Stella Van Buren

Name: Stella Van Buren
Address: 550 N Van Buren Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States, 53202
Telephone: (414) 847-5622
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.3

4.3

1259 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

29 Dec 2024

19:00

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 06:30–10:30 Mon–Fri 11:00–22:00 Sat, Sun 07:00–14:00 Sat 17:00–22:00 Sun 17:00–21:00
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 - 17:00 - 20:15
Join us on Sundays and Mondays for half-off select bottles of wine.
Happy Hour
Multiple dates available
Mon - Fri - 17:00 - 21:00
Join us for Happy Hour Monday- Friday 3:30pm-6pm.

Popular dishes

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

Soups and Salads

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

House Specialties

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

Steaks and Fine Meats

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

Steak Crowns

HollandaiseUS$3.00
Truffled BearnaiseUS$6.00
Red Wine JusUS$5.00
Baked Crab CakeUS$16.00
Marsala Mushroom SauceUS$7.00
Garlic Butter Grilled ShrimpUS$12.00
Au Poivre CrustUS$3.00

Family Style Sides

Fried Brussels SproutsUS$12.00
Brown butter vinaigrette
Creamed SpinachUS$12.00
Taleggio cream
Whipped Yukon gold PotatoesUS$10.00
European butter
Garlic Parmesan French FriesUS$9.00
Parmesan-Roasted AsparagusUS$13.00
Lemon, garlic
Baked Mac & CheeseUS$14.00
Parmesan Crust
Roasted BroccoliniUS$12.00
Garlic herb butter
Oven-Roasted Marsala MushroomsUS$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

4.3Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

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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 17 December 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 13 December 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 11 December 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 7 December 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 2 December 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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FAQs

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.

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2 people

29 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 16 times today

Order delivery or takeout

550 N Van Buren Street, Milwaukee, WI 53202

Additional information

Cross Street
E. Michigan St.
Area
Milwaukee
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 06:30–10:30 Mon–Fri 11:00–22:00 Sat, Sun 07:00–14:00 Sat 17:00–22:00 Sun 17:00–21:00
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 booking

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 CakeUS$24.00

Spicy Tuna BruschettaUS$18.00

Burrata BruschettaUS$15.00

Shrimp CocktailUS$24.00

Wagyu MeatballsUS$15.00

Hot Stone WagyuUS$40.00

East Coast Oysters

CalamarioUS$19.00

Soups and Salads

Minestrone SoupUS$10.00

Little Gem CaesarUS$14.00

Steakhouse WedgeUS$15.00

Stella Italian SaladUS$13.00

House Specialties

Diver ScallopsUS$38.00

Ora King SalmonUS$35.00

Prime BurgerUS$18.00

Vodka MarinaraUS$25.00

Waygu BologneseUS$26.00

Truffled BucatiniUS$23.00

Spicy Shrimp LinguiniUS$29.00

Steaks and Fine Meats

Bone-In Strip, 16ozUS$61.00

Dry-Aged New York Strip, 14ozUS$68.00

Dry-Aged Ribeye, 16ozUS$85.00

Petite Filet, 8ozUS$58.00

Barrel Cut Filet, 10ozUS$65.00

Bone-In Ribeye, 18ozUS$67.00

Tomahawk Ribeye, 32ozUS$145.00

Italian OscarUS$75.00

East Coast StyleUS$75.00

Steak Crowns

HollandaiseUS$3.00

Truffled BearnaiseUS$6.00

Red Wine JusUS$5.00

Baked Crab CakeUS$16.00

Marsala Mushroom SauceUS$7.00

Garlic Butter Grilled ShrimpUS$12.00

Au Poivre CrustUS$3.00

Family Style Sides

Fried Brussels SproutsUS$12.00

Creamed SpinachUS$12.00

Whipped Yukon gold PotatoesUS$10.00

Garlic Parmesan French FriesUS$9.00

Parmesan-Roasted AsparagusUS$13.00

Baked Mac & CheeseUS$14.00

Roasted BroccoliniUS$12.00

Oven-Roasted Marsala MushroomsUS$14.00

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