Michael's on Main
Categories:
Catering Companies, Restaurants, Wedding Chapels, New American Restaurants, Californian Restaurants
Details:
$$, Fine Dining, Fireplace, Live Music, Outdoor Dining, Private Rooms, Romantic Dining
Message from Michael's on Main
With decades of experience in the restaurant business, long-time chef, Michael R. Clark, was proud to announce the grand opening of Michael's on Main on November 19, 2001. The restaurant is located on Main Street in Soquel and features what Michael calls cutting-edge comfort cuisine. His philosophy about comfort food means getting back to the basics, such as meat and potatoes, and keeping the prices down. Items on the menu include Corralitos Cheesy Bavarian Sausage, Santa Fe Black Bean and Corn Crab Cakes, fresh seafood, three different classic pastas, freshly made salads and pot roast with mashed potatoes. Additionally, a California Farmstead Cheese Platter is featured on the small plates menu, along with several other tantalizing appetizers.
Editorial by Citysearch
Creek-side patio dining and fireside seating, plus live music, weekly food and wine pairing dinners, karaoke, weekday happy hour, more.Key Points
- Patio Seating Available
- Special Events
- Live Music
The Inside Scoop
- Happy Hour - Drop by from 4pm to 6pm Tuesday-Friday to enjoy drink and appetizer specials.
Insider Pages Reviews for Michael's on Main
Michael's is an excellent restaurant and there food is so so good. The one thing that really stands out about Michael's is the warm feeling that you get when you go to this magnificent restaurant.
Posted 01/05/09 | Report Abuse
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I love the place...so friendly and local. I really love to go hear Cindy Edwards and The Road Hogs. There's not much of a dance floor but we seem to create one. It's always my best night out. The Bartenders are always so nice and friendly!
Ps. Love the BLT's!!!
Signed: A Happy Local
Posted 08/16/08 | Report Abuse
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The food here is incredible, and amazingly affordable. You can take a date there and impress her during the evening. Some nights they have bands and you can hang out with all your friends. It seems like an odd mix, yet somehow they pull it off. Did I mention the food is great?
Posted 11/25/05 | Report Abuse
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Latest reviews from Citysearch.
Best Ambiance, Food and Service
by specialistro
Michael's on Main in Soquel, not only has great cocktail drink specials, but the food is fantastic. My lady friends and I had a blast last weekend. Thank you for showing us what we have been missing out on. Pricing is very realistic for the service and quality of food. Seared Ahi Tuna was one of our favorites.
Pros: Fantastic Food, Atmosphere and Service
Posted 06/09/08
Great bar, Great view, Great staff!
by farrahraine
Bar can get loud but good vibe and local feel. Lazy lunch on the back deck is perfect cure for hangover. Chef Clark and his staff neverr fail to amaze. If you are unhappy for any reason talk to the staff and they will make it right. Try the tuesday night food and wine pairing for a great deal.
Pros: Great food, Nice staff
Cons: None
Posted 10/01/06
Can't beat the ambiance, but the food could be better
by wisetouch
Fun drinks, beautiful romantic spot on the river, nice inside decor as well w/ cozy fireplace. The food could be better (fish was overcooked and overpriced).
Pros: atmosphere
Cons: food
Posted 09/19/06
Excellent restaurant
by akeel
My fiance and I were also like godiva_diva looking for wedding sites. We randomly came across Michaels on Main and were very impression with the atmosphere, service, food and feel of the restaurant.
We made the decision to have our wedding at the restaurant.
Any you are visiting Santa Cruz Michaels on Main is a great stop to relax and have an awesome meal.
Pros: Clean, great service, plenty of parking
Cons: no dessert chef
Posted 03/01/06
Awesome Experience!
by godiva_diva
My fiance and I just recently dined here after viewing some possible wedding locations. The staff was awesome, the food phenomenal, the ambiance beautiful and the overall experience lead us to decide to hold our wedding there!
I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone staying in, or passing through, the Santa Cruz area.
Pros: Ample Parking, Knowledgable Staff, Amazing Food
Posted 11/13/05
Mother's Day Let-down
by julie_belanger
The resturant was empty when our party of 8 was seated and was sparsely populated during our stay. After bungling our cocktails, a 20 min wait for salads, then 10 min more, 3 were served entrees, then 3 more, then minutes again for the last 2 meals. The Salmon arrived mealy and over-cooked as was the Halibut. Four of us sub'd Sauteed Spinach for starch, only one received the side. The others received a few raw spinach leaves on their plate. When asked, the wait-person seemed confused since we received the few leaves already. We ordered sides, which arrived as we finished our meal. We ordered dessert, again the wait person returned to announce they were out of another request. The check arrives, and we discover a 20% ($50) gratuity added for the party of 8. Call this the last ha-ha!
Pros: Good parking, Not crowded
Cons: Poor service, Poor knowedge, Price vs. Quality
Posted 05/08/05
Wonderful Restaurant
by trigeek40
I had a great dining experience at Michaels! The staff totally walked me through my order and I was so impressed with the presentation of the meal. Just Fantastic! The menu is so fresh and colorful, I just loved every minute of it. Thanks so much and my wife wants to thank you too. Maybe now I can get away from her cooking a little more....
Pros: Service, Menu, Atmosphere
Posted 01/20/04