This was a nice surprisingly quiet atmosphere. Service was quick and friendly. Came here during the lunch hours for a friends birthday so the brunch menu was what I had to choose from. There was a few items that I had my eye on. Breakfast and lunch items but didn't feel like combining certain foods lol. I decided on the cereal French toast. It was pretty good and definitely sweet. Little to no syrup is needed. My choice of meat was bacon. The lemon drop shot was pretty god as well. Want to go back during dinner hours next time.
Christine B.
Stopped here today to get a Greek salad. Service was great salad not so great. There was barely any feta cheese at all (next to nothing) on my salad and very few tomatoes and only a couple Kalamata olives. I feel like I paid for a giant plate of lettuce I did order some blackened salmon on top and that was delicious and perfectly cooked. Paid $33 not including tip in retrospect, next time, I will just go to the Big Greek café in Cockeysville and get the Greek salad with grilled salmon for $18.50
Kelly Dillard
What a great experience! The food was good but my server Ana was amazing. She was very attentive and helpful throughout the entire dining experience. If you ever go, request her as your server!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Warren S
This place is amazing. A buddy and I needed lunch. Desperately. Found Michael’s on the map and went. From the outside we could immediately tell that this is not just a random low-key lunch place. First, it’s huge. Then there are two parking lots, meaning a lot of customers. And inside it’s just really really nice.We sat in the indoor patio area. Per Megan, our fantastic bartender, this area is new as of just a year or two ago.Huge selection of foods from basic sandwiches to high end steaks to a raw bar. We just got sandwiches, cuz lunch, but we were really thinking about the higher-end fare.Very happy that we found Michael’s. When we need lunch in the area again we’ll definitely return.And for management, Megan was phenomenal. Please just give her a raise!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sandwich
Warren S.
This place is amazing. A buddy and I needed lunch. Desperately. Found Michael's on the map and went. From the outside we could immediately tell that this is not just a random low-key lunch place. First, it's huge. Then there are two parking lots, meaning a lot of customers. And inside it's just really really nice. We sat in the indoor patio area. Per Megan, our fantastic bartender, this area is new as of just a year or two ago. Huge selection of foods from basic sandwiches to high end steaks to a raw bar. We just got sandwiches, cuz lunch, but we were really thinking about the higher-end fare. Very happy that we found Michael's. When we need lunch in the area again we'll definitely return. And for management, Megan was phenomenal. Please just give her a raise!!!
Karyna Cuadra
Loved the atmosphere, the food looked good but I didn’t like what I got. I tried to give it a chance and ate 1 1/2 of the 3 pieces of chicken it came with. 1. To try to give it a chance (hoping it would get better)2. Because the sever took a really long time to get to our table before I could say something.I asked the manager if I can change it for something else and he counted the pieces of chicken and said there was nothing he can do. I got the Chicken Francise and it was very disappointing. I’d give this spot another chance but in definitely upset about the service and not being able to exchange my meal for something I actually liked.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 4
Mike B.
This place is always simply excellent. Forgot to take pics but the deviled eggs, burrata, lobster roll and cauliflower steak are fantastic. Great drinks and atmosphere. It’s come a long way since the Fairgrounds Inn!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jay G.
Hostess station was not very welcoming. Although the restaurant was half empty, they had to confer about whether they were "still on a wait." Finally got seated at a table near the restroom. The waiter walked by several times with no acknowledgement, although he was pleasant enough when he finally took the order. We both had soup to start with, and both were very good to excellent. The main courses were a mixed bag. One entree was good but the side was terrible, and one had excellent French fries, but the brisket should have been more tender. The waiter did what I call a "dump and run," by which I mean he never did a check-in after the food was brought, so there was no opportunity to bring this to his attention. MIchael's is busy touting its 40th anniversary, but instead of resting on its laurels, they really should tighten up their management, train their servers better, and have better QC in the kitchen.
Alvin Miranda (OfficeEmail)
Great brunch. Special shout-out to Chad for his excellent service getting us a table for 7 in a pinch. He went out of his way to get us seated.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nevik
Great lunch option in the area. They continue to add space, and the food remains consistently good. Our group enjoyed the crab cake, friend tomatoes, wedge salad. Believe it or not the group favorite were the truffle fries…wow! Will recommend, will return.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Green Tomatoes, Petite Crab Cakes, Salad
We had an amazing lunch here today! Our server was attentive & friendly, the crab cake & calamari was delicious, and the live music on the patio created a very enjoyable, relaxing environment. We will definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
JC W413
Make sure you drink a lot before you order. That way, you won't notice the poor service and the quality of the food. This used to be a nice place to eat. Our server whizzed by us, asked us once how the meal was and didn't wait for an answer. Never asked if we wanted a second drink. The place was busy and loud. The food was mediocre at best. My salad had less than a quarter of a small apple in it; six razor thin slices and was mostly arugula. There were perhaps three walnuts. The dressing was good, but the shrimp were rubbery. My partner had dry fish and plain white rice. He liked the over cooked green beans. Maybe everything sat under the heat lamps too long.? Not sure why the place was crowded...we enjoyed the live music.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 2
Irene Belcher
Not an ample variety of healthy choices.Won't be back.Can't hear yourself think.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 3
Isabel Hernandez
If you are in the area this is a must. When we arrived the hosted said it would be over a 45min wait, but if you don’t mine sitting in the back by the bar (at a high top table) you can get seat right away! Our waiter was awesome the food is delicious every dish was delicious! And get the fries they are so good!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Maryland Crab, Salad
Erika Sneeringer
Eh. Somewhat overpriced. Way over hyped for mediocre food and less than mediocre service.
This was a nice surprisingly quiet atmosphere. Service was quick and friendly. Came here during the lunch hours for a friends birthday so the brunch menu was what I had to choose from. There was a few items that I had my eye on. Breakfast and lunch items but didn't feel like combining certain foods lol. I decided on the cereal French toast. It was pretty good and definitely sweet. Little to no syrup is needed. My choice of meat was bacon. The lemon drop shot was pretty god as well. Want to go back during dinner hours next time.
Stopped here today to get a Greek salad. Service was great salad not so great. There was barely any feta cheese at all (next to nothing) on my salad and very few tomatoes and only a couple Kalamata olives. I feel like I paid for a giant plate of lettuce I did order some blackened salmon on top and that was delicious and perfectly cooked. Paid $33 not including tip in retrospect, next time, I will just go to the Big Greek café in Cockeysville and get the Greek salad with grilled salmon for $18.50
What a great experience! The food was good but my server Ana was amazing. She was very attentive and helpful throughout the entire dining experience. If you ever go, request her as your server!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
This place is amazing. A buddy and I needed lunch. Desperately. Found Michael’s on the map and went. From the outside we could immediately tell that this is not just a random low-key lunch place. First, it’s huge. Then there are two parking lots, meaning a lot of customers. And inside it’s just really really nice.We sat in the indoor patio area. Per Megan, our fantastic bartender, this area is new as of just a year or two ago.Huge selection of foods from basic sandwiches to high end steaks to a raw bar. We just got sandwiches, cuz lunch, but we were really thinking about the higher-end fare.Very happy that we found Michael’s. When we need lunch in the area again we’ll definitely return.And for management, Megan was phenomenal. Please just give her a raise!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sandwich
This place is amazing. A buddy and I needed lunch. Desperately. Found Michael's on the map and went. From the outside we could immediately tell that this is not just a random low-key lunch place. First, it's huge. Then there are two parking lots, meaning a lot of customers. And inside it's just really really nice. We sat in the indoor patio area. Per Megan, our fantastic bartender, this area is new as of just a year or two ago. Huge selection of foods from basic sandwiches to high end steaks to a raw bar. We just got sandwiches, cuz lunch, but we were really thinking about the higher-end fare. Very happy that we found Michael's. When we need lunch in the area again we'll definitely return. And for management, Megan was phenomenal. Please just give her a raise!!!
Loved the atmosphere, the food looked good but I didn’t like what I got. I tried to give it a chance and ate 1 1/2 of the 3 pieces of chicken it came with. 1. To try to give it a chance (hoping it would get better)2. Because the sever took a really long time to get to our table before I could say something.I asked the manager if I can change it for something else and he counted the pieces of chicken and said there was nothing he can do. I got the Chicken Francise and it was very disappointing. I’d give this spot another chance but in definitely upset about the service and not being able to exchange my meal for something I actually liked.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 4
This place is always simply excellent. Forgot to take pics but the deviled eggs, burrata, lobster roll and cauliflower steak are fantastic. Great drinks and atmosphere. It’s come a long way since the Fairgrounds Inn!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hostess station was not very welcoming. Although the restaurant was half empty, they had to confer about whether they were "still on a wait." Finally got seated at a table near the restroom. The waiter walked by several times with no acknowledgement, although he was pleasant enough when he finally took the order. We both had soup to start with, and both were very good to excellent. The main courses were a mixed bag. One entree was good but the side was terrible, and one had excellent French fries, but the brisket should have been more tender. The waiter did what I call a "dump and run," by which I mean he never did a check-in after the food was brought, so there was no opportunity to bring this to his attention. MIchael's is busy touting its 40th anniversary, but instead of resting on its laurels, they really should tighten up their management, train their servers better, and have better QC in the kitchen.
Great brunch. Special shout-out to Chad for his excellent service getting us a table for 7 in a pinch. He went out of his way to get us seated.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great lunch option in the area. They continue to add space, and the food remains consistently good. Our group enjoyed the crab cake, friend tomatoes, wedge salad. Believe it or not the group favorite were the truffle fries…wow! Will recommend, will return.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Green Tomatoes, Petite Crab Cakes, Salad
Restaurantji Recommends
We had an amazing lunch here today! Our server was attentive & friendly, the crab cake & calamari was delicious, and the live music on the patio created a very enjoyable, relaxing environment. We will definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Make sure you drink a lot before you order. That way, you won't notice the poor service and the quality of the food. This used to be a nice place to eat. Our server whizzed by us, asked us once how the meal was and didn't wait for an answer. Never asked if we wanted a second drink. The place was busy and loud. The food was mediocre at best. My salad had less than a quarter of a small apple in it; six razor thin slices and was mostly arugula. There were perhaps three walnuts. The dressing was good, but the shrimp were rubbery. My partner had dry fish and plain white rice. He liked the over cooked green beans. Maybe everything sat under the heat lamps too long.? Not sure why the place was crowded...we enjoyed the live music.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 2
Not an ample variety of healthy choices.Won't be back.Can't hear yourself think.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 3
If you are in the area this is a must. When we arrived the hosted said it would be over a 45min wait, but if you don’t mine sitting in the back by the bar (at a high top table) you can get seat right away! Our waiter was awesome the food is delicious every dish was delicious! And get the fries they are so good!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Maryland Crab, Salad
Eh. Somewhat overpriced. Way over hyped for mediocre food and less than mediocre service.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1