Pre-Covid we used to go every couple months as a treat. As soon as they started doing their take-out we order just about once a month. It is just so delicious and it helped give us a sense of normalcy during the last 18 months. The ambiance of the restaurant is beautiful and a great place to take a date or old friends to dinner. We are so lucky it so close to us. The favors are explosive and they aren't afraid of seasoning. It is a must try if you are looking for a fine dining experience! read more

First time , Birthday dinner for Me, 8 of us for dining. From The Peach Martini's to a little cup of complimentary soup,Bread yummm . I had the Duck Did I mention the bread Our table had Prime rib,salmon,steak, etc. Salad fresh we all want the recipe for the Salad dressing. Ending with Pineapple upside down warm cake with ice cream WOW. Thanks to the staff for excellent service and the cook for impeccable delivery all our dinners came out together :-) Great food Mindy and Andy read more

Our go to place for Friday night dinner. Consistent good quality food. Best duck in the area, can't go wrong with that! And now they allow takeout, winning! read more

If you are looking for a place to have a nice romantic dinner, go someplace else. We came tonight for our 25th wedding anniversary, and it was so loud in there, we couldn't wait to get out of there -- we ended up taking our uneaten dinners to go. On a scale of 1 to 10, the noise level was 15!!! Definitely not worth the price of $112.00 dinner for two. read more

This is one of the most romantic, hidden gem in Bradenton, Florida. The service was above and beyond. The food was superb. And I will return, hopefully they'll let me come in with my service dog next time. She is a maltipoo, 10lbs, and her name is Bella- Rose. read more

Excellent food and service, with attentive staff and a lovely, quaint atmosphere. The vegetable plate entree is a dream for vegetarians, with a large portion of beautiful and flavorful veggies. Plan to spend a bit and enjoy your time. read more

What a hidden gem this place is! My husband and I went on a Thursday night the other week and enjoyed a delicious dinner. The restaurant is located a bit off the beaten path, in the Carlton Arms plaza off SR 64. Walking up, there is a lighted garden trellis leading to an outdoor patio. The ambiance inside is quite romantic, with soft lighting and candlelit tables. We were seated right away and quickly studied the menu and specials. And there were so many things that looked tempting! We began with a dipping oil for the hot, homemade bread that you could tell just came out of the oven. The dipping oil consisted of Herbs de Provence roasted garlic, extra virgin olive oil and a balsamic glacé. All of my favorite things. I also began with the French onion soup which was incredible, probably one of the best I have ever had. My husband had the house salad which I tried a bite of, very good. It came with a side of the restaurant's house dressing which is a creamy balsamic and sherry dressing. We also enjoyed a glass of the house cabernet, and we were both very impressed with how smooth the house wine was! Oh and I almost forgot, we were given a complimentary taste of the soup of the day which was a clam chowder, mmm! For our main meals, my husband went with the Filet which was finished with garlic herb butter. I went with one of the specials, a Marsala Filet which was finished with a mushroom wine sauce. It was an excellent cut of meat and was huge! I could barely finish half of it. It came with a side of au gratin potatoes and seasonal veggies. Overall, we were very impressed with the quality of food at Michael John's as well as the service. What a great addition to Bradenton, and I know we will be back soon to try even more delicious meals off the menu! read more

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Took my daughter & son-in-law here for a special dinner. We were not disappointed. Everything we had was delicious, and service was excellent as well. It was a bit pricey, but we all felt it was worth it!! read more

My husband and I went to Mj's last year for our anniversary and had one the best experiences ever. Great food friendly staff just was perfect. This year we decided to go again for our anniversary the food was amazing but the service just wasn't up to par and we were super disappointed. We ordered a appetizer the oil with roasted garlic dipping sauce with bread. And our server asked up for more bread and we said yes please never came back with bread . Then when she brought the salads I asked for salt and pepper and she never brought the salt and pepper. I was able to finally ask a different waitress but my salad was almost gone. Then she hardly ever came back after we got our main food. We also ended up ordering dessert with a different waitress not sure what happen to ours but in the ended I will say the food was very very good. read more

Lordy, we are NEVER disappointed here!! We were craving their food so we did do the take our menu. Super simple to order and pay on their website. Everything was ready when we picked up. Not one glitch! And then the food!! OMG, still the same incredible quality as their dining-in experience. Love, love Michael John's!! read more

Very good... pricey but not as unexpected. Could use some updating. Wish people wouldn't treat it as casual at this price point as we saw

MJ's is the whole Fine Dining package. Lovely Atmosphere, Great Service, Varied Menu Offering and Delivering Delicious Food.

Great food and service! Slightly dark inside but bartender was very friendly as well!

Our first choice for a restaurant on Xmas Eve was closed. We didn't think to call and see if they were open. In our scramble to find a new place, we saw MJ's on Yelp. It was nearby, good reviews, and the food looked great. When we got there, it was clear that our casual beach attire was in stark contrast to the people who had dressed up for a holiday dinner at a $$$ restaurant. Luckily the staff welcomed us in and sat us regardless, even though we had not made a reservation. We were sat near the kitchen door, which for some might be seen as a problem, but we were just happy to be sat. We ordered appetizers, salad, and out entrees. All came out timely and perfectly. We even got a complimentary cup of clam chowder soup. I am not a fan of clam chowder, but I tried it anyways. It was delicious. My salad was a "Dirty Caesar", word to the wise this is a very strong and very aged salad. It is not for the weak-tongued. The bread was simply amazing, and the word around the table was that the entrees were equally amazing. Presentation and taste. The staff were also very courteous and attentive. They did a very nice job of addressing our needs throughout the night. Since this was a vacation, I doubt I'll have a chance to return here, but it left a lasting impression for the next time I visit the Tampa area. I highly recommend this restaurant if you want to have a great fine dining experience. read more

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Another fantastic experience last night at Sarasota/Bradenton's best local steak house. I only wish I ordered the smaller Delmonico so I'd had room for desert! read more

Busy Thursday nite here. 2 seats @ the bar after a nice gentleman moved one seat over. Small bar area, really lovely dirty martini w/blue cheese stuffed olives, ice cold - perfect. Warm yummy bread & butter. Tasty bite of their fish soup as a tiny starter; Thursday nite lobster tail special, mashed potatoes & steamed mixed vegs. We'll be back soon read more

This was such a huge surprise! My wife and I came across from West Palm for business and needed a place to eat dinner. We looked for a place with seafood on our way to our hotel and came across MJ's on Yelp, so we decided to give it a try. As soon as we walked in the door we were greeeted by the nicest people, who let us sit wherever we wanted. We picked a nice cozy table by the bay window and ordered a nice Cabernet. They soon brought us hot baked bread with an "amuse bouche " small soup with blended roasted southern vegetables and fontina cheese. Holy crap it was soooo good I wanted a bucket of it to go home. I also ordered a bowl of their beer/cheese soup, which was so good I wanted to lick the bottom of my bowl. I ordered the lobster tail special and my wife ordered the crab scampi special and we upgraded our vegetables. Shoot - I could have eaten just an entire plate of the vegetables, they were amazing. But then I sank my teeth into the lobster tail and was amazed at how tender and moist it was. Being from New England and working on lobster boats, I have never had a lobster tail that was this tender. Usually it's the tougher meat but not here. My wife's crab was succulent and absolutely delicious. There is no skimping on portions here. She got 8 oz of crab meat and we both ate every bite. Overall, the wait staff, the ambiance, and of course the food made our experience one we won't ever forget. It was truly one of the best meals I have ever had. I can only hope we have the chance to come back and enjoy another experience at MJ's. Shoot - we might have to drive 4 hours again just to come back here! Awesome, awesome, awesome! read more

If love instant mashed potatoes this restaurant is for you. If you like high school staff to talk to you like you are garbage, this place is also for you. No itemized check. Complained about French onion soup and was told, "oh that's not my fave." Instead of offering to take off the bill. Heard great things about this place but I'd never go back here again. read more

Our first visit and We had a fantastic dinner! A definite gem in Bradenton. Food was delicious, portions were very generous. A definite must go. read more

This is a fantastic place, a special for each day! Tonight TUESDAY is appetizers buy 1 get another 1/2 off....we are stuffed but I have to have a desert Vanilla Creme Brûlée Mmm Michael Johns is a hidden treasure for anyone who enjoys the pleasure of food This place is great for those special dates where you and your spouse haven't been alone in a long time or we deserve to celebrate They even have a special event dining area for big parties....if you sign up on their email they'll announce certain specials and even unbeatable savings on gift certificates read more

Numero uno in Manatee county! Tucked away in a hidden spot that is a must visit. From the ambience to the service, this American brasserie is top notch. read more

I heard a lot about this place and finally went there with. A friend. It was lovely. We had a reservation and were immediately seated on a lovely spot on tables with white tablecloths and cloth napkins. Wait staff excellent. Food was was delicious! read more

I went there for my birthday. I have to say that I've never been required to buy a dessert for $10 in order for them to wish me happy birthday, so that was the first. I should've known by looking at their menu seeing that they have at three dollars per person cake is free if you bring your own birthday cake to serve people, that they are overpriced and under serving. Their so-called think that they're known for which is their Delmonico steak was less than stellar. It was not only under season but it seems to be not seasoned at all. it's sad to say, but Texas roadhouse steakhouse has the same weight of a ribeye with a complete dinner with hot side or a salad which is cool if you want it for 2199, and I actually enjoy that more than my two sides which were cold and not supposed to be cold. My brussels sprouts were not warm and my au gratin potatoes were not even warm. The bread and butter were OK. The firecracker shrimp were quite good and the shrimps are very large and very fresh, And my tomato Gorgonzola soup was quite good. Unfortunately, the main and the main sides were not even close to being what I would expect the price tag that they put it at. For my first hour there they had more servers than customers, and then a party of four came in so there was a total of nine customers in my room and five servers. Do you think that with so many servers you would have absolute top-notch service, but it was not so. Don't order the coffee it is really really really bitter and undrinkable. The crème brûlée was OK. For $100, I don't think so.I wish that I would've gone someplace else for my birthday dinner. read more

Never had anything but excellent food and service at MJ's. More of a special occasion place for us, but we love it!!

Excellent service and food was out of this world perfect night out with my wife definitely try the specials

Amazing steak! A hidden gem in Bradenton. Definitely have to try the filet steak. I highly recommend this place.

Vegetables were terrible pricy fried liver good atmosphere very nice it came with mashed potatoes that I thought were instant and the broccoli was the worst I ever ate in restaurant wait staff very efficient Onion soup marginal read more

Definitely "NOT" what I expected. This romantic restaurant is hidden. I drive by it all the time and see the parking lot completely full. So we finally made reservations and tried it. Walking up it's got a nice patio with lights. When you walk through the front door it's so comfy. Everyone was super nice and attentive. I'd give it a 5 but the steak was so so. A little disappointing considering it's supposed to be aged steak. Side items were warm but not hot or cold. Just meh. read more

We had a $100 gift certificate for MJ's. Used all but $20.82. Wanted to use for tip but said we couldn't Left separate tip. Said we could use rest of certificate later. Now say owe can't use it. What a racket and ripoff Would recommend not using gift certificates here. Was special present from daughter. read more

The food was ok...we ordered steaks and they weren't bad, just not anything special. The escargot was the same. Okay but nothing special. What was special was the wonderful service and the quiet atmosphere. Would try again if in the area, but definitely not order what we had. read more

We went last Friday for our first time to MJs. We ordered scallops and lamb off of the nightly special menu. I had the scallops with the mashed potatoes and brussel sprouts and my husband had the asparagus and mashers. Everything was superb. The amuse was a crab bisque which was so tasty. The bread was hot and the butter decadent. We finished with the creme brûlée. We will definitely return read more

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The food is delicious our waitress was terrific. Little place tucked away so glad it was recommended to us. A bit pricy but there dinners and appetizers were worth it read more

One of our favs in Bradenton!! A little hidden gem. We have been here multiple times. The wait staff is amazing and very knowledgeable on red wines. Apps. The dirty Caesar and beer cheese soup are a win! We order food not on the menu and chef always makes us steak tartar and it's delicious. Time to add to the menu lol. Steaks are cooked perfectly. Great food and attention to detail. See ya soon again Caroline and Josh read more

Terrible service. Constantly looking for our waiter. Made a reservation a week in advance to celebrate our wedding anniversary. No mention from the staff about our anniversary nor were we given an option for a celebratory beverage or dessert. I would have gladly paid for both. As a Bradenton and Greyhawk resident I would strongly suggest that you can get way more at the outback just down the street. read more

We have been dining at MJ's for 3 years. The food and service have always been outstanding. Last night was disappointing. The server barely acknowledged us, for ever dish that came out it took longer than normal, ordered French press coffee for 2 people (received one and they never came back to press it as they stated they would), server basically ran by to drop of check before dessert was offered (which we did want), server then rudely dropped a spoon on the table after we ordered dessert and immediately turned his attention to another table. 2 stars only because the food was great as always. Last, we were there for my sister's birthday and didn't have the option due to poor service to even request the happy Birthday dessert and song. read more

Another great meal on Tuesday, coming back tonight. Very friendly waitress very help full. This is going to be are good to for a long time to come. read more

This is our go-to date night and special occasion place to dine... without the hefty price tag. The food and drinks are always delicious. The wait staff is attentive and friendly. We bring all of our friends and family here. Whether you have a seat at their bar or one of their intimate seating style tables, your evening will bring you much more than you bargained for. We can't recommend Michael Johns enough. read more

The food is phenomenal! I don't think there is a better restaurant in all of Bradenton Florida.

Went here with my wife on our honeymoon for a fancy dinner. We had reservations and were sat right away. Our waitress finally got to us about 10-15 mins after we sat down. We ordered the roasted garlic, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar to go with our bread. It was just olive oil and roasted garlic with no balsamic vinegar at all. Very nasty. We also ordered the blackened shrimp as an appetizer and never got it. Waited about 40 mins for our food. My wife got "Signature" beer and cheddar soup. Tasted bitter and almost burnt. Couldn't handle more than 2 bites. Maybe it's just how the taste was supposed to be but definitely wasn't pleasant to us. I got the Delmonico steak medium rare with mashed potatoes and asparagus. Meat was a little tough and under seasoned. Not worth the $62 price that was placed on it. The sides were the only good things. Overall the place was over priced and not worth it at all as my wife got sick from the soup. Severely disappointed and ruined a night. Never coming here every read more

It's been a long time since I've had a dining experience that was this good from the time I walked in the door to the time I walked out. The service was p,easant and attentive, the atmosphere friendly and inviting. The food was phenomenal. The complementary soup for tasting, fresh bread were a great start. We have the calamari and crab cakes for an app that was fantastic. The delmonico prime was the best steak I have had since Florence Italy. It was prepared in such a way that made it stand out above all others. Great job, great place!!!!! read more