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Harbour Lights

101 North Harbor Rd, St. Michaels, MD 21663
410-745-9131
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Ranked #6 of 30 restaurants in St. Michaels
Price range: €7 - €23
Cuisines: American, Tapas, Eclectic, Bar
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Good for: Local cuisine
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations
Dining style: Casual Elegant
Cross street: Off Talbot Street
Description: Located on the water within St. Michaels Harbour Inn Marina & Spa, Harbour Lights offer spectacular views from the 2nd floor dining room overlooking the harbor and also from our outdoor Port Deck seating area. The CLUB ROOM at Harbour Lights offers a relaxed atmosphere with comfy couches, classic cocktails, a gourmet small bites menu & inviting background music. It’s a wonderful place to meet a friend, sip on your favorite adult beverage and enjoy great views of the harbor. Chef David Hayes incorporates his French/English culinary background with local ingredients of the Eastern Shore. Chef Hayes was voted "Best Chef Eastern Shore 2011" by the readers of What's Up? Eastern Shore Magazine and was the winner of the Mid Atlantic Taste of Elegance 2010 Pork Competition Judge's Choice & People's Choice awards. WE OFFER PRIVATE DINING, AS SUCH THERE ARE TIMES WHEN SOME OF OUR MENUS AND/OR DINING SPACES MAY CLOSED FOR PRIVATE FUNCTIONS. SPECIAL SEATING REQUESTS CANNOT BE GUARANTEED.
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Baltimore, MD.
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

The food is superb. The service is ok. The view of the harbour is lovely and keeps you occupied. The portion sizes were great and we really enjoyed it.

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Lancaster, PA
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

The staff was very friendly, the food was delicious and presented beautifully! The price was VERY reasonable!!

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Colonial Heights, Virginia, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013 via mobile

Our server was very accommodating and pleasant! Service was all around fantastic, even if a bit chatty amongst themselves. The crab cake was good... Very little filler, great flavor, big hunks of crab, but it seemed like it could've been broiled a little longer (inside was a bit juicy with mayo or whatever). Sides were excellent and they let me... More

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McDaniel, Maryland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

We had an amazing Valentine's Dinner! Chef David Hayes has a remarkable talent. Every table has a waterfront view. The presentation of the dishes were beautiful. The servers were attentive. I would recommend trying the daily specials.

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Pennsylvania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

We went there in off-season and beginning of week, so hardly anyone else there. The staff was very friendly and helpful and willing to be flexible. The atmosphere was warm and offered a beautiful view of the harbor. I loved my meal--bacon-wrapped scallops with mushroom lasagna! And the fresh bread dipped in herbed olive oil was wonderful. Would highly recommend... More

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Wittman, Maryland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2013

If you are looking for the best water view in St Michaels, a beautifully appointed and spacious dining room and outstanding food - this is your spot. Chef David is gifted and makes it very difficult to choose just one item. The comfortable downstairs pub and deck (in season), offer a more casual but equally as delicious menu. If you... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2013

Great tasting food. Great customer service. Wide variety on the menu. Planned for the crab/asparagus quiche for brunch but no longer on menu.

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2013

I never picture restaurants associated with hotels or inns as the best around but with Harbour Lights, I must make an exception. It was a fantastic meal with great service. Apparently there is a new and relatively young chef. I hope he stays. His food was beautifully presented and absolutely delicious. I had rosemary lamb; my husband still speaks of... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 February 2013

I never picture restaurants associated with hotels or inns as the best around but with Harbour Lights, I must make an exception. It was a fantastic meal with great service. Apparently there is a new and relatively young chef. I hope he stays. His food was beautifully presented and absolutely delicious. I had rosemary lamb; my husband still speaks of... More

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Baltimore, Maryland
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 February 2013

Being winter, there wasn't any ship traffic but it was still nice to dine overlooking the water. The service was good, but the best part of the meal was the bread baked with rosemary. The rest of the meal was average at best and considerably overpriced.

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