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Stoney River

3.6 (412 reviews)

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Moderate noise
Upscale
Happy hour specials
Dogs allowed

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Meatloaf with mashed potatoes, broccoli and mushroom gravy.
Tear S.

Stoney River...what can I say?! Intimate atmosphere coupled with GREAT food! My sister and I treated my mom and grandmother to dinner. It didn't take long for us to decide on what we wanted. We started with a calamari appetizer. It was so dang good that I forgot to take a picture! The marinara sauce that came with the calamari was also very tasty. My mom and grandmom both had a taste for steak, so they decided upon steak, mashed potatoes and salad. My grandmom is rather the critic and loves good food, so when she gave it all a two thumbs up, I knew we had made the right choice! My mom enjoyed her meal as well. My sister isn't a huge steak person, so she chose the Tuscan chicken. It looked very good and she said that it was! Now, I'm rather the meatloaf connoisseur & when I saw that Stoney River had it in the menu, I had to try it! It was delicious. Meaty with a flavorful mushroom gravy, delicious whipped potatoes & steamed broccoli. Very good. NOTHING and I mean NOTHING could beat the star of the show- the carrot cake! When our waiters asked us about dessert, everyone declined, but I wanted to try some something. I live carrot cake, so I decided to try it out. They soon bought out a tower sized slice of cake and, my goodness, I was taken aback! It came with a house made caramel sauce. Every bite was out of this cake was out of this world! Packed with flavor! There is coconut and walnuts in this cake, so be aware of allergies, if you have them. So decadent and moist- probably one of the best carrot cakes I've ever had. The one slice is $15 at the time of this review, but it's honestly a good three portions worth of cake. You will NOT be disappointed!!! I want to come back for a solo dinner to try out whatever else they may have. Food, service, atmosphere? 5 stars across the board!

LOLLIPOP LAMB CHOPS
Kristin G.

Awesome experience! Every visit to Stoney River is always a good one. The food was excellent. I highly recommend their shrimp toast and steak rolls to start, and their house-made rolls with whipped honey butter are heavenly! They're also very generous with the lamb chops--serving six in the dinner portion. The ambiance is amazing as well, with plenty of comfortable booth seating and cozy fireplaces in the dining area. The service was a 10/10. Angel took great care of us, and I hope to have her again.

These rolls were divine
La-Kia K.

I have been coming here off and on. I had my wedding reception here back in 2013. It was fitting to dine with my sister friends this past Friday night. I made reservations online and it was quick and easy. We were immediately greeted at the front desk and was escorted to our table which was near the fireplace, which is my favorite spot to sit by for fine dining. We all were able to review the menu and specials and didn't feel rushed to order. We each had our pick. I had the calamari, where one lady had the lobster bisque, and the other lady tuna dip. For our entrées, two of us had the coffee crusted steak, and the other had the salmon. Everything was amazing and we each enjoyed our meal.

Deviled eggs
ebony J.

Monday Happy Hour Bartender/server : Jalen Jalen was very attentive and had great food recommendations . Stoney River only has 3 apps available for happy hour. I chose the deviled eggs. They were good but the bacon was so hard ! Like , you almost can chip your tooth trying to chew it. Maybe it was fried another day and stored overnight? Idk. I think the kitchen should make bacon crumbles if they're not going to make fresh bacon. I chose a Malbec wine instead of a Meiomi because they only serve Meiomi by the bottle. My entree was the steakhouse burger and I swapped fries for Gouda Mac n cheese. I asked for medium well done but the burger arrived Raw . The Mac was piping hot ... no complaints. Jalen made sure the kitchen fired another burger for me and I just took it to go. The best part of this early dinner was the service and the fresh rolls with honey butter .

Prime rib and ahi tuna
Caroline Whitney M.

I was so sad when my friend told me that Stoney River would be closing in June2026. I had been wanting to try it so we made a reservation there this past Saturday night. It was a good thing we did have reservations because the place was packed. I enjoyed the southern martini and the prime rib which you don't see on a lot of menus. My boyfriend got the ahi tuna. Both were excellent! Service could've been better but I'll keep this at 5 stars.

Summer time cocktail
Giliane L.

I've been there multiple times and the food is always good ! I like the vibes in there and the dim lights .

Steak rolls and aioli
Cleo P.

Stoney River is such a hidden gem. From the hostess to the wait staff, it's always a welcoming environment. You have options to sit at a regular table for four, a booth or one of the two seaters near the fireplace. The food is flavorful, rich and abundantly portioned. For this visit I had the steak trio, cheesesteak egg rolls and the cheesecake. I would certainly recommend these dishes as well as the ribs, steak and biscuit, shrimp toast and the massive slice of carrot cake. The restaurant doesn't miss!

Wedge salad, shrimp appetizer and warm rolls
Teri B.

Stopped by for lunch after a tech visit at the Towson Town Center Apple Store. We were seated at a booth facing the gas fireplace- very nice! Our server was friendly and helpful. Loved the warm rolls and whipped butter to start. Good iced tea. Ordered the shrimp appetizer and wedge salad to start. Followed by chicken sandwich and meat loaf dinner. Lots of food, took enough home for dinner, which worked out great. We would definitely return! It was a little tricky to find best way to get there is to walk past the Apple Store on level two all the way to the escalator at the end where you can go down to Stony River restaurant. Cheesecake Factory is there also.

BAY STREET CHICKEN FINGERS with loaded baked potato instead of fries.
Andrea' C.

It was my first day back in the country and I wanted a good American lunch! This hit the nail right on the head. It was absolutely delicious. I sat at the bar but the restaurant was pretty empty so there were plenty of seats available. The bartender was very attentive and nice. The chicken tenders with a loaded baked potato hit the spot! I'll def be back for dinner so I can try the lamb chops.

Cocktail Hour offerings at Stoney River | Towson, MD.
Kris P.

Stoney River delivers lively service, delicious offerings, and a warm ambiance. Greeted with delight at the host, we were immediately sat by the fireplace. We warmed up to drinks, starters, complimentary bite-sized rolls and butter, and salad. Mains followed thereafter, and everything came out on time. Wine pours were steady, and our server was incredibly attentive. Everyone complemented their dish, and all were so pleased. We appreciate the care and attention received as we celebrated a special milestone of a colleague. Oh, the chocolate cake is heaven on a spoon... so dangerous. I'll be sure to take one home next time.

Stephanie G.

I found every part of this experience to be great. The interior was modern but quiet. The bathroom was also upscale. The service was really prompt, and my water glass was never empty. Starting with the bread, it was a unique and incredible cinnamon poppy bread with a soft and creamy butter. I had the prime rib which was thick and juicy and didn't need the au jus, but it still added amazing flavor. Each entree came with a potato, and the parmesan fries were just loaded with cheesy goodness. His steak was cooked perfectly and the baked potato was cooked perfectly with crunchy salty skin. We shared the broccoli which was good, and the smoked gouda mac and cheese really had great smokey flavor. Every dish was great, and the place started to get packed later in the evening. Reservations strongly recommended. This place is great for a special occasion or if you just want to treat yourself to a nice dinner.

Ribeye Oscar style
Janelle M.

My husband wanted a quality steak for his birthday, but also a family friend place for our nuggetarians. Our service was great. The waiter was prompt and checked in often. Our steaks were just OK. Not seasoned as well as we'd prefer but the add-on accoutrements added flavor. The mashed potatoes were meh. It's hard to find a steakhouse with great steaks AND great sides. The standout was the steak eggrolls. I could have made eaten 10. Not sure if I would refer but overall it was a good experience.

Creamed spinach
Mike J.

Ordered: Bourbon voodoo: 7/10 I got it randomly and it wasn't bad Coffee cured filet mignon: 9/10 ordered medium and it was amazing. Juicy and the coffee crusted well. Would get again. Creamed spinach & Mac and cheese: 10/10 both were creamy and extremely flavorful Customer service was overall very good. No complaints from me. Will return

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The food was dry and plain and the steak was burnt but they still gave it to us and we got crab cakes but it was raw

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Terrible service, non responsive...ended up leaving. Insisted on seeing an ID, to get a drink, I'm in my late 50's.

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How are the gluten and dairy free options? Do they customize or just here's what you can order?

My daughter has both dairy and gluten allergies. She had the salmon with french fries which she said was delicious. You can ask them to leave off the dairy based sauces.

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