Michael's Genuine Food & Drink

About the Business

Specialties

Michael's Genuine Food & Drink sets the bar for neighborhood dining with its menu based on simple preparations of fresh ingredients and the atmosphere to match. Bon Appétit Magazine wrote in 2022 "Michael's Genuine is refreshingly approachable yet upscale, offering guests a true neighborhood gem where you can sit back, relax, and enjoy simple, consistently delicious dishes." In 2022, the first Florida MICHELIN Guide honored the restaurant with a Bib Gourmand awards.

History

Established in 2006.

Since 2006, James Beard Award-winning chef/ owner Michael Schwartz's flagship restaurant has defined Genuine Hospitality, the special experience that results when delicious food and thoughtful service come together, designed by a team who cares about great product and making people happy. Locals and visitors alike embrace and crave this unique approach to dining out - some may consider Michael's Genuine Food & Drink a second home, a place where they're comfortable, that they want to share with friends.

Meet the Business Owner

Business owner information

Michael S.

Business Owner

Michael Schwartz won the James Beard Award for Best Chef South 2010. The Genuine Hospitality Group is Chef Michael Schwartz’s restaurant group that began in 2007 and now encompasses 10 restaurants from waterfront fine dining to casual pizzeria brand, Genuine is a thoughtful approach - not just making food that tastes great from quality ingredients presented simply, but a tireless, it-can-always-be-better attention to detail in every aspect of the dining experience.Outside of the restaurant, Schwartz focuses his time and influence supporting the arts and causes such as Share Our Strength, Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, Slow Food (from which he received its Miami convivum’s first “Snail of Approval”) and Wellness in the Schools. Also his second cookbook, Genuine Pizza: Better Pizza at Home is already out!