What didn't go wrong at this hidden gem. Searched Yelp and found Corah's and glad we went for…read morelunch. Restaurant has inside and outside seating and is nicely set up with tables and booths. Sam was an excellent server. She was attentive and friendly. Food, where do I start. Shrimp Po' Boy Beer battered shrimp topped with crisp greens, tomato, amazing. Spicy Fish Sammie. Beer Battered Mahi with a crispy slaw, spicy garlic aioli was great. Coleslaw normally not big on it was great. Crab Poutine An Eastern Shore twist on a French Canadian classic: housecut chips topped with a creamy. The best loaded with crab. Mussels in Terragon exceptional. Highly recommended.

I ordered the shrimp and fries. $23. The waitress was exemplary. The shrimp (5 small ones with a…read moredeceptively large amount of breading) were overcooked. The fries were cold, burnt on the outside and raw on the inside. Tasteless and inedible.

The Village Shoppe is just TOO TOO CUTE!…read more such a nice find in the St. Michael's area - this store offers prepared foods, meats/seafoods, local produce, basic groceries, and even housemade sandwiches. Such a great stop to pickup some meals, snacks, and drinks! Staff were super friendly and welcoming! +great selections +friendly staff

Excellent selections of everything you'd need for a picnic or dinner at home. They have a great…read moresandwich section as well (for custom needs too). The team working there is so friendly & helpful. It's a quick & clean location for any need you may have.

Was looking for a quick coffee and breakfast on my way out of St. Michael's and found Blue Crab…read moreCoffee from a Google search. This place seems to be a fan favorite with locals and visitors! It was busy but not in a bad way. I ordered food to go but ended up sitting down to eat it because there was tons of seating available. Great spot for a family to have breakfast or a group of friends. Very accommodating for all ages! My breakfast wrap was incredible! And the coffee was amazing! If I visit st. Michael's again, I'll definitely be making a trip back there.

About a 2-2.5: Blue Crab Coffee seemed to be a popular spot for a caffeine fix, so we stopped by…read morewhile we were in the area. They do have a menu, offering an all-day fare. We ordered a latte with oat milk and an iced coffee, and both were just 'okay' - it could have been more strong, and the latte was asked to be 'extra hot', which came out room temperature. Staff could be a bit more friendlier; also, the drinks just take way too long to prepare, even with 3+ staff on shift. There's a good amount of seating, but the surfaces and the furniture needs to be wiped down. I recommend in avoiding using the restroom. A plus was their funny fruit figurines that they had for decor. +unfriendly staff +long wait time for drinks +unkept tables

My wife and I stopped by during Chocolate Fest and had a really nice time. They were actually…read moresampling some chocolate drinks they were preparing for the festival, which was a fun touch and made the visit feel festive. The atmosphere was great and the drinks were excellent. They make a really good Bloody Mary, and overall the bar side of things was a highlight. For food, we split a sandwich, an appetizer, and a salad. The sandwich was very good, but the rest of the food was just okay. The Caesar salad didn't seem fully tossed, and the pretzel with crab felt like it may have been microwaved. It wasn't bad, just not on the same level as the drinks and atmosphere. Overall it was a nice stop and we enjoyed ourselves. We'd definitely go back for drinks and the atmosphere.

My husband and I went here for Valentine's Day dinner. We started out with the fried burrata. I'm…read morenot sure what else I was expecting but for $26 I felt a little jipped. It was quite literally just a panko crusted burrata that was fried. And that was it. I guess for the price I was expecting like a side baguette or more tomatoes. It was good but not worth it to us. For our meal we got the lobster pot pie ($42) and the short rib ($42). The pot pie had a great flavor and had some good chunks of lobster. Although I did find it a little more on the soupy side and thought it could've been a bit thicker. The short rib in puff pastry had a good flavor but was dry. The mashed potatoes and Brussels sprouts were good but nothing memorable. Overall this place provided a good meal but for the prices, I would expect out of this world memorable flavors and perfection, which it was not.

We had another great Happy Hour at TFL last Friday. The Chardonnay I picked paired well with the…read moredelicious Brie in Flaky Pastry appetizer. And the Tenderloin Sliders are always a favorite. Sarah and Erin took good care of us, as usual. TFL is such a relaxing happy hour spot. We will be back this Friday and will be bringing friends. Donna C. Easton, Md

I was in St Michael's for a long weekend with some friends (in April - I am behind on my reviews)!…read more It was Friday late morning and we didn't realize that the winery down the street didn't open until noon s owe were looking to kill some time. The Fool's Lantern was newly open (like pretty brand new!) and we saw the self-serve wine machines which are always fun. The four of us came in and the staff was super welcoming and didn't bat an eye at us just wanting to get some wine and hang out (versus getting food also). Our friends had a couple issues with using their card in the machine so ended up sharing ours. But you can attribute that to opening kinks! We had checked out their food menu and it looked good, so we actually came back a second time that day for lunch. We got a few tapas to share and I got the curry chicken salad sandwich. Overall, everything was really good and the staff was very nice. I hope they are successful in St Michaels!

This ended up being my favorite stop of the day. The moment we walked into Carpenters Street Saloon…read morethere was a live band playing. They happened to be paused between songs, and I jokingly asked if they had any Toby Keith. The singer immediately started playing "Should've Been a Cowboy," which set the tone for the whole visit. We stayed for a couple of drinks and ended up spending a good part of the afternoon there. The atmosphere was fun and laid back, exactly what you'd want from a place with live music. At one point a woman passed out and an ambulance came, but there was a group of nurses nearby who said she was fine and had just had a little too much to drink. It honestly added to the wild, lively bar atmosphere. Drinks were very reasonably priced too -- we only spent about $37 for the afternoon. Great music, great vibe, and a fun crowd. I'd definitely go back.

Visited during wine fest. Atmosphere was great. I had the Rueben sandwich and it was amazing. Had a…read morecouple beers. Service was great. We will be back for the burger next.

We chose The Bistro in St. Michaels to celebrate my wife's birthday, and the entire experience was…read moreoutstanding 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.

The atmosphere is great and on the night we dined it was bustling. I ordered the cream of crab soup…read morewhich I thought would be a safe selection as it's billed as one of their signature dishes. Unfortunately, it was lack luster; more shell than crab and mostly devoid of flavor. I'll admit that being from the lowcountry I have a high bar for crab soup and this didn't come close to meeting it. The truffle fries were delicious and it was fun to sit at the bar and watch the kitchen action. Our waiter was attentive but when the bill arrived we had been charged for drinks we didn't order. This is not as uncommon in tourist towns as one would hope. I lived in Nantucket long enough to always go over the bill with a careful eye.

This pizza was probably the best pizza I've ever had. Meat, meat, meat and the pepperoni Detroit…read morestyle. Extra cheese, extra toasty. Just wow! We paired it with Black stallion Cabernet... we also got 2 meatballs as an appetizer. We are coming here again in 2 weeks during WineFest. I can't wait! Kris our bartender was fantastic. Very attentive and friendly. Cute and and small restaurant and the patrons were also friendly.

Jenna provided superior service. Very friendly and attentive…read more Onion tart pizza was excellent. Portion size perfect to share. Meatball sliders are amazing. Make sure you get extra sauce on the side. Inside seating or outside seating. Plus bar seating. Unisex bathroom downstairs plus an upstairs bathroom. Parking on the side of the building. Highly recommended

I forgot to leave a review, but came here in August 2025 and still think about this smoothie. It…read morewas amazing and the best smoothie I've ever purchased. I can't remember if I got it with regular milk or a non-dairy milk but it was so good. Will have to come back and get it again.

Great cafe nestled in the beautiful town of St. Michael's. Boaters this is wonderful place to come…read moreashore to for a morning pastry and coffee. My straight black coffee was excellent! Come here and take your coffee with you to enjoy while you walk around town. I took the Beet Lemonade to-go to enjoy later on my voyage back across the Chesapeake Bay, and it turning to be delicious and refreshing. Service was great and you're greeted with a smile.

We've been here twice now and it hasn't disappointed us. Service and ambiance are 10/10. Orange…read morecrushes are actually TRUE Maryland crushes. We got the fried shrimp appetizer with Thai chili dip.

Pitcher of Orange crush for $32. That is a great price and it was delicious. A true Maryland orange…read morecrush. Not too sweet and a perfect amount of alcohol. Staff was friendly and restaurant was pretty busy. We will definitely comeback to try some apps and get more crushes. Very pretty by the water.