My wife and I came here for the Valentine's Day special, and it was absolutely worth it. We did the full Valentine's menu with the wine pairings, and everything from start to finish was excellent. We both started with the Oysters Rockefeller and The lobster bisque was rich and smooth with great depth of flavor. For the main course, my wife had the salmon and I had the steak both were cooked perfectly and came out hot, which I really appreciate. You can tell care went into each dish. We finished with dessert: I had the cheesecake and my wife had the brownie. Both were a great ending to the meal. The low lighting created a really romantic atmosphere, perfect for a Valentine's dinner. Our server was attentive, friendly, and made the night even better. Overall, a fantastic experience and an easy 5 stars from us. We'll definitely be back. read more

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My husband surprised me with a Valentine's dinner at Michael's, and from the moment we walked in, it felt like he picked the perfect place! The atmosphere was beautiful, romantic, and perfect for a special night out. The customer service was truly top tier; every staff member made us feel welcomed, celebrated, and cared for. The food? Absolutely incredible! Every dish came out hot, fresh, and seasoned to perfection. You can tell the kitchen puts real love into every plate. The custom Valentine's menu with wine pairings was such a thoughtful touch and made the evening feel even more elegant and unique. As a young couple who arranged childcare just to enjoy a night focused on us, this experience meant everything--and Michael's delivered beyond our expectations. If you're looking for a place that combines amazing food, outstanding service, and a romantic vibe, this is it. We will definitely be back and highly recommend it to anyone wanting a memorable dining experience! read more

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I was extremely underwhelmed. For what I paid, I would have expected a much nicer meal. My shrimp and grits was just ok. They claim their bread pudding is "award winning", however it was just average. I have had much better. The lamb was a mix. Some of it was cooked perfectly, while others were not. Also, we were the only ones there...the whole time! Yet we had to wait a considerable amount of time to get our meals! Other than that, service was good, and it had a nice ambiance. read more

Oops, we stumbled upon a Saturday brunch at Bar Sebastian, located on the rooftop of Michael's Restaurant. I must say, it was a vibe. Wow, a Real Saturday day party. I don't know all the specifics about the host, other than her name was Olivia. But Olivia and her team put together a really nice event with such a nice selection of food, mimosas and fine liquors. The music really set the tone for a day party vibe. Everyone was dressed for a nice brunch with friends and or a date. Olivia kept the vibes going with her conversations and interactions with the customers. A good time was had by all. I'll be back for some rooftop activities and some good food! read more

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One of the best filet mignon meals I've ever had. The steak was perfectly cooked and served along truffle Parmesan mashed potatoes. Delicious! Save room for their macadamia nut bread, pudding as well! Our server mixed me a perfect Manhattan, and was very attentive throughout our entire dining experience. The lighting and decor are perfect on the restaurant and pretty relaxing, but yet had the energy of a place that is really packed on the weekends. Don't forsake this local gem. read more

Michael's Restaurant - Filet perfect medium - Steakhouses Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

This may have been my last visit to Michael's, which makes me sad because it's locally owned and operated. Went for dinner last night around 5:30. We were the only ones there until 7 when another couple arrived. There were large poles and black fabrics in the middle of the floor, not sure why they weren't put away as they were no longer in use and had been broken down. I ordered the filet and it came out in 2 pieces and was tough. So sad. It was not fat but was like tendons or something that could not be chewed. Also disappointed by how small the baked potato was, only about 4 inches long, barely a sprinkle of bacon and chives. Barely a quarter to half a teaspoon of sour cream. Pinot noir was not good, too boozie and not smooth. I expect more from fine dining, which the prices suggest this place should be. I'm sorry, but I'll be taking my business elsewhere. read more

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This was quite literally the worst dining experience I have had. Booked a reservation for February the 13th to beat the Valentines crowd. For starters - when a restaurant offers three courses on a limited menu... they should have every item on said limited menu. Was told I had to choose the strawberry salad for option two due to them being out of lobster bisque by 7:45. The menu was deduced in half with no option to substitute anything for individuals on the menu who did not eat anything on the menu. My date did not end up eating. Do not get me started on the brownie desert they gave me as it was a joke. What I expected to be a nice night out, turned out horrible. Took my steak to go. Will never be going back. read more

Michael's Restaurant - Steakhouses Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Unfortunately I didn't even get a chance to eat here as we left upon finding out the kitchen was backed up. I preemptively paid a deposit and put my reservation in weeks beforehand. Our waiter informed us that the kitchen was backed up so our food wouldn't be ready until an hour to two hours after putting our order in. Even though we arrived at around 8 meaning we wouldn't get a chance to eat until 9 close to closing. The restaurant itself is in a great location, they had free valet, and it was decorated pretty nicely. They also had a live band playing great music. They definitely missed the mark, and need to do better. I would have loved to try their food and support a business in my community. Sadly I was let down. read more

Michael's Restaurant - Menu - Steakhouses Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

--Michaels's Restaurant-- 6.4/10 We dined here during restaurant week when they had a pre fixe menu. We started with a watermelon margarita and David got a glass of Cabernet. This is extremely niche, but when I'm drinking a margarita on a Friday, I want it in a margarita glass. First world problems, I know. But this glass was already off putting to me then the margarita was extremely sweet but also sour at the same time. Think the opposite of light and refreshing and more on the heavy side. David enjoyed it, but after a few sips I realized it wasn't for me. They do get credit for their nice, thin-rimmed wine glasses. For an appetizer, I got the lobster bisque. The pieces of lobster were slimy and over cooked - kind of disintegrated. The bisque itself was good and creamy. David got a salad and had no complaints. For entrees, I got the salmon Rockefeller with potatoes. Overall a delicious dish. The salmon was cooked perfectly and I enjoyed the Rockefeller sauce aspect of it. I did not, however, enjoy the stuffing in the middle of the salmon. Extremely fishy. I picked this out. The bacon added a nice crunch. David got the rack of lamb... and was still hungry after he finished it. There was not nearly enough to fill him up. He said he did enjoy it but needed at least one more of it. He said I definitely out ordered him this time - which is a welcomed change of pace if I'm being honest. We finished with the bread pudding and David said this was the highlight of the whole meal. It sort of had an apple spice cake twist on it and a crust on the outside. He said he'd come back only for that. This place was hard to find. The gps did not take us directly here. It took us to a museum and was kind of behind the museum. Service was friendly and informative! No complaints there! This seems family owned and operated - which I appreciate. This pre fixe menu was $50 per person, that included an app *or* dessert and entree. I would love to say we will be back but the price to quality ratio is not there for me. read more

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Food was very good! Flavorful, cooked perfectly. We all had steaks. Service was great!

I Went this morning to, Radio Station 95.7 Women's Empowerment Brunch. I had a great time. All, the Lady Speakers, was very, inspirational, with powerful, words of encouragement. read more

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The food was excellent. Spectacular food. The service was attentive. The setting was date night. read more

Michael's Restaurant - Chocolate covered strawberries - Steakhouses Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Food is great love eating her had an event here twice Service was great The ambiance is great for both dining and events read more

This place was absolutely amazing. If you ever get the chance to go and you don't, you're missing out. First let's talk about the insanely quick service with a waitress who was so amazing I'd almost go back for her service but here's the best part. I had the best grilled oysters and I'm a raw girly (my opinion is not biased) then next we got the fried lobster and I'll have to say I had an actual facial reaction to the first bite!!! Mesmerizing may I say. Then onto the shrimp and grits... they were thick, perfectly seasoned (lightly) and had some of the highest quality Parmesan I've ever tasted (I'm Italian so I'd know ) The choice of veggies was magnificent. Then onto the ambiance... we felt automatically welcomed like I was walking into my own kitchen. Beautiful decor and some made for really good conversation pieces. Now onto the most important part. The owner, she was the nicest owner I've ever had the pleasure of talking too, she was very down to earth and takes so much pride in her beautiful restaurant. As she should. This was for yall but for the owner! Keep doing what you're doing. The pride and love you have for the establishment and the customers and employees alike are UNMATCHED!!!! Thank you for an amazing birthday -your local bham reviewer read more

Michael's Restaurant - Grilled oysters with bacon - Steakhouses Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

The food was delicious. I could not eat the bisque because it was too salty for my taste. The cocktails were tasty service was excellent. I love the atmosphere and the decor of the place. read more

I had high hopes for this place, but I was overall a little disappointed. I came here for the restaurant week special, and I chose the strawberry salad, lamb, and bread pudding. The strawberry salad was fresh and refreshing. The greens were soft, and it had just the right amount of dressing on it. The lamb was the special for restaurant week (normally not served), so I chose it instead of the Delmonico (boneless ribeye). This was a mistake for me. The lamb was very tender, but it was quite small portions. And the sauce that was drizzled on the lamb was an unusual combination. The other guests in my party said they very much enjoyed the Delmonico, while my friend with the lamb also shared my opinions. The bread pudding was very good, but it wasn't to die for. I'll also add a note about the live music. The clarinet player was very talented, and I can tell he put in a lot of time and effort into preparing the music. However, the volume of the music was way too loud, making it very difficult to have conversations or speak with the waitstaff. I would highly recommend lowering the volume so that the music can still be enjoyed in the background of the conversations and food. read more

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Wonderful evening at Michael's. Premier service and food. Highly recommend for a quiet evening out. Steal was perfectly cooked. Love the bread pudding and brownie. We will be back!!!! read more

This was the worst dining experience I have EVER had. Ruined my wedding anniversary. Drinks were horrible. Steak was ordered well done. Was told by owner after submitting a google review that they don't prepare the steak to well. This should be printed on the menu or stated by the server at the time you order. There was almost no one there but service was lack luster considering this. I was made to pay 32.00 for 8 shrimp because they dont have a shrimp dinner. I was charged for the fish of the day entree vs the appetizer which is what it was. Then the icing on the cake you have to 3.95% of your bill in addition to tax if you use a card to pay any card. This is not posted anywhere in the restaurant or clearly on the menu. It was pointed out in obscure place on menu after being asked about the fee that shows up on the receipt you have to sign after you have given your card. I am there to enjoy a dining experience not play hide and seek for information. read more

Michael's Restaurant - Bad service - Steakhouses Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

First time at Michael's under the new owner and first time using Yelp reservations. The yelp reservations was a little troublesome at first for eventually worked out. it is a but different than open table which is what I am accustomed to. the restaurant is nice, somewhat of a modern aesthetic, pretty spaceous but it gives a decorated warehouse feel. Staff was pleasant & attentive. plenty of pros- good food and drinks, our table had bacon wrapped filet, whole rack lamb chops, ribeye, shrimp & grits, salad, baked potatoes. appetizers: calamari fried green tomatoes. Everything was delicious. Moscow mule, BlackBerry signature, strawberry lemonade. Another pro- bathroom was very clean attended to. The cons- ordered takeout Pasta Mike which was an angel hair pasta dish add chicken. Nice portion beautiful dish but when prepared later to warm and eat it was swimming in oil. at least 1/4 cup of oil was poured off and the chicken was a little too charred. this dish has sliced tomatoes rather than diced tomatoes which became very soggy. So this particular item we may not tr again Also when the check was brought it stated one amount including gratuity, but when the final receipt was brought it was a totally different price about $10 more. The second receipt list our first amount as a base rate and a non cash adj. was applied I assume for using a card. I'm not sure how I feel about this. However we enjoyed., we will return. read more

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The food was DELICIOUS! Thanks to Ja'Quan!! The service initially was questionable cause our server rolled her eyes when we said we were still waiting on people in the party. (This is why it's not 5 stars) She got nicer overtime during our dinner though! read more

Michael's Restaurant - Chicken piccata and baked potato - Steakhouses Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

I'm probably one of the few people who miss the old location. I was excited about the move closer to downtown but I feel like there's just something missing. Some friends and I came here for brunch on a Sunday. We proactively made reservations and this proved to be a good idea. Let's be honest, the new space is way smaller than the old location. I miss the old location as you all can tell. Sigh. The service was nice and professional. I was disappointed in the overall menu choices for brunch. The beef tips and rice caught my eye so that's what I went with. This was a hearty dish but heavy for a brunch menu. Nevertheless, I enjoyed the dish. I especially enjoyed the mimosas!! Other guests in my party had French toast and an omelette. My friend said the omelette was way too salty so it was removed from her ticket. I'm open to giving Michael's another shot bc overall I like the restaurant. And their bread pudding is delicious! Parking can be a challenge for sure so keep this in mind. read more

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I made a reservation here for a Galentine's dinner at 8:30 pm and was told upon arrival that the establishment would be closing soon and my party would not be able to order food. When making the reservation I was not made aware that my reservation time would result in conflict. The waitress displayed an attitude while waiting on the rest of my party to arrive and was not very attentive to the table. Despite being told we would not be able to order food, we were served and the food was delicious. The restaurant is very aesthetically pleasing, but parking can be challenging given that it is located across the street from railroad park. read more

Michael's Restaurant - Salmon Rockefeller - Steakhouses Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Walking in the gates, the lawn was nicely done and the outside was very clean. We were met and greeted at the door. The atmosphere was nice and quaint! It has a welcoming vibe. The waitress Brooke was very nice and quite knowledgeable. She was also very attentive. She kept our glasses full without having to ask. She also made suggestions on food selections. When the food came out, the portion size was bigger than what I anticipated. The appearance of the food was appetizing. My wife had a steak that cut like butter and it was so flavorful. I had a pasta dish that was so chocked full of meat and veggies. Needless to say that the taste of everything was WONDERFUL! Our overall experience was great and we will be returning!!!!!!! read more

Michael's Restaurant - The anniversary couple - Steakhouses Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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My husband takes me on random date nights throughout the week. Yesterday, he decided to take me out to Michael's. I have had Michael's before, but I had not been to the new downtown location. I must applaud this restaurant on how they are handling Covid-19! You must have an appointment to dine in. This is how they are limiting capacity. They have a piece of equipment on the wall where customers can have their temperature taken by putting their wrist up to it. Immediately under that machine, there is a hand sanitizer dispenser. There is also a hand sanitizer dispenser at the elevator that you ride up to the second floor. The seating was spaced out. The employees are wearing masks and gloves. Again, I was very impressed. Those precautions definitely made me feel safe. When we were being seated, we were told the kitchen is on the first floor (we were on the second floor). This means it can cause a slight delay in food arriving. However, when the food arrives, it's covered. I really liked that extra step. Plus, I did not feel it took too long for the food. It was an average, acceptable wait time to me. We had calamari for an appetizer. I ordered the Salmon Rockefeller as my entree. I had the savory salad and lobster mac & cheese as my sides. Everything was delicious and I do mean everything!!! I was full, but I had to get an order of their delectable bread pudding to go. I'm sure it will be as good as I remember. The hostess, waitress, and other staff were friendly and attentive. The food was great! The ambiance was nice. I will most certainly be back! read more

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I was in town for business and decided to try this place. I was born and raised in Birmingham and was excited about being back home. In the past, I'd heard great things about Michael's and decided to check it out. I parked in front of Railroad Park and walked down the walkway. The windows are tinted so I wasn't sure I was in the right place. I entered the restaurant and the decorations were very warm and welcoming. The art is beautiful and the lights are dimmed for a very intimate atmosphere. I ordered the Chicken Picata with garlic mashed potatoes and the fried green tomatoes for an appetizer and everything was delicious. The chicken was perfectly cooked and seasoned very well with capers and a lemon sauce. I also ordered the bread pudding which was also very good. There is a bar and a roof top patio which appeared to be a great place to gather with friends. I will have to check it out the next time I'm in town. The waiter was attentive and made sure I had everything I needed. I enjoyed my visit and will certainly return when I'm in town again. read more

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Absolutely no complaint of the service. Our waitress was attentive and kind. The food however is absolutely nothing special. I ordered the delmonico and the meat quality was something that was picked up from Walmart that evening on sale. I ordered 5 different bourbons that were on their menu that they did not have. Apparently "their truck didn't run". These are normal bourbons that are available at any ABC Store. The one they did have was allocated Blanton's at $40 a pour. Overall this is a "nice" restaurant if you don't know what nice restaurants are. Save your money, you'll get a better quality steak at your local Long Horn and probably be in a better neighborhood. read more

We had reservations and arrived too early. So we made a trip up to the rooftop bar I ordered a cosmopolitan. Which has a little too much syrup for my taste. We decided to have dinner on the rooftop. We sat as close to a heater as possible on a 2 seat high top Excellent service! We ordered the calamari Excellent! I had the Salmon and my spouse had the filet. Dinner was good. His filet was a little too pink, but the menu warns that the steaks cooked past medium are not guaranteed. His had ordered medium, but was red in the middle, pink, then browned on the edges. Will come again, but probably will never order a steak in the future. read more

Michael's Restaurant - Steakhouses Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

I have been enjoying Michael's since they were in Hoover, then Homewood, and now downtown. The new location recently opened the beginning of August. Reservations are required due to Covid-19 protocols. We had reservations for 8:45 on a Saturday. It took about 25 min for us to be seated. We sat on the rooftop which was nice but the lights were a bit too bright for me. I ordered my usual dish, Salmon Rockefeller, which was good just not as delicious as I remembered. On the other hand, the lobster mac and cheese was excellent. Service was a little slow but our server was nice. It was good to see the owner out working hard. Overall, great meal and I'm looking forward to returning. read more

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We grabbed a quick reservation spur of the moment because a steak someone else cooked sounded amazing. We were greeted promptly at the door and at our table. We had a cocktail each, both were delicious. The prices were what we expected. Ordered bread service--was warm, fresh, flavorless ciabatta rolls with butter. At $6, it was one of the least expensive menu items. Ordered a soup of the day (gumbo) and it was fabulous, as well. Our food comes out--we both ordered the filet with truffle mashed potatoes. Our steaks were cooked properly and delivered to the correct person (better than Perry's can manage). The food was fresh, but the steaks were brought out without knives and the place setting consisted of a single fork. And no, the steak was not fork-tender. It was also completely unseasoned and seared to perfection. It was also thin (think diner steak & eggs). I kinda felt like we were paying $38 + 23.95% for a Waffle House cut of steak and a scoop of potatoes. The ambience of the dining room was okay. The decor honestly seemed kind of chintzy because of the price point. It would have been fine for half the price. The relaxed vibe of the patrons was nice for a Friday night after a long week while the relaxed vibe of the staff made it seem like they've grown accustomed to the guaranteed 20-25% gratuity. In the end, I doubt we'll go back without something changing. Great food & great service create fine dining. Not a great location and a price point. Michael's is charging a fine dining price for a casual dining experience while also reclaiming every cent of the cost of doing business by charging a mandatory gratuity and passing the card processing royalty on to their consumers. read more

Ambiance is great. I like the rooftop. The events are what I like to visit for. This is definitely a go to. read more

The most expensive, tasteless dinner I've ever eaten in my life. $11 charge for using my debit card... Ridiculous. NYE menu was a scam. We paid $278 for 2 people for 2 drinks each, salad, entree, & desert. Asked for the classic old fashioned and got charged for the prohibition old fashioned. Also 25% gratuity for a large party of 8 is robbery. $60 for lemon chicken with Caper's. Who is the manager? Never met him. Ever heard of table touching? Host was on his phone scrolling. Save your money & make the food at home. Or go to literally any other steakhouse. Ray Charles could've made a better steak. read more

It was great food & service. The vibe of the place was nice as well but I feel as if you could more for the price. Like maybe some type of bread before you order food. Other than that it was amazing read more

Food was not good. Server was even worse. Disappointed!! I would've expected better service for 20% gratuity. read more

I came here for dinner during Birmingham's restaurant week 2023. This was my first time dining here, so I was eager to try them out. My friend an I made reservations due to not knowing how busy they would be, but upon arrival realized that we didn't need to do so as they were not busy. I choose to order off of the restaurant week menu. I ordered the grilled chicken breast with peach chutney and vegetable risotto as my entree. I also ordered a premium salad and bread putting bites as my dessert. Our waitress Sonja was very nice and helpful throughout dinner. My food was delicious and my friend enjoyed her meal as well. read more

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Best restaurant in Birmingham. Best steak I've had here. Best pasta with salmon I've had. Service was A1 and drinks were great. Perfect dining experience in bham so far! read more

Michael's Restaurant - Delmonico with savory salad - Steakhouses Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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The service was amazing the food was good. Our waitress was Amanda and Brook and they were so nice and helpful. read more

Michael's Restaurant - Shrimp and Grits - Steakhouses Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

First I just want to say our waiter Tea was absolutely so beautiful!! She was a fantastic server and handled our large group amazingly well. I ordered the Salmon with potatoes and lobster macaroni and had absolutely no complaints. Likewise, for our entire party as well. Others at my party ordered the chicken piccata and loved it, and some even had the lamb chops and bacon-wrapped steak, which were both well-executed and delicious. After dinner, we moved on to dessert, and I just say GET THE BREAD PUDDING!!. Absolutely delicious, and the waitress even mentioned how it was award-winning. The drinks were also delicious as well, we had an array of drinks, and each was crafted with ingredients that paired so well together. Before you leave the restaurant, be sure to check out the upstairs rooftop, Great views and a friendly atmosphere to hang out and enjoy the music and breezy weather. If you do come to Micheal's, please ask for the miss beautiful waitress Tea. I can't stress how amazing she was, and clearly was a ray of sunshine for our party. read more

I did a door dash pickup order where it states your Entree would come with a Salad and choice of side. When I got to the restaurant and checked my order I was told that the Entrees no longer come with salad. I was told that they have to contact door dash to get the wording fixed. If I had of known I would have to order my salad separately I would have done it. I dont think this food was worth the money or the time spent. Terrible experience I wouldn't recommend anyone spend their money there at all. read more

Michael's Restaurant - Steakhouses Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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I was there for my daughters graduation but it came to be the worst day of my life. menu was so bad over pricing. They're out of lotta stuff graduation day and also Friday it was early evening they didn't prepared, also server was so bad they didn't know what they're doing. I'm sorry to say this, I don't think they will last long For the business. Good luck. read more

I will not ever go back!!! You charged 20% for a party of four each ticket and then charge me an up charge for using my credit card. Horrible!!! After two times, they could not cook a medium steak but a Steak house. The server was very nice. It was better in Homewood. I could've had two good steaks at Longhorn. And it is a pretty good ribeye, too. Very disappointed and the next bday function will be else where. read more