Michael's on East

Award-Winning Cuisine. Outstanding Service.

Founded in 1987, Michael’s On East has become Sarasota’s premier destination for fine dining. Set in an elegant 1940s-style supper club atmosphere, the restaurant is renowned for its award-winning cuisine, exceptional service, and timeless sophistication. Recognized nationally and internationally, Michael’s was one of only ten restaurants in the country inducted into the Nation’s Restaurant News Fine Dining Hall of Fame, an honor often compared to the Oscars of the industry. The accolades continue, including 35 consecutive AAA Four-Diamond Awards and a place on OpenTable’s list of the Top 100 Romantic Restaurants in America in 2024.

Partners Michael Klauber and Phil Mancini built the restaurant on a simple yet powerful principle: every guest should be treated the way they expect to be treated. For nearly four decades, this philosophy has guided Michael’s On East, creating an experience that blends inspired cuisine with extraordinary hospitality.

Michael Klauber and Phil Mancini are more than restaurateurs; they are community leaders who have woven Michael’s On East into the fabric of Sarasota. Over the years, they have supported more than 500 nonprofit organizations throughout Sarasota and Manatee Counties, giving back more than one million dollars through donations, partnerships, and events. Their philanthropic commitment mirrors the same attention to detail and care found in the restaurant, earning them admiration both in the community and the culinary world.

Whether savoring a romantic dinner, celebrating a milestone, or attending a charity gala, guests can count on Michael’s On East to deliver excellence in every detail. From inspired menus to impeccable service, the restaurant remains a Sarasota icon, where history, hospitality, and culinary artistry come together.