Food was great, no complaints there. The service was terrible and I'm never one to write bad reviews, etc. but this was ridiculous. We sat for at least 10 min before anyone checked on us, we were never given silverware, we grabbed it ourselves. Two of the drinks we ordered never came until we asked for them at the end of dinner (of course no apology or acknowledgment of a mistake). The waiter never checked on us after taking our order or after the food came. We had to ask twice for the bill. I'm not expecting high end service at a place like this but the bare minimum would be nice. read more

This is a great BAR, the bartenders are attentive even if it is 2-3 deep during a playoff game. The dining portion is mediocre at best. While the food may be good for a sports bar, the service is lousy, the waitress this evening NEVER came back to see if my order was correct/good and I had to go to the BAR to get the order completed correctly. I packed up my order such as it was to take home - where I will totally miss the Giants-chiefs playoff. The waitress words to me...."uh oh" when I told her this was being posted to YELP. I paid the bill at the bar and put on the bill that the tip was to go to the bar staff only as they served me VERY well when the house was full for the Commanders playoff. Why I come here...it is local business and kitchen is open late. May not be enough of a reason moving forward. read more

Good beers and service. Not a big bar, much more of a restaurant. I did not eat there but the vibe was nice.

I was so happy to find out about Stella Point opening in Kensington. I have gone several times and every time has been fantastic. Not only do they have great vegetarian options (rare!), the service is phenomenal. I did read a few of the other reviews where some people complained about it being loud - IMO an "Elevated Sports Bar" with all seats and bar filled shouldn't be quiet. I never felt the need to "yell" at any point (both table or bar). If I wanted to eat at a quiet restaurant I'd get takeout and sit in my dining room. But who knows, maybe that's just me. A few veggie highlights (you can tell I've been a few times..): Cheese Curds (YUM!), Southwest Nachos (slight kick to it), flatbreads (get the fig and prosciutto- sans prosciutto, so GOOD), quinoa wrap (and it's not dry!), and the pesto linguine (flavor bomb). All in all- If you enjoy going out to eat and being in a restaurant with an upbeat environment- you will love Stella Point. If you prefer a quiet night out with the family, maybe try Bucca Di Beppo. read more

Stella Point Grille - Bars Near Me - Kensington, Maryland

I come here every Tuesday for trivia, I started when a lot of the staff were at what was Quincy's South. The staff are great, they all want to make your experience positive. It's a great spot to hang out with friends and grab a bite to eat and have a drink or two. I'm sure it's a good date spot for some but I personally wouldn't go on a date here just because it is popular and can get really loud in some areas of the restaurant. I will warn that they're planning on making some additional renovations in the near future which will affect the layout a bit. The food is consistent, I've never had a bad meal and the fact that they have tots is a selling point for me. I do recommend the steak salad, you can feel a little healthy while having something substantial. read more

Best place ever! Quesadillas, chili, steak n cheese eggrolls, buffalo shrimp, steak salad. Ian, Gio, Dan, Alex, Ryan, Nicolette. Nuff said. -Minyae read more

Both meals were fairly good for the price. Not amazing but good enough to enjoy eating. I would recommend trying either at least once to judge for yourself. read more

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Spicy Palomas and scallops - very good. Funny bartender. Fireplace. Sports on TV. I liked this spot, and I'll come back soon. read more

Food and drinks are amazing alongside the service. They're currently doing a karaoke night on Mondays which is amazing as well as their burger special, but I was missing their chimichurri steak sandwich so I had to skip the special for ol reliable. Ian and Gio are amazing. Always a chill vibe here if you're not about the karaoke life. Paired my sandwich with Jameson and a Ponzi and I'm having a great time tonight. read more

Stella Point Grille - Chimichurri Steak Sandwich - Bars Near Me - Kensington, Maryland

Be warned! If you aren't part of the old Quincy's crew, you're business isn't wanted here. Hoping to catch a bit of football on a Sunday, I walked into an empty dining area and a few people at the bar. With no host or direction, I sat at a four top table alone. A server walked by and dropped some menus on the table without saying hi or asking if I needed anything. Menu looked basic as can be. I asked if the game would be turned on and the manager replied "we're working on it" and never asked if I needed a beverage or anything. Ten minutes later still sitting alone and thirsty. That's when I walked out. Hint guys: Business don't survive when they are treated like your personal hang out. Best of luck Based on the response from the owner, he seems to not get the point of my review. Actually has nothing to do with not having the game on. It was the service that was rendered on what seemed to be not the busiest day. Had I been asked if I needed a drink perhaps, I would have been satisfied! The fact that I've heard nothing but similar complaints isn't a good start, but I do hope you guys turn it around! Best regards read more

Spectacularly awful food to the point of being inedible-Add to that really weird employees, my waiter kept calling me "man" all the time which is bizarre on its own. I'm 45 years old and teach collegiate students . Even so --shouldn't they address every customer as Sir/Mam anyways ---Isn't this basic restaurant -101? Now as far as the food is concerned---literally the worst Chicken Sandwich imaginable! It came out within 30 seconds of ordering; so obviously must've been someone else's forgotten order that they tried to pass onto me. The bun disintegrated in 2 bites. Literally had to throw the "sandwich " away. The chicken tasted like cardboard . The Owner (presumably although I'm not sure) then came out and argued with me which annoyed me further because I asked for a replacement. I refused the replacement sandwich --paid in full , and left simply stupefied. I'm convinced that the service is actually worse than food--and that's quite an accomplishment! In case you were wondering this place isn't cheap either--1-Chicken Sandwich with sweet potato fries plus Diet Coke was $22! The freaking soda was $4 ! What a cosmic joke this place is. I wanted to like this local place (I really did ) as Kensington doesn't have too many decent options,but what a spectacular disappointment to put it mildly. Stay far away from this sinking (soon to be) masquerade! read more

we ordered take out...baked potato soup was wonderful...big chunks of fresh potato, pieces of bacon and fresh cut chives...perfectly seasoned! The meat lovers pizza was also very good! light crust...lotsa meat - and not oily or too heavy with sauce...perfect! We'll definitely back coming back - perhaps even to eat in! read more

What an amazing experience!!!! Stella Point Grill is the long-awaited offering from the team that ran Quincy's South in North Bethesda. They have redefined the space that some locals will fondly remember as China Gourmet. In it's place, stands a modern inviting, much-needed sportsbar in the Kensington area. Bravo to Stella!!! They have a wonderful environment that has been much needed in Kensington since the closing of Savannah's. Finally, there's a place where people can come, relax and catch a game!!! The food is so flippin good. From the bacon wrapped scallops to the steak bites (meat on a stick!!!) to the pizza, which celebrates the new venues roots with Quincy's. Everything on the menu feels elevated and delicious. But the real stars of this bar are the people. Everyone from the back of the house to the front takes great pride in creating a warm, inviting environment where you can forget your troubles. No one else embodies this more than the fantastic staff at the bar. These lovely people put the tender back in bartender. They make you feel like you're a part of the community. Special shout out to Ian, Gio, Dan, Leo, Fiona, and Sheena. These wonderful people always make me feel welcome. Welcome to the neighborhood, Stella. I'm happy you're here. read more

We frequently come to Stella's for lunch. The food and service is great. They are fast and the establishment is clean. Their club sandwich, chili dog, and burgers are my favs. read more

Stella Point Grille - Chili dog and bacon cheese fries - Bars Near Me - Kensington, Maryland

Good atmosphere, but we've been there twice and not impressed with the food and they only have two beers on tap - and one is Miller Lite . Last time, it was 3:30, they were not busy and I ordered a burger with blue cheese medium rare. It came back very well done so I sent it back. Sure enough the second attempt was just as overcooked. I'm not picky but it was really overcooked. The manager apologized and comped it, but I will not being going back to a sports bar that can't get a basic burger right twice. ‍ Stick to the nachos if you do go. read more

Agree with most of the past reviews. Noise level extremely high, not very many single tables. Lots of black-shirted folks roaming around, but never asked how was the food. Ruben sandwich excellent, however chili that I ordered seemed like it came out of a can, served without crackers and other condiments. Prices are somewhat high. Perhaps things will improve, will give it another chance. read more

The fact that the owner is snarky and argumentative to customers reviews tells me a lot!! I had ordered uber eats from this place. The $21 flat bread with literally 5 tiny slices was not the best. The sauce and cheese fell off as soon as you picked up a slice. The box that it came in was not sealed, chicken fingers were fried to hard and were dry. read more

Check all the boxes. Excellent food Excellent service Excellent ambiance Stopped in for lunch, have wanted to check out the new spot in the neighborhood. Well worth your time and effort to check out this fine establishment. Had the burger, cooked to perfection. Asked for the fries to be well done, most places either can't do it or don't do it right. Stella gets it perfect. Plenty of TV's to catch up on the news or watch a sports event. Staff , friendly and attentive. Will be back to check out other items on the menu and have some more fries. read more

There is almost literally no service here. One of the most bizarre service set ups for a restaurant I've ever seen. I've been here 6-7 times since opening. Servers have no sections. Servers walk around and take tables 100% randomly. A bartender will get out from behind the bar and walk all the way down the restaurant past 8-12 tables to cover a table's order in the corner. Servers will drop menus and then another server will come up to take drinks. If you've already been helped, it comes across as a huge surprise to whichever server is currently standing at your table. You'll see "your" server leave your table, have to dodge a different server taking a table's order right next to the one "yours" just took, then take another table's order halfway down the restaurant. Total chaos. I've ordered water here each time i come in. I drink water with my alcohol. So do the people I dine with, and I'm assuming so does everyone??!? Never once has a water been given to my table without asking for it a second or third time. And also never enough waters. I'm at table of 5. FIVE water orders go in with five alcohol orders. 1 or 2 waters make it to the table. ??? Sometimes servers just don't come back and I've had to hedge my experiences with this knowledge. I took a work colleague to catch a game and told them "get your last drink and dessert order in now bc no service is coming back" and he laughed at me. Until literally 25 minutes went by with only food runners coming to our table once or twice. Then he got mad that I took him to Stella's. Food is alright. I should maybe sit directly at the bar if I want service in the future. Bar seats are typically filled with day drinkers so a hard task. Lots of potential here. Atmosphere is nice. Place is overall pretty friendly. read more

If I could give this restaurant a zero I would, the food was delivered upside down causing leakage and soggy food. The chicken was not cooked on one side, it appeared it had small white rice-like particles in the chicken. It looked like maggots, for real! I'm requesting a refund and contacting my bank to dispute the charge. $27.00 for this horrible meal! #HORRIBLESPOILEDFOOD read more

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My wife and I were eager to try this place and finally got the opportunity. I was really curious to see how much of a renovation they were going to do since it had been a Chinese restaurant for a really long time and one of the last times I ordered there, it didn't appear that they had remodeled it ever. They hit the mark with it, as soon as I walked in, I got neighborhood bar vibes and I thought the use of stone fit the growing trendiness of this area of Kensington. When we walked in, we were a little thrown that the hostess is past the bar in the middle of the space, but once we were pointed to them, she seated us promptly and was very polite. We ordered the quinoa wrap and the buffalo chicken wrap with fries or tots. The fries are boardwalk style and the tots tasted like they were also cooked in peanut oil, which isn't my fave, I know I'm in the minority and accept it. Everything came out hot and the fries/tots were crispy. The wraps were delicious. The quinoa wrap had a hint of spice that paired well with everything. During the dinner the service was amazing, refills just came without having to be asked which I greatly appreciate and tip accordingly on, however as the restaurant filled up (and pretty quickly) we had to flag someone down to get our check. I appreciate not being rushed out, but we also weren't planning to grow roots there, and wanted to free up a table that was going to be needed soon. All in all, we will definitely be back as it's pretty much a straight shot from our house. read more

Excellent neighborhood spot- bar food nothing fancy. Staff was attentive,and pleasant ambiance of a sports bar

Stella Point Grill is basically just an updated version of Quincy's South, for those familiar, blending the classics with some tasty new twists on the menu. Those wings are the real heroes - perfectly crispy and full of flavor. Despite the bar being on the cozier side, it adds to the laid-back vibe, and the staff is super friendly. It's the kind of place where you can kick back, enjoy some amazing wings, and feel right at home. Whether you're a Quincy's South regular or a first-timer, Stella Point Grill is all about good food and a great atmosphere. The size of the bar doesn't take away from the deliciousness and top-notch service. I'm definitely coming back for more! read more

We've been here several times. the food is very good and affordable. the staff is very nice, once they decide to pay attention to you. Very common to come in and be seated, then wait 10-15 minutes for someone to ask you if you'd like a drink, or ask if you have questions about the menu. Then when you want to pay and leave, the wait is similar. 'Dine-N-Dash' will go completely unnoticed, since they don't notice you when you ARE here. read more

Great wings. Great food. Great people. Great atmosphere. A much needed great place for watching the game and having a few beers !

Such a let down, have been here several times but tonight was a disaster. Our onion rings were raw, nachos were blah, pizza doughy, and got a fried chicken sandwich that was supposed to be grilled. We sent our onion rings back 3 times and they kept getting worse. We asked to speak to a manager but after waiting 15 minutes we just got our check and left. Didn't even attempt to comp any of the terrible food which they knew was bad because they didn't even offer to-go boxes. I thought we had found a solid go-to neighborhood spot but I can't see coming back given the experience we had tonight. Can't speak to the drinks but at least they have a bunch of TVs, that's about the only positive thing I can say after tonight. read more

Quick service and excellent food. We needed a place like this in the area. Tons of TV's. Would definitely come back.

Mushroom pizza is closest in the DC Metro area to that of the legendary Bleeker St. Pizza which offers the holy Grail of NYC shroom pies. Tried many things on the menu at this point--blackberry habanero wings have made me question my buffalo purism. read more

I wanted to like SPG, and have a new place to hang out. I t was too loud. Food was good, but no consideration in the design for workable acoustics. All hard surfaces. Impossible to talk to your date or friends, cannot understand the server trying to answer my questions. No fun. I won't go back until somebody can tell me they have fixed the noise problem. read more

Went with friends on a Friday night for dinner, drinks and college football. Delicious food, fun atmosphere. Will be back!

WHAT? NO BURGERS? SPORTS BAR,? NO BURGERS? $16 DIP? SO very disappointed and you will lose all your business to more reasonable area restaurants. Shame on you! ps. Don't ask for a cup of tea either. Yup...No Tea. read more

Fantastic food, service, and a beautiful location! Love the apps, had a great entree, and a delicious dessert!

I'll give the food between one and two the service zero. Food was OK. nothing special. Not much to choose from, especially if you're a vegetarian. The worst is customer service. In particular, the management is highly contentious over minor requests. An elderly man fell by the stairs, which are not clearly marked with a sign. As we were walking outside after seeing that, I stumbled and fell on the uneven, board-covered rubber rug. Another person almost tripped just behind me. I went back to the restaurant to propose that they put a sign or fix it, and the manager acted very rudely and unprofessionally, literally getting upset at me for falling. read more

This place has yummy food that won't break the bank, and the staff is super friendly and nice! Plus, it's in a really convenient spot, making it easy to get to. read more

Really fun neighborhood pub. Great wait staff and food at reasonable prices. Fiona was our server and was a lot of fun and efficient. Trivia night is a blast! read more

The crab cake entrée is delicious. Full of lump crab meat. Fries and coleslaw were awesome as well. read more

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We've been 7-8 times since the opening. Definitely needs work. The wine and beer selection is bad, they keep saying they are building a new bar and it will improve, why wasn't this done during construction? Service is fine, nothing special either way. Food costs are high, especially for appetizers, the buffalo shrimp in the top photo, $15.99 for 6 shrimp. They are good, but a terrible value. The main courses are good for the most part, nothing special. Went last week at 9:30pm with my son and my wife was going to meet us there. They said we can't enter with a minor after 9pm. The restaurant was empty and the bar had about 20 people inside. Nothing on the door, website, or anyplace else that I can find says this. Plenty of other places allow you to eat with a minor(16yr old) and have dinner. Stained Glass Pub, Frankly Pizza, Baby Cat Brewery, etc..... I wrote to their social media account and said this, nothing, completely ignored. Not going back anytime soon and will go someplace where the customer is appreciated. I was very excited about having a neighborhood bar/restaurant, this is unfortunately not it. read more

I am telling you all I just wound up at Stella's Point, I had a great bar tender and everybody in that bar and grille was great I had the best chicken wings and their larger French fries were excellent. It was a reasonable price for the two of us. And I think her name was Nicolette behind the bar was such a beautiful spirit I could just tell. The place is a treasure to find here in Kensington. I was surprised if you're in that area stop in and have some lunch or dinner you won't regret it. Stella's point, a new treasure to visit and get your drink on. Peace. read more

Great food, great staff, great owner, great experience every time! I'm not going to go into details, but these people have huge hearts as well and demonstrated their humanity at the most fundamental level in the wake of a medical emergency. This was above their calling as restauranteers. We were regulars but now we're lifers! Try the cheese steak egg rolls they are the best around! The whole menu is great actually! read more

Stella's is a great restaurant. We love the staff and the food! It's got a great neighborhood bar atmosphere. I see there are complaints about the food but we love the food - the pizza, cheese steaks, buffalo shrimp, salads, etc. We have gotten to know many of the staff so well that we'd even call them friends. What more could you ask for at a neighborhood bar. read more