We had another great Happy Hour at TFL last Friday. The Chardonnay I picked paired well with the delicious 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 read more

I was in St Michael's for a long weekend with some friends (in April - I am behind on my reviews)!. 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! read more

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We made a short trip to the cute little town of Saint Michael. Found a public parking lot and parked (for free) while we walked to all the shops and restaurants in the area. Found our way to The Fools Lantern and we absolutely loved it. The place was clean, and had lots of seating inside, with a small outdoor seating section out front. We thought the "pour your own" style was so cool!!! You get a card and select which drink and how many ounces you want. You can build your own flight of wine or beer or both. We had the shrimp avocado deviled eggs and the lamb lollipops, both were amazing!!! It was a little pricey but the food was definitely worth it! Especially the vanilla creamsicle!!!! Employees were friendly and bathrooms were clean. Will visit again! read more

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This was the cutest little chic taproom on Talbot St! We had a seat by the window on a gorgeous fall day, sipping on a wine flight and shared charcuterie for a casual and relaxing lunch. The owners were so charming and pleasant! Loved this place! read more

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Stopped in here on my birthday while spending the afternoon in St. Michaels. We were looking for a place to grab a drink and a light snack before dinner and we stumbled upon this place. As we entered, we were kindly greeted by the owner who explained how everything worked. Beer and wine on tap in self-servicing machines. Just need a card and have at it. They will also make mix drinks if that's more your thing. They had a decent amount of options to try. They also serve food. We ordered the pretzel with crab dip, tenderloin sliders, avocado deviled eggs with Shrimp and S'mores. Wow, the food was fantastic and the portions were huge. Great place overall. read more

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Great experience! Easy to walk in and get your drinks going. Sarah was amazing! She helped us so much and made our lunch special.

Very nice, clean, friendly, great atmosphere, self pour beer and wine was fun, crab dip was great! And super helpful service!

If you dismiss this place as a limited menu, you are making a huge mistake. We had Sunday brunch and WOW. I did the Benedict trio and thought it was fantastic. They do a great job on the Bloody Mary's too, it's a house made mix. It is surrounded by more crowded, touristy places, but once word gets out, I can't imagine they aren't packed all the time. read more

Fantastic lunch! Loved this place. You can serve yourself wine & beer in different serving sizes. Food is fabulous!

friendly service, good music playing and loved the beer wine and food! We got the Brew board and the creamy rockfish dip which was delish. We will be back! read more

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I cannot rave about this place & the people that work there enough. I worked closely with them to organize a welcome party for a friend's 30th birthday weekend and they were highly communicative and thoughtful. We stayed for their trivia night and had a blast. We were a group of 12. Food and Drinks were great- but the attitude of the staff and energy of the place really made the evening top tier. Thank you to everyone who helped us pull off the evening & an extra thanks to Chris, our server, who managed to juggle a million requests while also being present and fun with the company. You rock! We hope to be back soon! read more

Wonderful afternoon dining and wine tasting experience! The wait staff is outstanding and the wine selections by the glass are wonderful. Plus, you get to watch the world move by on South Talbot in Saint Michaels. read more

Great service! Great selection of beer and wine. The food was exceptional. Couldn't have visited a better spot. We look forward to visiting again in the near future! read more

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We were visiting St. Michaels for a few days and were delighted with this fun find. We enjoyed the "pour your own" beer and wine wall, and ordered boards and dips for sharing at our table. Our server was personable and helpful, the food was outstanding, and it was a very enjoyable lunch. read more

Very disappointing. Service was terrible, breakfast took over a hour to get, when the waffles finally came they were cold and it was another 15 minutes for the eggs to show up. Very bland eggs Benedict- scant sprinkle of crab on top I thought it was supposed to be a crab cake.... They should have turned us away if they were that far in the weeds. Would have been better than poor service, food and unacceptable wait times. We asked for the check for the one drink because we were tired of waiting- then my husband's waffles came out before we got the check- When my breakfast finally came I felt rushed to eat it because I told my husband to start eating without me. They apologized but that did not make up for the wait. When the check came which I had to get up and ask for- they did not even try to make amends. Shame we were looking forward to a nice breakfast.... read more

Interesting concept, maybe a slightly dangerous one, in a resort town... Self-service wine & beer. The selection was good, but potentially pricey with foamy pours and 2 oz wine minimums. The crab dip was excellent and a good portion, the shrimp cocktail, not so much. There are better deals and food in town, but the service is friendly and quick and you don't have to wait on your drinks! read more

Always a nice time. Fun wine pours and great food. The staff is wonderful especially Paige and Chris!

The Fool's Lantern is a wonderful new addition to St. Michael's. It has a fun atmosphere with wonderful food and great service. The drink wall has prices clearly marked with a variety of beer and wine for all tastes. I recently was part of a group of 26 and the staff didn't miss a beat! The food is very upscale and most portions are so large they can easily be shared. Everyone had a wonderful time and cannot wait to return to try more options!! The Fool's Lantern is a gem in the heart of the charming town of St. Michael's. read more

Cool atmosphere with machines where you can try lots of wines and beers. Very friendly staff. Really liked the prosciutto Brie sandwich.

Wife and I came in from Dayton Ohio area to spend a few days with some friends last week (7/30-8/4)who live close by on the shore. Discovered this little place with the novel "pour your own" concept. I was skeptical but didn't take long to win us over. I found the beer I really liked and wife found the wine. Food was great and the crab dip was outstanding......as well as everything else we tried!! We liked the place so well we went back again Thursday before we left town on Friday! Service was great and are just genuinely nice people. I just wish we didn't live 536 miles away! Could be habit forming!!! Our good friends will be back in our place, though. read more

The food and service were great. My wife wanted to try the self-serve wine, but it was not working. Perhaps next time. Crab dip was amazing with very large lumps of crab. The shrimp salad sandwich was killer as well. We will be back. read more

The menu is fantastic. The roasted veggie sandwiches are the best we have had. The guacamole was very good. The ability to taste multiple beers and wine made for a fun experience. If you are in or near St. Michaels you MUST visit the Fools Lantern . read more

Great food. And service. My wife,, my 13 yr old son and I loved this restaurant. My wife enjoyed the wine dispensers and the variety of wines. My son loves the crab dip.. I really enjoyed the friendliness of the waitresses. read more

Little spendy but the service and the food was great. Plenty of libations to choose from. We would go back for sure.

Choices are good but it's too high tech for this small town. Each wine we selected was run out but did get the tails.

Fun place for wine, beer and small plates. Serve-yourself wine and beer from card-operated dispensers (your choice of pour size).Good range of beer and wine selections. Food was surprisingly good! read more

Great place.. not stuffy very friendly and clean. Good beer and wine with auto mated dispensing.

Delicious and great service. Wish we had something like this in Annapolis. Thank you for a great experience

Fantastic place! Great atmosphere, staff, beer, wine and food! I would highly recommend and will certainly be coming back!

Excellent food and exceptional service. Will be back again soon. The Rock fish dish was great and the beef was flavorful and cooked perfectly. The restaurant was bright and clean. read more

Went to sample beer and wine but discovered that the food is amazing as well. Crab dip and brew board were excellent.

Called fools lantern because we were fools for coming here. 1 year anniversary brunch, looking for quick food and drinks before shopping. Waited a half an hour to order, they come back an hour later. they forgot to ring the food in. an additional hour later, the cold food comes out. they apologized many times, I felt bad for the servers, but the tables around us were served and flipped twice before we were served. didnt make any sense, all we ordered was eggs Benedict. Charged full price for everything. 2 and a half hours for bad food. I was blown away. read more

Very expensive, cafeteria atmosphere and small portions. Stay away. No prices on self serve wine "dispenser"until you have already chosen it -- $33 a glass for Chianti!!!! You are a fool to dine there read more

The food and service was excellent. I would go back in a heartbeat. The only thing to suggest is to have descriptions of the wines and beer at the bar. read more