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Stella's

3.7 (52 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Ramen
Wesley F.

Five stars aren't enough! From the historical charm to the innovative menu, Stella's is a standout. On the recommendation of our excellent servers, I tried the Ramen. It was a revelation--savory beef and a rich, spicy broth that converted this non-ramen fan instantly! My wife's halibut was cooked to perfection, complemented beautifully by the risotto and earthy grilled beets. We capped off the night with a seasonal pumpkin crème brûlée and a whimsical touch of free cotton candy. Beyond the food, the "haunted" history of the building adds such a unique layer to the evening. Exploring the story of the restaurant and the surrounding Paducah Arts District made for an unforgettable night. Highly recommended!

Texas Yellow Rose
Sabine F.

The wait staff and bartenders are amazing. They make any cocktails no matter how strange it may sound for you. They remembered us even though we have only been there twice. They made us feel like we were a part of the family. Matt was the best. He created a special drink for me called the Texas Yellow Rose. It is made with gin.

Gin and soda
Shane C.

Clean and concise food and drinks. Sometimes simple is best and this is one of those times if you're interested in Simplify, Simplify! Then Stella's is for you! Enjoy-

Amy W.

When you are traveling across the country, it's best to take your time and not always be in a hurry to get home! We came from Asheville on our way home to Colorado Springs and decided to cut our day early and stay in Paducah. We decided to walk into downtown from our hotel and ended up at Stella for dinner! Best decision ever! Not only is it a cool little town but the food and hospitality at Stella was so worth the evening! The folks there were awesome....felt like everything was provided just for us! We started with drinks and then moved into starters. The shrimp was amazing and we were even treated to the tuna after saying I just never liked tuna before. Oh my word, so so good!!!! Our main dishes were delightful! I had the delicious Scallops and grits (something I never get in Colorado....whats up with that?). My husband had the Moqueca (Brazillian Fish Stew). Equally amazing! Our server was so kind and friendly. "E" made us feel at home and like we were part of the community. She then ended our meal with a signature cotton candy finisher. Over all...i would highly recommend spending an evening at Stella! Thank you all!

Katlynn M.

The place looks nice when you walk in. They bring out complimentary cornbread bites. They were just okay. Kind of dry but that's cornbread for you. We got the crab dip for an appetizer. It was pretty good. The house made chips were good a nice touch. I ordered the Grouper. In my opinion it wasn't seasoned well at all. It definitely needed more flavor. The fish did not taste fishy at all so that was a plus. The bed of rice my fish was on had extremely crunchy pieces in it. Not like undercooked rice but like rice that was stuck to the bottom of a pan and scraped out...extremely crunchy. I cleared my plate because I paid $41 for it and it was edible. Just not really enjoyable. My husband got the steak and he left part of it on the plate because it was so stringy and tough. It came out already sliced into pieces for you which in my opinion is a red flag when getting steak at a restaurant. My daughter got a loaded baked potato and a Caesar salad. She enjoyed it. The sticky toffee pudding was very underwhelming. I had it before at a Gordon Ramsay restaurant and it was one of the best desserts I've ever eaten. This was nothing like it. It almost tasted like a frozen bundt cake that was heated up and served. The ice cream on top was good. Our waiter was very friendly and polite. Food was just very underwhelming for $150.00. I'm the type of person that has no problem paying a high price for good food, especially when it's good quality and flavorful. In my opinion, this was not worth the price whatsoever.

Elyse H.

We went for a date night. It was so loud, it was hard to hear. The food wasn't impressive for the cost. The service was not impressive. She was super nice, but often forgot about us. It took 30 minutes just to get a drink, but apparently there's 4 bartenders. At this point I don't even remember what we got to eat, that's how unimpressed I was. Oh but for some reason we got cotton candy with our bill. The cotton candy was the best part.

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Châteaubriand was PHENOMINAL. Love the ambiance & all the delicious drinks! Will be back for sure.

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4.1(207 reviews)
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First and foremost for us, they are dog friendly on the patio! We were traveling with our dachshund…read moreand needed a place to eat where he would be welcome (too warm to leave him in the car) that also wasn't the typical "burger and fries" joint. We split the Harris Platter and 2 frog legs (added on). It was enough for us because we were looking to eat light, but those with more robust appetites may not be able to share. A side + hushpuppies were included so we got the Real Southern Potato Casserole. Hushpuppies were GREAT and I believe they were made in house. The shrimp, frog legs and catfish were seasoned and fried to perfection. Crab cakes were on the smaller side (after all, it is a sampler) but packed a LOT of flavor. The remoulade was a great accompaniment (and tasted like it was made in house as well). Clam strips were good overall, but we're not really 'clam' people so we're not sure what is good and what isn't. We did, however, end up eating everything on our plate so they definitely worked for us! They offer Pepsi products as well as beer and a full bar. We ordered a West Sixth IPA (brewed in Lexington), which paired nicely with our seafood. Everyone that worked there was so sweet and friendly, including our very attentive server (we don't remember her name but wish we would have so we could give her a shout out!). We would definitely return here if we're ever back in the area.

I stopped in today for a late lunch while working in the area…read more I'm so glad I found this place. I walked in and went straight to the bar for a seat. It wasn't crowded at all. I was quickly waited on by the bartender/server. The staff were very friendly. I had a local craft beer, Paducah Beer Werks Irish Red, which paired well with the Made from Scratch Hush Puppies and Fried Crawfish Tails. The Homemade Remoulade for dipping was excellent. I would definitely come back and would recommend to anyone visiting the area. The nautical theme is throughout the restaurant and I noticed a few fish tanks as well.

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I pulled in today for a Rootbeer freeze treat and a quick lunch. I pulled up at 12:40 and when I…read morefinally got to place my order at the drive thru kiosk I was told they were out of ROOT BEER AND OUT OF ALL ICE CREAM. A&W out of ice cream and Root Beer! Let that sink in. Then when I asked a few questions I was told they were too busy to change out the root beer in the machine, they weren't out completely...they just "didn't have time to switch the tank over". Hmmmmm - can we all say BAD MANAGEMENT? During lunch, you run out of your namesake? I finally got to the drive thru window it was 12:59 (nineteen minutes have elapsed now) and I was told they also did not have my alternate Dr. Pepper. I waited 19 minutes in line for an order of onion rings. And when I finally got to taste them, yes they were hot...but not a lick of salt on them. Not one. I felt really bad for the girl working the takeout window. Apparently no one behind her was working. Again, bad management. They should have a manager that is ensuring everyone has a good lunch. How does A&W Root beer run out of root beer? Shouldn't that be avoidable? Shouldn't they be prepared to serve that? At all cost? Apparently not.

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