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Stella Van Buren, Milwaukee, WI

Stella Van Buren

4.4
4.4
1254 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 6 times today
  • Good for business meals
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
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
  • 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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

Offers

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

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 5:00 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
    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 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
    Join us for Happy Hour Monday- Friday 3:30pm-6pm.

    Happy Hour photo

What 1,254 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Wisconsin

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

  • Milwaukee

    Great for fine wines

  • Milwaukee

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
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."

1,254 Reviews
  1. marjorie

    Milwaukee

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. Grace

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My partner & I found the steaks super delicious! Very impressed in comparison to other restaurant steaks. Service was great & the free bday dessert (bread pudding) was amazing! 2 drinks, 2 steaks, an appetizer, and a side to share for under $200- not bad at all! Would recommend. Great atmosphere

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  7. Barry

    VIP

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Booked the last booking slot at 4:30pm for early Thanksgiving dinner. Restaurant was understandably quiet, and service was excellent. Wait times were short and drinks were great. Dinner was a choice of set menu or limited selections from the a la carte menu. Food was just ok, plating looking like something my grandmother would, just dumped on the plate. Set menu at $75 for a soup or salad, prime rib or turkey dinner, and choice of carrot cake or pumpkin pie, was overpriced.
    Stella Van BurenResponded on December 1, 2024
    Thanks for visiting us, Barry. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the service and the quality of our drinks. We're sorry to hear that our food and pricing didn't meet your expectations. We strive to provide a variety of dishes and value, and your feedback helps us improve. We hope you'll give us another chance to impress you with our food and service.

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  8. Arturo

    Chicago

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    As my husband was getting sat down, the hostess asked him if we were celebrating anything special… which he did mentioned it was our 10 year anniversary, even though I personally put it down when I made the reservation… Chris our server didn’t even acknowledge it, nor did the manager who ran our food… so explain to me why the host bothered asking and didn’t pass the message around… I wasn’t expecting anything free but at least some kind of acknowledgement…. Anyways driving from Gurnee to Milwaukee for this mediocre dinner? First and last time there… food is just okay, you better off picking another place for the same price range
    Stella Van BurenResponded on December 1, 2024
    Hi, We're sorry to hear that your anniversary dinner didn't live up to your expectations. We always aim to make special occasions memorable and we regret that we fell short this time. We appreciate your feedback about the lack of acknowledgement from our team and the confusion about your anniversary. We will take your comments into consideration and strive to improve. We hope to have the chance to serve you better in the future. Best, Stella Van Buren Management Team

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  9. Susan

    VIP

    Milwaukee

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bruschetta -- spicy tuna and buratta -- was delicious. Calamari should have been tasty too but was way overdone. Shared a burger, and it was outstanding -- caramelized onions, tomato jam, cheese, and a perfectly done burger, who could ask for more? We'll be back.
    Stella Van BurenResponded on December 1, 2024
    Thanks for the review, Susan! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our bruschetta. We appreciate your feedback on the calamari, and we're sorry to hear that it wasn't quite up to par this time. We're glad to know that our burger was outstanding and we hope you'll join us again soon. Best, Stella Van Buren Management Team.

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  10. Garrett

    Minneapolis

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2024

    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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FAQs

Stella Van Buren does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates.

Stella Van Buren is rated 4.4 stars by 1254 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 6 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.
  • Neighbourhood
    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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