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Explore texture, color and of course, the ultimate tastes with our seasonal menus. All ingredients are carefully selected by our chefs. We source local, sustainable produce, meat and seafood and aim to support our regional farmers and artisans. Enjoy an extraordinary dining experience in the heart of St. Michaels.
**Menu offerings below are provided as samples and subject to change based on availability**
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WINE
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HAPPY HOUR
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RESERVATION
SIP. SAVOR. ENJOY.
DINNER
* Indicates gluten-free or can be prepared gluten-free
HORS D’OEUVRES
MARINATED OLIVES* / 7
WARM MARCONA ALMONDS* / 7
MUSSELS* /16
White Wine, Sofrito, Grilled Chiabatta
FOIE GRAS* / 22
Pan Seared, Pickled Pistachio & Pomegranate Seed, Arugula, Merlot Glaze
SHRIMP & GRITS* / 15
Cheddar Grits, House-Made Buffalo Sauce,Crispy Tasso, Bleu Cheese Drizzle
CHEESE BOARD* / 22
Local Chapel’s Country Creamery Cheeses, Cornichon, Fig Jam, Whole Grain Mustard, Seasonal Accoutrements, Lavash
Bistro Rustic / MP
Classic Composition, Based on the Whims of Our Chefs
SOUP & SALAD
Chopped Endive* /12
Julienne of Endive & Radicchio, Roasted Beets, Arugula,
Chevré, Marcona Almonds, Honey-Cardamom Vinaigrette
HEARTS OF ROMAINE* / 11
Grape Tomato, Toasted Pine Nuts, Cured Egg Yolk, Croutons, Shaved Pecorino Romano, Black Peppercorn Dressing
winter WEDGE* / 12
Iceberg Lettuce, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Grape Tomato,
Pickled Red Onion, Creamy Blue Cheese Dressing
CHILLED SHRIMP SALAD* / 26
Poached Shrimp, Farro, Shaved Brussel Sprouts,
Wheat Berries, Golden Raisins, Herbed-Feta Dressing
SOUP
oyster stew / MP
Bacon, Potato, Leeks, Cream
ONION SOUP GRATINEE* / 11
Gruyere, Ciabatta Crouton
ENTREES
STEAK FRITES* / 45
10oz Creekstone Farms Strip Steak, Pommes Frites, Maitre’d Hotel Butter, Bistro Signature Pub Sauce
COQ AU VIN* / 31
Button Mushroom, Pearl Onion, Bacon Lardon, House
Made Egg Noodle, Red Wine-Chicken Jus
oyster pot pie / MP
Spinach, Bacon, Parsnip, Celery Root, Oysters, Cream,
Pu Pastry Dome
BRAISED LAMB shank*/ 37
Glazed Root Vegetable, Creamy Polenta, Beet Jam,
Lamb Espagnole
SEAFOOD GUMBO / 33
Shrimp, Crab, Mussels, Andouille Sausage, Basmati Rice, Light Spice
BEEF SHORT RIB BOURGUIGNON* / 35
Button Mushrooms, Bacon Lardon, Pommes Puree, Red Wine Jus
Pan Seared Sea Scallops* / MP
Roasted Cauliflower & Sweet Potato Hash, Pine Nut Brown Butter
*Indicates gluten free or can be prepared gluten free
SIDES
Pommes puree* / 7
French Green beans* / 7
Crispy Oyster Mushrooms* / 7
Pommes Frites* / 7
vegetable Ratatouille* / 10
EXPERTLY PAIRED
WINE
WHITES
Pinot Grigio/Viognier/Unique Varietals
Barone Fini 2021, IT…………………………………..9/36
McManisViognier 2021, CA……………………12/46
Van Duzer Pinot Gris 2021, OR……………………39
Masi Masianco Pinot Grigio 2020, IT……………………….44
Les Deux Albion Bordeaux 2021, FR …………..51
Heron Hills Semi-Riesling 2021, NY…………………..38
Saint Cosme Condrieu 2020, FR……………………………..189
Sauvignon Blanc /
Chenin Blanc
Nautilus Sauvignon Blanc 2021, NZ…………………………12/46
Angeline Sauvignon Blanc 2021, CA………………………….11/43
J. de Villebois Sancerre 2021, FR………………………………61
Pine Ridge Viognier/Chenin Blanc 2021, CA…………….46
Domaine Carême Vouvray 2019, FR………………………….43
Chardonnay
Dough 2019, CA……………………………………………..10/39
Novellum 2020, FR…………………………………………11/43
Far Niente “Post & Beam” 2021, CA………………………….18/89
Sonoma-Cutrer Russian River 2020, CA…………………….56
Domaine Daniel Pollier Pouilly-Fuissé 2020, FR………..58
Chevalier Montagny Premier Cru 2020, FR……………….64
Chateau Montelena 2019, CA………………………………109
Miller-Cyrot Meursault 2018, FR……………………………….135
Domaine Roux Chassagne-Montrachet 2018, FR……………….178
SPARKLING
Zardetto Prosecco NV, IT………………………………………9/36
Laurent Perrier Brut Champagne NV, FR
375ml ………….43
750ml ………….85
Veuve Clicquot, Brut Champagne NV, FR………………….120
Chateau Ste Michelle Luxe Brut NV, CA………………….53
Pierre Moncuit Blanc de Blancs NV, FR…………………….110
Rosé
Le Grand Moulin Sancerre 2021, FR………………………11/44
Rotari Brut Sparkling NV, IT………………………………..10
Peyrassol La Croix 2021, FR……………………..32
Scharffenberger Brut Sparkling NV, Ca……………………………….67
Miraval Côtes de Provence 2020, FR 375ml…………………………..29
REDS
Pinot Noir/Burgundy/Beaujolais
Marc Cellars 2020, CA…………………………………….10/39
Paul Hobbs Russian River Valley 2020, CA……19/95
Simonnet-Febvre, Irancy Paradis 2018, FR…………………58
Chehalem Chemistry 2019, OR………………………………..48
Russian River Vineyards 2018, CA…………………………….65
En Route, Les Pommiers 2019, CA………………………….119
Merry Edwards, Meredith Estate 2019, CA………………150
Malbec / Zinfandel / Merlot
La Posta Paulucci 2020, Arg………………..10/39
Catena Paraje Altima Malbec 2019, Arg…………………….53
El Enemigo La Esperanza Bonarda 2017, Arg…………………59
Ancient Peaks Zinfandel 2018, CA…………………………….45
Ridge Three Valleys Zinfandel Blend 2019, CA ………….63
Daou “Pessimist” Red Blend 2020, CA………………………51
Figgins “Figlia” 2019, WA ………………………………………109
Cabernet Sauvignon
Madfish 2018, Australia ………………………………….11/43
Frank Family 2018, Napa Valley, CA…………………23/114
Textbook 2020, Napa Valley CA ……………………………….57
Pahlmeyer “Jayson” 2019, Napa Valley CA ……………..135
Paul Hobbs “Crossbarn” 2018, Napa Valley CA …………95
Pine Ridge Vineyards 2019, Napa Valley CA…………….110
Catena Zapata “Nicolás” 2018, Arg…………………………158
Dunn Vineyards 2018, Napa Valley CA…………………..175
Caymus 2020, Napa Valley CA……………………………….190
O’Shaugnessy Mt. Veeder 2018, CA………………………. 235
Ridge “Monte Bello” 2019, CA……………………………….295
Heitz Cellars “Martha’s Vineyard” 2016, Napa, CA….380
Continuum Estate 2019, Napa Valley, CA ……………….435
BORDEAUX/BORDEAUX BLENDS
Château Pey La Tour 2019, FR…………………………….12/47
Château Larose Perganson, Haut Médoc 2018, FR…………59
Château Grand-Pontet, Saint-Émilion 2018, FR…………72
Gundlach Bundschu Mountain Cuvée 2019, CA……………………….49
Ancient Peaks Oyster Ridge 2018, CA………………………………97
Bravante Trio 2014, Howell Mountain CA……………….112
OLD WORLD
Borsao Cabriola Garnacha 2017, SP………………………..12/47
Castelli Martinozzi Brunello 2017, IT…….22/109
Saint Cosme Cotes du Rhone 2020, FR…………………..48
Brotte, Secret Barville Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2018, FR……87
Coto de Imaz Gran Reserva Rioja 2015, SP ……………………59
G.D. Vajra Albe Barolo 2018, IT…………………………………….119
Clos Apalta La Postolle Anniversary
Vintage 2017, Chile 1.5L………………………………………..420
JUST A NIP
AVANT
* Indicates gluten-free or can be prepared gluten-free
COCKTAILs
Aviation /14
Empress Gin, Cherry Liqueur, Fresh Lemon
Man O’ War/13
Rough Rider Rye, Lyon Curaçao, Sweet Vermouth,
Fresh Lemon
Rumskey Old Fashioned / 14
Lyon Rock & Rum with Select Whiskeys, Orange Bitters, Luxardo
Golden Hour /14
Bourbon, Lillet Blanc, Aperol
Pumpkin People (you know who you are)/ 14
Stoli Vanil, Pumpkin Butter, Salted Caramel Liqueur
Mezcal Negroni / 14
Mezcal, Campari, Sweet Vermouth
Beer & Cider
Abandoned Hard Cider, Mich Ultra, Bud Light, Stella Artois, Evo Lot #3, ESB Amber, Guinness, Budweiser Zero
SPIRITS
Vodka
Grey Goose, Ketel One, Stolichnaya, Stoli O, Tito’s, Belvedere
GIN
Tanqueray, Beefeater, Bombay Sapphire, Hendrick’s, Aviation, Empress
RUM
Captain Morgan, Mount Gay, Bacardi, Gosling’s
Lyon Distilling Rums: White, Dark, Coffee, Coconut
TEQUILA
Casamigos Blanco, Reposado & Añejo,
Corzo Reposado, Cazadores Reposado
WHISKEY
Crown Royal, Jameson, Seagram’s VO, Jack Daniels, Gentleman Jack, Southern Comfort
RYE
Rough Rider, Redwood EmpireEmerald Giant, Whistlepig “Piggyback”, Michter’s Single Barrel, Angel’s Envy, Few
BOURBON
Maker’s Mark, Jim Beam Black, Woodford Reserve, Knob Creek, Buffalo Trace, Basil Hayden’s, Blanton’s Widow Jane 10yr, Jefferson’s Reserve
SCOTCH
Dewar’s, Macallan 12 yr,
Laphroaig 12 yr,
Oban 14 yr, Glinlivet 12 yr,
Johnnie Walker Red/Black,
Balvenie 14 yr Caribbean Cask
WINDING DOWN
APRÉS
* Indicates gluten-free or can be prepared gluten-free
DESSERTS
Caramel Apple Bread Pudding/12
Add a Scoop of Vanilla Gelato/3
Créme Brulée* / 11
Traditional Tahitian Vanilla Bean
Chocolate Panna Cotta* / 12
Valrona Chocolate, Chantilly Cream, Shaved Coffee Bean
Profiteroles / 14
Salted Caramel Gelato, Chocolate Ganache,
Crème Anglaise
Pumpkin Zeppoles / 13
Whipped Marshmallow Mousse
CORDIALS
Baileys Irish Cream, Kahlua, Grand Marnier, Amaretto DiSaronno, Cointreau, Frangelico, Chambord, Benedictine, Tia Maria
Digestifs &
Dessert wines
Lucano Limoncello, Romana Sambuca, Fernet
Branca, Nonino Amaro Quintessentia
Taylor Fladgate Ports:
Ruby, 10 Year & 20 Year Tawny
Petit Girard Sauternes 2016,
Chateau du Breuil Fine Calvados
Sippers
Glenlivet 12 / Laphroaig 10 / Macallan 12 / Oban 14 / Balvenie 14 Caribbean Cask/ Remy Martin 1738 Cognac / Hennessy VSOP Cognac / Ron Zacapa 23 Centenario Rum/Catoctin Creek Roundstone Rye/Angel’s Envy Finished Rye/Gentleman Jack
NIGHT CAPS
Vieux Carré / 14
Rye, Cognac, Sweet Vermouth, Golden Falernum Float
Local Express-tini /14
Lyon Coffee Rum, Blue Heron Cold Brew,
Splash Creme de Cacao
Rusty Nail “The classic” /14
Drambuie, Scotch, Ice
chocola-tini /14
Need we say more?
nuts & berries/14
Chambord, Frangelico, Cream
POP. FIZZ. CLINK.
HAPPY HOUR
* Indicates gluten-free or can be prepared gluten-free
DRINKS
$3
Bud Light, Mich Ultra
$4
Hard Ciders, ESB Amber
$5
Imports & Domestic Craft Brews
$6
La Villa Maison Vialade Red,
White or Rosé
$7
Rail Cocktails and Martinis
$8
Bistro Cosmo:
Made with House-Infused Lemon Vodka
Italian Manhattan:
Amaretto Instead of Sweet Vermouth
Pear-tini:
Vodka, Elderflower Liqueur,
Pear Nectar, Lemon
SANDWICHES
All sandwiches come with hand-cut fries
Short Rib Sandwich /15
Caramelized Onion, Gruyere, Shallot Aioli on Ciabatta
Fried oyster po’boy /MP
Remoulade, Lettuce, Tomato
oysters
$1 each
Wild Divers on the Half Shell
Lemon, Cocktail & Mignonette
NIBBLES
Parmesan TRUFFLE FRIES* / 9
Shrimp & Grits / 12
Roasted buffalo cauliflower / 8
Pimento cheese arancini / 10
Bacon Jam
Call Us
(410) 745-9111
Visit Us
403 S. Talbot Street
St. Michaels, Maryland 21663
Email Us
inquiries@bistrostmichaels.com
Sunday, Monday, Tuesday
4:30pm-9pm
Friday & Saturday
4:30pm-9:30pm
Happy Hour - Bar Area
Monday, Tuesday & Friday
WINTER BREAK:
CLOSED: 2/20/23 TO 3/30/23
REOPENING FRIDAY 3/31/23
4:30pm - 6:00pm