Bistro St. Michaels

Excellent food and service last night for my birthday dinner. We love Bistro and it’s always consistent and the food only seems to improve and be more delicious each time. Peter, was excellent and very attentive. Chef Robby is always excellent and goes out of his way to make sure your food is always above and beyond! We always can’t wait to return!

I have dined here twice. The first time my bestie and I had our young kids with us. We had no idea the restaurant was so nice! Luckily our kids behave, and we had a good experience, but I knew I had to go back child free. This time, I went with my husband for my birthday. I ordered the same thing I had the first time - the beef short ribs. These are by far the best short ribs I have ever had! I am not a big beef eater, but had these during both visits. The Bistro was my first time trying short ribs and since then I have ordered them other places, and have always been disappointed. The service was great as well. We had champagne during this visit, but I also remember my friend and I trying some cocktails the first time. Those were also good. I can't wait to go back during my next visit to St. Michael's!

Having been a regular patron of Bistro St. Michaels for years, I hold dear memories of the impeccable service and delightful experiences my family and I have cherished over the years. The highlight being our wedding rehearsal dinner hosted five years ago, which was nothing short of perfection. Doug was absolutely wonderful planning every detail - something that we will never, ever forget. However, during our brief visit yesterday evening, the warmth and hospitality we've come to associate with Bistro seemed amiss. Upon entering the restaurant, the initial interaction with the young hostess and another employee left us feeling slightly unwelcomed. Instead of the familiar gracious greeting, we were met with a curt inquiry about reservations and an implication that we might as well leave our names if we so desired. It's crucial for establishments, especially ones as esteemed as Bistro St. Michaels, to consistently uphold the same level of hospitality to both regulars and newcomers alike. Every interaction counts, and even a single off-day can affect a customer's perspective. That said, memories of countless delightful evenings spent here make me willing to consider this an isolated incident. I genuinely hope the management can take note of such experiences and maybe invest in a little refresher course on hospitality for the staff. In the spirit of understanding and growth, I'd be more than willing to give Bistro another shot in the future. The magic of the place remains intact in our hearts; I just hope it resonates in every interaction henceforth. Warm regards, Ryan Miner

We met Pat, the bartender, while out last Friday and he highly recommended the place. We had dinner here Saturday night to celebrate our engagement and cannot say enough good things. We got there when it first opened and the place filled up quickly. We sat at the bar. It gave us the opportunity to talk with Pat and have a view of the kitchen. We always enjoy watching the organized chaos of the kitchen. It was a relaxed, fine dining atmosphere. We ate the wild diver oysters for an appetizer. For dinner we had the rockfish special and the ribeye steak. The food was top notch. I would highly recommend this place if you are in St. Michael's.