my 21st wedding anniversary, based on their reputation. I made a 6:30pm reservation as it was a Friday night just in case it was busy, but they were not. The dining room was clean and set and seemed filled with staff and its ambiance was comfortable and not loud or too light. We were sat at a table that I immediately noticed that my seat was broken and by butt dropped about 2" lower in the back of the chair. I asked a staffer a few feet away if I could switch seats with another table and they said "sure". Interesting that in a restaurant like this that they didn't ask me 'why' or if there was a problem, but instead they just said 'OK', I I switched my chair with another table. Our server arrived quickly, greeting us and getting our drink order. Drinks were delivered quickly and were very tasty and prepared correctly (Makers Manhattan Up & Tito's & Tonic). Bread was delivered next and then their 'Amuse Bouche' was a tasty veal tomato soup. We both ordered their 'French Onion' soup, which was amazing and delicious! I believe my wife told me that it was made with a veal stock but all I know, is that the broth was like velvet! Smooth, full and very satisfying along with the crouton and cheese combination. For our entrees; we ordered 1 choice from the special evening options menu-1 1/2 # bone in lamb shank served over mashed potatoes with broccolini and one choice from their regular menu, a prime boneless NY Strip served with Brussel Sprouts and Truffle Fries. The food, it's preparation, presentation, portion size were OUTSTANDING! Cooked EXACTLY as asked, generous portions and completely 5-star meals! Yes, plastic microwaveable Togo boxes (expected something more sustainable and compostable as their pricing is finally similar) we're offered as we did bring some of our delicious food home with us. By the end of the meal, we were happily full and satisfied, so I requested the check, paid and stood up to leave. On our way out, we passed our server who wished us a happy anniversary, as I had noted it when making the reservation. Our meal, service and experience was very good but I left disappointed as I had assumed that if I noted on my reservation that I was there celebrating my 21st wedding anniversary that it would somehow be acknowledged more than just our server mentioning it as we were leaving. My expectations from a restaurant like this (and as costly as this) we're maybe a complimentary glass of champagne or even a complimentary dessert for us to share. Little things like that make the difference between a 4 star review and a 5 star review. read more

Came in here on a weekday night and by the time we left close to 8pm the place was more busy than when we came in, so that was a great sign. Had a stunning dinner; we all ordered a dish containing red meat, and it was superbly cooked (I had to take half of mine home because it was so filling). For an appetizer we got the baked brie and it was very good. Everything paired nicely with the "Sweet Cheeks" bottle of red we ordered. The ambiance was very cozy and the waitstaff was super friendly and knowledgable. For the holidays the place was decorated which looked lovely. The prices can be steep here, so keep that in mind. I would be happy to go here again, and give one of their other notable menu items a try, especially the dessert (we were so full we couldn't manage to order any). read more

Good food and good service. I'd recommend this place to anyone who appreciates quality. This quiet place has an odd entrance but I'm glad I stayed. The entryway has a host stand, which was not manned and sits in front of a bar, which was entirely empty. That first impression was not good. It's kinda weird going into a restaurant with no other customers, which is what it looked like. I was greeted by the friendly bartender who came around and welcomed me to a table around the corner in a different room which had other diners present. What initially felt like a ghost town was actually a well patronized dining establishment. The service and food were great. The bar did a PERFECT job. Their default cosmo is exactly what I wanted. Fresh squeezed lime juice, no pasteurized pre squeezed garbage. Martini came out fast and perfect. The salad, soup, and entree were all amazing. I had chicken Marsala and truffle fries. This restaurant was a surprising find and I'm glad the other reviews and Ressy led me to dine here. I'd certainly return when I'm in town again. read more

My Divorce Celebration at Michael Johns was superb, as usual. From the wait staff to the Chef you will never be disappointed.

Came in yesterday for our anniversary. MJ's was highly recommended so I had high expectations. I wanted to love this place but flavors fell short of wow. We had the mussels and fried Brussels sprouts for appetizer. Mussels were good huge and fat but broth was bland. I loved the Brussels sprouts and the unexpected heat. Hubby had filet minion and crab cake with truffle fries substitute and I had the Delmonico cooked medium. Both steak were cooked perfect but under seasoned. My side dishes were a sad looking blanched and maybe quickly seared in butter broccoli and potato purée aka tasteless mashed potato. We shared the chocolate pudding which was good, wished they add more ganache. I kept debating to ask for the salt shaker. Service was good but could use a little finesse. For 200+ dinner, it was a let down. read more

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Wow! Fine dining at it's best. My daughter and family took us here for our 25th wedding anniversary! We were greeted and seated with class. The ambiance and decor were truly beautiful. The complimentary appetizer had your palate yearning for more. My daughter and I opted for the Filet Mignon and hubs had the Delmonico and our son in law chose Chicken Cordon Bleu. Everything was cooked to satisfaction as we shared two bottles of very good wine. We had such a wonderful time and even toured the other rooms, each decorated with their own flair. We will definitely be back sharing this hidden treasure with friends, family and executives. Thank You for a great culinary evening in Paridise‼!! read more

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Delicious, fresh quality. Great service and charming atmosphere. Anything my husband and I have have ordered has been great. Top notch steaks and their calamari is generous and outstanding. read more

Fantastic meal. I was actually quite surprised that it was as good as it was. I had the house specialty, red meat. It was perfectly prepared, presented, aged etc. Good spot for a special occasion. Great traditional restaurant service. Setting is old world restaurant style. Great place. read more

Delicious food , perfect ambiance and great service ! Everything was amazing, I can't wait to come back and try your French onion soup! I'll definitely be back. read more

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