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 and business partner Frank Mallory 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 also recently had the opportunity to put their own stamp on the restaurant, completing an interior renovation in June of 2020.