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Stella Van Buren, Milwaukee, WI

Stella Van Buren

4.3
4.3
1244 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 17 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Good for business meals
Stella Van Buren is a fresh take on the Italian-American steakhouse with the flavors of a classic Italian kitchen, modern style, unique design and food that appeals to today’s diner. Slow-cooked meats and flavorful house-made pastas are the traditional comfort-food classics that Italians have been roasting, baking, curing, and making in their own kitchens for generations. Bar service begins at 4pm. Saturday, dinner service at 5pm. Breakfast available Saturday and Sunday from 7am-10am and 6:30am-9:00am Monday thru Friday.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 6:30 am–10:30 am Mon–Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 7:00 am–2:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (414) 847-5622
  • Website
    http://stellavanburen.com/?scid=45f93f1b-bd77-45c9-8dab-83b6a417f6fe&y_source=1_NTk4NjQxNi04NjAtbG9jYXRpb24ud2Vic2l0ZQ==
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Stella Van Buren can accommodate all of your special event needs.
  • Private party contact
    Corrie Jean Flaningham: (262) 744-2301
  • Location
    550 N Van Buren Street, Milwaukee, WI 53202
  • Area
    Milwaukee
  • Cross Street
    E. Michigan St.
  • Parking details
    We offer valet, street, private lot, and ramp parking.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Offers

  • 1/2 Off Select Bottles of Wine on Sunday & Mondays

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 5:00 pm - 8:15 pm
    Join us on Sundays and Mondays for half-off select bottles of wine.

    1/2 Off Select Bottles of Wine on Sunday & Mondays photo

  • Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Fri - 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Join us for Happy Hour Monday- Friday 3:30pm-6pm.

    Happy Hour photo

Menu

Small Plates

  • Baked Crab CakeUSD 24.00

    Jumbo lump blue crab, remoulade, lemon

    • Spicy Tuna BruschettaUSD 18.00

      Avocado, clementine, pistachio

      • Burrata BruschettaUSD 15.00

        Heirloom tomato, white balsamic, basic

        • Shrimp CocktailUSD 24.00

          Horseradish, lemon

          • Wagyu MeatballsUSD 15.00

            San marzano, grana padano, rustic bread

            • Hot Stone WagyuUSD 40.00

              Thinly sliced A5 wagyu, dipping sauce, rosemary, cured cucumber

              • East Coast Oysters

                Mignonette, cocktail sauce

                • CalamarioUSD 19.00

                  Lemon aioli, spicy red sauce

                  Soups and Salads

                  • Minestrone SoupUSD 10.00

                    Fennel sausage, white beat, fregola

                    • Little Gem CaesarUSD 14.00

                      Parmesan croutons, white anchovy, roasted garlic dressing

                      • Steakhouse WedgeUSD 15.00

                        Dolce gorgonzola, campari tomato, bacon steak, green goddess dressing

                        • Stella Italian SaladUSD 13.00

                          Romaine, red onion, prosciutto, calabrian pepperoni, salami, olives, fontina, red wine vinaigrette

                          House Specialties

                          • Diver ScallopsUSD 38.00

                            Spinach, leek, artichoke cream, crispy prosciutto

                            • Ora King SalmonUSD 35.00

                              Sweet pepper bruschetta, rapini

                              • Prime BurgerUSD 18.00

                                Tomato jam, grilled onion, provolone

                                • Vodka MarinaraUSD 25.00

                                  Spicy lamb sausage, broccolini, rigatoni

                                  • Waygu BologneseUSD 26.00

                                    Short rib, san marazano, tagliatelle, grilled fennel

                                    • Truffled BucatiniUSD 23.00

                                      Black truffle, garlic herb butter, grana padano

                                      • Spicy Shrimp LinguiniUSD 29.00

                                        Heirloom tomato, basil, parmesan, calabrian oil

                                        Steaks and Fine Meats

                                        • Bone-In Strip, 16ozUSD 61.00

                                          • Dry-Aged New York Strip, 14ozUSD 68.00

                                            • Dry-Aged Ribeye, 16ozUSD 85.00

                                              • Petite Filet, 8ozUSD 58.00

                                                • Barrel Cut Filet, 10ozUSD 65.00

                                                  • Bone-In Ribeye, 18ozUSD 67.00

                                                    • Tomahawk Ribeye, 32ozUSD 145.00

                                                      • Italian OscarUSD 75.00

                                                        Petite filet, lump crab, asparagus, taleggio cream

                                                        • East Coast StyleUSD 75.00

                                                          Petite filet, lobster, truffle bearnaise, bordelaise

                                                          Steak Crowns

                                                          • HollandaiseUSD 3.00

                                                            • Truffled BearnaiseUSD 6.00

                                                              • Red Wine JusUSD 5.00

                                                                • Baked Crab CakeUSD 16.00

                                                                  • Marsala Mushroom SauceUSD 7.00

                                                                    • Garlic Butter Grilled ShrimpUSD 12.00

                                                                      • Au Poivre CrustUSD 3.00

                                                                        Family Style Sides

                                                                        • Fried Brussels SproutsUSD 12.00

                                                                          Brown butter vinaigrette

                                                                          • Creamed SpinachUSD 12.00

                                                                            Taleggio cream

                                                                            • Whipped Yukon gold PotatoesUSD 10.00

                                                                              European butter

                                                                              • Garlic Parmesan French FriesUSD 9.00

                                                                                • Parmesan-Roasted AsparagusUSD 13.00

                                                                                  Lemon, garlic

                                                                                  • Baked Mac & CheeseUSD 14.00

                                                                                    Parmesan Crust

                                                                                    • Roasted BroccoliniUSD 12.00

                                                                                      Garlic herb butter

                                                                                      • Oven-Roasted Marsala MushroomsUSD 14.00

                                                                                        Last updated: 23 June 2023

                                                                                        What 1,244 people are saying

                                                                                        Overall ratings and reviews

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

                                                                                        4.3
                                                                                        4.3 based on recent ratings
                                                                                        • 4.2Food
                                                                                        • 4.4Service
                                                                                        • 4.5Ambience
                                                                                        • 3.9Value

                                                                                        Noise • Moderate

                                                                                        Loved For

                                                                                        • Milwaukee

                                                                                          Great for scenic views

                                                                                        Review summary

                                                                                        AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                        Stella Van Buren offers a "phenomenal" dining experience with its "amazing bar," excellent menu variety, and "spectacular service." Guests rave about the "incredible" ambiance and "perfectly" cooked steaks. While some note inconsistencies in service timing, the "wonderful food" and dedicated staff make it a favorite for special occasions.

                                                                                        1,244 Reviews

                                                                                        1. Garrett

                                                                                          Minneapolis

                                                                                          3 reviews

                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                          3 reviews

                                                                                          Dined 5 days ago

                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                          4. Ambience 4
                                                                                          Better than your average hotel restaurant and better than your average steakhouse.

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                                                                                        2. Danielle

                                                                                          Cincinnati

                                                                                          4 reviews

                                                                                          2.0

                                                                                          4 reviews

                                                                                          Dined on 10 November 2024

                                                                                          1. Overall 2
                                                                                          2. Food 1
                                                                                          3. Service 4
                                                                                          4. Ambience 4
                                                                                          Food was bland and overpriced. I would have expected higher quality

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                                                                                        3. Thomas

                                                                                          Milwaukee

                                                                                          4 reviews

                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                          4 reviews

                                                                                          Dined on 6 November 2024

                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                                          Great food, wonderful service , and really nice setting. I highly recommend and will certainly be back.

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                                                                                        4. Katrina

                                                                                          Milwaukee

                                                                                          1 review

                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                          1 review

                                                                                          Dined on 3 November 2024

                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                          3. Service 3
                                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                                          We went here for one of my best friend’s bachelorette party and we loved it! The ambiance was great, it was everything we were looking for, and the food was filling! 10/10 would recommend.

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                                                                                        5. AD

                                                                                          Milwaukee

                                                                                          2 reviews

                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                          2 reviews

                                                                                          Dined on 26 October 2024

                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                          2. Food 4
                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                                          This place was very nice. The atmosphere was good. The food didn’t take too long after being ordered, and the servers were excellent. Thank you for having us!

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                                                                                        6. William

                                                                                          Milwaukee

                                                                                          1 review

                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                          1 review

                                                                                          Dined on 24 October 2024

                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                                          Amazing first time and we will be back! Service was great as was the food!

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                                                                                        7. Erin

                                                                                          Kansas City

                                                                                          4 reviews

                                                                                          vip
                                                                                          4.0

                                                                                          4 reviews

                                                                                          Dined on 22 October 2024

                                                                                          1. Overall 4
                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                          4. Ambience 4
                                                                                          The food was good the service was good, the value was ok, but we were at a hotel bar

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                                                                                        8. Jeff

                                                                                          Milwaukee

                                                                                          1 review

                                                                                          4.0

                                                                                          1 review

                                                                                          Dined on 20 October 2024

                                                                                          1. Overall 4
                                                                                          2. Food 4
                                                                                          3. Service 4
                                                                                          4. Ambience 4
                                                                                          Very nice experience downtown Milwaukee. Friendly service, lots of room (two in a booth that can sit 4 people), reasonable sound level and good food!

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                                                                                        9. RoshellC

                                                                                          Charlotte

                                                                                          9 reviews

                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                          9 reviews

                                                                                          Dined on 7 October 2024

                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                                          I love Stella and dine here every time I’m in Milwaukee.

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                                                                                        10. Brandon

                                                                                          Milwaukee

                                                                                          1 review

                                                                                          3.0

                                                                                          1 review

                                                                                          Dined on 3 October 2024

                                                                                          1. Overall 3
                                                                                          2. Food 3
                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                                          All the sides were flavorful and great, the main courses were the disappointment, the New York Strip was asked to be medium well and the outside of it was completely burned and not edible and the roasted chicken was bleeding on the inside not edible.

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                                                                                        FAQs

                                                                                        Stella Van Buren does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates.

                                                                                        Stella Van Buren is rated 4.3 stars by 1244 OpenTable diners.

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

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                                                                                        2 people
                                                                                        7:00 pm
                                                                                        Booked 17 times today

                                                                                        Order delivery or takeout

                                                                                        Google Map for Stella Van Buren

                                                                                        550 N Van Buren Street, Milwaukee, WI 53202

                                                                                        Additional information

                                                                                        • Cross Street
                                                                                          E. Michigan St.
                                                                                        • Area
                                                                                          Milwaukee
                                                                                        • Hours of Operation
                                                                                          Mon–Fri 6:30 am–10:30 am Mon–Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 7:00 am–2:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
                                                                                        • Price
                                                                                          $31 to $50
                                                                                        • Cuisines
                                                                                          American, Italian
                                                                                        • Dining style
                                                                                          Casual Dining
                                                                                        • Dress code
                                                                                          Smart Casual
                                                                                        • Parking details
                                                                                          We offer valet, street, private lot, and ramp parking.
                                                                                        • Payment Options
                                                                                          AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                        • Additional
                                                                                          Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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