Ate lunch here today. Crab soup is ok but miniscule portion for the price. Ordered 6 crabmeat stuffed oysters which were good but the menu said "crabmeat stuffed oysters $2" so we assumed they'd cost $12 for 6. The bill came and said $23 for the six oysters. When we questioned it we were told that it was a typo on the menu and the server said they wouldn't change the bill. Had to complain to the manager who sullenly and without apology changed the bill. We won't be going back. read more

The food was good but the kitchen missed critical components of our lunch. We waited too long for our food, BLTs arrived with no mayo, no sauce of any kind, and no bacon. Lovely, attentive server brought us bacon and mayo and dressing for the salad that also was served with no dressing, when we requested it. Not sure we would return as there are so many other places to try in St Michael's. read more

Nice street location but the food is very average. Nothing special. There are much better options in St Michaels with fresh local offerings. read more

Bland and dry crab cake melt and quite the underwhelming nachos with stale chips and overcooked shredded Kraft cheese sprinkled on top. Location great and cute outdoor dining tables. read more

We were seated quickly and after 30 minutes had to flag someone down to order. The restaurant was not busy. We were told the shift had just changed and they were trying to figure out who was covering our table. Several minutes later we ordered Bloody Mary's and food. The Bloody Mary's (decent) sat on the bar for several minutes before making their way to us, and the food didn't come out until much later than that and not until after we again asked when the food might be out. The server either didn't recognize how long this was taking or didn't care, as no acknowledgement was offered. We won't be back. The drinks and food are not worth the lacking service. read more

The bartender was rude. The food was paltry and service was sketchy. I would not recommend. Many better choices in St Michael's.

best oysters on the planet!! love this cozy outdoor patio courtyard restaurant! great wait staff! lobster rueben is insanely delicious read more

We were in town staying at Inn at Perry Cabin with our toddlers so I googled family friendly restaurants and landed on this place. We are only outdoor dining right now so seemed like a good option. I'm very confused how this place has four stars and I'm writing a review not to be nasty but to try to save people like us from dining here while in town. I will say that our service was exceptional, we had a very sweet waitress that was overly accommodating. The food, however, was absolutely awful. We left saying we could have cooked better food ourselves. I only took more than one bite of my entree because I was confused how something from a restaurant could be so flavorless and terrible. It was truly inedible and we're bummed we ended up eating here on our last night of our vacation. Please go elsewhere, don't waste your time and money here! read more

Excellent breakfast every time! The staff and owners are friendly and do such a wonderful job. SO glad to see staff un-masked. Love seeing them smile and breathe freely! read more

Had high hopes due to previous ratings. We were one of only two tables when we ordered and yet waitress forgot we had ordered the "famous" tortilla soup first so we never did get to try it. Nice bottle of wine. No chiller I liked the sound of the tuna salad sandwich which was offered with lettuce and tomato whole wheat bread. The menu said the baguette was also famous so I asked for it instead. Well the tuna arrived unadorned and the only way to describe the so called baguette was what they call in the giant a steak roll. Pale soft and mushy.- not at all like a crusty chewy baguette!The tuna salad was oddly vinegary. Water served very nicely with a slice of cucumber and two blueberries. read more

Excellent place for lunch. We had BLT sandwich which was delicious. Bacon was well-cooked mozzarella was a fresh slice of heaven. The roast beef po'boy on freshly baked baguette was very good. But it didn't feel like a po'boy. I was missing the outside browning and crispy crunch of New Orleans French bread. The roast beef was good but not the slow-roasted hot beef with gravy like a New Orleans po'boy. The kid's cheese quesadilla was made with high-quality cheese and was very good. The crab pretzel was made fresh and good. Two great hits. First, the in-house-made fried potato chips. They were kettle fried and very tasty and crispy. The star of the meal was the very plump fresh oysters. I wanted and was glad that I ordered dozen. One order is a half dozen. They are among the best that I have ever had. They are served chilled on ice cubes with lemon wedges and a cocktail sauce made with a lot of horseradish. The sauce had a bite. For dessert, we took advantage of the bakery. We ordered a lemon coconut scone, glazed donut, and chocolate croissant. They were pretty good. The scone was well flavored and well baked. The donut melted in your mouth and the chocolate croissant was devoured with great relish. read more

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The galley was an amazing experience. We ate there for breakfast and it was delicious. Jenn the owner recommended this place when we were getting information about St Micheals and our server Emily was the best. The whole staff was great. I recommend the crab egg benedict with a mango mimosa. Yum . read more

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Best meal I have had in a long time. Great service and environment. I won't eat anywhere else in St. Michaels!!

Good food especially breakfast and baked goods. Drinks are fabulous and atmosphere perfection. read more

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Used to live in St. Michael's when I was in high school, back then I think this place was a bank so was surprised on a recent visit back to see a bustling cafe had taken its place. We liked the atmosphere and decided to stop in for breakfast. Back in the day the only place for breakfast in town was this cute little place called Poppy's on the other end of town. I worked there briefly so I immediately empathized when I saw the bright smiles attempting, and mostly succeeding, at covering up the slightly harried looks in the server's eyes. I heard another diner say the place was perpetually understaffed but the girls working the day I was there seemed to have things pretty much under control. I kept things simple and got the pancakes... mostly because the upcharges on the waffles scared me off ($4 for fruit on top? $3 for some chocolate chips?) They were fluffy although otherwise unremarkable. The bacon was OK. The people watching was excellent. My partner was a bit more adventurous and got the crab cakes Benedict. Whoever designs the menu might want to think about the mantra 'under promise, over deliver' Proclaiming something the 'best' seems liable to jinx just about any dish in my opinion. And it kind of did this one. Our server was knowledgeable about the menu and the drinks, and she also had local knowledge, I picked her brain about which shops I remembered were still open and which had closed. She had grown-up nearby so she was able to give me some recommendations for substitute shopping options. I can't remember her name but I think it was some kind of flower. My overall impression of the place was that it was a little overly ambitious. They've squeezed in as much seating as possible, but it doesn't seem like the kitchen can cope with the quantity of diners the restaurant can hold. Or perhaps it's just that the menu needs fewer items or less complex ones in order to keep pace? I dunno. But the best breakfast places really nail the staples and then trot out a signature dish or two. Whereas this place seems to ignore the details a little while getting caught up in an identity crisis between what it is and what it wants to be. read more

Always a fun place for breakfast lunch or dinner! Great people watching too. Food is good and reasonably priced.

Our food was good, though service was a little slow. The problem was that I ordered a breakfast burrito for $15 and I told the waitress to leave the meat out as the only options were bacon or sausage and I can't have the high fat due to medical reasons. The waitress suggested she could substitute crab meat instead; I agreed and that was all that was said about it. She simply said she would substitute crab meat for the bacon or sausage meat. I did assume it might be a few bucks more than the normal breakfast burrito price of $15, but I was shocked that she added an additional $24 to the $15 burrito fee! She charged me an entire crab cake fee on top of the burrito fee without ever saying a word to me. I went downstairs to talk to her about my bill and I waited for approximately 15 minutes, but she never came. I had to leave because the baby that was in my group was getting fussy and needed to go, so I never got an opportunity to speak with the waitress about my bill. read more

Exceptional food and service for breakfast. Would definitely recommend. Service was fast and nice. Perfect breakfast place.

Came here on a work outing with friends, was somewhat unimpressed with the pancakes, they tasted and looked exactly like Eggo pancakes, not really worth 12 bucks. The sticky bun was wicked dry. Chocolate milk was also $4.25 which was a bit excessive. The staff was cheerful and attentive but extremely understaffed in general, in total we saw 3. The experience wasn't necessarily bad it just could have been better. read more

We went to the Galley on a beautiful morning in April. The food was outstanding. It will be our new restaurant to go for breakfast. I had a breakfast burrito and it was very tasty. My husband had some scrambled egg dish, and the serving was so generous, he couldn't eat it all. We sat outside on the porch, and they had pillows and throws on most chairs for chilly mornings. The only negative that I have, is the service was slow, but there was a Festival in town, and the restaurant was packed. read more

We eat here often and the food is always amazing. Hands down the best breakfast in town. The best breakfast sandwich literally is the best breakfast sandwich. Their cocktails are always well crafted and I appreciate their selection of tequila. Their pastries are delish and my daughter loves their chicken pot pie. I have never had a bad meal here. As far as service maybe people are not aware of what's going on in the world today. Restaurant employees are making more on unemployment than they are working. Therefore they do not want to come back to work. Almost every restaurant is short staffed today. The employees that are working are there because they are loyal and appreciate working for good people. If you cannot be a little more patient during these times maybe you should go back to whatever state/city you came from. Most likely you are visiting St. Michaels because your own town is shut down. Church bells being piped in?? Gimme a break. Did you not have anything else to do on your way home other than write ridiculous reviews? The food and atmosphere are perfect!! read more

Great experience! Love his place - very quaint, awesome service and perfect location. Sat on the deck, enjoyed the sun and the food really hit the spot. Had The Best Breakfast Sandwich Ever - well worth the stop and we will definitely be back again!! A+++++++++ read more

Wasn't very impressed with the size of the meals. We ordered a couple different meals and the portion sizes were pretty small. I ordered a breakfast burrito and it came with Tots on the side. I only had about 7 tots on my plate. The breakfast burrito was quite small and for $12 or $13 it's not worth it. The pastries look good but only my child had a donut which she enjoyed. When we arrived we went into what seemed to be the main entrance and no one was there to seat us or greet us. A server walked past us multiple times and did not stop to assist us. We walked around to the outside section and we finally got some help. They have some work to do here not a 4 star establishment by any means. Up your portions and work on greeting people at all of your entrances. read more

Been sailing to St.Michael's for many years and The Galley Restaurant is the newest on our must go to places! The cocktails are audacious and gorgeous-taste great too. Wait until you see them. The food is fantastic and always prepared just right. Great service always with a shout out to Jayde. Oh and live music out back starting around 6pm often! read more

The Galley is an exciting and welcome addition to St. Michaels! We sat outside with the cozy blankets provided and enjoyed a wonderful breakfast. The lemon poppyseed muffins were warm and delicious and the best breakfast sandwich was the best! The staff was warm and friendly. It's in a great spot and we hope to return soon! read more

I really enjoy this place. They are family owned and operated and serve breakfast and lunch with a full bar. The Food is delicious and affordable. There really isn't an item on the menu that I don't like, but my favorite breakfasts are the breakfast burrito and the sunrise bagel with cream cheese, tomato and avocado on an everything bagel. The salads are great as well as the sandwiches. Staff are very personable. Nice pet friendly outdoor patio. Easy parking behind. Great casual dining spot! read more

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We dined outside on the patio and had a wonderful brunch meal today at the Galley, Crab cake with hollandaise on egg was excellent, others had the burrito and the taco - all excellent. We also enjoyed the Sunday endless mimosas, great service, and friendly atmosphere. This restaurant is a must visit when in St Michaels. Breakfast Burrito and Crab Cake Benedict were superb. read more

Came to St. Michael's to spend a Saturday exploring the area and found myself at the Galley for lunch. Food was alright. We got the nachos for an appetizer. The nachos reminded me of a college snack of chips with microwaved cheese on top. The burger and the tuna melt were both good but maybe a bit over priced. Not a bad restaurant but overall over priced for what you get. I would recommend looking at other restaurants. read more

Nice fall day, but cool (60 degrees), so we asked to sit inside. With a little effort found a table that the air conditioning wasn't blowing ice cold air on us. Inside the place is clean and the waitress was friendly. We found the menu to be a bit of a mess requiring more effort to peruse and sort out what was on offer. Most selections were more like al cart than featuring a specialty. Frustrated, I ordered scrambled eggs (the only eggs they do, bacon and tater tots. My wife ordered a ham & cheese croissant. The only redemption was the price, quite reasonable. The food, well my wife's ham & cheese croissant was cold in the middle. She sent it back and it was microwaved destroying the croissant. My breakfast was as you'd expect with scrambled eggs from a box, frozen (microwaved ?) tater tots and nothing special bacon. The only positive was the pleasant waitress. Some people might have enjoyed the mono boom box blasting in the corner near our table; we did not. We're going back to Two if By Sea on Tilghman Island were a real chief makes magical breakfast. I suggest you do the same. read more

Perfect spot for unique brunch items with outside seating and a full bar (mimosas, Bloodies, local craft brews). Everything is made from scratch, including melt-in-your-mouth donuts fresh from the oven (they put Krispy Kreme to shame). A guaranteed good time! read more

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My daughter and I were visiting St. Michael's for the first time on October 22nd; we went to The Galley for breakfast. We were seated upstairs and all went fine overall except my order. I ordered the Breakfast Burrito for $15, hold the meat (bacon and sausage) as I can't do red meat. The waitress suggested I could have crab meat instead if I wanted. That sounded good, so I agreed. The waitress didn't mention an extra charge so I didn't ask, figuring it would be nominal if anything since she didn't say anything about it. I certainly would not have minded a few extra dollars for crab meat, but I was shocked when I got the bill and saw she charged me $42.00 for the burrito! She never said a word to me about any extra charge, let alone charging me an extra $27.00. She dropped off the bill and went on her way. I went downstairs to find her and speak to her about it, but I could not ever find her, nor wait long enough as my daughter's baby was getting very fussy so we had to leave. read more

Myself, my boyfriend and our two fur pups joined for lunch on September 7th. Upon arriving the seating areas was beautiful with cushions on the rod iron furniture and offered water for our pups which was much appreciated. We asked for two waters while pondering the menu which came out with cucumber & blueberry garnish- very refreshing. My boyfriend ordered a sausage bacon egg sandwich with tots which he reports was good. I wanted the chicken tortilla soup which they were out of. The server stated she was new and said oh, sorry she isn't making that today; thats only for Friday. Clearly on the menu there is a "Friday" only menu and then a "regular menu." ... The soup was on both menus. I then ordered a chicken quesadilla which was in my opinion the worst quesadilla I've biten into. Thick chicken with cheddar melted cheese, soggy tortilla because it is also covered in sour cream and liquid salsa. Very challenging to eat. I get the creativity but have you yourself tried to tackle this? I would suggest a pulled type of chicken with some kind of seasoning and sour cream & salsa on the side instead of spread all over. Thank-you for the hospitality. read more

They might be short staffed at the moment, but it is still worth noting that attention to the guests was lacking. We ordered the waffle dish with strawberries and were very disappointed. The presentation and taste were on par with the free breakfast at Quality Inn, so for $14it felt like a rip off. The crabs bene was, however, very tasty. Pricey as well, but at least the flavor was there. May I suggest for that price point not cutting corners with tater tots. It is a low budget side that shouldn't be on a dish that costs $35. We will not be returning. read more

Stopped in for a light breakfast. Great building and attentive staff but reheated grocery store pastries? And smothered in sugar does not help. Would have to go back and try a complete breakfast before giving an objective review.... read more

Unfortunately, this time we had a really bad experience. The food was not good, baby back ribs were undercooked and it was served without the salad it says it comes with and the chicken tacos were also very poorly cooked, the tortillas were not fresh, the chicken had no flavor, the burger was the only thing that was ok, but we couldn't wait to leave as quick as possible. read more

Stopped here for a late lunch and happily realized they served breakfast all day! This breakfast burrito was THE best breakfast burrito I ever had. Large amount of eggs, cheddar cheese, avocado, beans, hashbrowns, tomato, corn, onion, and bacon/sausage with a side of hash browns for $9! Steal! Fantastic service as well - make this your next stop for breakfast or lunch next time you're in town! read more

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Totally bummed to not be able to give a great review because we were really excited to go there for brunch . I didn't realize that the outside patio was not just outdoor seating for the restaurant , the inside is basically a small deli . While our server was nice( ish), service was slow . The $12+ cocktails were 90%+ juice and essentially undrinkable after a few sips bc the juice content made the drinks so sweet . A few of us ordered the chicken sandwich ; it was essentially recooked chicken on a small roll for $14. Price aside , it just wasn't very good . There were large , tough pieces of avocado on the sandwich . All in all , it was a major disappointment. read more

Not very good, waiter said they cannot make eggs to order because kitchen is to small?? Ok, we'll the restaurant is pretty big sooo maybe make kitchen bigger? Just a thought. Don't go there unless you had Covid and can't taste anything. read more

Visited The Galley in St. Michael's end of June, 2022. Never eaten there before, just walked by and liked the way it looked. Our server was Lydia who took very good care of us. I ordered the coconut shrimp, sticky rice and fresh green beans. OUT OF THIS WORLD! We sat outside and it was lovely and great people watching since it's literally right on the sidewalk and road. My meal was $27 and my hubby's was about the same for a similar meal. Not gonna complain about price when the setting, service and food were so good. Would DEF return! read more

We were very underwhelmed with breakfast considering the high rating. The eggs tasted like powdered eggs with zero flavor. We tried to order over easy eggs, waitress said they only make scrambled eggs which seemed odd since they have eggs benedict (normally served with poached eggs). From reading other reviews they use scrambled eggs on that dish?? Bacon was not memorable. Maybe the lunch dishes are better, but a place known for breakfast should offer more egg options. Breakfast another day at Carpenter Street Saloon was delicious, good service. read more