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Michael's Restaurant

24 W 55th St
New York, NY 10019
Phone: (212) 767-0555
Fax: (212) 581-6778
Michael's Restaurant
Price:
$$$
Cross Street:
Between 5th Avenue and 6th Avenue
Directions:
N, R at 57th St; A, C; B, D; 1, 9 at 59th St
Hours:
Mon-Fri 12pm-2:30pm, 7:30am-10pm, Sat 5:30pm-10:30pm

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Michael's Restaurant

Midtown's favorite for classic cuisine -Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner-Parties

  • Breakfast meetings
  • Private Events/Parties
  • Great for large groups

Michael's has been a midtown favorite for years serving classic cuisine in a comfortable, classy & airy setting. You can alway's expect the best at Michael's when it comes to service, food and attention to detail. Michael's typically known for it's power lunches is also the perfect location to host a private party or event. Michael's staff will design a menu suited to your needs and make sure that every guest is well taken care of. From breakfast to dinner or your party or event, call Michael's for a top notch dining experience.

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Editorial Review for Michael's Restaurant – by Ben Williams

The Scene
Barely a day goes by without some mention in the gossip columns of what one media figure said to another over lunch at Michael's. If you're the kind of person who knows what Michael Wolff looks like, you'll enjoy the people-watching. For everyone else, the airy, light-filled room--which looks onto a private garden at the back--makes for more than pleasant scenery.

The Food
The Californian cuisine can be as high-flying as the price points: The seared hamachi with corn fritters, creme fraiche and salmon roe offers an enjoyable mix of textures, and giant slabs of burrata cheese melt pleasingly into yellow tomatoes and baby opal basil. There's also beef carpaccio, 28-day dry-aged prime New York steak, and panko- and nori-crusted ahi tuna rolls.

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Insider Tips

Look Good

Real players sit at one of the numbered booths that ring the walls in the front half of the restaurant. Good luck getting one.

The Extras

The Garden Room, with glass doors that open onto a pretty garden area dotted with sculptures by the likes of Frank Stella, is available for private parties.

User Reviews for Michael's Restaurant

1 Star Rating: Not Recommended

01/03/2007 Posted by midtownwestfoodie

This place caters to old, business types for breakfast. I waited a long time for a table and paid $24 for two srambled eggs. I waited about 10 minutes more for orange juice and by the time my toast arrived it was cold. Breakfast at $42 cost me more than some dinners... and unlike this experience, those dinners were good. Pass on Michaels... unless you have time to waste and you're using an expense account.

Pros: mature crowd

Cons: overpriced, slow service, bad food

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

02/16/2005 Posted by duranie70

We were seated promptly, had excellent service, there were 2 roses on everyone's table to take home. I had the black cod and it was so delicious. We split a white chocolate raspberry cheesecake. The wines by the glass are wonderful. I wish I had enough money to eat here all the time, not just once a year!

Pros: great service, amazing food, wine list

Cons: high prices

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Editor's Review

Manhattan media's favorite power-lunch spot.  See the full editorial review.

Insider Tips

Look Good

Real players sit at one of the numbered booths that ring the walls in the front half of the restaurant. Good luck getting one.

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Restaurant Information

Hours

  • Mon-Fri 12pm-2:30pm, 7:30am-10pm
  • Sat 5:30pm-10:30pm

Dress Code

  • Dressy

Payment Types

  • Diners Club
  • Visa
  • American Express
  • MasterCard
  • Discover

Cuisines

  • American (New)

Meal Price

  • $$$

Amenities

  • Romantic Dining
  • Prix Fixe Menus

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