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    Michael's Casual Dining

    3.5 (77 reviews)
    ModerateAmerican
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Janice B.

    Good meal and price point. Large portions. Two Meals were 38. Brisket platter and pork pulled platter. Loaded potato soup.

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    Jeff R.

    Great Sunday afternoon lunch! Fried mushroom appetizer was fresh, lightly breaded and prepared perfectly. The strawberry garden salad with grilled chicken was delicious, brisket filled spud was also cooked and tasted great. A local gem.

    Joe C.

    While on a MC ride with friends to Sweetwater, we stopped for an adult beverage at this location around 330 PM I think on Sunday. It had off street parking and served draught beer (+1); small selection of maybe four or five and a cider. It is an open floor plan with tables and booths, no bar or high tops. It was definitely a family restaurant that was open and airy, clean and friendly. My friends were not hungry but I was so I ordered the potato skins with BBQ and they were awesome. They did not skimp on meat or sauce and there were 6 of them I think. They also gave us warm bread right out of the oven with great butter. The service was great and if the appetizer and bread is any indication, the main meals will be great. It was not a biker bar or hole in the wall like we were looking for but for a family resturant, I give it a four.

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    Food was good at the restaurant, but all four in our group were sick later that evening.

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    We were a party of 3 that went for late lunch on Sunday, July 9th. Service, quality of food and value -- all very good

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    Love Michael's! Always friendly staff and awesome food!!

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    Great place, good food and variety in menu. Had catfish and salad, good- will be back

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    We went in search of this place because the food looks amazing online but there is No RV parking!!!

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