Stella Van Buren

4.3

1259 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

Dec 28, 2024

10:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

Good for business meals
Good for special occasions
Romantic

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

Popular dishes

Baked Crab Cake$24.00
Jumbo lump blue crab, remoulade, lemon
Spicy Tuna Bruschetta$18.00
Avocado, clementine, pistachio
Burrata Bruschetta$15.00
Heirloom tomato, white balsamic, basic
Shrimp Cocktail$24.00
Horseradish, lemon
Wagyu Meatballs$15.00
San marzano, grana padano, rustic bread
Hot Stone Wagyu$40.00
Thinly sliced A5 wagyu, dipping sauce, rosemary, cured cucumber
East Coast Oysters
Mignonette, cocktail sauce
Calamario$19.00
Lemon aioli, spicy red sauce

Soups and Salads

Minestrone Soup$10.00
Fennel sausage, white beat, fregola
Little Gem Caesar$14.00
Parmesan croutons, white anchovy, roasted garlic dressing
Steakhouse Wedge$15.00
Dolce gorgonzola, campari tomato, bacon steak, green goddess dressing
Stella Italian Salad$13.00
Romaine, red onion, prosciutto, calabrian pepperoni, salami, olives, fontina, red wine vinaigrette

House Specialties

Diver Scallops$38.00
Spinach, leek, artichoke cream, crispy prosciutto
Ora King Salmon$35.00
Sweet pepper bruschetta, rapini
Prime Burger$18.00
Tomato jam, grilled onion, provolone
Vodka Marinara$25.00
Spicy lamb sausage, broccolini, rigatoni
Waygu Bolognese$26.00
Short rib, san marazano, tagliatelle, grilled fennel
Truffled Bucatini$23.00
Black truffle, garlic herb butter, grana padano
Spicy Shrimp Linguini$29.00
Heirloom tomato, basil, parmesan, calabrian oil

Steaks and Fine Meats

Bone-In Strip, 16oz$61.00
Dry-Aged New York Strip, 14oz$68.00
Dry-Aged Ribeye, 16oz$85.00
Petite Filet, 8oz$58.00
Barrel Cut Filet, 10oz$65.00
Bone-In Ribeye, 18oz$67.00
Tomahawk Ribeye, 32oz$145.00
Italian Oscar$75.00
Petite filet, lump crab, asparagus, taleggio cream
East Coast Style$75.00
Petite filet, lobster, truffle bearnaise, bordelaise

Steak Crowns

Hollandaise$3.00
Truffled Bearnaise$6.00
Red Wine Jus$5.00
Baked Crab Cake$16.00
Marsala Mushroom Sauce$7.00
Garlic Butter Grilled Shrimp$12.00
Au Poivre Crust$3.00

Family Style Sides

Fried Brussels Sprouts$12.00
Brown butter vinaigrette
Creamed Spinach$12.00
Taleggio cream
Whipped Yukon gold Potatoes$10.00
European butter
Garlic Parmesan French Fries$9.00
Parmesan-Roasted Asparagus$13.00
Lemon, garlic
Baked Mac & Cheese$14.00
Parmesan Crust
Roasted Broccolini$12.00
Garlic herb butter
Oven-Roasted Marsala Mushrooms$14.00

What 1,259 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
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Wisconsin
Most Booked 1000-Point Tables
Milwaukee
Great for fine wines
Milwaukee
Great for scenic views

Review summary

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Stella Van Buren offers a vibrant dining experience with "phenomenal food" and "spectacular service." Renowned for its exquisite steaks and pasta dishes, the restaurant shines with its attentive staff and "beautiful views." While some found the menu pricey, most rave about the "incredible flavors" and "memorable ambiance."

1,259 Reviews

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Cindy
Nashville
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
TERRIBLE dining experience. Our waitress was completely incompetent, almost like this was her first time working. Throughout the night she would take orders, and forget to bring the items back to our table. We borrowed utensils and water from other tables, as long periods of time would pass and she would be no where to be found. Keep in mind the restaurant was empty. She asked us if we wanted to see the dessert menu before we had eaten dinner because she forgot she hadn't brought our food out yet. When we finally received and finished our room temperature entrees - our waitress offered us complimentary dessert for all her blunders. After 30 more minutes of waiting we finally walked up to the bartender to ask for our check - we wanted to leave the circus. Of course the "complimentary" desserts were on the bill, and when confronted, the waitress forgot she had offered them. Our family thought we were on a prank show for most of the dinner. Overall the food had potential but because of our forgetful waitress it came out cold. Avoid the truffle pasta, crab cake, and overpriced pork chop. This was supposed to be an enjoyable night celebrating Christmas with our extended family, but it quickly devolved into a gong show of clumsiness - a 3+ hours and $450 later! We will not be coming back here. I rarely write reviews but this was especially disappointing.
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Amy
Milwaukee
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very food. Service was good. Spacious and nice environment
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Christina
Milwaukee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service and great atmosphere! Wish we had a bit more selection for entrees, but the food was amazing!
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Paul
Charleston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Stella, inside the Westin in downtown Milwaukee. Spectacular on all levels. Ambiance, service, food, etc.
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Teresa
Greater Boston
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
For the price, I expected a better steak. Ordered a dry aged rib eye and could have sworn we got a strip steak. The staff were very friendly and accommodating, but I felt it was extremely overpriced for what you got.
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marjorie
Milwaukee
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
excellent food and service. The waitress was on alert and was there when we needed her.
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Martina
VIP
Chicago
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The food was very good, the service was attentive and professional, and the space is really grand. Unfortunately, the hotel was having some construction done in the lobby area, just outside of the restaurant, and it was extremely noisy and disruptive. Quite disappointing when you’re trying to have a conversation.
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Collin
VIP
Cincinnati
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server Anjail was wonderful. Will definitely be back.
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Myia
Milwaukee
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service, and drinks were excellent. You have to get the mashed potatoes!!
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Makayla
Milwaukee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a great time and food was great. Staff was very attentive and kind. Overall fantastic! Is expensive so this is a very special occasion restaurant.
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Stella Van Buren does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates.

Stella Van Buren is rated 4.3 stars by 1259 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 28, 2024

10:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

Order delivery or takeout

550 N Van Buren Street, Milwaukee, WI 53202

Additional information

Cross street
E. Michigan St.
Neighborhood
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

Website
http://stellavanburen.com/?scid=45f93f1b-bd77-45c9-8dab-83b6a417f6fe&y_source=1_NTk4NjQxNi04NjAtbG9jYXRpb24ud2Vic2l0ZQ==
Phone number
(414) 847-5622
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

Stella Van Buren

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

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

Happy Hour

Wagyu Bolognese

Ribeye

Burrata Bruschetta

Small Plates

Baked Crab Cake$24.00

Spicy Tuna Bruschetta$18.00

Burrata Bruschetta$15.00

Shrimp Cocktail$24.00

Wagyu Meatballs$15.00

Hot Stone Wagyu$40.00

East Coast Oysters

Calamario$19.00

Soups and Salads

Minestrone Soup$10.00

Little Gem Caesar$14.00

Steakhouse Wedge$15.00

Stella Italian Salad$13.00

House Specialties

Diver Scallops$38.00

Ora King Salmon$35.00

Prime Burger$18.00

Vodka Marinara$25.00

Waygu Bolognese$26.00

Truffled Bucatini$23.00

Spicy Shrimp Linguini$29.00

Steaks and Fine Meats

Bone-In Strip, 16oz$61.00

Dry-Aged New York Strip, 14oz$68.00

Dry-Aged Ribeye, 16oz$85.00

Petite Filet, 8oz$58.00

Barrel Cut Filet, 10oz$65.00

Bone-In Ribeye, 18oz$67.00

Tomahawk Ribeye, 32oz$145.00

Italian Oscar$75.00

East Coast Style$75.00

Steak Crowns

Hollandaise$3.00

Truffled Bearnaise$6.00

Red Wine Jus$5.00

Baked Crab Cake$16.00

Marsala Mushroom Sauce$7.00

Garlic Butter Grilled Shrimp$12.00

Au Poivre Crust$3.00

Family Style Sides

Fried Brussels Sprouts$12.00

Creamed Spinach$12.00

Whipped Yukon gold Potatoes$10.00

Garlic Parmesan French Fries$9.00

Parmesan-Roasted Asparagus$13.00

Baked Mac & Cheese$14.00

Roasted Broccolini$12.00

Oven-Roasted Marsala Mushrooms$14.00

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