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4.1 (651 reviews)
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Thomas R.

Father's Day dinner with my family and friends at StoneBrier. We ordered off their special menu and covered a lot of ground between five people. Some plates were worth it, others weren't, and at the prices they're charging the gaps were hard to ignore. The appetizers were the highlight of the meal. The deviled eggs were a hit at the table and went fast. The jalapeño on each one was a nice touch, though the heat varied depending on which egg you grabbed since it was just a thin slice. The salmon cakes were solid, nothing to complain about. My mom's ceviche tostada was loaded, the avocado was generous and fresh, but the ceviche itself lacked the acidity you expect from the dish and had very little shrimp in it. She said it felt more like a lunch item than a dinner offering, though two of them were filling. My mom's friend had the steak frites, which was the standout plate of the night: a lean cut with a rich mushroom béchamel, well cooked, and the frites were fried rather than what you might expect, but the flavor delivered. My dad's spinach salad was underwhelming, overdressed with a balsamic that was too sharp and overpowered everything else. My ribeye was the disappointment. At $65 I expected better. It was thin, closer to pounded than what you'd expect from the cut, came out medium instead of medium rare, and didn't feel substantial for the price. The baked potato was a basic side, sour cream and onion, nothing more. The broccolini arrived at room temperature, borderline cold, which was unexpected. The au jus on the side didn't add much for me. Service was attentive but veered into overdone territory, the kind of performative politeness that signals they want a good tip more than they're genuinely being warm. It was noticeable. Also worth knowing: if you're seated near the windows, the afternoon sun can be blinding depending on when you go. The atmosphere is genuinely nice and this place works better as a brunch spot than a special occasion dinner destination. I've had better meals here before, which is why I know they can do better. One practical note: if you're parking in the disabled spots near the leasing center next door, the sidewalk doesn't connect to the restaurant entrance. You'll need to go through the parking lot to get there.

Cheesecake
Alejandra D.

My mom loves coming here and always enjoys her visits, and since we were in town, we all went after church. My mom even made a reservation. When we arrived, the main dining area was empty (I thought they were closed!) but we were still asked if we had a reservation, which was comical because, clearly there was no one in the main dining area. She's only been here for dinner so she thought the menu was the same menu all the time. One of the servers was quite rude in explaining this to us and told us we could not order from the dinner menu, only order from the lunch menu. it was mostly just salads and sandwiches, or breakfast items, not what she wanted or we wanted, but we were already there. 30 bucks for a burger and fries is wild for lunch. It was good but nothing special. Others in our group got the chicken fried steak (I think). It was some meat, pounded and fried with a side of eggs. The meat was very thin, the batter had no flavor or seasoning, and the batter fell off the meat which was sad. We got the calamari as an app and it was pretty good. we were hardly checked on and the only customers in the main dining area for lunch, and most people were in the bar area. So no one really came over to check on us when we needed things like another refill, more sauce, etc. I could swear one of the girls was also vacuuming in the dining area WHILE WE WERE EATING. who does that? we even tried getting her attention but she never looked up at us...or just ignored us. She was one of the rude ones. We didn't seem to have a dedicated server but the young man at the end was very nice. Overall, I wouldn't come here again for lunch.

Amanda D.

Came for brunch (double date LOL) and it did not disappoint! Steak was cooked perfectly medium rare and seasoned so well. The soft potato balls were --super flavorful and a great side. Of course we had to do bottomless mimosas because what's brunch without them?! Service was friendly and everything came out quick. Definitely a spot I'd come back to!

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Kris N.

Why was this draft never submitted? I may never know. I need to stop this habit lol. This is one of my favorite local spots for a nice dinner that isn't too expensive. I love their dinner specials and how they do different "spirits" pairing dinners. Not sure if the pairing dinners are still a thing but I'd def check it out just for the experience. I LOVE their short ribs. I've ordered a lot of short ribs in my day and they're definitely hold up to some of the best places I've been to. They got rid of it for a while and were only doing it as a short rib Mac and cheese for a while but hopefully it's back on there. They have both indoor and outdoor seating, and before you could even dine at the Chef's table in the kitchen. Great date night spot too. On certain days they also have a live musician. You could call them a tad pricy but it's nothing too crazy.

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Ryan A.

Review #949 Posted on 10.13.25 We came here to eat on Friday night the 10th after my son's football game at St. Mary's nearby. This place is nice inside, with a few different wrinkles. They've got what appears to be 3 different seating areas inside. We got sat right away after arriving and getting inside. We had a nice waitress greet us. She then took our drink & appetizer order. We got calamari which came out shortly afterwards and was good. We then ordered the filet, scallops, Elk, & Ribeye. All the dishes were good and prepared right. Food took a bit to come out, but was worth wait. We'd come back again for sure.

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Brittany B.

We hadn't been to The kitchen in awhile, but they are always so welcoming and attentive. Our server Elsa was so nice and explained everything in great detail. They have some new cocktails and menu items, and also a lounge! The ambiance is always so nice, they had a live performance the night we were there. The food is always so delicious, we shared the calamari which was so good. I had the short ribs and my husband the scallops with risotto. We enjoyed the meal and cocktails! Give them a try if you're in the area, you won't regret it!

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Maria Z.

We decided to go here to celebrate 2 of our friends birthdays. It happened to be restaurant week. They had a $45 3 course meal so we all decided on that. Best decision ever. Food was perfect the inside was very comfortable and elegant. The server was very nice and tended to us well. Will return for regular menu.

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Rachelle A.

Once again impressed by this amazing resturant! This is definitely a hidden gem in town. If you drive by you might just miss it. I've been here once for a annual business dinner & today for mother's day celebration! This mother's day was extra special however because this is my first time in a while being back in my hometown from Uni & being able to celebrate holidays with my mom. This resturant is a "business casual" if I had to label it lol. They come with formal menus: breakfast, lunch, & dinners. There are also indoor & outdoor dining options. However, right now some dining areas are being remodeled so keep that in mind. For indoor seating I think the main seating & the fireplace settings are wonderful settings- however, they have great views so you can't go wrong! Since this is a popular resturant for holidays etc and weekends I would recommend making reservations. Especially depending on the menus & what items you prefer to order. Depending on the time of day they do not serve certain entrees. While lunch was extremely wonderful- I will say I am a big fan of the variety & options of the dinner menu here it's my absolute favorite! For lunch this mother's day- my mom ordered salmon tacos, my dad a salmon salad ( add ons for salmon), i got the caprese sandwhich which had amazing pesto dressing & grilled chicken, & my grandma got the CJ sandwhich which was comparable to the BLT :) everyone absolutely loved their meals. For our appetizers we got brushed! Although the brushetta was good it was a pretty small portion - more like 1 piece of toast for 4 people cut in 4 slices. I thought this was their toasted bread with olive oil & klamata olive dip so it was partly my mistake. Overall, a great outing. Not your everyday casual lunch- it tends to be noticeably more expensive but the service and quality are amazing. I would recommend this resturant to celebrate holidays and special occasions here with your loved ones!

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Sujean W.

I came here for a work dinner after a meeting in Stockton. I had actually recommended it because it looked good from the photos and reviews. The service was good and our server was really cordial and friendly. She was attentive and always come around at the right time. The ambiance and decor is really beautiful. There are hanging glass art pieces around the restaurant that look like Chihuly pieces which are gorgeous. I really wanted to like this place but it just fell short of expectations. Unfortunately the most important thing to me is the quality of food which just fell short of expectations especially for the prices. I was hoping to get a non-caffeinated tea but unfortunately they had little to choose from in the beverage department. There were only a few tea selections like green and black tea. For appetizers we got deviled eggs, calamari and bruschetta. The deviled eggs were mediocre. The flavor was a bit bland and didn't taste like there was much added to the yolk mixture. The calamari was decent with good texture and bite to it. The bruschetta was not impressive in any way. For the main course, i had the ribeye steak . The texture was decent but the flavor seemed off. I wasn't sure if it was just over salted but the flavor lacked complexity. The sides were a bit disappointing too. The brussel were just okay but the cauliflower was too creamy. My coworkers got the beef Wellington but after waiting substantially longer for it, they messed up the cook on the Wellington and told them that the couldn't serve it and they would need to make something else for them. What a mess and bad look on the chefs.

Ariane M.

First timer here! What a great lunch experience and love that it's so close to home. I've been wanting to try this place for a while and finally got the chance to. The restaurant ambiance is beautiful, I love the decor and the chihuly glass pieces. If you ever go to Seattle, the chihuly museum is a must. The service was great and our waitress Sara is awesome! My family and I ordered the short rib melt, the Monte cristo, the pacific fish tacos, the beef stroganoff, and the kids cheeseburger sliders. Everyone enjoyed their meals, safe to say we will be returning!

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Joe R.

Went to The Kitchen for Lunch Ordered the Stonebrier Burger with Garlic Fries, it was really good, the ambiance and service was really good it was a hot a day and was quickly greeted with an iced cold water highly recommend you go try them out

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Pooja V.

Great Seasonal Menu - fresh greens, seafood and in house cocktails. Went during lunch hours - quiet time to visit, ideal for solo trips or work lunches. Dinner time - ideal for celebrations, place is quite a vibe!

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Please, what are your vegan options?

Although it's very limited, they do have a quinoa bowl that my hubby enjoyed. Also they have a lentil soup, potatoes and fruits?! Other veggie options but you'd need to omit the cheeses or sauces etc..

Are you guys going to be open for Valentine's Day?

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