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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.
DINNER
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WINE
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Avant
& Aprés
HAPPY HOUR
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Holiday Brunch
MAKE A
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
SMOKED Salmon SASHIMI* / 14
Locally Smoked Salmon, Sauce Gribiche, Radish, Everything Flatbread
Roasted Bone Marrow* / 15
Chimichurri, Grilled Ciabatta
Fried Green Tomato Napoleon / 13
Lavash, Green Tomato & Red Onion Relish, Goat Cheese Mousse
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
Baby Kale* / 11
Crispy Spiced Chickpeas, Avocado, Carrot Ginger Dressing
HEARTS OF ROMAINE* / 10
Grated Egg, Toasted Pine Nuts, Grape Tomato, Croutons, Shaved Pecorino Romano, Black Peppercorn Dressing
Bistro Tuna Nicoise* / 21
Bibb Lettuce, Seared Ahi Tuna, Nicoise Olives, Asparagus, Pickled Red Onion, Poached Potato, Tomato Confit, Hard Boiled Egg, Herbed Vinaigrette
SOUP
Cream of Crab / MP
An Eastern Shore Traditions
ONION SOUP GRATINEE* / 9
Gruyere, Ciabatta Crouton
ENTREES
STEAK FRITES* / 36
10oz Creekstone Farms Strip Steak, Pommes Frites, Maitre’d Hotel Butter, Bistro Signature Pub Sauce
Crab Cake / MP
Yellow Stone-Ground Grits, Asparagus, Tomato Leek Confit
Rack of Lamb* / 37
Herbed Dijon Rub, Parisienne Potato, Sugar Snap Peas, Cippolini Onion, Port Plum Sauce
HALF-ROASTED CHICKEN* / 28
Preserved Lemon Compote, Fiddlehead Ferns & Green Lentils Le Puy, Baby Golden Beets, Dijon Chicken Jus
SEAFOOD GUMBO / 29
Shrimp, Crab, Mussels, Andouille Sausage,
Basmati Rice, Spice
BRAISED SHORT RIBS* / 34
Potato-Spinach Gratin, Roasted Rainbow Carrots, 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
Asparagus* / 7
Roasted Rainbow Carrots* / 7
Spinach-Potato Gratin* / 7
Crispy Mushrooms* / 7
EXPERTLY PAIRED
WINE
WHITES
Pinot Grigio
arone Fini 2019, IT…………………………………..9/36
Lageder Terra Alpina 2019, IT……………………….38
Walnut City Pinot Gris 2018, OR……………………..40
Sauvignon Blanc /
Chenin Blanc
Sea Pearl 2019, NZ…………………………………………….10/39
Martin Ray 2018, CA………………………………………….11/43
J. de Villebois Sancerre 2019, FR………………………………61
Ken Forrester Reserve Chenin Blanc 2019, SA…………….36
Chateau De Valmer 2018, FR……………………………………42
VIOGNIER/UNIQUE VARIETALS
Faisao Vinho Verde, POR………………………………………9/34
M. Chapoutier La Combe Pilate 2018, FR………………..17/82
St. Cosme Condrieu 2018, FR……………………………129
Maison Les Alexandrins Viognier 2018, FR…………….48
Chardonnay
Dough 2018, CA……………………………………………..10/39
Novellum 2019, FR…………………………………………11/44
Frank Family 2017, CA……………………………………18/87
Sonoma-Cutrer Chardonnay 2016, CA…………………….51
Domaine Daniel Pollier Pouilly-Fuissé 2015, FR………..58
Les Tourelles Montagny Premiere Cru 2018, FR……….64
Loius Latour Puligny-Montrachet………………………138
SPARKLING & ROSÉ
SPARKLING
Zardetto Prosecco NV, IT………………………………………9/36
Rotari Sparkling Rose’…………………………………………10
Perrier Jouet Grand Brut Champagne NV, FR 375ml…….45
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 2019, FR………………10/39
Rotari Brut Sparkling NV, IT………………………………..10
Santa Julia Organica Malbec 2020, AR…………………….28
Peyrassol Cotes de Provence 2020, FR……………………..48
Scharffenberger Brut NV, Ca……………………………….67
REDS
Pinot Noir
J. de Villebois 2018, FR……………………………………………….9/38
Belle Glos Las Alturas 2019, CA……………………..21/100
Bryn Mawr Estate Vineyards 2015, OR……………………75
Maison Louis Latour, Mercurey 2017, FR…………………..64
Chemistry by Chehalem Vineyards 2018, OR………………48
Malbec / Zinfandel / Merlot
La Posta Paulucci Malbec 2019, AR………………..10/39
Luca Malbec 2017, AR…………………………………53
Ancient Peaks Zinfandel 2017, CA………………………42
Ridge Paso Robles Zinfandel 2018, CA………………….63
Alexander Valley Vineyards Merlot 2017, CA…………44
Textbook Merlot 2018, CA…………………………….42
Cabernet Sauvignon
La Grand Cộte 2017, Paso Robles CA…………………..11/43
Frank Family 2018, Napa Valley, CA…………………23/114
Stag’s Leap Artemis 2017, Napa Valley, CA…..152
Pine Ridge Vineyards 2017, Napa Valley, CA……………116
Idle Cellars 2015, Sonoma Valley, CA…………………………67
Fundamental by Joey Tinsley 2019, Central Coast CA…..52
Dunn Vineyards 2017, Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, CA…168
BORDEAUX/BORDEAUX BLENDS
Château Pey La Tour 2016, FR…………………………….11/43
Château Larose Perganson, Haut Medoc 2015, FR…………65
Ancient Peaks Oyster Ridge 2016, CA…………………………97
Bravante Trio 2014, Howell Mountain, CA…………………..105
Les Petit Clos Apalta 2017, Chile……………………………….79
OLD WORLD
Borsao Cabriola Garnacha 2016, SP………………………..12/46
Casanova di Neri Brunello di Montalcino 2016, IT…….22/122
Coto de Imaz Gran Reserva Rioja 2012, SP………………….52
Cellier Des Princes Chateneuf du Pape 2017, FR………….89
Cesari Amarone Classico 2015, IT 375ml………………………46
Gaja Brunello Moltalcino 2013, IT 375 ml……………………78
JUST A NIP
AVANT
* Indicates gluten-free or can be prepared gluten-free
COCKTAIL
BISTRO SIDECAR /11
House-Infused Orange Cognac, Lemon, Egg White Foam
MONEY PENNY /12
Gin, Lillet Blanc, St Germaine, Fresh Lemon
Pear-tini / 11
Pear Vodka, Elderflower Liqueur, Pear Nectar,
Lemon Twist
Rumskey Old Fashioned / 12
Lyon Rock & Rum with Select Whiskeys, Orange Bitters, Luxardo
Smoky Sweet Mezcalrita /11
Mezcal, Pineapple-Jalapeño Shrub, Cointreau, Lime
French‟ish” Martini / 12
Vanilla Vodka, Chambord, Pineapple
Middle-Aged Fashioned / 12
Rye, Berry Shrub, Orange Zest
aperitifs
Lillet Blanc
Aperol Spritz
Campari
Capitoline Tiber Aperitivo
Kir Royal
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
RUM
Captain Morgan, Mount Gay, Bacardi, Gosling’s
Lyon Distilling Rums: White, Dark, Coffee
TEQUILA
Camarena Silver, Casa Noble Reposado and Herradura Anejo
WHISKEY
Crown Royal, Jameson, Seagram’s VO, Jack Daniels
RYE
Redemption, Redwood Empire (Emerald Giant)
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
Cheeseboard* / 17
Assorted Chapel’s Country Creamery Cheeses, Fig Jam, Fresh Berries | Sauternes to Accompany 12
Créme Brulée / 10
Tahitian Vanilla Bean Custard
Chocolate Mousse / 10
Chantilly Creme, Fresh Berries
Profiteroles / 12
Salted Caramel Gelato, Chocolate Ganache,
Crème Anglaise
Mille Feuille Crepe Cake / 11
Apricot-Mascarpone Creme, Cherry Preserves, Toasted Pistachios
Peach Tourtiere /12
Vanilla Gelato
CORDIALS
Digestifs &
Dessert wines
Fernet Branca, Sambuca, Limoncello,
Selection of Amaros
Taylor Fladgate Ports:
Ruby, 10 Year & 20 Year Tawny
Petite Girard Sauternes, Hennessy VSOP Cognac
Single Malts
Glenlivet 12 / Laphroaig 10 / Macallan 12 / Oban 14 / Balvenie 14 Caribbean Cask
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
OYSTER PO’ BOY* / MP
Lettuce, Tomato, Spicy Aioli
NIBBLES
TRUFFLE FRIES* / 7
With Parmesan & Fresh Herbs
ROASTED BUFFALO CAULIFLOWER* / 6
House-Made Buffalo Sauce, Bleu Cheese Drizzle
SHRIMP & GRITS* / 12
Petit Cheeseboard / 14
Local Chapel’s Country Creamery Cheeses, Seasonal Accoutrements, Crostini
SIP. SAVOR. ENJOY.
BRUNCH
* Indicates gluten-free or can be prepared gluten-free
SMALL PLATES
CHEESE BOARD* / 21
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* / 16
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
Crabcake Sandwich / MP
Lettuce, Tomato, Remoulade
Croque Monsier / 14
Ham, Dijon, Grruyere, Mornay Sauce
Croque-Madame (add fried egg) / +$2
SALAD
Add Shrimp* 10 | Seared Tuna* 13
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 *
Lyonnaise* / 12
Frisee, Bacon Lardon, Poached Egg, Dijon Vinaigrette
Salad Additions
Shrimp* 12
SOUP
OYSTER STEW / MP
An Eastern Shore Traditions
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 / 2
Ham, Bacon or Sausage* / 3
Grits, Potato Hash, Pomme Frites * / 5
* 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
Sunday -Tuesday
4:30pm-8:00pm
Friday-Saturday
4:30pm – 9:00pm
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