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Bistro St. Michaels
403 S. Talbot Street

St. Michaels, MD 21663

(410) 745-9111

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Bistro St. Michaels
403 S. Talbot Street

St. Michaels, MD 21663

(410) 745-9111


The Bistro St. Michaels Story

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A MODERN TAKE ON TRADITION

Bistro St Michaels originated in 1995, under husband and wife team David and Indra Stein, along with David’s parents, Phil and Sue. After a great 15 year run, the Steins moved on and the restaurant sat empty for a period of time, eventually to be purchased by new owners. Some great updates were made to the building during this time, such as the addition of a beautiful granite bar and cozy booth seating in the back. They also opened up the kitchen, providing the option of “dinner and a show” to bar patrons.


Fast forward to 2017, when Chef Stewart made the acquaintance of the then-owner of Bistro, who offered him the position of Head Chef. Just over a year later, Chef Stewart purchased Bistro St Michaels in March of 2018.


General manager Jennifer Stevens, also Stewart’s fiancé, worked for the Steins in the early years of Bistro. Stevens remembered the vibrant energy of the restaurant in it’s youth, and felt as though it may have lost some of it’s ‘je ne sais quoi’ over the years. She set out to bring Bistro St Michaels back to its former glory, offering a warm, hospitable atmosphere accompanied by outstanding cuisine, the latter of course being credited to Chef Stewart and his culinary team. The couple has recently put their own stamp on the restaurant, completing an interior renovation in June of 2020, plus the recent addition of the Garden Terrace, a quiet oasis in the heart of St. Michaels, Maryland.

DOUG STEWART

Executive Chef & Owner


Talbot County native Doug Stewart is a firm believer in classic cooking technique, learned from many great chefs and mentors while working his way up the culinary ladder. “You have to take the time to allow flavors to develop, slowly, as they were meant to”, he says when asked how such rich flavor is produced in some of Bistro’s signature dishes. “Nothing is rushed here, and we want that to convey to our guests, inviting them to relax and savor the time and effort that we have all put into ensuring their enjoyment.”

JENNIFER STEVENS

General Manager


Jennifer brings over 25 years of hospitality experience to the table at Bistro. She is passionate about facilitating a top-notch guest experience, providing an upscale yet welcoming environment with attentive service from the friendly and knowledgeable staff. She also continues to hand-curate the wine list to best accompany the cuisine prepared by her significant other, executive chef Doug Stewart, and his proficient culinary team.


“It is all about the complete experience while dining here at Bistro, whether popping in for a quick happy hour bite or relaxing over multiple courses with the perfect wine. Our goal is for it to be memorable and outstanding, every single time."

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