The ambience gives two distinct sides, there is a dinner and dining, and a cocktail bar with area for apps and what not. Stopped here for drinks before dinner so this worked out perfect. The service we received was awesome. Very attentive and offered some suggestions for both snacks and drinks. Hush puppies were very good. Light with good flavor, but was hoping for a bit more crab for the money. The espresso was perfect, maybe top 5 in Austin. read more

Stella San Jac - Crab Hushpuppies - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Stella is attached to the downtown Austin Westin and was extremely convenient for us. Unless you're staying at the Westin I wouldn't recommend Stella. The staff was very friendly, not quick, but very friendly. My husband ordered the crab hush puppies, which were almost only breading and not pleasant. I ordered the Caesar with chicken, which was decent, but unremarkable. With so many amazing places in Austin, Stella falls flat. read more

Stella San Jac - Lettuce, chicken and very light Caesar dressing. Not even cheese - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

Stopped in for brunch, waited around 15 mins to get helped. Our order eventually gets put in, but had to flag our server down. French toast came out burnt, rather than being apologetic about the quality, our server seemed really condescending and did not understand why we would want it to be remade. Eventually, we just cancelled the order, as service had been and would continue to be slow. read more

Stella San Jac - Pecan Praline French Toast - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

The place itself has a great look. You have to walk around the corner to the hotel elevator for a pic of the neon ATX sign. Stella San Jac let me down in terms of the food. Thanks to Yelp, I got a free appetizer of biscuits for checking in. These were supposed to be the star of the menu and I just found them to be so-so. The honey butter is what made it good. For brunch I had the salmon and that was pretty good. Overall, I would say this spot is good but not great for brunch. read more

Stella San Jac - Bar and high top tables - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

I had a really good experience coming for the borboun and biscuit tasting and dinner. The service was so friendly! Edwin I think was so friendly talking to us for a few minutes about the different bourbons and then the wine they have. The biscuits are so fluffy and good!! The bourbon pairings made it such a unique experience. We enjoyed the pork chop and thought it was cooked nicely. Plating was nice as well. It has a dark upscale vibe but def people there dressed more casual. read more

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We highly recommend - I had the salmon over Cesar salad Everyone else said their food was great. Especially the French toast with pecans. Boyfriend said it didn't even need syrup it was that good. Also, the biscuits are the DIE for especially with the butter. The decor is impeccable and elevated. Service was great. She took her time to explain and was attentive. read more

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I went for the bourbon and biscuit promotion where you try some high shelf bourbon alongside biscuits. The biscuits were very tiny with overly manicured flavor jams and butters. The jam was good. The butters deserved atleast one savory butter. The experience was $60 and was not worth the price tag. For regular menu food, we got a Ceasar salad with salmon. Lettuce was a bit past its due date but the salmon was cooked to perfection! I would not come back or go out of my way for the bourbon and biscuit promotion but the main menu was pretty good. read more

Stella San Jac - Bourbon & Biscuits - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

OMG. 10 out of 10 for Brunch. Biscuits...Best ever. Hot and fresh. Wife had chicken and waffles and she loved them. I had the short rib grilled cheese. Wowza. Ask for Logan read more

I will say this is a low 4 rating. At a "fancier" kind of place, expectations should be a bit higher and so that's how I went into it. Let me start by saying the service was absolutely amazing which is why it is a 4 and not a 3. And the honey butter for the biscuits was fantastic as well. The part that wasn't as great for me though was the burger. I ordered a medium rare burger and unfortunately received a well done burger. It wasn't the biggest deal to me so I just kept it and still enjoyed it. But I feel like the experience would have been much better with a better burger. I'd give this place another shot though, truly because of the service! read more

Stella San Jac - Biscuits and honey butter - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Biscuits...Do I need to say more? Over the years, I have made my rounds to try all the best biscuits in Austin. I can definitely say, these made the list. They were just the right amount of fluffy and flaky. Matched with that incredible butter, you won't be upset. We came in on a Sunday for brunch and the place wasn't too crowded so it was nice to not have to yell. As you sit and wait to order, you are forced to see them deliver plate after beautiful plate to other tables and try to decide which you are going to want to eat. Every dish looked better than the previous. We settled on the biscuits, salmon bruschetta and the parfait. The salmon was fantastic, served with plenty of fish on top with a nice thick piece of sourdough and cream cheese spread. The parfait was light and refreshing, so the perfect addition. Only downside was that we showed up at 11 which I assume is prime start to brunch and they were already all out of 3 of the fresh smoothies and juices which I thought was a bit odd. We ended choosing the last one left (beets and something) and it was definitely the least favorite item of the meal. Luckily everything else was great so can't complain. read more

Stella San Jac - Biscuits - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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The biscuits are so good. I had a BLT salad and mule. They were ok. I think my friends had better food choices, but I wasn't that hungry. We did start with some appetizers, including the deviled eggs, which were really good! The service was good. The only drawback was that our table was by a prep station for the wait staff which was not ideal. We didn't have a reservation, so beggars can't be choosers. I would definitely try this restaurant again when I have more of an appetite. read more

Had a great anniversary brunch. Our host was attentive and gave us complimentary mimosas for our special day. The food was awesome. We well definitely be coming back with our crew! Avocado Toast Beef Short Rib American Breakfast read more

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Came here for a work brunch and we loved it!! I got the salmon eggs Benedict and had one of their green juices and they're ere both so delicious!! I wish their menu was bigger though read more

Came here with my wife on date night before a music show. Loved it - service, drinks and food were all great. She had the halibut, I had the caesar with salmon. Only regret is that the desert menu doesn't have a great chocolate option, but I won't knock off a star for that. Was a great start to a fun night, will definitely be back. read more

I hate biscuits. Usually. I know, sacrilege, sue me. BUT I loved the biscuits here and even ate 2. The short rib is a popular pick and for good reason. Sweet potato mash is a bold move, but it works. Cons: The area we sat at near the windows smelled like gym socks. It was bizarre, but was it actually the restaurant or a nearby diner? I'll never know. read more

Stella San Jac - Garbage picture with garbage lighting of the short rib. I did my best. - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

Attached to the hotel, but barely noticed that when we chose it. Southern flair food. We went at the end of the night, nice staff, waitress showed us other plates on her way by to give us a look, made nice recommendations. We had Fried avocado salad- good stuff. Pork chop- more like a shank, good sauce and Brussels Chicken dish- mashed potatoes, great flavor Beautiful scenery and comfy couch seating. read more

Stella San Jac - Restaurant area. - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

The Bone marrow was OUT OF SITE. Smooth, unctuous de-natured protein took the toast points to another level and while I was trying to impress my date I had an internal debate of telling her it's horrible and not to try it. Alas, she isn't a foodie but liked it as well. The Shrimp Caesar salad was wonderful. The lettuce crisp, the dressing had a hint of anchovy and lemon, kissing the salad but not soupy or overpowering it. My apologies for not recalling the red wine I ordered but the waiter and staff were very knowledgeable and their suggestion was a very heavy tannin laden wine with notes of huckleberry and vanilla. Bravo! Moreover, it paired nicely with a perfectly cooked beef short rib. The meat was fork tender while not being dry. I'm not a sweet potato fan but the mash married perfectly with the beef and the green apple slaw had a nice crunch to contrast the textures. The ambiance was very quiet as not many people where there b/c of covid however the bar area is very upscale and satisfying if a patron were to sit in that area. Parking wasn't fun but all things considered - a great staff, awesome food, and decadent vibe makes it all worth the visit. read more

Stella San Jac - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Great high quality ingredients, good service, and nice bright view like a flashback to better times.

The New York Strip was the best I've ever had. The biscuits with honey on the HH menu were delightful. The HH specials were not only incredibly affordable, but of quality. The ambience was stunning as well but the reason I'm writing this review is because of the customer service I received from Adam and Delena. These two went out of their way to make sure that we were all taken care of, and not only in a professional manner, but by being kind and investing in each one of their customers personally. I will never forget the experience I had at Stella and I will tell everyone. Thank you. read more

First brunch spot I've been to with fresh pressed Juice , Coming from nyc this was a pleasant surprise, I like traveling and finding gems Service was A+ Food was even better. Like legit Fire ass food!! Loved it , order everything on the menu. read more

Stella San Jac - Lemon Buttermilk pancakes - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

First night in Austin in 30 years, took my son to a tournament. Stella was walking distance from our hotel, so we gave it a try. And I'm so glad we did! Ambiance is upscale, but warm. Our waiter, Arek, was fantastic! Knowledgeable about the wine list, friendly and attentive. Excellent service. He recommended I try the wagyu beef rib - it's a long time since I was blown away by a dish, but it was fantastic! The mashed potatoes, the onions and peppers, and the assorted herbs on top were amazing, as was the presentation! My son had the roasted chicken and he was equally impressed A hearty 5 stars from me on this one! May go back another night before we leave! read more

Went here this weekend with friends for girls get away. We had a fabulous time. And our waiter had fun jokes. read more

Stella San Jac - Avocado Toast - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

Solid fare in my neighborhood. The lobster pasta at lunch is great and you can't really go wrong with any of the brunch offerings.

Ate here 3 times while staying a week at the hotel. Steak frites the first time ....terrible flat iron (WtF get a ribeye) steak with a TON of butter on it but hey... frites #amiright? Second time I had the fried avocado salad. Decent choice, which was better than my third experience where I ordered a $55 NY Strip medium. I received a piece of wood. I was going to eat it but there wasn't enough medical personnel around that could save me if I choked. The table next to me must have also had a terrible experience because the manager stayed there apologizing for quite awhile. While I didn't have to pay for it because the waitress (who was very nice) felt sorry for me, it was a terrible experience and not one manager came to apologize. Nice vibes, decent wine selection. 10 out of 10 would not eat here again. read more

Ambiance and the vibes, definitely there for Brunch. Food and service - I'm sorry, but not worth coming back or recommending to friends/family. This place is overrated and other reviewers are right about the service and food. Server has a great attitude, but terrible service. Had to wave him down several times to get refills on water and coffee. Both coffee refills were cold, not hot. Our Lemon Buttermilk Pancakes were burnt and terribly dry. The Country Fried Steak was dry, burnt and just awful, zero flavor. Whoever managed the food line, clearly doesn't care about the quality that their sending out. read more

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Service was okay. Food was okay, limited selection. Made a reservation, but restaurant was empty when we arrived. Parking was miserable in the area. read more

The drinks were amazing. The fries avocado salad wasn't That big of a deal. The Ora salmon was cooked properly, and the black lentil and pure was flavorful. The steak was good as well. We will go back maybe just for drinks. read more

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Came here for breakfast. I sat at the bar and the atmosphere was great. The food was good and came out quickly

Friendly staff, good biscuits, cocktails and a hearty burger made this a perfect pre-show stop! I'd go back to try something new. read more

Stella San Jac - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

Everything about this place was great. Matt out server was very friendly, attentive and efficient. Every other person who came to our table to bring food or remove dishes was also very friendly and interactive. The food was AMAZING. I was really not expecting the food to be so good and nicely presented. Drinks were great. We loved abs recommend the pear margarita abs the cool as cucumber drink. This restaurant definitely surprised us even though we saw the great reviews they had already. Would definitely go back! read more

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Pretty nice experience for the world traveler up early for breakfast and stumbling upon this cafe attached to a hotel. The prices are not crazy (what isn't expensive these days?), the food is wonderful, and the southern hospitality hangs in the air. Basic eggs, hash browns, and biscuits that are to die for! Wiped every last drop off my plate and left a happy and sleepy customer! read more

Stella San Jac - Biscuits - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

Great food and service. We visited on a busy Saturday for brunch, but we were still seated quickly and taken care of. The food came out fresh and hot and the ambiance is spot on. read more

Stella San Jac - Chicken and Waffles Shrimp and Grits Rejuvenate Smoothie - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

Stella San Sac is one of the best brunches I've had in awhile. They're located at the Westin Downtown but don't be fooled - they're NOT stereotypical hotel food. Marriott always does a good job hosting great establishments, but this restaurant blew me away because I got their: - Chicken & Waffle ($21): what makes this one of the best ones I've had is that the chicken is very-well seasoned and also comes with a maple syrup that has Bulleit bourbon mixed in for an extra kick to wake ya up. Very well done! - 4.75/5 - Short Rib Grilled Cheese ($17): they take tender, rich short rib and pair it with a melted smoked cheddar cheese and caramelized onion all on a Hawaiian roll and side of fries and WOWOW. It also comes with a side of jus to dip in for even more rich taste. Just try this. You'll thank me later!! - 4.5/5 - #16 Biscuits ($9): I mean what's a brunch without biscuits, am I right? These are a great appetizer to start the morning off! - 4/5 What I also like about Stella San Jac is that they are open for brunch on Fridays! I wish more establishments had brunch outside of the weekend, so this extra day is nice. I've also came awhile back for dinner where I got the Pan Seared Chicken ($26) which was good. The seasoning really made the chicken stand out and complemented the grits pretty well. Overall, I had pretty amazing experiences here and would highly suggest y'all to put them on your list. I give em a 4.5/5! read more

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Just recently moved to Austin and I was curious to try this spot out after work and it was definitely a great decision to make last night in austin and summer year round was soo bomb not only that but the bartender solo was so friendly and super cool and chill and knowledgeable about the cocktails would definitely recommend this spot and come back for sure read more

For Austin, Stella San Jac's food is simply okay. 3 stars for the attentive, excellent service and location. But the food is strictly average. We were a large party and tried much of their menu. The salmon Benedict was overly salty while the Avocado toast was relatively flavorless (the scrambled eggs with it were good). Most disappointing were the biscuits. You can find much better ones at Olamaie etc. read more

Holase made it easy to keep coming back to this restaurant for the week! The drinks and food added to the hospitality, were SO good, we repeatedly came back to the restaurant throughout our stay. Holase made sure our experience was equally enjoyable from a social and service perspective. He made sure our drinks were timely, and checked on us frequently so we never needed anything for a lengthy period of time. He recommended several dishes that were enjoyed by our group. We started with the Prickly Pear Margarita. It was refreshing and not too bubbly. Then we had the Brussel sprouts. They were wonderful! On the 2nd visit, we ordered the hush puppies as a starter. They were very flavorful and perfectly prepared. Our salad was very good. I had never had Red Finn. We added it as a protein for the salad. The fish was perfection. Not too heavy and breaded very lightly. This restaurant takes care of the guests of the hotel. The space is not too loud and open to groups and friends joining. We had multiple experiences here during our week in Austin and each was good. read more

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The service was good. Definitely always better to make a reservation. The ambiance is very open with lots of windows and natural light. It is technically connected to The Westin. The food was good, not enough that I'd go back anytime soon, but it was convenient for breakfast/brunch. Check it out if you are staying in nearby. read more

Stella San Jac - Biscuits & Gravy* ** grilled chorizo - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

The server Logan was amazing and the restaurant should be proud of how good his service is amazing

An excellent brunch served by Mike, a friendly an conscientious server. Stella is beautiful inside and has a menu that makes deciding really tough. Every single thing sounds great. I had a grilled Chicken Caesar that was really good and my companions both had the salmon Benedict minus the salmon and they were so happy with them. We also shared an order of biscuit-yum! read more

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Conveniently located in the Westin, Stella is spectacular! Jasmine, Matt and Solo gave excellent service! The food and drinks were amazing! I'll let the pictures tell the rest of the story. We will definitely stay at the Westin the next time we're in Austin solely for the reason of Jasmine, Matt and Solo!! read more

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