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    Stella's

    4.6 (182 reviews)
    ModerateCaribbean
    Open 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Pumpkin Corn Soup and Codfish Fritters
    Jay D.

    Really yummy food. Great service! And such a lovely Caribbean vibe. I highly recommend the dinner for two option. There's a great amount of food and everything is presented so beautifully. The oxtail was everyone's favorite. Cooked to perfection. Melt in your mouth. The curry goat was finished first so that'll give you an idea of how delicious it is. The fritters were a great app and pumpkin soup was delicious too.

    Tamika G.

    Stellas is a spot I have wanted to try. I pass by it often and it always looks grounded. Went there for a celebratory dinner and left unsatisfied. Meh...was hoping to like it. However. The experience was not the best. Music was too loud, service was off and worst of all for a group of 12 our food was cold. 5 of our dishes was cold. Eventhough they came out of the kitchen different times. The drinks were decent as well. The appetizers were cool, but the main dishes lacked the spices and flavors of the carribbean in my opinion.

    Rice and Peas
    Vishnu G.

    Absolutely delicious! We tried the vegetable roti and the chickpea curry. Both dishes were good, but the roti was my favorite - full of deliciously spices vegetables and smothered in a curry sauce. The chickpeas were also delicious and had a different seasoning profile from the roti. Prices were also super inexpensive at $51 with tax and tip, with plenty of food for two. Totally worth it!

    Michelle O.

    01/24/2025 Another amazing meal consumed. The passionfruit Margarita was yummy and strong. The corn soup spoke to my soul especially on a cold winter evening. The ackee tostones were yummy. But the star for me was the curried crab tostones. The flavors that danced on the tongue was sublime. For mains we had the curry shrimp and fish. I had the escovitch delicious as always. However, they now have a healthier version. Garlic butter roast fish. OMG I wished I had ordered. It was well seasoned and delicious. That definitely will be my choice next time. As always amazing staff which made our dining experience that much better.

    Braised Oxtail with Lima Beans
    Angela B.

    Came to Stella's for a birthday party and had a great time. We were unfortunately running late and they were accommodating. The food was amazing!! The service was also good.

    Cod fish fritters
    Giselle B.

    I went here for a friend's birthday brunch/dinner. It was a group of 10 of us so we had the downstairs space all to ourselves. It was a little....drafty down there but the music wasn't too loud so we were able to gather and chat without yelling at each other. The service was good, no complaints. And the food was actually really good! I had the cod fish fritters and it was soooo good. And the oxtail surprised me because sometimes, restaurants can be hit or miss with it. The oxtail was flavorful, not fatty, had good meat pieces and the rice was cooked well. I would go back to try their bottomless brunch!

    Braised Oxtail with Lima Beans
    Danni H.

    Stella's is high on my list of best West Indian restaurants in Brooklyn. This is a small location in park slope Brooklyn but the food is one of the best. If you ask me I always compare food and will end my statement with Stella's tastes better. ‍ Every time I go the customer service is always on point from timely placing my order to appetizers arriving and then entrées arriving. This restaurant has the best bread pudding that I have ever had and the ice cream with it just tops everything!!!! Head over to Stella's and believe me you will be happy with your meal

    Lakisha A.

    Everything about the experience was top notch! From the time our group walked in and Beres (IYKYK) greeted us, the vibe check was ! We were promptly seated and taken care of with thee best service. Our server was knowledgeable about the menu, answered our questions, and ever so graciously interacted with our group! Two people in our group had been here before, while it was the first time for three of us. I'm a frequent solo diner but was so appreciative that this 1st experience was with a group. We ordered a little bit of everything and I must admit, I almost missed out on one of the best patties I've had! To drink, I had a half and half (sorrel & ginger beer), and it did not disappoint! Not only meh item, E V E R T H I N G that everyone ordered was delicious and believe me because I tasted it! Oh... and we bought out all the patties to/go! I will certainly be back so I can have a go and add the additional star by having a cocktail. The chefs/owner came to our table and greeted us with officially elevated the experience to Chefs kiss! Oh and I got a lil home decor idea!

    Chelsea P.

    This is a cute little spot . We were seated quickly as we had a reservation. Our server was sweet and I got the shrimp roti and it was so so good. It was flavored to the sauce to the shrimp . It was just so good . The vibes were nice it's just a really good Caribbean spot . I look forward to going again !

    Geerah French fries
    Cheri G.

    Have i found a replacement for negril bk? Hmm.... I visited on a Thursday afternoon maybe 10 mins after they opened at 4pm. It took atleast 5 mins for someone to greet us. Eventually he emerged from the back and said you can sit anywhere. Once seated the menu looked really good. I took my brother out for his birthday,we chose to order a few small plates to get a feel for the spot . We did the curry crab tostones 10/10 Salmon crab balls 8/10 Ackee tostones 9/10 Sweet Chili tamarind wings 8/10 Geerah fries 8/10 I ordered some mix drink from the happy hour menu it was tasty. The server was friendly. The food was seasoned and presented well. However the service was a little slow considering it was us and 2 other tables. They played caribbean music which was nice. Id come back for the tostones and to try more food off the menu. But I didnt feel a vibe. I dont know if id come here to just chill and unwind. The server did bring out a bread pudding with a candle on it for my brother that was a nice touch.

    Coconut mussels Ackee Tostones Codfish Fritters
    Stephanie D.

    Came here from a recommendation on one of my weekly podcast, Getting Grown. Was in the area for a show and was the perfect opportunity. Overall service was great and attentive. The menu is not overwhelming at all. The space is cute a lil narrow but does the job. Food we shared appetizers; cod fritters, mussels, and ackee tostones. All great flavor loved the dip the fritters came in. The tostones twist was great, we would suggest like a sauce on top drizzled with some spice for the final punch. Main course: oxtail with rice and peas. Was def a hefty plate of pxtails had leftovers. Great flavor nice and hot. Cocktail tried the Gingalee! Had a lick to it and strong.

    Stella's tasting plate (serves 2)
    Mabel E.

    Great food and stellar service! From the moment you walk in, you're greeted friendly by staff and seated promptly. The jerk chicken had just the right amount of spice. Loved everything!

    Chef in front of restaurant
    Lisa G.

    Great food and service !!!! We had almost all of the appetizers at least once and the lobster entree, salmon entree, and snapper escovich. All were scrumptious! Highly recommend!

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    Something about Caribbean food when the winter weather's frigid sounds dandy to me. Guess if you…read morecan't be somewhere tropical, eating tropical cuisine sure helps. Enter The Islands. It was sort of an odd time so the spacious restaurant wasn't very busy. We studied the menu for too long and after much deliberation, here's what we ordered, in order of spice level: - Oxtail ($35): Not spicy, super flavorful, "Trimmed and sliced chunks of oxtail seasoned freely with fresh spices and simmered to tender perfection." - Curry goat ($29): Mildly spicy, "Goat meat marinated and cooked in curry spices and herbs makes this an exotic dish." - Jerk chicken ($20): Apparently incredibly spicy so I steered clear of it, "A Jamaican delight. Spicy, delicious chicken baked with this unique combination of spices from the island." The dishes I could handle were excellent, with no drop of sauce left unmopped. On the sides front, the rice and beans, roti, steamed vegetables, and plantains were all tasty. The entree sizes were hearty. Our server seemed like a cool dude: easygoing with a sense of humor. It was kind of chilly in the restaurant, not sure if we were in a warmth dead zone or what. The bathroom was frog-themed which was a cute touch!

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    I will start by saying I love the ambiance of Kokomo. Staff here is always friendly and music is…read morealways great during service and after hours. Food took entirely too long to come out. 40 minutes for an appetizer is crazy... Once they arrived, they were all tasty. I wish I took photos of the food. We ordered the curry crab gyoza which was so flavorful and the ackee and saltfish shumai. The oxtail flatbread is very large and lots of meat. They don't skimp out. Biang biang Rasta noodles is served with oyster mushrooms (so good) and peppers. I added shrimp to mine. Very tasty and filling. But keep in mind that the noodles are not penne and they are I think fettuccine They must do better on their serving time. The restaurant was crowded. But it would be nice to have the expectation set that there will be a long wait.

    Went here for brunch with friends because the vibes looked great and reviews were solid. We had a…read morereservation right when they opened, but they were running about 20 minutes late -- not the best start. Once seated though, the space is beautiful. We were in a sunlit room and it really set the mood. Our server was great, and we ordered family-style. Just a heads up, they have a separate "Sunday drunch" menu so options are a bit limited. For apps, we got the curry crab gyoza which was a very small portion (6/10) and the roasted mushroom truffle flatbread which was the highlight of the meal (8.5/10). For mains, we tried the biang biang Rasta noodles with salmon (6/10) and the sofrino roasted chicken (5/10). Both were a bit underwhelming. I've heard their drinks are great but we didn't try any. Food-wise, I was a little disappointed, but still had a great time catching up with friends.

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    9.5/10 for the vibe, ambiance, and service -- and a full 10/10 for the food…read more I'm not a picky eater, but I've had some really disappointing oxtail lately, so I was hoping for the best here. I'm Dominican so I know oxtail pretty well and have made it myself. Thankfully, this place absolutely delivered. The oxtail was perfectly slow-braised, tender, and falling right off the bone -- exactly how it should be. Absolutely amazing. Of course I had the rice and peas, plus some veggies. A few of the veggies were slightly overcooked, but still flavorful and enjoyable. The drinks looked incredible, but I went with the rum punch and loved it. It was a little sweet, but super flavorful, strong, and definitely worth ordering again. For dessert, I had the Hennessy cheesecake, which was rich, decadent, and unbelievably delicious. There were three of us dining, and we all left completely satisfied -- with take-home containers because the portions are VERY generous. The only thing that bothered me a bit was that our server seemed to focus most of her attention on my friend. She is Jamaican, and because I look like a white American woman, I felt a little overlooked at times, even when I had several requests myself. We also had to look for her a couple of times while she was sitting with a group nearby. That said, everyone overall was very nice and welcoming. The bussers especially stood out -- they checked on us often, kept everything clean, and even greeted me in Spanish, which I appreciated. Overall, I really enjoyed my experience and will definitely be back with more people next time.

    The moment we walked in, I knew we were in for an amazing culinary experience. It was my birthday…read moreweekend, and we were in New York for an extended stay. For my hubby, Brooklyn is home - and we always love exploring the new places the city has to offer when we visit. We had reservations, and were seated within 10 minutes, which was reasonable. The place was packed - everyone was in high spirits, and I was ready to taste some of the best Caribbean cuisine in the region. My hubby's best friend - a Brooklyn resident, joined us. He had been to the restaurant a few times - and had good things to say. We were not disappointed. I had the Brown Stew Red Snapper - *chef's kiss*. Hubby had the iconic Jerk Oxtail over Macaroni & Cheese Pie! The English language cannot convey the beauty of that combination! Tender, tender oxtail, falling off the bone with the creamy, cheesy mac & cheese! He wanted to savor that dish another day, so he got a to-go bag and took it back to the hotel! (I couldn't help but clean my plate - I was obsessed with the fish!) Our friend enjoyed the Hennessy Fried Shrimp (not pictured) - one of his favorite dishes at the restaurant. It looked delicious as well. For drinks, I had the Bob Marley cocktail. A colorful drink - flavorful - and effective! There were people celebrating their birthdays throughout the night - and the wait staff goes IN! I was enjoying watching at least 10 people receive the Stevie Wonder "Happy Birthday" song while we were there. Imagine my surprise when it was my turn! My birthday was the day before, and we had already celebrated in Manhattan. Having two special recognition events made the evening that much more special! Shout out to the Simpson crew who came with the song, the rhythm, the sparkling cake, and the good vibes! My 70th birthday was exceptional - without a doubt. The Simpson added the touch I needed. We'll definitely go back next time we're in Brooklyn!

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    Nice spot serving traditional Jamaican dishes. I know the other restaurants in Brooklyn, but this…read morewas my first time visiting this particular one. Upon arrival the restaurant is very clean, and the service was fast. There is a dine in area as well. The woman who took my order was very patient , and personable. I ordered a brown stew fish, cabbage and 3 small soups. Everything came out to about $49. The chicken soup was very good . The cabbage was also very good. The fish on the other hand was very salty and not worth the $20 charge (fish with no sides). I get it the area etc etc but for the price the food should be top notch. The other establishments are much better. Would I return.....I don't think so .

    Lunch pick up around 1 a.m. ish. Was welcomely greeted when…read moreI walked in to this small yet cozy eatery. I ordered a large Just (Jerk) Chicken with extra sauce. Escovitch fish meal which came with plantains, rice and peas, and spinach. Everything was still warm and tasty when I arrived home. The order was packaged nicely. Definitely, nice portions for the prices. Place is clean. Staff is friendly, informative, and service was amazing. It takes about 10 minutes for the fish since they make it to order. I will soon be back and may have them do some catering orders for me( usually order from the location on flatbush). Pop in if you ever get in the area and want some hot warming food.

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