Thursday Night Chef Experiences in St. Michaels
Discover a new reason to visit St. Michaels every Thursday evening. Local restaurants, wineries, and taverns come together to offer exclusive chef-driven dining experiences, curated pairings, and weekly specials designed to celebrate the flavors of the Eastern Shore.
Signature Chef-Driven Tastings
Ruse | Oysters & Bubbles Experience
Take a journey through oysters from both near and far with James Beard nominee Chef Michael Correll’s signature selections featured at Ruse’s award-winning raw bar. Sommelier Allie Balin has curated an exceptional collection of wines and bubbles from around the globe to perfectly complement the chef’s specially selected oysters.
Bistro St. Michaels | Field to Shore | A Chef’s Tasting
A weekly celebration of the Eastern Shore’s farmers, watermen, and the seasons that shape our table. Five-time readers’ choice Best Chef honoree Doug Stewart offers two to three rotating features — distinctive butcher’s cuts, locally sourced seafood, and peak-season produce — each available in limited quantities and accompanied by thoughtfully suggested wine and cocktail pairings.
The Galley Restaurant — $45 | 3-Course Surf & Turf
Begin with a Caesar salad, followed by filet mignon with shrimp scampi and the chef’s dessert selection of the day. Suggested wine and cocktail pairings available.
Plates at 208 — $39 | Mediterranean Summer Grill Series
A weekly grilled entrée and appetizer served with salad and rice, inspired by Mediterranean summer flavors.
The Art of the Pairing
Corah’s Corner —$40 | Brews + Bites
A rotating three-course dinner thoughtfully paired with craft beer selections.
Olive Branch Mediterranean Kitchen | Greek Wine Pairing Dinner
Every Thursday in May, enjoy a three-course dinner thoughtfully paired with Greek wines — designed for sharing, savoring, and celebrating the Greek way of dining. Reservations recommended.
Simpatico, Italy's Finest | Italian Aperitivo Series
A rotating weekly experience featuring Italian red or white wines paired with savory bites inspired by different regions of Italy.
San Miguels Mexican Food — $25 per person | Taco Pairing for Two
Start with San Miguels’ famous Street Corn Dip to share, followed by a curated sampler of signature tacos paired with two house specialty margaritas.
Local Favorites + Weekly Specials
Theo’s — $39 per person | Thursday Steak Frites
Begin with Theo’s Greek Salad, followed by sliced aged New York Strip served with pub sauce and fries, finished with cheesecake for two.
Gina’s Cafe — $32 | The Dolphin & Anchor Plate
Choice of tuna or salmon filet served with cheese, avocado, seaweed salad, ginger, mango salad, hard boiled egg, asparagus, and fresh fruit.
Ava’s Pizzeria & Wine Bar — $35 | 3-Course Pasta Night
Start with a Caesar salad, followed by rigatoni in spicy vodka sauce with house-made mozzarella, fresh basil, and parmesan, finished with warm beignets.
Foxy’s Harbor Grille — $28 | Esquites & Blackened Rockfish
Roasted Mexican street corn topped with blackened local rockfish.
Talbot Street Tavern | Thursday Sushi Experience
An elevated sushi evening featuring a rotating selection of sushi and nigiri rolls.
Sip + Socialize
St. Michaels Winery | Weekly Wine Spritzer Feature
Enjoy a refreshing seasonal wine spritzer with flavors changing weekly.
Pursers Pub | “Goodnight Kiss” Cocktail Feature
A signature cocktail inspired by the final hole of the Links Golf Course at Inn at Perry Cabin.
Reservations are highly encouraged as many of these chef-driven specials are produced in limited quantities throughout the season.