We had a terrific dinner at Ruse in St. Michaels. We had been staying at the hotel and enjoying…read morebreakfast there for a couple of days, but dinner was really the highlight. The seafood was excellent. We loved the oysters and the tuna sushi that you roll yourself--it was fun and delicious. The potato chips with Iberian ham and manchego were incredible and one of the most memorable bites of the night. Service was outstanding. Our waitress was attentive, friendly, and made the whole experience even better. The desserts were also fantastic. The labneh ice cream was completely out of this world, and the olive oil cake was excellent as well. A couple of small notes: the endive salad wasn't our favorite because it was covered in onions, which wasn't mentioned and unfortunately I really dislike onions. Also, the pork chop tasted amazing but we did notice toward the end that part of it was a bit undercooked. That said, overall the meal was excellent and we had a really great time. Definitely a memorable dining experience in St. Michaels.

I can't wait to return. Make a reservation well in advance and maybe make two because you'll enjoy…read moreit so much. We tried a little bit of everything on the menu - the bread, oysters, cucumber salad, scallops, fries, rigatoni, and two desserts. Everything was incredible - creative yet comprehensible and decent portions for a more expensive restaurant. If you go during the 4-6pm window you'll have access to happy hour with discounted house wines and a few dishes. Jordan was our server and was great at convincing us to try certain things that later became an obsession (cucumber salad). Great lighting, lots of bench seating, and quick service. I'd go out of my way to eat here again and would recommend everything on the menu!

We chose The Bistro in St. Michaels to celebrate my wife's birthday, and the entire experience was…read moreoutstanding from start to finish. Making the reservation was pleasant and seamless. We arrived a bit early and were seated immediately, which set the tone for a relaxed and welcoming evening. We started with the baked oysters, foie gras and bone marrow appetizers--both were absolutely delicious and beautifully prepared. For dinner, my wife had the sword fish, I had the veal chop, and my son had the seafood gumbo. Each dish was incredible, cooked perfectly, and full of flavor. We finished the night with the crème brûlée, which was prepared to perfection and was the perfect ending to a memorable meal. The entire staff was A+ across the board, including owner/exec chef Doug and his lovely wife Jenn, who clearly care deeply about both the food and the guest experience. Don't let the quaint town of St. Michaels fool you--this gem is absolutely worth the visit.

The atmosphere is great and on the night we dined it was bustling. I ordered the cream of crab soup…read morewhich I thought would be a safe selection as it's billed as one of their signature dishes. Unfortunately, it was lack luster; more shell than crab and mostly devoid of flavor. I'll admit that being from the lowcountry I have a high bar for crab soup and this didn't come close to meeting it. The truffle fries were delicious and it was fun to sit at the bar and watch the kitchen action. Our waiter was attentive but when the bill arrived we had been charged for drinks we didn't order. This is not as uncommon in tourist towns as one would hope. I lived in Nantucket long enough to always go over the bill with a careful eye.

What didn't go wrong at this hidden gem. Searched Yelp and found Corah's and glad we went for…read morelunch. Restaurant has inside and outside seating and is nicely set up with tables and booths. Sam was an excellent server. She was attentive and friendly. Food, where do I start. Shrimp Po' Boy Beer battered shrimp topped with crisp greens, tomato, amazing. Spicy Fish Sammie. Beer Battered Mahi with a crispy slaw, spicy garlic aioli was great. Coleslaw normally not big on it was great. Crab Poutine An Eastern Shore twist on a French Canadian classic: housecut chips topped with a creamy. The best loaded with crab. Mussels in Terragon exceptional. Highly recommended.

It was a chilly & dreary day in St Michaels. Lunch at Corah's Corner with a group of friends was a…read morebright spot. There was a festival going on at the museum, so it started to get crowded. We had a group of 8 with separate checks. Our server kept smiling and the kitchen crew was working hard to get all the food out. The oyster stew was amazing. Several friends enjoyed the flatbread. The truffle fries were great to share. Nice pace and good menu.

This ended up being my favorite stop of the day. The moment we walked into Carpenters Street Saloon…read morethere was a live band playing. They happened to be paused between songs, and I jokingly asked if they had any Toby Keith. The singer immediately started playing "Should've Been a Cowboy," which set the tone for the whole visit. We stayed for a couple of drinks and ended up spending a good part of the afternoon there. The atmosphere was fun and laid back, exactly what you'd want from a place with live music. At one point a woman passed out and an ambulance came, but there was a group of nurses nearby who said she was fine and had just had a little too much to drink. It honestly added to the wild, lively bar atmosphere. Drinks were very reasonably priced too -- we only spent about $37 for the afternoon. Great music, great vibe, and a fun crowd. I'd definitely go back.

Many locals mentioned this place. Said their burgers were good. We stopped in just to check it out…read more Ended up staying and having a Bloody Mary. Met some great locals inside who were raving about their meals.

Was looking for a quick coffee and breakfast on my way out of St. Michael's and found Blue Crab…read moreCoffee from a Google search. This place seems to be a fan favorite with locals and visitors! It was busy but not in a bad way. I ordered food to go but ended up sitting down to eat it because there was tons of seating available. Great spot for a family to have breakfast or a group of friends. Very accommodating for all ages! My breakfast wrap was incredible! And the coffee was amazing! If I visit st. Michael's again, I'll definitely be making a trip back there.

About a 2-2.5: Blue Crab Coffee seemed to be a popular spot for a caffeine fix, so we stopped by…read morewhile we were in the area. They do have a menu, offering an all-day fare. We ordered a latte with oat milk and an iced coffee, and both were just 'okay' - it could have been more strong, and the latte was asked to be 'extra hot', which came out room temperature. Staff could be a bit more friendlier; also, the drinks just take way too long to prepare, even with 3+ staff on shift. There's a good amount of seating, but the surfaces and the furniture needs to be wiped down. I recommend in avoiding using the restroom. A plus was their funny fruit figurines that they had for decor. +unfriendly staff +long wait time for drinks +unkept tables

This hidden gem is worthy of a visit! The food is really fantastic and the menu is diverse. Meals…read morerange $30-55. Wednesday is 1/2 price wine night! Everything is Fresh Farm to table. Every plate at our table was clean.

We don't live very far away from this restaurant. We went Saturday night and sat at the bar. My…read morecompanion had the pork chop, which was to his liking. I had the shrimp and grits, which was very DISSAPOINTING. The ($33.00) grits were too soft and not thick enough and the shrimp were Very small and only about six. Would not recommend this anymore!

The Best Oyster Buffet. Great variety of traditional eastern shore oysters. Wonderful homemade…read moreoyster stew. Nicely decorated for Christmas.

We were driving through St. Michaels and decided to stop at Harrison's because of the beautiful…read morewaterfront view. Unfortunately, it turned out to be a disappointing experience. The view is definitely the best thing about this restaurant, but that's where the positives end. I ordered the seafood stew, and it was unbelievably oily--so much so that I couldn't finish it. The seafood soup tasted like something that came straight out of a can. Ironically, the Philly cheesesteak sandwich was the cheapest item we ordered, yet it ended up being the best dish on the table. The service was also very disappointing. There were hardly any other customers around, yet our server was extremely slow and rarely checked on us. Even when we were clearly trying to get the check, we waited forever. Meanwhile, we could hear staff laughing and chatting in the kitchen, but no one seemed interested in helping customers. To make matters worse, there were flies everywhere throughout the restaurant, and no one appeared to be doing anything about it. It made the dining experience even less enjoyable. Overall, the waterfront setting is beautiful, but the food quality, service, and cleanliness issues outweighed the view. We won't be returning and would not recommend it based on our experience.

The ambiance was very cool I really liked the decorations. The smell of the shop was just amazing…read moreit smelled soooo good. I got the iced latte with brown sugar cinnamon, and my girlfriend got the iced chai latte. Both of the drinks were delicious. I would say it was one of the best chais I've had so far. The service was very quick and our barista was very nice even told us about some of the decorations on the wall. The pricing was very reasonable as well. We had a great experience.

While staying in St. Michael's, every local told me the best coffee is Blue Heron Coffee. Run by a…read morefriendly man, this small coffee shop roasts their own beans from around the world. The coffee menu is robust and brew anything from drip coffee to a vanilla latte. Within minutes, my large vanilla latte was handed to me in a colorful branded to-go cup. The vanilla notes shined through the dark coffee roast. It was a good pick-me-up to start the day exploring this small Maryland town.

Great cafe nestled in the beautiful town of St. Michael's. Boaters this is wonderful place to come…read moreashore to for a morning pastry and coffee. My straight black coffee was excellent! Come here and take your coffee with you to enjoy while you walk around town. I took the Beet Lemonade to-go to enjoy later on my voyage back across the Chesapeake Bay, and it turning to be delicious and refreshing. Service was great and you're greeted with a smile.

I forgot to leave a review, but came here in August 2025 and still think about this smoothie. It…read morewas amazing and the best smoothie I've ever purchased. I can't remember if I got it with regular milk or a non-dairy milk but it was so good. Will have to come back and get it again.

My wife and I stopped by during Chocolate Fest and had a really nice time. They were actually…read moresampling some chocolate drinks they were preparing for the festival, which was a fun touch and made the visit feel festive. The atmosphere was great and the drinks were excellent. They make a really good Bloody Mary, and overall the bar side of things was a highlight. For food, we split a sandwich, an appetizer, and a salad. The sandwich was very good, but the rest of the food was just okay. The Caesar salad didn't seem fully tossed, and the pretzel with crab felt like it may have been microwaved. It wasn't bad, just not on the same level as the drinks and atmosphere. Overall it was a nice stop and we enjoyed ourselves. We'd definitely go back for drinks and the atmosphere.

Very nice restaurants. Wanted to try one of their burgers but alas they had no beef patties…read more However my sandwich was very good and the homemade chips were amazing. Took one star off because we had difficulty getting seated.