We will DEFINITELY be back... the food is a new taste experience ?
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jerome Dinh IFBB Pro
This was my first experience here as I've heard good reviews. Exceptional staff, waitress was very courteous but also did push for more orders but friendly. The steak bites were exceptional and perfectly cook. The beef stroganoff was very soupy ,way too much sauce which took away from the whole food experience. They could had just had 1/4th of the sauce and it would have been much better. My girlfriend chicken sandwich was a bit more spicy even without jalapeños and she said it wasn't bad but "odd" tasting which to me,isn't good. But the sweet potato fries were good. The atmosphere was ok, too. I wasn't impressed and that would be our last experience here.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steak
Sean
Great food and awesome pricing for what you get. Both the steak and seared tuna are fantastic.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seared Ahi Tuna, Steak
M K
We went to Stella’s for date night and it was superb! Our server was fantastic and the food was delicious. This is our new favorite restaurant in Forest Lake. We’ll be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seared Ahi Tuna, Steak
Angie Schottmuller
We love this place! It's a perfect hybrid of casual or classy dining, and everything that we've tried on the menu has always been delicious. Comfy seating, fast service, and healthy + delicious food make this an easy choice for regular visits. MUST-TRY FAVORITES: grilled brussels and bacon, ahi tuna, smoke stack burger, fish tacos, pan-fried walleye, and sweet potato fries. I regularly get the brussels as an appetizer and the ahi tuna [appetizer] as my meal.MENU UPDATE: They recently added birria tacos, which have roasted shredded beef and light-spicy, au jus-like sauce for dipping. (As of Feb 24, 2024, the website menu hasn't been updated yet.)The parking lot is very large. If parking spots only remain on the far left (west) edge row, don't worry, that means there's still a few tables open in main dining and lots open in the overflow space. If the left edge row is full, then the inside is pretty busy. Management does a fabulous job with balancing staffing because even if it's very busy, we've always been promptly seated and served. Accessibility is friendly for disabled or injured folks with flat surfaces all on the main level.If you come on a Friday or Saturday, I recommend a reservation, but it's not required. There are technically 4 seating areas -- bar (with TVs), main dining (fireplace and golf course views), overflow dining (cooler temps), and the seasonal outdoor patio. The bar and main dining area both have booths and tables with cushioned chairs. (The "cushioned" chair aspect is important for me since I have back issues.) The bar atmosphere is open and naturally louder. You can request a *tall* booth in the main dining area if you want more privacy.Service has always been very friendly and prompt. (Special shout out to the server Talon, who just last night ran my forgotten purse all the way out to me in the parking lot. Thank you!)The menu has diverse options from dry-rub chicken wings and burgers to pastas and chicken/steak/fish entrees. There are multiple options for gluten-free, keto, or vegetarian diners. They also have a wide selection of wine and drinks.There is a kids menu, but I don't think of this as a typical place to bring young kids. If your kids are hard to wrangle or like moving around while dining out, a table in the overflow dining space could work out.If you're unsure about Stella's, just go! You won't be disappointed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seared Ahi Tuna
Cheryl S.
Very nice ambiance in both dinning room and bar. Food is great and the staff are friendly. Service is excellent and I would recommend this restaurant.
awsome Dad
I made reservations for valentines day for a booth but when they sat us it was at a hightop near the bar. Otherwise everything else was great the food was delicious, the waitress was nice and fast, i will be going again.
Went here with a large group and the owner and staff were extremely accommodating. The food was exceptional and only surpassed by the refined atmosphere. Overall, loved the place and would easily come back again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Reuben, Chicken Dinner
Andrew Klier
Absolutely amazing. Great food, great service and the owner is extremely kind and accommodating.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Stellas Steak Dinner
Ian Cran
Great food and awesome service. The owner is extremely kind and understanding. 10/10 would recommend.
We will DEFINITELY be back... the food is a new taste experience ?
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
This was my first experience here as I've heard good reviews. Exceptional staff, waitress was very courteous but also did push for more orders but friendly. The steak bites were exceptional and perfectly cook. The beef stroganoff was very soupy ,way too much sauce which took away from the whole food experience. They could had just had 1/4th of the sauce and it would have been much better. My girlfriend chicken sandwich was a bit more spicy even without jalapeños and she said it wasn't bad but "odd" tasting which to me,isn't good. But the sweet potato fries were good. The atmosphere was ok, too. I wasn't impressed and that would be our last experience here.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steak
Great food and awesome pricing for what you get. Both the steak and seared tuna are fantastic.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seared Ahi Tuna, Steak
We went to Stella’s for date night and it was superb! Our server was fantastic and the food was delicious. This is our new favorite restaurant in Forest Lake. We’ll be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seared Ahi Tuna, Steak
We love this place! It's a perfect hybrid of casual or classy dining, and everything that we've tried on the menu has always been delicious. Comfy seating, fast service, and healthy + delicious food make this an easy choice for regular visits. MUST-TRY FAVORITES: grilled brussels and bacon, ahi tuna, smoke stack burger, fish tacos, pan-fried walleye, and sweet potato fries. I regularly get the brussels as an appetizer and the ahi tuna [appetizer] as my meal.MENU UPDATE: They recently added birria tacos, which have roasted shredded beef and light-spicy, au jus-like sauce for dipping. (As of Feb 24, 2024, the website menu hasn't been updated yet.)The parking lot is very large. If parking spots only remain on the far left (west) edge row, don't worry, that means there's still a few tables open in main dining and lots open in the overflow space. If the left edge row is full, then the inside is pretty busy. Management does a fabulous job with balancing staffing because even if it's very busy, we've always been promptly seated and served. Accessibility is friendly for disabled or injured folks with flat surfaces all on the main level.If you come on a Friday or Saturday, I recommend a reservation, but it's not required. There are technically 4 seating areas -- bar (with TVs), main dining (fireplace and golf course views), overflow dining (cooler temps), and the seasonal outdoor patio. The bar and main dining area both have booths and tables with cushioned chairs. (The "cushioned" chair aspect is important for me since I have back issues.) The bar atmosphere is open and naturally louder. You can request a *tall* booth in the main dining area if you want more privacy.Service has always been very friendly and prompt. (Special shout out to the server Talon, who just last night ran my forgotten purse all the way out to me in the parking lot. Thank you!)The menu has diverse options from dry-rub chicken wings and burgers to pastas and chicken/steak/fish entrees. There are multiple options for gluten-free, keto, or vegetarian diners. They also have a wide selection of wine and drinks.There is a kids menu, but I don't think of this as a typical place to bring young kids. If your kids are hard to wrangle or like moving around while dining out, a table in the overflow dining space could work out.If you're unsure about Stella's, just go! You won't be disappointed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seared Ahi Tuna
Very nice ambiance in both dinning room and bar. Food is great and the staff are friendly. Service is excellent and I would recommend this restaurant.
I made reservations for valentines day for a booth but when they sat us it was at a hightop near the bar. Otherwise everything else was great the food was delicious, the waitress was nice and fast, i will be going again.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Champagne Chicken, Steak Bites
Excellent happy hour and overall menu. The chef does a GREAT job!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hamburger, Wings, Walleye Fingers
Great spot to share cocktails and a meal. Nice laid back atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stopped by after a hockey game for dinner with friends. Food and service were great! We recommend you check it out.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Stellas Steak Dinner, Steak Bites
Restaurantji Recommends
Went here with a large group and the owner and staff were extremely accommodating. The food was exceptional and only surpassed by the refined atmosphere. Overall, loved the place and would easily come back again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Reuben, Chicken Dinner
Absolutely amazing. Great food, great service and the owner is extremely kind and accommodating.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Stellas Steak Dinner
Great food and awesome service. The owner is extremely kind and understanding. 10/10 would recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
very very good!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent food &
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steak Bites