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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.
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Avant
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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* / 5
WARM MARCONA ALMONDS* /6
MUSSELS* /14
White Wine, Sofrito, Grilled Chiabatta
FOIE GRAS* / 20
Pan-Seared, Sweet Pickled Prunes, Port Cherries
Sauternes to Accompany / 12
SHRIMP & GRITS* / 15
Cheddar Grits, House-Made Buffalo Sauce,
Crispy Tasso, Bleu Cheese Drizzle
Fried Oysters* / mp
Creamed Spinach, Spiced Dill Butter
Roasted Bone Marrow* / 15
Chimichurri, Grilled Ciabatta
CHEESE BOARD* / 20
Local Chapel’s Country Creamery Cheeses, Cornichon, Fig Jam, Whole Grain Mustard, Seasonal Accoutrements, Crostini
Bistro Rustic / MP
Classic Composition, Based on the Whims of Our Chefs
SOUP & SALAD
BISTRO SALAD* /10
Spring Mix, Dried Cherries, Shaved Red Onion, Radish, Brioche Crouton, Buttermilk-Herb Dressing
ICEBERG Wedge* / 10
Iceberg Lettuce, Crumbled Blue Cheese, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Tomato, Pickled Red Onion, Blue Cheese Dressing
HEARTS OF ROMAINE* / 10
Grated Egg, Toasted Pine Nuts, Grape Tomato, Croutons, Shaved Pecorino Romano, Black Peppercorn Dressing
Duck Egg Lyonnaise* / 13
Frisee, Crispy Pancetta, Soft-Poached Duck Egg, Herbed Dijon Vinaigrette
SOUP
Oyster stew / MP
Bacon, Potato, Onion, Cream
ONION SOUP GRATINEE* / 9
Gruyere, Ciabatta Crouton
ENTREES
STEAK FRITES* / 39
10oz Creekstone Farms Strip Steak, Pommes Frites, Maitre’d Hotel Butter, Bistro Signature Pub Sauce
Oyster Pot Pie / MP
Spinach, Ham, Parsnip, Potato, Bacon, Puff Pastry Dome
Pork Medallions* / 29
Seared Tenderloin, Pommes Fondant, French Beans, Braised Red Pearl Onion, House Smoked Tomato-Bacon Relish
HALF-ROASTED CHICKEN* / 29
Green Lentils Le Puy, Braised Radish, Baby Golden Beets, Dijon Chicken Jus
SEAFOOD GUMBO / 30
Shrimp, Crab, Mussels, Andouille Sausage,
Basmati Rice, Spice
BRAISED SHORT RIBS* / 34
Brussel Sprout, Spinach & Butternut Squash Souffle, Lyonnaise Potato, House-Made Demi
Seared Sea Scallops* / MP
Roasted Cauliflower & Sweet Potato Hash, Pine Nut Brown Butter
*Indicates Gluten Free or Can Be Prepared Gluten Free
SIDES
Pommes Frites* / 7
Creamed spinach* / 7
French beans* / 7
lyonnaise potato* / 7
Crispy Mushrooms* / 7
EXPERTLY PAIRED
WINE
WHITES
Pinot Grigio
Barone Fini 2019, IT…………………………………..9/36
Elena Walch 2019, IT……………………….48
Walnut City Pinot Gris 2018, OR……………………..40
Sauvignon Blanc /
Chenin Blanc
Nautilus 2020, NZ…………………………………………….12/46
Peju 2020, CA………………………………………….11/43
J. de Villebois Sancerre 2019, FR………………………………61
Kaapzicht Chenin Blanc 2020, SA…………….38
Champalou Vouvray 2019, FR……………………………….43
VIOGNIER/UNIQUE VARIETALS
Faisao Vinho Verde, POR………………………………………9/34
Maison Les Alexandrins Viognier 2018, FR.……………13/48
Saint Cosme Condrieu 2018, FR……………………………129
Pine Ridge Viognier?Chenin Blanc 2020, CA…………..46
Von Winning Riesling 2019, GER……………………….36
Chardonnay
Dough 2019, CA……………………………………………..10/39
Novellum 2020, FR…………………………………………11/44
Frank Family 2019, CA……………………………………18/87
Sonoma-Cutrer Chardonnay 2019, CA…………………….56
Domaine Daniel Pollier Pouilly-Fuissé 2019, FR………..58
Les Tourelles Montagny Premiere Cru 2018, FR……….64
Catena Zapata “White Stones” 2018, AR………………..149
Loius Latour Puligny-Montrachet 2019, FR……………….159
SPARKLING & ROSÉ
SPARKLING
Zardetto Prosecco NV, IT………………………………………9/36
Rotari Sparkling Rose’…………………………………………10
Perrier Jouet Grand Brut Champagne NV, FR 375ml…….44
Veuve Clicquot, Brut Champagne NV, FR………………….120
Laurent Perrier Brut Champagne NV, FR…………………..85
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……………………..48
Scharffenberger Brut NV, Ca……………………………….67
REDS
Pinot Noir
Marc Cellars 2019, CA…………………………………..10/39
Belle Glos Balade 2019, CA……………………..19/95
Maison Louis Latour, Mercurey 2017, FR……………….64
Chemistry by Chehalem Vineyards 2018, OR…………..48
Secret Cellars, Central Coast 2018, CA………………54
Paul Hobbs Goldrock Estate 2017, CA…………………120
Malbec / Zinfandel / Merlot
La Posta Paulucci Malbec 2019, AR………………..10/39
Luca Paraje Altima Malbec 2017, AR……………………..53
Ancient Peaks Zinfandel 2017, CA………………………42
Ridge 3 Valleys Blend Zinfandel 2019, CA…………..65
Alexander Valley Vineyards Merlot 2018, CA…………44
Cabernet Sauvignon
Le Grand Cộte 2017, Paso Robles CA…………………..11/43
Frank Family 2018, Napa Valley, CA…………………23/114
Stag’s Leap Artemis 2018, Napa Valley, CA…..152
Pine Ridge Vineyards 2018, Napa Valley, CA……………110
Textbook 2018, Napa Valley, CA…………………………67
Tensley Fundamental 2019, Central Coast CA…..52
Dunn Vineyards 2017, Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, CA…168
Paul Hobbs 2016, Napa Valley, CA……………….185
BORDEAUX/BORDEAUX BLENDS
Château Pey La Tour 2016, FR…………………………….11/43
Château Larose Perganson, Haut Medoc 2017, FR…………65
Ancient Peaks Oyster Ridge 2017, CA…………………………97
Bravante Trio 2014, Howell Mountain, CA…………………..105
Chateau St. Pey, St Emilion 2015, FR…………………59
OLD WORLD
Borsao Cabriola Garnacha 2016, SP………………………..12/47
Castelli Martinozzi Brunello di Montalcino 2016, IT…….22/105
Saint Cosme Cotes du Rhone 2020, FR…………………………48
Saint Cosme Crozes Hermitage 2019, FR……………………73
Coto de Imaz Gran Reserva Rioja 2014, SP………………….59
Cellier Des Princes Chateneuf du Pape 2017, FR………….89
Cesari Amarone Classico 2015, IT 375ml………………………46
JUST A NIP
AVANT
* Indicates gluten-free or can be prepared gluten-free
COCKTAIL
Laurel & hardy /11
Gin, Cointreau, Citrus Simple, Egg White Foam
Spicy Dessert Flower/12
Jalapeno Chacho, Mezcal, Grapefruit, Pineapple, Lime
Local Dark & Tiki / 12
Lyon Dark Rum, Almond Liqueur, House-Made Grenadine, Ginger Beer, Bitters
Rumskey Old Fashioned / 12
Lyon Rock & Rum with Select Whiskeys, Orange Bitters, Luxardo
Golden Hour /12
Bourbon, Lillet, Aperol, Big Cube
French‟ish” Martini / 12
Vanilla Vodka, Chambord, Pineapple
Blackberry Lavender Smash / 11
Rye, Blackberry Puree, Honey Lavender Simple
aperitifs
Lillet Blanc
W & H Don Zoilo Amontillado Sherry
Mancino Bianco Ambrato Vermouth
Campari
Aperol Spritz
Kir Royale
BOTTLED BEER
Mich Ultra Gold, Bud Light, Stella Artois,ESB St Michaels Amber, Evo Lot #3,Guiness Draught Can, Beck’s N/A
SPIRITS
GIN
Tanqueray, Beefeater, Bombay Sapphire, Hendrick’s, Aviation, Empress
RUM
Captain Morgan, Mount Gay, Bacardi, Gosling’s
Lyon Distilling Rums: White, Dark, Coffee, Coconut, Blackberry
TEQUILA
Herradura Silver, Reposado & Anejo
WHISKEY
Crown Royal, Jameson, Seagram’s VO, Jack Daniels, Gentleman Jack
RYE
WhistlePig Piggyback, Catoctin Creek Roundstone Rye, Redwood Empire (Emerald Giant), Michters’ Single Barrel, Rough Rider
BOURBON
Maker’s Mark, Jim Beam Black, Woodford Reserve, Knob Creek, Buffalo Trace, Basil Hayden’s, Blanton’s
SCOTCH
Dewar’s, Famous Grouse, Johnnie Walker Red/Black
WINDING DOWN
APRÉS
* Indicates gluten-free or can be prepared gluten-free
DESSERTS
Seasonal Tourtiere/12
Warm Puffed Pastry, Scoop of Vanilla Gelato
Créme Brulée / 10
Tahitian Vanilla Bean Custard
Dark Chocolate Mousse / 11
Chantilly Creme, Fresh Berries
Profiteroles / 12
Salted Caramel Gelato, Chocolate Ganache,
Crème Anglaise
CORDIALS
Baileys Irish Cream, Kahlua, Grand Marnier, Amaretto DiSaronno, Cointreau, Frangelico, Chambord, Benedictine, Tia Maria
Digestifs &
Dessert wines
Fernet Branca, Sambuca, Limoncello,
Selection of Amaros
Taylor Fladgate Ports:
Ruby, 10 Year & 20 Year Tawny
Petite Girard Sauternes
Sippers
Glenlivet 12 / Laphroaig 10 / Macallan 12 / Oban 14 / Balvenie 14 Caribbean Cask/ Remy Martin 1738 / Hennessy VSOP / Ron Zacapa 23 Centenario Rum
NIGHT CAPS
Vieux Carré / 12
Rye, Cognac, Sweet Vermouth, Peychaud’s Bitters,
Golden Falernum
Local Express-tini /12
Lyon Coffee Rum, Shot of Espresso, Bailey’s Irish Cream, Creme de Cacao
Café Amore /12
Cognac, Amaretto, Coffee
The Bitter End Negroni /12
Gin, Sweet Vermouth, Capitoline Tiber Apertivo
POP. FIZZ. CLINK.
HAPPY HOUR
* Indicates gluten-free or can be prepared gluten-free
DRINKS
$3
Mich Ultra Gold, Bud Light, ESB St. Michaels Ale
$4
Stella Artois, Evo Lot 3, Guinness Draught Can
$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
Short Rib Sandwich /14
Caramelized Onion, Gruyere, Shallot Aioli
BISTRO BURGER /12
Bacon & Cheddar or Mushroom & Gruyere on Brioche Bun
NIBBLES
TRUFFLE FRIES* / 8
With Parmesan & Fresh Herbs
Crispy Brussel Sprouts /9
Bourbon Bacon Jam
ROASTED BUFFALO CAULIFLOWER* / 7
House-Made Buffalo Sauce, Bleu Cheese Drizzle
Bistro SHRIMP & GRITS* / 12
Cheddar Grits, Crispy Tasso, Blue Cheese Drizzle
SIP. SAVOR. ENJOY.
BRUNCH
* Indicates gluten-free or can be prepared gluten-free
SMALL PLATES
CHEESE BOARD* / 20
Local Chapel’s Country Creamery Cheeses, Cornichon, Fig Jam, Whole Grain Mustard, Seasonal Accoutrements, Crostini
MUSSELS* / 14
Sofrito (tomato, caramelized onion, thyme) White Wine, Ciabatta
SHRIMP & GRITS* / 15
Cheddar Grits, House-Made Buffalo Sauce,
Crispy Tasso, Bleu Cheese Drizzle
Sandwiches
All sandwiches come with hand-cut frites | Substitute side salad for $2
BRUNCH BURGER* / 13
Mushroom & Gruyere or Bacon & Cheddar
Applewood Smoked BLT/12
Lettuce, Tomato, Shallot Aioli, Thick Cut Brioche
Croque Monsier / 14
Ham, Dijon, Grruyere, Mornay Sauce
Croque-Madame (add fried egg) / +$2
SALAD
Add Shrimp* 12 | Seared Tuna* 15
BISTRO SALAD* /10
Spring Mix, Dried Cherries, Shaved Red Onion, Radish, Brioche Crouton, Buttermilk-Herb Dressing
HEARTS OF ROMAINE* / 10
Grated Egg, Toasted Pine Nuts, Grape Tomato, Croutons, Shaved Pecorino Romano, House-Made Black Peppercorn Dressing
Salad Additions
Shrimp* 12
SOUP
OYSTER STEW / MP
An Eastern Shore Tradition
Soup Du Jour / MP
Chef’s Choice
Mains
Bistro Breakfast* / 14
Two Eggs Any Style, Potato Hash, Biscut, Ham, Bacon, Sausage
FRENCH TOAST / 12
Roasted Apples, Chantilly Cream
Eggs Benedict* / 15
Fingerling Potatoes, Roasted Apples,
Ham (Add Crab Cake / MP)
QUICHE DU JOUR / 12
With Mixed Greens, Grape Tomato, Red Onion
Chorizo Hash* / 14
Spanish Chorizo, Potato, Onion, Tomato, Peppers, Gruyere Cheese, Two Sunny Side Up Eggs
SIDES
Brioche Toast, English Muffin,
Biscuit / 4
Ham, Bacon or Sausage* / 5
Grits, Potato Hash, Pomme Frites * / 4
* Indicates gluten-free or can be prepared gluten-free
Call Us
(410) 745-9111
Visit Us
403 S. Talbot Street
St. Michaels, Maryland 21663
Email Us
inquiries@bistrostmichaels.com
Friday-Saturday
Sunday -Tuesday
4:30pm-8:00pm
Happy Hour - Bar Area
Monday, Tuesday, Friday
4:30pm - 6:00pm