Florida Trend Golden Spoon Award -
Michael's has been recognized as one of Florida's Top 20 Restaurants for 12 consecutive years (1992-2006).

Zagat Survey - 1996, 1999 and 2001 "Most popular restaurant on Florida's Gulf Coast".

AAA Four Diamond Award - Sarasota's only (1992-2008)

The DiRoNA Award (Distinguished Restaurants of North America).

The Wine Spectator Award of Excellence.

Sarasota Magazine/WWSB-TV "Best of the Best."

Best Place to Seal the Deal (2000)

Best Caterer (1991-2000)

Best Elegant Restaurant (1991-1996)

Best Key Lime Pie (1992)

Best Martini (1999)

Best Creative Menu (1997-1999)

Best Piano Bar (1991-1993)

Best Place for a Business Lunch (1991)

Best Place for a Power Lunch (1992, 1994-1996, 1997-1998)

Best Place to be Seen (1997-1999)

Best Restaurant for Celebration (1997-1999)

Best Romantic Restaurant (1991)