Wonderful Easter Brunch, from service to cuisine. Best Strawberry Basil Mimosa, She-Crab Soup and Shrimp & Grits...and special end to meal with Peanut Butter Pie and Strawberry Shortcake, a la Stella's?❤️. Special thanks to Ella for the great attention.
Eric Hager
Fantastic food and a great atmosphere! The chicken salad BLT croissant is the best!
Michael Fisher
So, I am torn about this restaurant. It is an upscale restaurant with very nice ambiance and decent service. Waitress was very good as well. Decently quick service. Good bar. Good drink and wine list. We had 2 dinners, the Scallop special which came with 2 very large scallops and one slightly smaller. To me they were just slightly undercooked but very tasty. Well seasoned, great sauce. I had the 8oz steak dinner with fries. Fries were good but nothing special. Sauce was basic. The real challenge here was I specifically asked for the steak to be Pittsburgh rare- very rare. It came out medium rare and I should have sent it back but just chose not to, so my bad. But a restaurant of this caliber should not have even sent it out of the kitchen. I did let the waitress know and she said kind of offhand that she would let the kitchen know. It was Edible but not enjoyable. I am not saying we would not go back but we have no plans to rush back. Cheers!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
K KS
My husband and I ate lunch there and it was wonderful! Shrimp Po'Boy and smashed wagu burger.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Classic Steak Frites, Burger
Alexandra Barrett
Beautiful service! The food was fantastic, staff was knowledgeable and professional. Some of the best Salmon I've ever had. 10/10
So, I am torn about this restaurant. It is an upscale restaurant with very nice ambiance and decent service. Waitress was very good as well. Decently quick service. Good bar. Good drink and wine list. We had 2 dinners, the Scallop special which came with 2 very large scallops and one slightly smaller. To me they were just slightly undercooked but very tasty. Well seasoned, great sauce. I had the 8oz steak dinner with fries. Fries were good but nothing special. Sauce was basic. The real challenge here was I specifically asked for the steak to be Pittsburgh rare- very rare. It came out medium rare and I should have sent it back but just chose not to, so my bad. But a restaurant of this caliber should not have even sent it out of the kitchen. I did let the waitress know and she said kind of offhand that she would let the kitchen know. It was Edible but not enjoyable. I am not saying we would not go back but we have no plans to rush back. Cheers!!
Frank
Perfectly fine experience. The server was excellent. We were celebrating a 1 year anniversary and I made some special request when booking the reservation. The staff reached out to tell me one of the items was not available and offered other options. They even gave us complimentary champagne. The ambience was great if not a bit nosey however I didn't mind it at all. The food was just ok however. Wasn't bad just wasn't anything special. I've had the steak frites and honestly I've had better steak at Outback. Also the menu is pretty limited so if you want more than a salad and if you have a seafood allergy like I do, you're going to be limited to 1 of 2 options. With that said I still enjoyed the experience and definitely see myself going back.
MikeAndChristi
Hubby and I had a hankering for Shrimp & Grits and so we headed to Stella's for their stellar Shrimp & Grits. They did not disappoint. We had started the evening with drinks and then the Green Salad - WOW, even though we split it, it was huge! And fresh! We ended our delicious evening with the Bananas Foster Cheesecake - delicious. Megan took excellent care of us. Our only complaint was the toddler at the table to the right of us that would let out blood-curdling screams off and on during the evening. Parents deserve an evening out; however, they deed to leave the toddlers at home with a babysitter. Many of the other diners in the back dining room were also startled by the screams.
I have been wanting to try this place for a while now. I was left very underwhelmed. The menu was scarce and the food was average. The service was absolutely perfect and it is a very cute restaurant with a great outdoor seating area. I would like to try the Simpsonville location in hopes that they have the full menu shown in other reviews.
JonM
Service was fantastic... only reason for some of the lower ratings is that the food/selection at the Simpsonville location is always better... still great at Verdae, but Simpsonville is always a better option for us, i think.
Christopher M.
Surprisingly good. Usually "new" southern places don't get it right but this was enjoyable!
Faith La Belle
?????I had a fantastic time on a triple date at Stella's! Several friends in our group have various allergies and dietary restrictions which makes our options for choosing a restaurant limited. More often than not, We end up at Stella's. We had a wonderful time at the restaurant knowing we could enjoy our meal without any concerns. It was an incredibly reassuring to know that everyone's needs were taken care of.For our appetizers, We ordered the Wagyu Beef Carpaccio and the house-made Focaccia bread with all of the house-made butter spreads - I highly recommend trying the Umami Butter! We even bought a to-go container of the butter to take home.Our waitress, Kim, was attentive and kept the food and drinks coming while giving us our space to enjoy our conversations. Anna, one of their managers, offered us some fantastic cocktail and wine pairing recommendations that were perfectly matched with our meals.For my meal, I had the Steak and Ancient Grain Bowl, which is my go-to. The vegetables in the dish vary depending on what’s in season, and I appreciate seeing how the staff changes the dish with each variation. Meanwhile, the rest of our group ordered the Duroc Heritage Pork Chop, three Brasserie Steak Frites, and Sweet Potato and Leek Soup with gluten-free bread. Everything was delicious.I will continue to recommend it to anyone who is looking for a fantastic dining experience with great service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
gina karwatka
Amazing evening, amazing food, amazing staff ?Our waiter offered a suggestion for a different wine and tasting... we went with his suggestion! Steak and Salmon entrees with a carrot cake crème brûlée that was for a lack of a better phrase -stupid good! Standing ovation to Stella's pastry chef! Stella makes their own tonic in house for a great selection of gin and tonics.
Wonderful Easter Brunch, from service to cuisine. Best Strawberry Basil Mimosa, She-Crab Soup and Shrimp & Grits...and special end to meal with Peanut Butter Pie and Strawberry Shortcake, a la Stella's?❤️. Special thanks to Ella for the great attention.
Fantastic food and a great atmosphere! The chicken salad BLT croissant is the best!
So, I am torn about this restaurant. It is an upscale restaurant with very nice ambiance and decent service. Waitress was very good as well. Decently quick service. Good bar. Good drink and wine list. We had 2 dinners, the Scallop special which came with 2 very large scallops and one slightly smaller. To me they were just slightly undercooked but very tasty. Well seasoned, great sauce. I had the 8oz steak dinner with fries. Fries were good but nothing special. Sauce was basic. The real challenge here was I specifically asked for the steak to be Pittsburgh rare- very rare. It came out medium rare and I should have sent it back but just chose not to, so my bad. But a restaurant of this caliber should not have even sent it out of the kitchen. I did let the waitress know and she said kind of offhand that she would let the kitchen know. It was Edible but not enjoyable. I am not saying we would not go back but we have no plans to rush back. Cheers!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
My husband and I ate lunch there and it was wonderful! Shrimp Po'Boy and smashed wagu burger.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Classic Steak Frites, Burger
Beautiful service! The food was fantastic, staff was knowledgeable and professional. Some of the best Salmon I've ever had. 10/10
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Stella's Signature Shrimp & Grits, Classic Steak Frites
The food was great and the speciality cocktails are highly
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Stella's Signature Shrimp & Grits
So, I am torn about this restaurant. It is an upscale restaurant with very nice ambiance and decent service. Waitress was very good as well. Decently quick service. Good bar. Good drink and wine list. We had 2 dinners, the Scallop special which came with 2 very large scallops and one slightly smaller. To me they were just slightly undercooked but very tasty. Well seasoned, great sauce. I had the 8oz steak dinner with fries. Fries were good but nothing special. Sauce was basic. The real challenge here was I specifically asked for the steak to be Pittsburgh rare- very rare. It came out medium rare and I should have sent it back but just chose not to, so my bad. But a restaurant of this caliber should not have even sent it out of the kitchen. I did let the waitress know and she said kind of offhand that she would let the kitchen know. It was Edible but not enjoyable. I am not saying we would not go back but we have no plans to rush back. Cheers!!
Perfectly fine experience. The server was excellent. We were celebrating a 1 year anniversary and I made some special request when booking the reservation. The staff reached out to tell me one of the items was not available and offered other options. They even gave us complimentary champagne. The ambience was great if not a bit nosey however I didn't mind it at all. The food was just ok however. Wasn't bad just wasn't anything special. I've had the steak frites and honestly I've had better steak at Outback. Also the menu is pretty limited so if you want more than a salad and if you have a seafood allergy like I do, you're going to be limited to 1 of 2 options. With that said I still enjoyed the experience and definitely see myself going back.
Hubby and I had a hankering for Shrimp & Grits and so we headed to Stella's for their stellar Shrimp & Grits. They did not disappoint. We had started the evening with drinks and then the Green Salad - WOW, even though we split it, it was huge! And fresh! We ended our delicious evening with the Bananas Foster Cheesecake - delicious. Megan took excellent care of us. Our only complaint was the toddler at the table to the right of us that would let out blood-curdling screams off and on during the evening. Parents deserve an evening out; however, they deed to leave the toddlers at home with a babysitter. Many of the other diners in the back dining room were also startled by the screams.
Brunch was excellent ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Stella's Signature Shrimp & Grits, Brasserie Burger
Restaurantji Recommends
I have been wanting to try this place for a while now. I was left very underwhelmed. The menu was scarce and the food was average. The service was absolutely perfect and it is a very cute restaurant with a great outdoor seating area. I would like to try the Simpsonville location in hopes that they have the full menu shown in other reviews.
Service was fantastic... only reason for some of the lower ratings is that the food/selection at the Simpsonville location is always better... still great at Verdae, but Simpsonville is always a better option for us, i think.
Surprisingly good. Usually "new" southern places don't get it right but this was enjoyable!
?????I had a fantastic time on a triple date at Stella's! Several friends in our group have various allergies and dietary restrictions which makes our options for choosing a restaurant limited. More often than not, We end up at Stella's. We had a wonderful time at the restaurant knowing we could enjoy our meal without any concerns. It was an incredibly reassuring to know that everyone's needs were taken care of.For our appetizers, We ordered the Wagyu Beef Carpaccio and the house-made Focaccia bread with all of the house-made butter spreads - I highly recommend trying the Umami Butter! We even bought a to-go container of the butter to take home.Our waitress, Kim, was attentive and kept the food and drinks coming while giving us our space to enjoy our conversations. Anna, one of their managers, offered us some fantastic cocktail and wine pairing recommendations that were perfectly matched with our meals.For my meal, I had the Steak and Ancient Grain Bowl, which is my go-to. The vegetables in the dish vary depending on what’s in season, and I appreciate seeing how the staff changes the dish with each variation. Meanwhile, the rest of our group ordered the Duroc Heritage Pork Chop, three Brasserie Steak Frites, and Sweet Potato and Leek Soup with gluten-free bread. Everything was delicious.I will continue to recommend it to anyone who is looking for a fantastic dining experience with great service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing evening, amazing food, amazing staff ?Our waiter offered a suggestion for a different wine and tasting... we went with his suggestion! Steak and Salmon entrees with a carrot cake crème brûlée that was for a lack of a better phrase -stupid good! Standing ovation to Stella's pastry chef! Stella makes their own tonic in house for a great selection of gin and tonics.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Classic Steak Frites