Michael's Genuine

We went for lunch and ordered an appetizer and two entrees. Due to it being closer to the end of lunch, I wasn’t able to order what I originally wanted because they only had one available. We had the crispy pork belly as an appetizer. It was really flavorful and the kimchi had just the right hint of heat. My friend ordered the wild mushroom panini w/ a small salad (this is what I originally wanted) and I settled for the house smoked bacon cheddar burger w/ fries. The wild mushroom panini was huge and she said it was delicious. She was able to take half of it home for dinner. My house smoked bacon cheddar burger was extremely greasy. It had two nice sized strips of bacon but the burger’s flavor wasn’t anything to brag about especially for the price. The overall ambience of the outdoor seating was very comfortable and pleasant to eat in.

We went to Michael's Genuine for brunch. Honestly, considering it's a Michelin star restaurant, we were disappointed. Most of the food was okay. Just okay. The prices were too high for what you got. I got pig's ears and octopus tacos. The ears were burnt, and regular pork rinds would taste just as good and cost much less. The tacos tasted like tacos. The octopus was lost in the spices. My wife's quiche was burnt on the bottom, and the rest was flavorless. Also, they got our reservation wrong and since they were busy, they literally ran us out almost as soon as we were done. I won't be going back any time soon.

Had a delicious dinner at this Miami classic! Menu has small, medium, and entree plates, which I have mixed feelings about. Tried stone crab for the first time, and it was tasty. Loved the presentation and sauces. Cocktails were pricey.