Bistro St Michaels

Name: Bistro St Michaels
Address: 403 S Talbot St, Saint Michaels, MD, United States, 21663
Telephone: (410) 745-9111
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5 (723)

$31 to $50

Contemporary French

403 S Talbot St, Saint Michaels, MD 21663

About this restaurant

Romantic
Innovative
Good for special occasions

Welcome to Bistro St. Michaels. We create food that is rooted in
traditional culinary styles, yet modern. We source the highest quality
local ingredients, purchase sustainable seafood and free range eggs, work
with people who raise their animals naturally, as well as partner with local
farmers for the best organic vegetables. All of this comes together under
the hand of Executive Chef Doug Stewart, a native of the Eastern Shore
whose “creative American” cuisine is prepared with a European flair
.Many of our items are already gluten free or can be served gluten free.
Thank you for taking the time to dine with us.

Doug Stewart, Executive Chef

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary French
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–1:30 pm Dinner Mon, Tue, Thu 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(410) 745-9111
Website
http://www.bistrostmichaels.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Doug Stewart
Private party facilities
We will enjoy hosting your party at the Bistro in our upstairs dining room .We personalize it to fit your needs. Contact us at 410-745-9111, or email thebistro403@yahoo.com

Location
403 S Talbot St, Saint Michaels, MD 21663
Neighborhood
St Michaels / Tilghman Island
Parking details
On street<br />Some hotels have free shuttle service
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Marinated Olives*$6.00
Warm Marcona Almonds*$6.00
Mussels*$15.00
White Wine, Sofrito, Grilled Ciabatta
Foie Gras*$21.00
Toasted Brioche, Asian Pear Butter, Pickled Red Onion, Port Gelee
- Sauternes to Accompany$12.00
Shrimp and Grits*$15.00
Cheddar Grits, House-made Buffalo Sauce, Crispy Tasso Ham, Bleu Cheese Drizzle
Chesapeake Smokehouse Sashimi*$18.00
Chesapeake Smokehouse Smoked Salmon, Miso Pea Puree, Pickled Radish, Sesame Lavash
Bistro Baked Oysters*
Peppered Bacon Lardon, Crab, Shallot, Dijon, Parmesan, Lemon Beurre Blanc
- MP
Cheese Board*$22.00
Local Chapel's Country Creamery Cheeses, Cornichon, Fig Jam, Whole Grain Mustard, Seasonal Accoutrements, Crostini
Bistro Rustic
Based on the Whims of Our Chefs, Changes Regularly
- MP

Salads

Bistro Salad*$10.00
Spring Mix, Dried Cherries, Pickled Red Onion, Radish, Brioche Crouton, Za'atar Roasted Pistachios, Buttermilk-Herb Dressing
Hearts of Romaine*$11.00
Grape Tomato, Toasted Pine Nuts, Cured Egg Yolk, Croutons, Shaved Pecorino Romano, House-Made Black Peppercorn Dressing
Chopped Iceberg Wedge*$11.00
Iceberg Lettuce, Crumbled Blue Cheese, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Tomato, Pickled Red Onion, Red Wine Vinaigrette
Tuna Nicoise*$23.00
Seared Tuna, Bibb Lettuce, French Beans, Fingerling Potato, Nicoise Olives, Soft Boiled Egg, Herb Vinaigrette

Soups

Oyster Stew
Local Wild Diver Oysters, Bacon, Potato, Onion, Cream
- MP
Onion Soup Gratinee*$9.00
Gruyere, Ciabatta Crouton

Entrees

Steak Frites*$41.00
10oz Creekstone Farms Strip Steak, Pommes Frites, Maitre'd Hotel Butter, Bistro Signature Pub Sauce
Oyster Pot Pie
Spinach, Ham, Parsnip, Potato, Bacon, Cream Puff Pastry Dome
- MP
Herb Crusted lamb Loin*$37.00
Mushroom & Spring Pea Saute', Roasted Rainbow Carrots, Currant Jus
Chicken Duo Roulade*$32.00
Dijon Rub, Speck Wrapped, Brown Butter-Parsnip Puree, Asparagus, Lemon Tarragon Jus
Seafood Gumbo$31.00
Shrimp, Crab, Mussels, Andouille Sausage, Basmati Rice, Lite Spice
Braised Short Rib*$34.00
Spring Vegetable Gratin, House Made Demi-Glaze
Pan Seared Sea Scallops*
Roasted Cauliflower & Sweet Potato Hash, Pine Nut Brown Butter
- MP

Sides

Pommes Frites*$7.00
French Beans*$7.00
Crispy Oyster Mushrooms*$7.00
Spring Vegetable Gratin*$7.00
Asparagus*$7.00
Herbed Fingerling Potatoes*$7.00
Roasted Rainbow Carrots*$7.00

Wines

Whites

Pinot Grigio/Viognier/Unique Varietals

Barone Fini 2020, Italy$9.00
Maison Les Alexandrins Viognier 2018, FR$13.00
Mayu, Pedro Ximenez 2020, Chile$11.00
Masi Masianco 2020, Italy$44.00
Dom. Martin "Le Per Son Pain" Muscadet 2020, FR$48.00
Pieropan Soave 2019, IT$44.00
Pine Ridge Viognier/Chenin Blanc 2020, CA$46.00
Heron Hills Semi-Dry Riesling 2020, NY$37.00
Saint Cosme Condrieu 2019, FR$139.00

Sauvignon Blanc/Chenin Blanc

Nautilus Sauvignon Blanc 2020, New Zealand$12.00
Angeline Sauvignon Blanc 2020, CA$11.00
Zorzettig Sauvignon Blanc 2020, IT$48.00
J. de Villebois Sancerre 2020, France$61.00
Indaba Chenin Blanc 2019, S. Africa$38.00
Champalou Vouvray 2019, FR$43.00

Chardonnay

Dough 2019, CA$10.00
Novellum 2020, FR$11.00
Frank Family 2019, CA$18.00
Sonoma-Cutrer Chardonnay 2019, CA$56.00
Domaine Daniel Pollier Pouilly-Fuissé 2019, France$58.00
Chevalier Montagny Premier Cru 2018, FR$64.00
Louis Latour Puligny Montrachet 2019, FR$159.00
Catena Zapata Adrianna Vineyard "White Bones" , Arg
- 2019, 750ml$180.00
- 2018, 1.5L$378.00

Sparkling / Rosé

Sparkling

Zardetto Prosecco$9.00
Rotari Brut Rose'$10.00
Laurent Perrier, Brut Champagne NV, FR
- 375ml$43.00
- 750ml$85.00
Veuve Clicquot, Brut Champagne NV, FR$120.00
Scharffenberger Rose' NV, CA$67.00

Rosé

Ame Du Vin Cotes du Provence Rose 2020, France$10.00
Rotari Brut Rose'$10.00
Peyrassol Cotes de Provence 2020, France$45.00
Dom. Girault, Le Grand Moulin Sancerre 2021, FR$51.00
Scharffenberger Brut NV, CA$67.00

Reds

Pinot Noir/Burgundy/Beaujolais

Marc Cellars 2019, CA$10.00
Paul Hobbs Russian River Valley 2018, CA$19.00
Maison Louis Latour, Mercurey 2017, France$64.00
Raisins Gaulois, Baujolais 2020, FR$46.00
Chehalem Chemnistry 2018, OR$48.00
Simmonet-Febvre Burgundy 2018, FR$58.00
Secret Cellars, Central Coast 2018, CA$54.00
En Route, Les Pommiers 2018, CA$119.00
Merry Edwards, Meredith Estate 2018, CA$140.00

Malbec /Zinfandel/Merlot

La Posta Paulucci 2019, Argentina$10.00
Luca Paraje Altima Malbec 2017, Argentina$53.00
Ancient Peaks Zinfandel 2018, CA$45.00
Ridge 3 Valleys Zin Blend 2019, CA$63.00
Alexander Valley Vineyards Merlot 2018, CA$43.00

Cabernet Sauvignon

Madfish 2018, Australia$11.00
Frank Family 2018, Napa Valley, CA$23.00
Textbook 2018, Napa Valley, CA$57.00
Casarena Owen's Vineyard 2019, CA$66.00
Paul Hobbs "Crossbarn" 2018, CA$95.00
Pine Ridge Vineyards 2018, CA$110.00
Stag's Leap Artemis 2018, CA$171.00
Dunn Vineyards 2017 Napa, CA$185.00

Bordeaux/ Bordeaux-Style Blends

Château Pey La Tour 2018, FR$11.00
Château Larose Perganson 2017, FR$59.00
Ancient Peaks Oyster Ridge 2017, CA$97.00
Bravante Trio 2014, Howell Mtn, CA$112.00
Chateau Grand-Pontent, Saint-Emilion 2016, FR$72.00

Old World

Borsao Cabriola Garnacha 2017, SP$12.00
Castelli Martinozzi Brunello di Montalcino 2016, IT$22.00
Saint Cosme Cotes du Rhone 2020, FR$48.00
Raisins Gaulois 2020, Beaujolais, FR$46.00
El Enemigo "La Esperanza" Bonardo 2017, Arg$59.00
Coto de Imaz Gran Reserva Rioja 2014, Spain$59.00
Bastide Miraflors Cotes du Roussillon 2018, FR$55.00
Brotte "Secret Barville" Chateneuf de Pape 2018, FR$87.00
Clos Apalta, La Postolle, Anniversary Edition 2017, Chile
- 1.5L$420.00
I Sodi di S. Nicolo Castellare Chianti 2017, IT$190.00

What 723 people are saying

Bistro St Michaels reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5

4.5 based on all time ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.3Ambience
3.1Value

Noise • Moderate

723 Reviews

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GaryB
Philadelphia County39 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 12, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Great food and great service, a little quiet as we went on a Monday evening.
Bistro St MichaelsResponded on August 17, 2019
Thank you for your review!
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OpenTable Diner
Washington, D.C. Area49 reviews
4.0
Dined on July 30, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Portions were on the smaller size for the price although taste was very good. Service was excellent. Overall it was a good dining experience.
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JillS VIP
Baltimore / Maryland13 reviews
4.0
Dined on July 19, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Really enjoyed our dinner. The mussel appetizer was one of the best I have ever had! Had to order extra bread multiple times to enjoy the juice! Ordered the scallops for dinner they were so large and delicious. The sweet potato purée was a great addition too! My husband has the short ribs and they melted in your mouth! The wine list was top notch too! Highly recommend this restaurant while visiting St. Michaels!
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RobertF
Washington, D.C. Area240 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 19, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always an enjoyable evening. Excellent menu, food and service. One of our favorites.
Bistro St MichaelsResponded on August 17, 2019
Thank you for kind words!
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Edlovesfood
Philadelphia County25 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 16, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our first time, and we would return. Upon arrival, my wife and I were offered choice of seating downstairs or up (we chose upstairs), and had a quiet table for two. Our server was knowledgeable and provided helpful guidance. When waffling between the lamb sirloin on the menu and the special veal chop, she said the veal chop was "stellar" but then honestly pointed out the price difference. (I chose the veal chop, and it was worth every penny.) My wife enjoyed the other special, a crispy-skinned rockfish entree, and we shared the profiteroles with salted caramel ice cream (housemate, I believe). We matched wines with our meals, and had excellent choices by the glass. A great meal.
Bistro St MichaelsResponded on July 18, 2019
Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review! We look forward to seeing you again!
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OpenTable Diner VIP
New York City25 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 15, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Phenomenal food, service - Bistro St. Michaels continues to dazzle us!
Bistro St MichaelsResponded on July 18, 2019
Thank you so much! We work very hard to provide an exceptional experience all the way around!
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DEBP
Washington, D.C. Area50 reviews
3.0
Dined on July 15, 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
We waited over 20 min just to order. The waitress said she would be back in a few min to take our order and then disappeared. It was not that she was working multiple tables. There was no comparison to the other waitress working the room. We finial said something to hosted but the service never really improved.
Bistro St MichaelsResponded on August 17, 2019
I'm so sorry about you experience. I did have an issue with a server that evening, and she had to be sent home. I'm sorry I don't remember you approaching me about it. I did have another server come in to help with the situation, and I sincerely apologize that you were somehow lost in the confusion that evening. We hope you will give us another try when you are in town again, as that is far from our norm and well below our standards of care.
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cserv
Washington, D.C. Area22 reviews
4.0
Dined on July 14, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We celebrated our 20th wedding anniversary at Bistro St. Michaels. We had heard great things about this restaurant and it did not disappoint. The cream of crab soup was amazing, the rockfish was outstanding and the beef short rib was tender and delicious. Our waiter was great as well as the rest of the staff. The only minor criticism I have is that the cheese and charcuterie platter was a little disappointing. It was short on cheese and meat and heavy on fruit and for the money it wasn’t a good value.
Bistro St MichaelsResponded on July 18, 2019
We took your comments to heart as it did seem that our cheese and charcuterie board was slowly morphing into a fruit platter! It is now where it should be and should have been on the night you were here, and we apologize for that. We do hope to see you again, and please reach out to me directly when you are planning your next visit!
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BillS
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
4.0
Dined on July 13, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food and service were excellent but the noise level was extraordinary. We were in a booth in the bar area and people seemed to congregate to talk and wait for tables to clear. Detracted from the experience.
Bistro St MichaelsResponded on July 18, 2019
We are so glad you enjoyed the food and that our service was up to par, but we sincerely apologize for the noise level. The bar is a hard surface area, so noise tends to be magnified there on a busy night. I am looking into discreet sound-proofing panels, specifically for the bar area, to help combat this problem. Thank you for your review!
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HelenM VIP
Kansas City / Kansas4 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 11, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went to Bistrot St Michaels for our 60th wedding anniversary. Food was excellent and service was very attentive. This was our third time to eat at Bistrot St Michaels and would highly reccomend this restaurant.
Bistro St MichaelsResponded on July 18, 2019
Thank you so much for your support and your kind review!
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Bistro St Michaels is rated 4.5 stars by 723 OpenTable diners.

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403 S Talbot St, Saint Michaels, MD 21663

Additional information

Neighborhood
St Michaels / Tilghman Island
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–1:30 pm Dinner Mon, Tue, Thu 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary French
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
On street<br />Some hotels have free shuttle service
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Doug Stewart
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.bistrostmichaels.com/
Phone number
(410) 745-9111
Private party facilities
We will enjoy hosting your party at the Bistro in our upstairs dining room .We personalize it to fit your needs. Contact us at 410-745-9111, or email thebistro403@yahoo.com

Bistro St Michaels

About this restaurant

Not available on OpenTable

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Hors D'oeuvres

Marinated Olives*$6.00

Warm Marcona Almonds*$6.00

Mussels*$15.00

Foie Gras*$21.00

Shrimp and Grits*$15.00

Chesapeake Smokehouse Sashimi*$18.00

Bistro Baked Oysters*

Cheese Board*$22.00

Bistro Rustic

Salads

Bistro Salad*$10.00

Hearts of Romaine*$11.00

Chopped Iceberg Wedge*$11.00

Tuna Nicoise*$23.00

Soups

Oyster Stew

Onion Soup Gratinee*$9.00

Entrees

Steak Frites*$41.00

Oyster Pot Pie

Herb Crusted lamb Loin*$37.00

Chicken Duo Roulade*$32.00

Seafood Gumbo$31.00

Braised Short Rib*$34.00

Pan Seared Sea Scallops*

Sides

Pommes Frites*$7.00

French Beans*$7.00

Crispy Oyster Mushrooms*$7.00

Spring Vegetable Gratin*$7.00

Asparagus*$7.00

Herbed Fingerling Potatoes*$7.00

Roasted Rainbow Carrots*$7.00

Wines

Whites

Pinot Grigio/Viognier/Unique Varietals

Barone Fini 2020, Italy$9.00

Maison Les Alexandrins Viognier 2018, FR$13.00

Mayu, Pedro Ximenez 2020, Chile$11.00

Masi Masianco 2020, Italy$44.00

Dom. Martin "Le Per Son Pain" Muscadet 2020, FR$48.00

Pieropan Soave 2019, IT$44.00

Pine Ridge Viognier/Chenin Blanc 2020, CA$46.00

Heron Hills Semi-Dry Riesling 2020, NY$37.00

Saint Cosme Condrieu 2019, FR$139.00

Sauvignon Blanc/Chenin Blanc

Nautilus Sauvignon Blanc 2020, New Zealand$12.00

Angeline Sauvignon Blanc 2020, CA$11.00

Zorzettig Sauvignon Blanc 2020, IT$48.00

J. de Villebois Sancerre 2020, France$61.00

Indaba Chenin Blanc 2019, S. Africa$38.00

Champalou Vouvray 2019, FR$43.00

Chardonnay

Dough 2019, CA$10.00

Novellum 2020, FR$11.00

Frank Family 2019, CA$18.00

Sonoma-Cutrer Chardonnay 2019, CA$56.00

Domaine Daniel Pollier Pouilly-Fuissé 2019, France$58.00

Chevalier Montagny Premier Cru 2018, FR$64.00

Louis Latour Puligny Montrachet 2019, FR$159.00

Catena Zapata Adrianna Vineyard "White Bones" , Arg

Sparkling / Rosé

Sparkling

Zardetto Prosecco$9.00

Rotari Brut Rose'$10.00

Laurent Perrier, Brut Champagne NV, FR

Veuve Clicquot, Brut Champagne NV, FR$120.00

Scharffenberger Rose' NV, CA$67.00

Rosé

Ame Du Vin Cotes du Provence Rose 2020, France$10.00

Rotari Brut Rose'$10.00

Peyrassol Cotes de Provence 2020, France$45.00

Dom. Girault, Le Grand Moulin Sancerre 2021, FR$51.00

Scharffenberger Brut NV, CA$67.00