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Self-Serve drink wall for a sip, taste, or glass - The Fool's Lantern, Saint Michaels, MD

The Fool's Lantern

4.5
4.5
18 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 6 times today
  • Charming
  • Innovative
  • Good for groups
The Fool’s Lantern is St. Michaels’ first and only self-serve wine & taproom. With our unique "Drink Wall", customers can sample a selection of wine and beer, each dispensed at the push of a button. This unique, self-serve option lets the customers select a sip, a taste, or a glass, allowing them to discover what they like best. Once they find their favorite, guests can enjoy a glass or more, order from the menu, and even purchase bottles to take home. Our drink wall will change periodically so you’ll never have the same experience twice! Our menu consists of a variety of small plates, charcuterie, flatbreads, sandwiches, dips, and desserts.

*Voted Best New Restaurant and Best Beer Selection on the Eastern Shore by What's Up! Magazine*

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Wine Bar, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed 16:00–19:00 Thu 12:00–19:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–21:00 Sun 12:00–16:00 Happy Hour Thu 16:00–18:00 Sun 12:00–16:00
  • Phone number
    (410) 888-7379
  • Website
    http://www.thefoolslantern.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    The restaurant is available for private parties. Please email thefoolslantern@gmail.com for details.
  • Location
    310 S Talbot St, Saint Michaels, MD 21663
  • Area
    St Michaels / Tilghman Island
  • Cross Street
    South Talbot and Mulberry Streets
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Offers

  • Sunday Funday Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 12:00 - 16:00
    Join us every Sunday for all-day Happy Hour featuring $8 crushes, $7 mimosas, and a weekly special draft beer for just $6.

  • Wine Wednesdays: 1/2 Price Bottle of Wine

    3 Sept 2024 - 31 Dec 2024
    Mon - Thu - 16:00 - 19:00
    Join us every Wednesday for 1/2 price bottles of wine from 4PM to close. All 24 bottles available on our drink wall are available for purchase.

  • Thursday SUPER HAPPY HOUR

    3 Sept 2024 - 31 Dec 2024
    Mon - Thu - 16:00 - 18:00
    Join us every Thursday from 4PM to 6PM for SUPER HAPPY HOUR. Featuring 10% off select wines, 20% off all Flatbreads, and $3.00 select draft beers

Menu

Charcuterie

  • Brew BoardUS$16.95

    Soft pretzel rods, chorizo sausage, smoked turkey breast, mortadella, mini gherkins, fondue cheese, stone ground mustard, blue cheese and crackers

    • Vino Board*US$16.95

      Black pepper salami, Italian salami, coppa, manchego, goat cheese, brie, dried fruit, and crackers

      • Deluxe Vino Board*US$29.95

        Black pepper salami, prosciutto, Italian salami, coppa, burrata, manchego, goat cheese, brie, red grapes, fig jam, olive tapenade, toffee pecans, dried fruit, & seasonal items with toasted Ciabatta Asiago bread and crackers

        Small Plates

        • Baked Brie in a Flaky Puff PastryUS$12.95

          With candied toffee pecans and a sweet caramel drizzle

          • Tenderloin Sliders*US$18.95

            Topped with pickled red onions and a horseradish cream

            • Crispy Roasted Brussels Sprouts (GF)US$10.95

              With a trio of Balsamic drizzles: blood orange, fig, and pomegranate

              • Avocado Deviled Eggs (GF)US$13.95

                Topped with Old Bay seasoned shrimp

                • Shrimp Cocktail (GF)US$13.95

                  Sprinkled with Old Bay and served with a side of cocktail sauce

                  • Marinated Chicken Skewers (GF)US$13.95

                    Drizzled with a cucumber dill yogurt sauce

                    • Bavarian Pretzel (V)US$11.95

                      Served with choice of yellow and/or stone ground mustards; Add Cheese: $5 Add Crab Dip: $10 Add Both: $13

                      Dips

                      • Hot Crab Dip*US$15.95

                        With toasted Ciabatta Asiago bread & grilled pita triangles

                        • Guacamole* US$11.95

                          With tortilla chips

                          • Cheese FondueUS$14.95

                            With soft pretzel rods, fingerling potatoes, tortilla chips, & toasted Ciabatta Asiago bread

                            • Whipped Feta Cheese Dip*US$12.95

                              Drizzled with spicy honey, served with grilled pita triangles & garnished with fresh honeycombs (Dip contains finely ground pistachios)

                              The Fool’s Flatbreads

                              • The St. Michaels* US$15.95

                                Fig jam with brie and diced apples

                                • The Neavitt* US$12.95

                                  Red sauce with mozzarella

                                  • The Bozman* US$14.95

                                    Red sauce with mozzarella, sausage, and pepperoni

                                    • The McDaniel* US$13.95

                                      Red sauce with mozzarella, peppers, and onions

                                      Sandwiches

                                      Served with mixed greens and a house dressing

                                      • The Mid-Shore* US$16.95

                                        Oven roasted turkey, guacamole, Swiss cheese, arugula, tomato, and sriracha mayo on Ciabatta Asiago bread

                                        • Josie’s Gyro* US$15.95

                                          Marinated grilled chicken on warm pita with feta, pickled red onion, arugula, tomato, olive tapenade, and a dill mint yogurt

                                          • The Talbot* US$16.95

                                            Sliced prosciutto, melted brie, and a sweet fig jam on Ciabatta Asiago bread

                                            • The Rooster* US$15.95

                                              Curry chicken salad infused with a sweet mango chutney on Ciabatta Asiago bread

                                              • The Garden Grinder* US$15.95

                                                Fire roasted peppers, caramelized onion, pesto, melted mozzarella, & arugula on Ciabatta Asiago bread

                                                • Add TurkeyUS$2.95

                                              • The Mariner*US$14.95

                                                House made shrimp salad with capers and onions on Ciabatta Asiago bread

                                                Salad du Jour

                                                • House Salad US$6.95

                                                  Ask your server for today’s options

                                                  • Add Chicken US$4.95
                                                  • Add 4 Shrimp US$4.95

                                                Little Lanterns

                                                • Grilled Cheese US$7.95

                                                  White American cheese on toasted Ciabatta Asiago bread

                                                  • Chicken Tenders (3) US$4.95

                                                    Served with tortilla chips

                                                    Beverages

                                                    • Soft Drinks US$2.75

                                                      Coke, Diet Coke, Ginger Ale, Root Beer, Sprite

                                                      • Juice US$2.95

                                                        Orange, cranberry, or pineapple

                                                        • Unsweetened Iced Tea US$1.95

                                                          Ask your server for today's featured brew

                                                          • LemonadeUS$1.95

                                                            • Club SodaUS$1.95

                                                              • CoffeeUS$2.95

                                                                Our full cocktail list is also available

                                                                Please Note: Food is served as it is prepared and may not all come out together.

                                                                  *Gluten free options available GF: Gluten Free V:Vegan

                                                                  There is a small possibility nut traces may be found in any menu item. Please inform us of any food allergies prior to ordering.

                                                                    Last updated: 17 June 2024

                                                                    What 18 people are saying

                                                                    Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                    Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                                    4.5
                                                                    4.5 based on recent ratings
                                                                    • 4.4Food
                                                                    • 4.4Service
                                                                    • 4.7Ambience
                                                                    • 4.5Value

                                                                    Noise • Moderate

                                                                    Loved For

                                                                    • Baltimore / Maryland

                                                                      Innovative

                                                                    • Baltimore / Maryland

                                                                      Good for groups

                                                                    • Eastern Shore

                                                                      Great for brunch

                                                                    • Eastern Shore

                                                                      Innovative

                                                                    • Eastern Shore

                                                                      Good for groups

                                                                    • Eastern Shore

                                                                      Healthy

                                                                    • Eastern Shore

                                                                      Great for fine wines

                                                                    • Eastern Shore

                                                                      Romantic

                                                                    • Eastern Shore

                                                                      Lively

                                                                    Review summary

                                                                    AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                    The Fool's Lantern in St. Michaels is a delightful gem offering a "fun atmosphere" and a modern twist on classic dining. Enjoy an impressive self-pour selection of craft beers and wines, complemented by a diverse menu of "delicious" small plates, sandwiches, and dips. Guests rave about the "fabulous service" and "friendly" staff, making it a must-visit for memorable dining experiences.

                                                                    18 Reviews

                                                                    1. jane

                                                                      San Francisco

                                                                      5 reviews

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      5 reviews

                                                                      Dined 1 day ago

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                      Third time at the fool’s lantern and have enjoyed the experience each time!

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                                                                    2. JSanti

                                                                      Philadelphia

                                                                      9 reviews

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      9 reviews

                                                                      Dined on 10 November 2024

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                      The staff are so friendly and attentive! We ordered a bunch of shareables - spanakopita, tenderloin sliders, crab dip, Brussel sprouts, and avocado deviled eggs - they were all great. I think my favorite was the crab dip. The only thing I was sad we didn’t get to try was the vino board bc they were out of the ingredients but overall was a wonderful time and great food! I would definitely come back here again.
                                                                      The Fool's LanternResponded 3 days ago
                                                                      Thank you so much for the positive review! We do hope you'll come back in and try our vino board!

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                                                                    3. Victoria

                                                                      Philadelphia

                                                                      7 reviews

                                                                      vip
                                                                      5.0

                                                                      7 reviews

                                                                      Dined on 9 November 2024

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 4
                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                      Very neat concept with excellent food options and drinks. We were very happy with all of the food items we chose and enjoyed the different beer and wine options. Would definitely recommend!
                                                                      The Fool's LanternResponded 3 days ago
                                                                      Thank you so much, Victoria! We're happy you enjoyed the whole experience!

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                                                                    4. Karin

                                                                      Philadelphia

                                                                      36 reviews

                                                                      3.0

                                                                      36 reviews

                                                                      Dined on 26 October 2024

                                                                      1. Overall 3
                                                                      2. Food 3
                                                                      3. Service 4
                                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                                      Overall good. Bar wall is fun and getting try different beers and wine, but can get costly. Service was great and staff friendly. Food good, but I don't think worth price.

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                                                                    5. Helen

                                                                      Philadelphia

                                                                      3 reviews

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      3 reviews

                                                                      Dined on 20 September 2024

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                      Delicious food. Fabulous service. They have a pour your own wine and beer. Which i have never seen before. There are several dispensaries along the wall. Great way to try different wines or beers. Friday nights they have a game night where you guess the most popular answer to questions. Competing with other diners. Had a wonderful time.
                                                                      The Fool's LanternResponded on 23 September 2024
                                                                      Thanks for coming in and celebrating your sister's birthday with us! We're so glad you had such a great time!

                                                                      1 person found this helpful

                                                                    6. Laura

                                                                      New York City

                                                                      4 reviews

                                                                      vip
                                                                      5.0

                                                                      4 reviews

                                                                      Dined on 5 September 2024

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                      Fun atmosphere, great food and excellent wine and beer selections

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                                                                    7. Linda

                                                                      Philadelphia

                                                                      18 reviews

                                                                      vip
                                                                      5.0

                                                                      18 reviews

                                                                      Dined on 31 August 2024

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                      I was dining alone. The staff went out of their way to make me feel comfortable. They were attentive but not overbearing and the food was delicious. In addition, the atmosphere is so friendly and conducive to interacting that I met another solo diner and had a wonderful conversation. Totally delightful experience!
                                                                      The Fool's LanternResponded on 2 September 2024
                                                                      We're so glad you enjoyed your experience! Thank you for such a positive review!

                                                                      1 person found this helpful

                                                                    8. skvdl

                                                                      Baltimore

                                                                      50 reviews

                                                                      4.0

                                                                      50 reviews

                                                                      Dined on 25 August 2024

                                                                      1. Overall 4
                                                                      2. Food 4
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                                      We had a wonderful lunch visit. The wine/beer experience was a lot of fun. You get a card and you swipe it to pour your own. Prices by the ounce. Nice selections. The food was really good. We had the crispy brussel sprouts - very good - huge portion, also had the cheese fondue - fun and the fondue was delicious. Also had the tenderloin sliders- nice amount and we loved they came on little pitas, the Rooster - really good chicken salad and a very nice amount of it. The side salad came with their Feta house vinaigrette-OMG I could have eaten it with a spoon. Also had Josie’s gyro with steak.

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                                                                    9. suzanne

                                                                      Greater Boston

                                                                      7 reviews

                                                                      3.0

                                                                      7 reviews

                                                                      Dined on 10 August 2024

                                                                      1. Overall 3
                                                                      2. Food 4
                                                                      3. Service 3
                                                                      4. Ambience 3
                                                                      The food was good but the portions are smallish (tapas) size. The service was sporadic but pleasant. The interior is nice and there is a decent selection of items. The deviled eggs were a big hit as was the crab dip. Overall, nice but probably not the place to go if you are looking for a full meal. The taps for wine and brew were interesting and allowed you to sample many different offerings. The dessert menu looked delicious as well
                                                                      The Fool's LanternResponded on 11 August 2024
                                                                      Hi Suzanne! Thanks for the review! We're glad you enjoyed your experience. We do offer large plates (dinner sized portions) every day beginning at 4pm so we'd love for you to come back sometime!

                                                                      1 person found this helpful

                                                                    10. Amy

                                                                      Baltimore

                                                                      14 reviews

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      14 reviews

                                                                      Dined on 3 August 2024

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                      Lots of fun - I like the open tap system, and the small plates were all delicious!
                                                                      The Fool's LanternResponded on 7 August 2024
                                                                      Thank you for the 5 star review! We're happy to hear that you enjoyed the experience!

                                                                      1 person found this helpful

                                                                    FAQs

                                                                    The Fool's Lantern offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (410) 888-7379.

                                                                    The Fool's Lantern is rated 4.5 stars by 18 OpenTable diners.

                                                                    The Fool's Lantern does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

                                                                    Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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                                                                    2 people
                                                                    19:00
                                                                    Booked 6 times today

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                                                                    Google Map for The Fool's Lantern

                                                                    310 S Talbot St, Saint Michaels, MD 21663

                                                                    Additional information

                                                                    • Cross Street
                                                                      South Talbot and Mulberry Streets
                                                                    • Area
                                                                      St Michaels / Tilghman Island
                                                                    • Hours of Operation
                                                                      Wed 16:00–19:00 Thu 12:00–19:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–21:00 Sun 12:00–16:00 Happy Hour Thu 16:00–18:00 Sun 12:00–16:00
                                                                    • Price
                                                                      $30 and under
                                                                    • Cuisines
                                                                      American, Wine Bar, Tapas / Small Plates
                                                                    • Dining style
                                                                      Casual Dining
                                                                    • Dress code
                                                                      Casual Dress
                                                                    • Parking details
                                                                      Private Lot
                                                                    • Payment Options
                                                                      AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                    • Additional
                                                                      Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                                    • Website
                                                                      http://www.thefoolslantern.com/
                                                                    • Phone number
                                                                      (410) 888-7379
                                                                    • Private party facilities
                                                                      The restaurant is available for private parties. Please email thefoolslantern@gmail.com for details.
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