Stella's On 97

"We love this place! It's a perfect hybrid of casual or classy dining, and everything that we've tried on the menu has always been delicious. Comfy seating, fast service, and healthy + delicious food make this an easy choice for regular visits. MUST-TRY FAVORITES: grilled brussels and bacon, ahi tuna, smoke stack burger, fish tacos, pan-fried walleye, and sweet potato fries. I regularly get the brussels as an appetizer and the ahi tuna [appetizer] as my meal. MENU UPDATE: They recently added birria tacos, which have roasted shredded beef and light-spicy, au jus-like sauce for dipping. (As of Feb 24, 2024, the website menu hasn't been updated yet.) The parking lot is very large. If parking spots only remain on the far left (west) edge row, don't worry, that means there's still a few tables open in main dining and lots open in the overflow space. If the left edge row is full, then the inside is pretty busy. Management does a fabulous job with balancing staffing because even if it's very busy, we've always been promptly seated and served. Accessibility is friendly for disabled or injured folks with flat surfaces all on the main level. If you come on a Friday or Saturday, I recommend a reservation, but it's not required. There are technically 4 seating areas -- bar (with TVs), main dining (fireplace and golf course views), overflow dining (cooler temps), and the seasonal outdoor patio. The bar and main dining area both have booths and tables with cushioned chairs. (The "cushioned" chair aspect is important for me since I have back issues.) The bar atmosphere is open and naturally louder. You can request a *tall* booth in the main dining area if you want more privacy. Service has always been very friendly and prompt. (Special shout out to the server Talon, who just last night ran my forgotten purse all the way out to me in the parking lot. Thank you!) The menu has diverse options from dry-rub chicken wings and burgers to pastas and chicken/steak/fish entrees. There are multiple options for gluten-free, keto, or vegetarian diners. They also have a wide selection of wine and drinks. There is a kids menu, but I don't think of this as a typical place to bring young kids. If your kids are hard to wrangle or like moving around while dining out, a table in the overflow dining space could work out. If you're unsure about Stella's, just go! You won't be disappointed."

"If you live in the area, this should be on your short list. It's reliably great food and service!"

"This was my first time at Stella's and I plan to go back. Reservations are a good idea, but not necessary. The staff was friendly and had good suggestions. I ordered the New Zealand lamb chops...wow! Tender, full of flavor, I recommend trying this. We also had the steak bites appetizer, which was delicious."

"Went here for a lunch date. Service was pleasant and polite. Food was phenomenal! I had the Filet Oscar with the BEST mushroom risotto I have ever had! My husband had the lamb chops which were quite delicious! And we finished up with a creme brulee which was the perfect end to our date! We will definitely be returning!"

"Another fantastic experience at Stella’s. If you have kids in college, you know nights out with dad are precious. It’s a reason to hit the best places. We had another fantastic experience tonight. I had the swordfish and she had the Man Salad with beef and shrimp. The warm olives were the perfect appetizer. Thank you!"