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    Bistro St. Michaels

    4.5 (221 reviews)
    Open 4:30 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Yummy and tiny duck
    Andres L.

    I had great meal. Three courses with wonderful service. The food what little was served was excellent! But "little" is the key word! One small piece of bread, two pieces of excellent duck (about ten bites), a wonderful cherry cobbler with a few flakes (no exaggeration) of pastry shell. For reference, I am quite slim and I eat little...I left hungry after three courses. Shrinkflation has hit this restaurant hard. Smaller than many other French restaurant. I summary you will enjoy the food and the ambience but you might stop at McDonald's on your way home to satisfy your stomach and not abuse your wallet any more. Alternatively you night want to order double. Counterpoint the crab cake special was more generous.

    Scallops and House Made Pasta Special
    Lauren M.

    Easily the best meal I've had in St. Michaels was here. I highly recommend sitting at the chef's counter--it really added to the experience. The staff was attentive, kind, and on point the entire evening. We went with a few off-menu specials: fried green tomato, scallops with house-made pasta, and veal ribeye. Everything was cooked perfectly and full of flavor. Cocktails and appetizers were just as strong, unique and well-executed. Doug and Jenn, the owners, made us feel genuinely welcome and gave great menu recommendations. Every staff member we met was super conversational, professional and friendly, and they made us feel welcomed. I'll definitely be back every time I am in town!!! I'm already thinking about hosting a private event here. The outdoor patio space with bistro lights looked like a great setup for it, and I've got a birthday coming up.

    Chef Doug

    We chose The Bistro in St. Michaels to celebrate my wife's birthday, and the entire experience was outstanding from start to finish. Making the reservation was pleasant and seamless. We arrived a bit early and were seated immediately, which set the tone for a relaxed and welcoming evening. We started with the baked oysters, foie gras and bone marrow appetizers--both were absolutely delicious and beautifully prepared. For dinner, my wife had the sword fish, I had the veal chop, and my son had the seafood gumbo. Each dish was incredible, cooked perfectly, and full of flavor. We finished the night with the crème brûlée, which was prepared to perfection and was the perfect ending to a memorable meal. The entire staff was A+ across the board, including owner/exec chef Doug and his lovely wife Jenn, who clearly care deeply about both the food and the guest experience. Don't let the quaint town of St. Michaels fool you--this gem is absolutely worth the visit.

    Duck Breast, Brussel Sprouts with Polenta
    Chris D.

    Bistro St Michaels is an amazing restaurant with a cozy and chic vibe! For dinner last night, my wife ordered the foie gras appetizer, followed by the duck breast entrée. I had the chopped wedge salad and the New York strip, medium rare with french fries (Steak Frites on the menu). Everything was prepared exquisitely. Our waiter, Peter told us that the french fries were the best he has ever had, and that they consistently received rave reviews. He wasn't exaggerating! They were unbelievable. And the steak was great too as was the duck. And let's not forget the dark chocolate mousse for dessert! Unbelievable! Owner Jen was on site and involved with her staff all evening making sure every guest had a great time. The restaurant was very busy for Monday night, but every single staff member hustled and worked together seamlessly! Incredible experience, incredible food. We will be back!

    Pan Seared Sea Scallops
    Mat G.

    Delightful French restaurant is relaxing St Michael's Meal Quality: started off the meal by ordering a bottle of Domaine Girault Le Grand Moulin Sancerre wine, which was aromatic and well suited for my meal. Ordered a most wonderful Cream of Crab soup which is now my all-time favorite! It was simply perfect! Followed it up with my entree of Pan Seared Scallops which perfectly prepared with pine nuts, diced carrots, and radishes! Then there was dessert, which was Creme Brulee and a Framboise Tart with ice cream which I paired with a a delicious Sauternes wine, which goes so well with most desserts! The dessert pairing was marvelous and throughly enjoyed! Aesthetic Appeal & Atmosphere: Enjoyed a table on the front porch in relaxing town of St Michael's Service: Service was decent and attentive RATINGS: Meal Quality: 5 Aesthetic Appeal & Atmosphere: 5 Service: 4

    Lina C.

    After a day on the water, we ended our evening at the Bistro. Service was very good, and we were able to get seated without a reservation. They have a nice patio area outside where furry friends can join you for a meal. Roasted Bone Marrow: it was okay. I think the chimichurri masked a lot of the flavor. Shrimp & Grits: shrimp was huge and cooked perfectly, but was a little salty. on the other hand, the grits were not seasoned at all and it was bland. Seafood Gumbo: good portions of seafood Braised Short Rib: probably our favorite dish of the night. fork-tender and delicious! We will most definitely return if we visit St. Michael's again.

    These are the crabcakes and there's a little bacon sauce and yes, everything is better with bacon. Oh and definitely get the bread pudding.

    What an amazing and delicious experience! Saint Michael's is just a charming little area to visit and then when you happen upon the bistro that just puts the whole experience over the top. The service was amazing Jayne great care of us. Her recommendations were amazing on what to order. The wine selections were on point . Would highly recommend.

    Crispy oyster mushrooms
    Jackie A.

    We were celebrating and this restaurant was recommended to us. We got a reservation for a place at the chefs table area by the kitchen. That was a great choice for anyone that loves the vibe of the kitchen. Our server Char was absolutely wonderful. My husband and I request a vegan menu and Char found out exactly what was vegan or vegan optional. We got the winter vegetable risotto, butternut bisque (no dairy), crispy mushrooms, and pommes frites. Everything was delicious! They do seasonal cooking well! We will be back! We got a late night reservation so we also got a glimpse of the kitchen turn down. Professional kitchen for sure! Must try in St. Michaels. The staff were all awesome!

    Philip H.

    Fantastic meal in great atmosphere. Had the seafood gumbo which had just the right amount of heat and tons of seafood. First time there and will definitely make it a stop the next time I visit St. Michael's.

    Vegetable Terrine

    Ambiance and service are top notch. Food was beautiful and delicious, but the portion of our meal was too small for the price ($29) and not enough for my husband. We had the vegetable terrine. I suppose we needed to order an appetizer and salad too.

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    What a cool place in this little town. We loved and loved the food. Service is amazing too.

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    Service and dinner was excellent! Cream Brûlée was just ok. Will definitely go back!!

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    Service, atmosphere, delicious wild oysters and quality of whole meal. The menu was varied and innovative.

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    Great food and charming atmosphere. We enjoyed the gumbo and lobster gnocchi. Wonderful!

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    Thank you for the 5 stars, despite my RBF lol

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    Thank you for spending your special night with us!

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    Food and service were soooo good! All 4 of us enjoyed immensely. Desserts were great as well!

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    Great food. Great service. I highly recommend the chefs table experience. The staff was amazing and made us feel very welcomed.

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    Thank you, Jeanine! We are so glad you enjoyed yourselves!

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