I can't wait to return. Make a reservation well in advance and maybe make two because you'll enjoy…read moreit so much. We tried a little bit of everything on the menu - the bread, oysters, cucumber salad, scallops, fries, rigatoni, and two desserts. Everything was incredible - creative yet comprehensible and decent portions for a more expensive restaurant. If you go during the 4-6pm window you'll have access to happy hour with discounted house wines and a few dishes. Jordan was our server and was great at convincing us to try certain things that later became an obsession (cucumber salad). Great lighting, lots of bench seating, and quick service. I'd go out of my way to eat here again and would recommend everything on the menu!

We had a terrific dinner at Ruse in St. Michaels. We had been staying at the hotel and enjoying…read morebreakfast there for a couple of days, but dinner was really the highlight. The seafood was excellent. We loved the oysters and the tuna sushi that you roll yourself--it was fun and delicious. The potato chips with Iberian ham and manchego were incredible and one of the most memorable bites of the night. Service was outstanding. Our waitress was attentive, friendly, and made the whole experience even better. The desserts were also fantastic. The labneh ice cream was completely out of this world, and the olive oil cake was excellent as well. A couple of small notes: the endive salad wasn't our favorite because it was covered in onions, which wasn't mentioned and unfortunately I really dislike onions. Also, the pork chop tasted amazing but we did notice toward the end that part of it was a bit undercooked. That said, overall the meal was excellent and we had a really great time. Definitely a memorable dining experience in St. Michaels.

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.

We dined here twice this past weekend, once for dinner and once for brunch. The service and meals…read morewere great each time. I recommend reservations for dinner. It was very busy when we dined in Friday night. We sat at the chef's counter. Our server was friendly and knowledgeable. We started with the shrimp and grits, and I had the arugula and cucumber salad. My husband ordered the steak frites. Everything was delicious. I had a bite of my husband steak and it was cooked perfectly. We both really loved the sauce they served with the fries. Slew returned Sunday morning for brunch and shared the shrimp and grits, because we enjoyed them so much at dinner. My husband did the brunch burger and I had the bistro salad. We also did the bubbles board. Everything was delicious and the portions were large. We left with boxes and after each meal. We will definitely be back on our next trip to St. Michael's. I'm not sure about parking because we stay on our boat at the marina which is a short talk away.

Nice and comfortable atmosphere. Service was blazing fast! The food was amazing. Beware the…read morelimoncello martini!, not for the faint of heart The portions were good, all gas fresh and homemade! Wine pours were generous

Today was my second lunch-time visit to Limoncello in St. Michaels, MD. Because the menu lists so…read moremany unique and tempting offerings, it always seems to take extra time for deliberations. The staff are wonderfully patient! It has a quiet yet cheerful atmosphere. Mecca was our very caring waitstaff. Melissa was the Manager. My companion and I each had a concern, about which we spoke with Melissa. We said we'd mention these in our Yelp review. 1. I came in just after the restaurant opened at 11:30 am. To my horror, the floors were soaking wet. My walking stick (both I and my friend are senior citizens) nearly flew out of my hands. I nearly fell -- but caught myself. Such washing, important as it is, needs to be done -- and be thoroughly dry! -- well before ANY guests arrive! 2. My friend couldn't easily enter the restaurant because the door is very heavy and she couldn't reach the single cleat that was intended as a grab bar. A server came to her rescue and helped her inside. In order to keep us seniors independent and UNembarrased for as long as possible, more grab bars and a railing need to be installed at the primary entry as well as at the secondary one. The 2nd entrance, also on Talbot Street, should be available ALL THE TIME; this entry has no steps into the restaurant, and there are easily reachable tables right there. In many ways I highly recommend this restaurant, with the above-described cautions appropriately taken into account.

The pub is a cozy little bar and intimate restaurant. When it is warmer outside, there is an…read moreoutside dining area. Parking for guests is free. It wasn't busy when we arrived on a Sunday. The bar section has a wide screen television and seating at tables or directly by the bar. It is small and nice. The location is convenient, especially if you don't want to leave the Inn. There are coffee shops and restaurants in town (including Ava's & Limoncello). The dining area has a fireplace and water themed decorations. The menu has salads and sandwiches and pub food. Hubby enjoyed the mussels & a burger. The French fries were yummy. The Impossible burgers were good. The home made dressing had apple cider vinegar in it, which made the dish. I asked for extra pickles and finally found a bartender who "gets" me. She brought a large portion. We had an unrushed visit with our friends. Tip: If you want ice for your room ask for two cups to carry with you when you are done. You can also order an ice bucket from guest services.

Small pub area inside the Inn at Perry cabin. Were sat right away, food and beverages came out…read morequickly and were quite tasty. We split the wedge salad, mussels, crab soup, and short rib dumplings. Finished off with a cookie and ice cream for dessert. Our server was the only one taking care of all the tables but she did it with ease and was attentive to all. Good stuff!

Service good, pizza phenomenal. We asked a ton of locals where to eat and everyone mentioned this…read moreplace. Now we know why.

Food is back to levels from its first few excellent years. Service mediocre at best. 40 min after…read moreseating to get a salad and a drink is insane! But pizza mouthwatering and penne vodka a crowd pleaser.

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!

Foxy's is a nice waterfront restaurant and bar that's pet friendly, with plenty of comfortable…read morepatio seating (see the sofa in my picture; those are rocking chairs). The bartender gave us a bowl of water for our pup. Delicious Thai style calamari. Nice appetizer fried shrimp but I wish it's less smothered in thick sauce. Crab cake has real crab meat. Nice hangout view through. Right in the heart of St. Michaels. Good and efficient self service. We seated ourselves. There's a window where you order from a bartender. You pick up your order from that same window when he calls your name. I guess it's faster than table service. They have a humorous sign sailing free beer -- which is actually if you read closely, it says Free WIFi (In tiny font) and good beer, ha ha. On the downside, there permanently a line to the ladies' room! Only two stalls for such a huge sprawling restaurant with wrap around deck, patio, "beac" seating and huge indoor space.

We stopped in for an early lunch and drinks. The outside area is so nice. Eating by the water was…read moreso pretty. The food was good we got seafood nachos and a side Caesar salad. It was fresh and the nachos were topped perfectly. We got a crushes and Bloody Mary. The service was good too. We didn't have to wait but they weren't checking on us too much either. Perfect balance. I would for sure some back.

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.

Very nice restaurants. Wanted to try one of their burgers but alas they had no beef patties…read more However my sandwich was very good and the homemade chips were amazing. Took one star off because we had difficulty getting seated.