Ava’s Pizzeria & Wine Bar - St. Michaels

4.7 (302)

$31 to $50

Pizzeria

409 S Talbot St, Saint Michaels, MD 21663

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Ava’s Pizzeria & Wine Bar - St. Michaels

4.7

$31 to $50

Pizzeria

St Michaels / Tilghman Island

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2 people

7 Nov 2026

7:00 pm

Booked 15 times today

About this restaurant

Neighbourhood gem
Great for outdoor dining
Lively

Where comfort meets craft in the heart of downtown historic St. Michaels, Maryland. Ava's Pizzeria & Wine Bar is a neighborhood favorite and a destination worth the drive, serving scratch-made Neo-Neapolitan and Detroit-style pizzas, creative small plates, and a thoughtfully curated wine and cocktail menu. Our dog-friendly four-season patio features a retractable roof, fireplaces, and a beer-tap waterfall, making it a year-round gathering spot for locals, visitors, couples, and families alike. Named "Best Local Pizza" by What's Up Eastern Shore Magazine for 17 consecutive years, we can't wait to welcome you to Ava's.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Pizzeria, Wine Bar, Italian
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30–21:00 Fri, Sat 11:30–21:30
Contact
(410) 745-3081
Website
https://avaspizzeria.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
409 S Talbot St, Saint Michaels, MD 21663
Area
St Michaels / Tilghman Island
Parking Details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at Ava’s Pizzeria & Wine Bar - St. Michaels.

4.7

(302)

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.5Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Eastern Shore
Best Overall
Eastern Shore
Best Food
Eastern Shore
Best Service
Eastern Shore
Best Value
Eastern Shore
Innovative
Eastern Shore
Good for groups
Eastern Shore
Healthy
Eastern Shore
Neighbourhood gem
Eastern Shore
Great for outdoor dining
Eastern Shore
Lively
Eastern Shore
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Ava's Pizzeria & Wine Bar in St. Michaels delights with "absolutely delicious" food, "exceptional" service, and a "beautiful" outdoor patio. Their Detroit-style pizza, Ma's meatballs, and diverse wine selection receive high praise. While some found the atmosphere noisy, the overall dining experience is "absolutely amazing" and "highly recommended."

302 Reviews

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Carlos Eduardo Gold
Virginia5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 24 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful experience at Ava’s Pizzeria & Wine Bar! The food was absolutely delicious, and our host went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and well taken care of. The service was outstanding, and the overall atmosphere made our evening truly special. Everything was excellent from start to finish. We will definitely be back. Highly recommended! ¡Tuvimos una experiencia maravillosa en Ava’s Pizzeria & Wine Bar! La comida estuvo absolutamente deliciosa y nuestro anfitrión nos brindó una atención excepcional, haciéndonos sentir muy bienvenidos y atendidos en todo momento. El servicio fue impecable y el ambiente hizo que nuestra velada fuera realmente especial. Todo estuvo excelente de principio a fin. ¡Sin duda volveremos! ¡Totalmente recomendado!
Ava’s Pizzeria & Wine Bar - St. MichaelsResponded on 30 October 2026
Carlos Eduardo, thank you so much for this wonderful review! It's fantastic to hear that our food was delicious and that our team made you feel so welcome throughout your visit. We take great pride in creating a memorable atmosphere and providing outstanding service to our guests. We can't wait to welcome you back soon! ¡Gracias por sus amables palabras y esperamos verlos pronto!
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Teresa
Nashville7 reviews
4.0
Dined on 23 October 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
A nice restaurant overall. Food was pretty good but we were not “wowed”! Spaghetti and meatballs was okay, was a little salty. My daughter said her pizza was just okay. Sat in the patio area, was pretty but cold (had window open and door open until later when they then turned the above heaters on).
Ava’s Pizzeria & Wine Bar - St. MichaelsResponded on 26 October 2026
Thank you for visiting us, Teresa! We're glad you enjoyed the patio area. We're sorry the spaghetti and meatballs was a bit salty and the pizza didn't fully meet expectations. Your feedback helps us improve, and we'd love the opportunity to wow you on your next visit!
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Mary Gold
Washington, D.C. Area8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We loved date night. The Caesar salad was great. The pizza was great. The service was great. The desert: not so great. It would be good to have a few more choices. Maybe even an Italian dessert!
Ava’s Pizzeria & Wine Bar - St. MichaelsResponded on 26 October 2026
Thank you so much for celebrating date night with us, Mary! Your feedback about the dessert menu is incredibly valuable - we appreciate the suggestion to add more Italian dessert options though our beignets are the star of the show in our dessert lineup! We're always looking for ways to enhance our guests' experience, and your input helps us do just that. We hope to welcome you back soon for another wonderful evening at Ava's!
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Sara Gold
Idaho98 reviews
5.0
Dined on 21 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent meal and service was outstanding. We will be back soon.
Ava’s Pizzeria & Wine Bar - St. MichaelsResponded on 23 October 2026
Thank you so much, Sara! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your meal and that our service made your experience memorable. Your kind words mean the world to our team at Ava's. We can't wait to welcome you back soon!
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Peachy
Baltimore / Maryland11 reviews
5.0
Dined on 19 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We enjoyed the Monday Mozzarella night - buy one pizza and get second one free.
Ava’s Pizzeria & Wine Bar - St. MichaelsResponded on 21 October 2026
Peachy, we're thrilled you enjoyed our Monday Mozzarella night special! There's nothing better than sharing delicious pizza with great company, and buy one get one free makes it even sweeter. We hope to see you back soon. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us!
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Steve
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill3 reviews
4.0
Dined on 18 October 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
was really fine. my complaint is that we had salad and a pizza. I specifically asked that the pizza not come until we were done with our salads since i don't like to be rushed and we were 3 bites into our salad and our waitress brought the pizza and apologized but the damage was done. I felt rushed and it upset me which upset my wife. So it really ruined my experience
Ava’s Pizzeria & Wine Bar - St. MichaelsResponded on 20 October 2026
Steve, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We sincerely apologize for the timing issue with your salad and pizza. We completely understand how frustrating it is when your meal doesn't arrive at the pace you requested, especially after you specifically asked your server to wait. This is not the experience we want to provide, and we'll address this with our team to ensure we better honor our guests' preferences. We hope you'll give us another opportunity to provide you with the relaxed dining experience you deserve
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Peggy
Baltimore / Maryland11 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful experience from the moment we entered the restaurant. The covered outside patio is a beautiful place to dine. Our food was delicious and our server was so nice!!
Ava’s Pizzeria & Wine Bar - St. MichaelsResponded on 19 October 2026
Peggy, thank you so much for this wonderful feedback! It's fantastic to hear that your food was delicious and that our server provided you with such great service. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and look forward to welcoming you back to Ava's soon.
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william
Baltimore / Maryland1 review
5.0
Dined on 12 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent staff! Food much improved since last visit.
Ava’s Pizzeria & Wine Bar - St. MichaelsResponded on 19 October 2026
Thank you so much, William! Your feedback means the world to us, and we're so glad you gave us another chance to impress you. We've been working hard to elevate the dining experience at Ava's, and it's wonderful to know our efforts are paying off. We can't wait to welcome you back soon.
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kathy Gold
Washington, D.C. Area75 reviews
5.0
Dined on 10 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent as usual the food was better than last time they’re getting better
Ava’s Pizzeria & Wine Bar - St. MichaelsResponded on 19 October 2026
Thank you so much, Kathy! Your loyalty and kind words mean the world to our team at Ava's. We're always striving to get better, and feedback like yours motivates us to keep raising the bar. We can't wait to welcome you back soon
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Jack
Baltimore / Maryland53 reviews
4.0
Dined on 7 October 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
The food was hit or miss. Luke warm / room temperature pizza is never good. The oysters are not as good as in the past. These were basically deep fried oysters. Not what they were. Same with the potato chips. Not what they were in the past. Maybe receiving after sitting for awhile is the cause. Our server was very nice, but overly talkative about personal beliefs. This was not the experience we have had in the past.
Ava’s Pizzeria & Wine Bar - St. MichaelsResponded on 12 October 2026
Jack, thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We're disappointed to hear that your pizza arrived lukewarm and that our oysters and potato chips didn't meet the standards you've come to expect from previous visits. Food quality and temperature are priorities for us, and we'll address this with our kitchen team immediately. We also appreciate you noting your server's friendliness, though we understand the importance of maintaining professional boundaries during service. We'd love the opportunity to provide you with the excellent experience you've had in the past. Please reach out to us directly so we can make things right.
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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Pizzeria, Wine Bar, Italian
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30–21:00 Fri, Sat 11:30–21:30
Contact
(410) 745-3081
Website
https://avaspizzeria.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
409 S Talbot St, Saint Michaels, MD 21663
Area
St Michaels / Tilghman Island
Parking Details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Monday nights are a standout, guests mention the Monday BOGO pizza deal and enjoy the accompanying happy hour specials.

Yes, Ava’s is often chosen for special evenings: guests have celebrated anniversaries there (staff even brought complimentary champagne), and reviewers praise its inviting patio and well-regarded wine list.

Ava’s feels like a cozy, small‑town pizzeria, warm and inviting inside with a lively bar and a festive four‑season patio featuring a beer‑tap fountain and fireplaces.

Casual Dress, comfortable, everyday clothes are perfectly appropriate; nothing formal expected.

Ava’s is especially fun during Happy Hour, guests praise $5 glasses of wine and half-price starters, making it a great time for drinks and snacks at the bar or patio.

Yes, Ava’s is family-friendly: many guests bring children, staff engage kids (for example with pizza dough play), and families report ordering kids’ spaghetti and large sandwiches for little appetites.

Yes, the restaurant’s dog-friendly four-season patio welcomes diners with dogs, and guests report sitting on the covered patio with their pets and staff accommodating them.

Dogs are welcome on Ava’s dog-friendly four-season patio, several guests describe dining there with their dogs on the covered/outdoor patio.

Portions tend to be generous, guests specifically call out the meatball sub as very large, and several say they left stuffed after a pizza.

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Ava’s Pizzeria & Wine Bar - St. Michaels

4.7

$31 to $50

Pizzeria

St Michaels / Tilghman Island

Make a booking

2 people

7 Nov 2026

7:00 pm

Booked 15 times today

Ava’s Pizzeria & Wine Bar - St. Michaels

Make a booking

Ava’s Pizzeria & Wine Bar - St. Michaels

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