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.

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.

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

3.5 stars. This fell a little flat for us. We came in for a day trip to St. Michaels. It was our…read morefirst time in town so I can't say how it would stack up against other restaurants in the town. The restaurant itself was beautifully decorated and had a nice atmosphere. The service in general just didn't seem great despite it not being very busy. After we were sat, it took about 5 minutes before our server even came to talk to us and about 10 minutes before we got bread and water. I think had we had a better server, it would have increased our overall experience but he was not personable at all (he was not rude but just skipped all niceties), was slow to check in on us, and he never filled our empty water glasses. The cocktails were good. The seafood seemed fresh and the pasta itself was good but the saffron sauce on my dish was flavorless and separated. My shrimp was severely overcooked. The lump crab meat was good and they were generous with that portion. The bolognese sauce was better flavor but kind of greasy. We were initially excited when we sat down in this place because the menu did look really good but the service brought it down for sure. With better service, I think it would have been 4 stars.

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!

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

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!

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.

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.

Visiting St Michael's for a few days. Plates 208 didn't disappoint. The food absolutely delicious!…read moreWe started with the Milk & Honey Flight. I would eat this everyday. The entrees were seasoned and cooked perfectly. We were also served fresh bakes warm focaccia with dipping oil. Just an amazing food experience. The service was excellent.

Service was so incredibly kind and helpful! Pictured is the Chef's Moroccan Harvest (rice, veggies,…read moregarbanzo beans) and while it was very fresh and tasty, there were very few garbanzo beans compared to the cost of the dish. But nevertheless, great experience. We also got the crab cakes and seafood tagine: both had amazing flavor and were cooked very well.

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.