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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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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, Sweet Pickled Prunes, Port Cherries
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
BISTRO SALAD* /10
Spring Mix, Dried Cherries, Pickled Red Onion, Radish, Brioche Crouton, Za’atar Roasted Pistachio, Buttermilk-Herb Dressing
HEARTS OF ROMAINE* / 11
Grape Tomato, Toasted Pine Nuts, Cured Egg Yolk, Croutons, Shaved Pecorino Romano, Black Peppercorn Dressing
CHOPPED WEDGE* / 11
Iceberg Lettuce, Crumbled Blue Cheese, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Tomato, Pickled Red Onion, Red Wine Vinaigrette
TUNA NIÇOISE* / 26
Seared Tuna, Bibb Lettuce, French Beans, Fingerling Potato, Niçoise Olives, Soft Boiled Egg, Herb Vinaigrette
SOUP
Cream of crab / MP
An Eastern Shore Tradition
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
CHICKEN DUO ROULADE* / 34
Heirloom Tomato, Spinach & igh Meat Cont, Speck Crust, Roasted Trumpet Mushroom, Hasselback Potato, Herbed Citrus Consommé
Crab Cakes / MP
Local Corn & Summer Vegetable Succotash, Crispy Tasso Ham, Sweet Corn Velouté
BONE-IN RACK OF LAMB / 37
Herb Marinade, Summer Garden Ratatouille, Stone Fruit Jus
SEAFOOD GUMBO / 33
Shrimp, Crab, Mussels, Andouille Sausage, Basmati Rice, Light Spice
BRAISED SHORT RIB* / 35
Goat Cheese & Heirloom Tomato Pie, House Made Demi Glace
Pan Seared Sea Scallops* / MP
Roasted Cauliflower & Sweet Potato Hash, Pine Nut Brown Butter
*Indicates gluten free or can be prepared gluten free
SIDES
Herbed FIngerling Potatoes* / 7
French Green beans* / 7
Crispy Oyster Mushrooms* / 7
Pommes Frites* / 7
Summer Garden Tatatouille* / 10
EXPERTLY PAIRED
WINE
WHITES
Pinot Grigio/Viognier/Unique Varietals
Barone Fini 2020, IT…………………………………..9/36
Maison Les Alexandrins Viognier 2018, FR……………………13/48
Mayu, Pedro Ximenez 2020, Chile……………………11/43
Masi Masianco 2020, IT……………………….44
Dom. Martin “Le Per son Pain” Muscadet 2020, FR …………..48
Pieropan Soave 2019, IT ………………………………………….44
Pine Ridge Viognier/Chenin Blanc 2020, CA…………….46
Heron Hills Semi-Dry Riesling 2020, NY…………………..36
Saint Cosme Condrieu 2019, FR……………………………..139
Sauvignon Blanc /
Chenin Blanc
Nautilus 2020, NZ…………………………………………….12/46
Angeline 2020, CA………………………………………….11/43
J. de Villebois Sancerre 2020, FR………………………………61
Indaba Chenin Blanc 2019, S. Africa…………….38
Zorzettig Sauvignon Blanc 2020, IT ………………………….48
Champalou Vouvray 2019, FR……………………………….43
Chardonnay
Dough 2019, CA……………………………………………..10/39
Novellum 2020, FR…………………………………………11/43
Frank Family 2019, CA……………………………………18/89
Sonoma-Cutrer Russian River 2019, CA…………………….56
Domaine Daniel Pollier Pouilly-Fuissé 2019, FR………..58
Chevalier Montagny Premier Cru 2018, FR……………….64
Catena Zapata, Adrianna “White Bones” ARG
2019, 750ml …………………………………………………………..180
2018, 1.5L…………………………………………………………….378
Loius Latour Puligny-Montrachet 2019, FR……………….159
SPARKLING & ROSÉ
SPARKLING
Zardetto Prosecco NV, IT………………………………………9/36
Rotari Sparkling Rose’…………………………………………10
Laurent Perrier Brut Champagne NV, FR
375ml ………….43
750ml ………….85
Veuve Clicquot, Brut Champagne NV, FR………………….120
Scharffenberger Brut Rose NV, CA………………………….67
Rosé
Ame du Vin, Cotes de Provence 2020, FR………………10/39
Rotari Brut Sparkling NV, IT………………………………..10
Peyrassol Cotes de Provence 2020, FR……………………..45
Scharffenberger Brut NV, Ca……………………………….67
REDS
Pinot Noir/Burgundy/Beaujolais
Marc Cellars 2019, CA…………………………………..10/39
Paul Hobbs Russian River Valley 2018, CA……19/95
Secret Cellars, Central Coast 2018, CA ……………………..54
Raisins Gaulois 2020, Beaujolais, FR …………………………46
Simonnet-Febvre, Irancy Paradis 2018……………………….58
Chehalem Chemistry 2018, OR………………………………..48
En Route, Les Pommiers 2018, CA………………………….119
Merry Edwards, Meredith Estate 2018, CA………………140
Malbec / Zinfandel / Merlot
La Posta Paulucci Malbec 2019, AR………………..10/39
Luca Paraje Altima Malbec 2017, AR……………………..53
Ancient Peaks Zinfandel 2018, CA………………………45
Ridge 3 Valleys Blend Zinfandel 2019, CA…………..63
Alexander Valley Vineyards Merlot 2018, CA…………43
Cabernet Sauvignon
Madfish 2018, Australia ………………………………….11/43
Frank Family 2018, Napa Valley, CA…………………23/114
Textbook 2018, Napa Valley CA ……………………………….57
Casarena Owen’s Vineyard, 2019 Arg………………………..66
Paul Hobbs “Crossbarn” 2018, Napa Valley CA …………95
Pine Ridge Vineyards 2018, Napa Valley CA…………….110
Stag’s Leap Artemis 2018, Napa Valley CA ………………171
Dunn Vineyards 2017, Napa Valley CA……………………185
BORDEAUX/BORDEAUX BLENDS
Château Pey La Tour 2018, FR…………………………….11/43
Château Larose Perganson, Haut Medoc 2017, FR…………59
Château Grand-Pontet, Saint-Émilion 2016, FR …………72
Ancient Peaks Oyster Ridge 2017, CA……………………….97
Bravante Trio 2014, Howell Mountain CA……………….112
OLD WORLD
Borsao Cabriola Garnacha 2017, SP………………………..12/47
Castelli Martinozzi Brunello di Montalcino 2016, IT…….22/109
Saint Cosme Cotes du Rhone 2020, FR…………………..48
Bastide Miraflors Cotes du Roussillon 2018, FR…………………55
Brotte, Secret Barville Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2018, FR……87
El Enemigo La Esperanza Bonarda 2017, Arg…………………59
Coto de Imaz Gran Reserva Rioja 2014, SP ……………………59
G.D. Vajra Barolo 2017, IT …………………………………….159
I Sodi Di S. Nicolo Castellare Chianti 2017, IT…………190
1.5L Clos Apalta La Postolle Anniversary
Vintage 2017, Chile ……………………………………………….420
JUST A NIP
AVANT
* Indicates gluten-free or can be prepared gluten-free
COCKTAILs
Aviation /14
Empress Gin, Cherry Liqueur, Fresh Lemon
Hot club daiquiri/14
Lyon White Rum, Chacho Jalapeno Aguardiente, Fresh Lime, Simply Syrup
Rumskey Old Fashioned / 14
Lyon Rock & Rum with Select Whiskeys, Orange Bitters, Luxardo
Anglefire /14
Rough Rider Rye, Lyon Curacao, Sweet Vermouth, Fresh Lemon
French‟ish” Martini / 12
Stoli Vanilla Vodka, Chambord, Pineapple
Mezcal Negroni / 14
Rye, Blackberry Puree, Honey Lavender Simple
aperitifs
Byrrh Quinquina
Lillet Blanc
Pernod
W & H Don Zoilo Amontillado Dry Sherry
Mancino Bianco Ambrato Vermouth
Alvear “Solera 1927” Pedro ximinez
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
Herradura Silver, Reposado & Anejo
WHISKEY
Crown Royal, Jameson, Seagram’s VO, Jack Daniels, Gentleman Jack, Southern Comfort
RYE
WhistlePig “Piggyback”, Redwood Empire (Emerald Giant), Michters’ Single Barrel, Rough Rider, 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, Famous Grouse, Johnnie Walker Red/Black
WINDING DOWN
APRÉS
* Indicates gluten-free or can be prepared gluten-free
DESSERTS
Strawberry Panna Cotta*/12
Local Berries, Cream, Strawberry Gelee’
Créme Brulée* / 11
Traditional Tahitian Vanilla Bean
Dark Chocolate Mousse* / 12
Chantilly Creme, Fresh Berries
Profiteroles / 14
Salted Caramel Gelato, Chocolate Ganache,
Crème Anglaise
Zeppoles / 13
Powdered Sugar, Fresh Berry Compote
CORDIALS
Baileys Irish Cream, Kahlua, Grand Marnier, Amaretto DiSaronno, Cointreau, Frangelico, Chambord, Benedictine, Tia Maria
Digestifs &
Dessert wines
Fernet Branca, Romana Sambuca, Lucano Limoncello,
Nonino Amaro Quintessentia
Taylor Fladgate Ports:
Ruby, 10 Year & 20 Year Tawny
Petite 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 / 13
Rye, Cognac, Sweet Vermouth, Golden Falernum
Local Express-tini /14
Lyon Coffee Rum, Cold Brew Expresso, Kahlua
Rusty Nail “The Classic” /12
Drambuie, Scotch, Ice
Chocolat-ini /14
Need we say more
POP. FIZZ. CLINK.
HAPPY HOUR
* Indicates gluten-free or can be prepared gluten-free
DRINKS
$2
Bud Light, Mich Ultra
$3
Domestic Craft Brews
$4
Imported Brews
$5
La Villa Maison Vialade Red, White or Rosé
$6
Rail Cocktails and Martinis
$7
BISTRO COSMO | Made with House-Infused Lemon Vodka
ITALIAN MANHATTAN | Amaretto instead of Sweet Vermouth
$8
PEAR-TINI | Pear 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
Seared tuna blt /17
Bibb Lettuce, Tomato, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Sweet Thai Chili Aioli, Brioche Bun
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 & Thursday
4:30pm-9pm
Friday & Saturday
4:30pm-9:30pm
Happy Hour - Bar Area
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday
4:30pm - 6:00pm