Stella's Lounge

The atmosphere is awesome, the style of the place is cool. The service was great! Loved the waitress. The food was not the greatest. Not full on flavors and basically stuff I can make at home. Now if your vegan or vegetarian you may really like this place. Lots of options.

Unique bar and restaurant. They have a photo booth and arcade games. Staff is super friendly. Laid back atmosphere with music playing. Food was good. Limited menu though. Highly recommend ??????

Visiting from out of town wanted a bit to eat and visit with friends. This was an awesome location. Very friendly service. It's definitely a spot to come see when visiting. Food was great. The BLACKBERRY BACON JAM GRILLED CHEESE was so so good.

Sipping on a Basil Lemonade cocktail with my dude and his Stella's Punch (in a color changing cup!). We split a BLT with Chronic Fries and it was hands down a delightful experience. Great staff, attentive, and seriously overall cool vibes from this place.

Very interesting place.The atmosphere was very unique and ecleptic. I went with the hamburger and some wine. They have box wine, so you know, it's going to be good. The hamburger was delicious. I had the plain burger and had them add jalapenos. The spicy fries are to die for. It's just a little hint of heat.

What an awesome theme !!!!! 80s all the way. Super hip, cool atmosphere!! Excellent drink menu and great burger ??!!! Had a dirty martini mayo on the olive ?? burger . Fries were naked and great!!! Great music, interesting decor, amazing 80s TV ?? on every single wall! Great spot!!!

If you visit Grand Rapids MI this is a must stop. Entering from the back is a little intimidating but don't let that stop you. Funky, eclectic and fun. Staff is fantastic and engaging food is creative and flavorful. Great Whiskey/Bourbon offerings and prices are reasonable

I loved the atmosphere of this bar so much. It felt very 80s/90s and had really interesting art and decor hanging around. Jeremy was an awesome bartender! I got the half and half sweet chili and buffalo wings, they were so good. I will absolutely be recommending this place to friends and coming back soon!

Very delicious burger. I ordered the Stella Bleu. The fries are great with just enough heat to satisfy but not to over powering. My photo does not show the burger justice! Lol The atmosphere was good and the service was great. Will definitely be back for more.

Fantastic new menu! The folks at Stella's have knocked it out of the park for their 15th anniversary menu. Went with friends and we couldn't stop talking through the meal about how good the food was. Can't wait to come back and try more! Reasonably priced with good portions, too. THE spot to casually hang out downtown in a bar/restaurant hybrid atmosphere.

Was the Highlight of my Friday night while I was here for business. The locals were professional and very friendly. The staff was just as Kool, wished they had a larger menu, but their Blu Cheese Bacon burger on a pretzel roll was to die for. Beware of the spicy fries, there a little on the HOT side, but I took one for the team. Playing pinball with the locals was fun too. Great Time. ??

They changed the stuffed burgers?! The food was really good even tho the recipe was allegedly changed 6 months ago. Please bring back more arcade games. ??

Oh my gosh, Stella's is such an interesting place. They have very good food and lots of stuff to look at!! ???? The price was not too bad either, $30 for two adults, for a good size sandwich and spicy fries and a soft drink. ???? We had never been there before, but we loved it! They even have an outdoor patio if you prefer to eat outside! ????

Fun place with a high energy vibe. We were staying downtown with our two teenage daughters so we were looking for somewhere fun to eat that we could walk to. We were expecting more of an arcade sports bar and it's definitely more of a punk eclectic bar. The night we were there lots of customers were dressed in 80?s style clothes which was entertaining and made for great people watching. The food was excellent and very reasonably priced. The hamburgers did not disappoint. It's a real hamburger. My one compla

The atmosphere was relaxing until the rowdy crowd came in. However, the food was how wonderful flavor

Shared some burgers and some had way better flavor than others. As a burger snob I'd say this is a really solid burger. We had a new server and she was having a coughing attack while she was taking our order and just stayed at our table coughing (i would have walked away if i were her). But over all I'd definitely be back for the food and atmosphere. It came highly recommended and was a hidden gem. Also wasn't a huge fan of the chronic fries that were highly recommended.

Out of this world poor man?s potatoes! We got the garlic parm and it was crunchy and heavenly even after taking it to go. 10/10 on the potatoes. The vegan chickpea wings are very good, they clearly have more than just chickpeas in them as they have some chew to them. Really enjoyed the cherry bourbon flavor of these. 8/10 on vegan wings. Also had blue cheese burger 8/10. The disappointment of the night: Mac n Cheez-its with ?bechamel? sauce. The sauce was so runny it looked like milk on the bottom of the di

Honestly stick to the burgers and stuffed tots here. ordered the chicken popplers today it is not worth $12 I had one big piece and maybe 2 small pieces worthy of being called chicken bites. As always the staff is amazing though!

My friend found Stella?s just searching for some good food on a night off in Grand Rapids, and I'm so glad he did. We went on a Thursday night and the deal was that you got $5 off of a burger with the purchase of any drink. We each had an old fashioned (really well made) and I had the Government Cheese burger? so good. The toppings were plentiful, and the bun and burger were amazing. We had a couple of local beers afterwards, and the whole meal from start to finish was great. Also, go with their beer batte

The atmosphere was excellent. If you like awesome cocktails and delicious food but dont wanna go to a super formal place this is definitely it. If you're a 80s/90s kid, even better. Would recommend to anybody!

Delicious food & drinks, great location and awesome atmosphere. Super friendly staff.

Stella's is awesome!! Idk where to start. The staff are chill and social. Our waiter was Ben I believe and very helpful from drinks to the description of what the menu items were. The burgers were incredible and very well sized! Arcade games at the prices they should be! Decor in here is spooky and classy. This place is just sweet go check it out we can not wait to come back!

Love the vibes of this place, kind of divey and grungey, and so very interesting to look at. Every corner has some bit of art, tagging, or random bathroom graffiti that kept me looking around the place. Pearl clutchers beware, you will find naughty words! I personally really enjoyed my burger, but my friend ordered the cheezit Mac, and was unfortunately disappointed.

Always love coming to Stellas i had the walking taco for the first time. It was absolutely delicious. I'm a little bummed that they've eliminated some of their burgers but overall we enjoy this joint. Great Patio

We are so glad we found Stella's!! We visit Grand Rapids regularly and can't eat anywhere else now! There are so many amazing vegan and vegetarian options! The drink menu rocks too! We have been lucky enough to have Becky as our server multiple times, and she may very well be the best server on earth! I'm already looking forward to coming back and smashing some of those obscenely good potato wings!!

I've been to Stella's a million times for drinks. I finally got to eat there last night. Now I'm pissed at myself that it took me so long. So delicious!

Stella's is fun and has good food. It is very loud, so not for the hard of hearing.

The closing bartender on this fine Tuesday night (Sam I think?) was awesome!!!! Made our entire night so much better. I wish I got their name to properly shout them out. Good vibes, good drinks, and good food. The potato wedge 'wings' are amazing, and they play old-school cartoons on the tvs

First and foremost our server was fantastic. She did an amazing job. Kind and courteous 100%. The cocktail menu at quick glance doesn't seem to offer much so I asked for a recommendation and the bar definitely delivered. It was delicious. Now, I apparently am in the minority in saying I did not enjoy their burger. They've won an award for their burgers so take my review with a grain of salt. I love a good burger but this just wasn't it. Fair warning their burgers are kind of like a bouncy, meatloaf tasting,

This place is SUCH a vibe! This place is so unique and is definitely a must to checkout! They have some absolutely incredible food, service, and the atmosphere and vibes are out of this world! I ordered a gouda infused burger and it was so mouthwatering good! It was so good in fact and flavorful that i got halfway through before I realized I didn't put ketchup or mustard on it lol! We also order pizza bites and my fianc? had the chicken fajita wrap which is one of my favorites on the menu! Next time i will

So this atmosphere isn't for everyone but it is a lot of fun for those who like kitsch. Tons of throwback video games (we love to play Galaga and NBA Jam). Fun 70?s, 80?s & early 90?s TV shows playing and lots of graffiti artwork. It's a whiskey bar and most servers are pierced and tatted up, but also friendly. We took our kids there when they were younger & now that they are in their 20?s they love it even more. Excellent food. Famous for their burgers. Get the chronic fries. The Road Runner was outstandin

We were told when we arrived the kitchen was already closed which we were disappointed as we wanted to have a meal before our drive home and when we googled we thought they would be serving food up until closing. They close the kitchen down at 11:30, so 30 minutes prior to closing no more food can be ordered. We decided to grab some drinks as we were already there. We wait a few moments to be greeted the bartender asked us how we were and I was honest I told her we were a little disappointed that the kitche

Great burger joint with a fun metal ascetic. This is a fun spot for a date night, it's dark, kind of edgy, and has arcade games. We love the burgers, and the grilled cheese is also bomb. I wouldn't get the stuffed tots again, those were a little bland. Would recommend this place for a casual, fun place to eat downtown GR.

3.5/5. It was good, but I'd rather explore different options. Solid fare for good prices, but unfortunately, the massive .5lb Angus burgers are cooked to an absolute char and fully well done. I understand not wanting a burger to be cooked medium-rare or medium even, but this beautiful thick high quality chuck patty needs some pink in it. Pretty disappointing meat-vased burgers a around. I'd actually not get a meat-based burger and get some sort of vegan or veggie burger next time I come out. It seems

First of all, everyone needs the server Becky in their lives!! What a sweet and friendly human being she is! Even with all of our questions which I'm sure gets annoying, she was amazing and answered with enthusiasm that showed just how proud she was to work at Stella?s! The way she recommended dishes and things to do in the area was above and beyond what's expected of a server. The vegetarian options were outstanding! This was one of the best veggie patties I've ever had and my husband loved his smash patty

As out of towners, the atmosphere was so fun here! Very vibrant. The burger and vegan wings were great. The angry pig tacos were okay. 12 ounce draft pours for $7-$8 felt pricey.

Got the vegan avocado fries and black bean burger. 10/10 recommend. Service was great, thanks Bailey? I'm awful with names. Decent bathroom art to occupy the mind while you do the deed. People watching was decent for a Wednesday as well. I'll be back next time I'm passing through!

Stopped in for lunch on a Friday and had a great burger!! The Mr. Fables. An olive burger with a twist. Lol 1/2 pound burger with olives falling off the burger and a special mayo that just adds the perfect taste. Been her a couple of times before and it has a good vibe. Plenty of beers on tap from all over Michigan. Had some video games that were retro in nature which was cool as well.

Great food. It is rated the best burger in Grand Rapids and I can see why. Great balance with ingenuity. - Stella Blue: Rated best and it had all the hallmarks of a great burger. - Queso Jalapeno: Spicy! Not kick in the mouth hot, but constant pressure hot. If you like spicy (but not extreme), get it. DELICIOUS! - Hippie Stuffed: It was Monday and it was half off. I tried it and it was good. I used to go partial vegan and I know how hard it is. Stella's has a reputation for their vegan stuff and

The price of the food is okay but the fries where just a little to seasoned. Wasn't able to finish them. Service was amazing and there's games everywhere, thats pretty cool not gonna lie.

Have been going here for years and loved it ever single time! The atmosphere is so chill and relaxing, there's arcade games posters movies just an all around cozy spot to get good priced food! Last time I went me and my girlfriend got the pulled pork sandwich and it was the best I have ever had, the flavor was immaculate and just absolutely delicious. If they don't add this to the full menu it would be a crying shame! Love this place you gotta go

Overall, a really great time. Long wait but it was peak dinner hour(s) and we were a party of 12. Known for the best burger in America. It was very good but best, hmmm, I don't know about that. The appetizers were odd but really cool and the bar selection was cool. It was hot as hell inside, so a ceiling fan may have helped but be very prepared. Nice, quick walk (excluding the homeless begging) from downtown Grand Rapids. Nice but VERY small outside seating and only off street parking available.

I loved this place. We originally came here because the lounge shares the same name as my late mother. Everything about this place was great. The food was amazing, the atmosphere was great and the people were friendly. Best of all, the video games were only 25 cents. Lol. I will definitely be back when visiting Michigan again.

A friend and I came on a Friday night around 10pm and we couldn't get a table. We put our name on the list and went to sit at the bar. We had 2 drinks and weren't seated yet, there was a miscommunication with my phone number and when they couldn't reach me, the host gave our table away.. the place isn't that big and it would?ve been appreciated had someone came over to us at the bar considering we didn't leave. In any event, we got food to go and it wasn't bad. My friend is vegan and enjoyed the options

Phenomenal waitress! I think her name was Brooklyn. She was very helpful. The happy hour portions were great. There is a crazy amount of vegan and vegetarian options. I personally found everything to be VERY spicy. But I'm also wimpy haha so for those like me, you know what to expect. I would say it's absolutely worth checking out and I'll absolutely be back! Thank you ??

Great staff and amazing food. Make an out of town feel comfortable. Husband had fun playing pinball and I enjoyed the music

Small but solid menu. Service exemplary- how very nice these people were!! Seasoned FF were good, as was chili dog & stuffed tots. On the negative...there aren't many video or pinball games. 3 of 5 pinball machines were out of order. Beside that 3 other machines.

Food was great. I got the chickpea wrap. Only ate about half of it and saved the other half for another meal. It came with some kind of sauce that was really good. Gotta go back and try out all the other things on the menu.

Preface: As someone who has frequented Stella's since it's inception, and also had a handful of friends who have worked there - this review is only regarding my experience last night. Myself and a friend came in for trivia; we had a smash and Michelle was wonderful in that space. We moved out to the main bar after trivia, and the bartender was so rude it caught us off guard! My sober friend was enjoying her usual glass of ice to chomp on, and I ordered a well shot. When we ordered the shot, and also a refi

100% Black Angus my arse!!! I WATCHED the manager bringing in the super cheap tubes of meat you can buy from Gordon food service.(Shopping at Gordon today there's your black Angus beef in the pic) LoL I know because we buy the same thing for our house for things like taco meat, spaghetti etc where the beef doesn't need to be the primary flavor. Barfly is one of the SHADIEST restaurant groups in town. Lie about ingredients and nickel and dime you on alterations or sauces. I can't wait for this last 30$ of gi

Stopped in with my family during ArtPrize - the atmosphere is so fun, love the kitschy vibe, the food was fantastic. I got the blackberry bacon jam grilled cheese and I still think about it from time to time. The chronic fries were wonderful. Stella?s was the first place we went to after getting to Grand Rapids and it's a reason I would travel back to the city.

Excellent! Food, atmosphere, music, drinks. All of it great. Staff very friendly and accommodating. We will visit again next time we are in town!

Stella's never disappoints. Lunch, dinner and drinks 10/10. Several vegan options to accommodate my egg allergies. Only thing missing is the fabulous longtime favorite Bartender Roach.

A fun bar with an excellent selection of whiskey and local ales. Food is delicious.

Love this place, however it's not for everyone. I'm glad Grand Rapids has a place like these. If you are into letting people be themselves, openness, and a really good time, give them a try. On the other hand, don't go if you are the grumpy old uptight type of person.

A reservation for seven people at 5:30 p.m. was made by phone two weeks prior to the date we planned to go because my friends and I were interested in this place for a friend's birthday meal. We called three hours prior to our reservation on the day of the event, and they informed us that they did not have a reservation for us at all. They also said that they probably forgot to make the reservation, in which case the only thing they could offer is to only let us arrive two hours early to TRY at best secure

Went to Stella?s for dinner last night! Overall, I'd give it a grade ?B-? experience. They got us in quicker than their projected 30 min wait. I ordered a government cheese burger with just meat and cheese and an onion ring, no lettuce or tomato and my order came out as a queso burger with lots of jalape?os (I'm not a fan of jalape?os). The waitress was kind when I requested my original order be re made and she had the food expedited in the kitchen. My second burger came out and it was smothered with pickle

Great food and drinks. Really enjoyed the angry pig tacos and Stella's punch

Amazing burgers, fries and onion rings. Inventive stuffed burgers on the menu with many to choose from. They also offer many vegetarian/vegan options which my beloved greatly appreciated. Great dipping sauces. Long list of draft brews and cocktails. Awesome interior with eclectic murals throughout the bar. They have outdoor seating as well. Video games from the 80s to get your nostalgia fix. The staff was amazing and you can tell this place has great managers because it runs so well. Great location downtown

Stella?s is a unique spot in GR with a decent menu and drink selections. They're burgers are very good and their fries have a unique seasoning that stands out from most other restaurants in the area. There are some fun games like pinball and Pac-Man to play while you wait. They definitely get busy quickly and can frequently have a very long wait. Luckily, with their outdoor bar and seating you can get drinks while you wait.

Food was decent, vibes were awesome for a divey place. Overall probably a 4 for me but I feel compelled to upgrade to a 5 because of the plant based options that are shaking up the burger scene. Also open late night which was great for us.

Great lounge! Service was attentive and helpful without being overbearing. Drink selections include dozens of local and national beers and a couple hundred whiskys. The atmosphere is upbeat with good music that can be heard and heard over. And the food is just freaking amazing! Will definitely be returning!

Vegan options are really good. :) poor mans wings are SO DELICIOUS! ??

Jeremy is super duper fun & hardworking, so is Tailor. Thursdays are the best bang for the buck. 1/2 of burgers and their stuffed blue cheese burger is delicious. The chronic fries are extra good ! A must visit place in GR ! Mon - Thr happy hour after 9pm, grab the deals ????

It was recommended to go with children but I'm not sure I would agree. The kids did love the arcade but it was $1 a play so it added up quickly. They didn't have any food options for children either. We weren't from the area, so we weren't aware that their burgers were actually a meatloaf burger, so it was super disappointing when we went there for burgers not knowing that until after ordering.

Food was good and drinks were cheap and strong. Took a little bit to get food but they were pretty busy but worth the wait

I loved the food and vibes and my server holly was a gem my only gripe was when we were seated we were seated not in the first booth that was already clear which didn't make sense.

Great burgers and drinks. I had the basil lemonade and it was delicious and refreshing. My son's loved playing the old fashion video games. The take a quarter to play. Also you have to pay for street parking.

Very cool space. Lots of cool art. Video games! An awesome place to meet up with friends. The burger was AMAZING! Indulgence on a bun. Don't go if you are looking for a quiet space. Our server was fantastic. Friendly and attentive. Overall a great experience. Just remember if it's too loud, you may be too old. ?????

Better than average. Broad whiskey selection, but nothing top tier. The food menu was short but diverse. The place was packed but the service was responsive. Lots of really cool old arcade games in front and back of the bar. The food was very well prepared. I wish I had gone sooner to spend more time. Definitely top of the list to visit downtown.

Really cool bar in an unexpected area of GR. Service was okay, we sat at the bar and kinda got ignored. Interior was really cool though and they do have an arcade which was really fun!

Place is awesome! Delicious food, amazing friendly service, and cool arcade games. Definitely a must visit! The chronic fries are amazing. They play old nick shows and cartoons which is a lot of fun!

Tried several vegan options, my favorite was surprisingly the "Shrimp" Mac nCheese, but the vegan wings were yummy too and the vegan ranch was AMAZING. Lots of vegetarian/vegan options. Will be back soon!

Good food and great service. Cocktails were a highlight and food was pretty good. I was expecting more games but maybe I didn't see them all. We played a couple of pinball games and had a nice dinner on a surprisingly busy Tuesday night in GR.

I was in town for work and stopped by for some drinks with some colleagues. Staff were friendly and accommodating to our larger group. Beer selection was decent, and they had a nice mixed drink menu.

Love the atmosphere of this place! Great music, great service, and great vibes! If I want a delicious burger, this is my go to! 10/10!

Delicious burger. Country's best? I know a few joints in San Diego that would argue otherwise. But I wouldn't hesitate to buy another there. Chronic fries were tasty too, but make sure you like vinegar before you order them - otherwise go with naked fries ??

Recently attended a Slipknot concert at Van Andel in Grand Rapids and my wife and I took our daughter out to eat before the concert. She directed us to Stella?s Lounge in downtown GR. Upon entering the graffiti decorated bar we heard Devo?s Uncontrollable Urge was playing on the sound system. This was followed by Iggy Pop?s I Want To Be A DOG. I knew this was my kinda place . When the food arrived , we were impressed with the quality and quantity of the servings. Service was quick and polite. I will be visi

This place is very cool. The art on the wall is targeted towards the younger crowd. I would consider this place trendy and hip, cool place for the younger crowd to hang out. I don't come to Grand Rapids often but I would definitely suggest this place. I'm sure it will be busy at nights, we were here for lunch. There are a few old school arcade games like Miss Pac-Man and Ninja Turtles. The food was fast and good. We started with the onion rings. Then I got the road runner - grilled cheese. I wasn't ready fo

Service was amazing. We tried 2 starters, poor man's wings and queso dip. Both were really good. The poor man's wings a must get! Now here's where things got weird. We all got burgers. Supposedly best in America by GQ magazine. They sounded super yummy. The crack fries sounded good to. Well when they got there the fires were disappointing. Frozen fries were what looked like cheeto dust on them. The burger looked amazing. But then totally disappointed when bitten into. We all wondered why it tasted so diffe

One of the best local eats in the Downtown GR area. A fun restaurant with great food. Pre-COVID you would have access to classic arcade games which made the great experience even better. If you are in the area definitely try Stella's! My favorite thing to get is their "Poor Man's Potato Wings" A MUST GET!

Definitely believe in the hype !! The burgers are some of the best in town !! I can say the vegan chicken wings were best vegan appetizer I've ever had !! I still craze those and will forever always get them !!!!!

Stella?s is a fantastic restaurant! They have a bunch of great vegetarian/vegan options, great burger, and awesome vibes! They also have a great trivia nights on Wednesdays which is lots of fun!

Great vibes. The burgers can be made gluten free and do taste excellent! Be mindful because the burgers come with a fried onion ring, breadcrumbs in the patty, and beer battered fries. All need to be substituted, but our waitress was really helpful. The gf bun isn't advertised anywhere on the menu that I could find. Only came in based on a review that mentioned it. Here's a really gross picture of my half eaten burger:

Decent crowd for a Tuesday night. Excellent burger! Loved the chronic fries. Will have to try one of their vegan menu items next time. Amazing music playing for this old punk rocker at a volume I didn't have to scream over. Very eclectic crowd and laid back atmosphere.comprehensive whisky, bourbon and scotch selection. Becka the super friendly and attentive bartender makes an amazing old fashioned. Highly recommend and will be back.

Stella's is not equipped to handle large crowds it seems. Either they were understaffed or poorly managed last weekend b/c it took 45 minutes to get 1 drink. Not worth a visit if it's packed.

Got order wrong. Called to address it got put on hold then hung up on before any conversation. Called back got a rude lady on the phone that wasn't concerned about the meal the order the lack of attention to detail when preparing orders. Over all terrible experience.. if I pay 6 dollars for extras I expect the 6 dollars in extras. When you get it wrong you should not talk over people when they are explaining where the business clearly lacks.

Amazing service, reasonable prices, really nice burger BUT, the avocado nuggets felt like they were battered in salt and nothing else. I would still recommend this place since we had a good time in a very nice place and again, the (impossible) burger was nice and so was the waiters.