Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Stem & Stone

    4.5 (106 reviews)

    Stem & Stone Photos

    STEM & STONE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Trendy
    Intimate
    Upscale

    You might also consider

    Recommended Reviews - Stem & Stone

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Pesto chicken sandwich
    Lisa C.

    I forgave this place and have been back now 6 times and I love the Philly roll I love the special world famous sauce and fries and I'm trying the tacos today I had a great burger last time I was here and the ingredients are always fresh! The servers are good too.. it's always tasty and clean !

    Caprese Salad

    Nice, reasonably priced wine and beer Great little cheese board Burgers are crazy good Comfy, laid back atmosphere. Keeping this one on my ( return list)

    The Philly The Philly The Philly Big Ben Burger (1/4lb)

    Best Philly Cheese Steak I've had since Philly! And the fig jam...OMG!!!!! Can't say enough! Gotta just go try it!!

    Salad
    Nicki M.

    I just happened upon this place at lunch time on the way to Fredericksburg and yum!! I had loaded fries with pulled pork and a spring salad with strawberry vinaigrette. The fries were crisp on the outside and soft on the inside and covered with a delicious creamy queso. Absolutely delicious! The salad was equally delicious with fresh ingredients, creamy feta, and addictive dressing. I would come back and get exactly the same thing! It's a cute place to enjoy a nice meal. Service was definitely efficient- our server seemed rushed and in a hurry the whole time but brought out everything we needed.

    Laurie Ann L.

    We went over to Stem & Stone this evening for an early date night. I have really enjoyed their food on previous occasions. Tonight we had the meat and cheese charcuterie board and we really liked everything on it and the price was reasonable. We did have to ask for some additional bread because it didn't come with quite enough. The waitstaff was very friendly and attentive. We both had a glass of wine and probably should've gotten a bottle because it was a little pricey. They have a small dining area but it's normally not very crowded. They do have a bar area but we have always utilize the dining area. I would definitely recommend stem and stone but if you want any of their charcuterie boards, they only offer them on Friday and Saturday!

    Jamie P.

    It was quiet inside on a Friday evening, but the food was great! I don't know how the restaurant wasn't packed. The cheesesteak sandwich was rich and delicious. The wine was crisp and paired perfectly with a charcuterie board. There were three different cheeses, two different meats, and three different spreads. We loved trying a variety of everything. Definitely recommend!

    Front seating
    Morgann G.

    First time at this local restaurant. The food was good. Staff was very pleasant. It wasn't super busy and it was nice and spacious. However, the most impressive thing for me was that the waiter got my 2.5 year olds order and put it in before we finished ordering. So it was out fast. For those who have young kiddos know how awesome this was. This was the first time anyone has ever done this for us and I was very impressed. I will be recommending this spot to my local friends for sure. Oh and they have alcohol options. That's just not my thing so I came for the food. Their bathrooms were clean and they have multiple seating options: regular tables, tall tables, and bar seating. Come try the local eats!

    Jeff C.

    This spot was on point, I was nervous when I pulled up the menu on the website, it definitely was things I didn't want for breakfast. But walking in u get a menu and it was some good breakfast that Butterscotch Pecan Pancake was pretty darn good. Shout out to the young lady who works there, she ran outside to give me my car keys. I appreciate that!!! Keep your amazing spirit!! This place is a hidden gem in Bastrop TX

    Venta Morales Tempranillo
    Heather D.

    My husband and I came to Stem & Stone for our anniversary. We arrived at 5 pm when they open. We ordered a bottle of wine, and some festa fries. They were absolutely delicious! We split a steak panini and the buffalo chicken salad. My husband said the panini was delicious and the buffalo chicken salad was one of the best tasting salads I've had in the Bastrop area. We loved the restaurant so much I have a special order pending for charcuterie boards pending as a to go order for a trip.

    Brew Punch
    Pam F.

    Beautiful Brunch -- and no waiting! New brunch menu items include Cajun Latkes. They're hot, crispy, TONS of flavor (not too spicy) and be sure to get the remoulade sauce instead of sour cream. Perfect for sharing! Pan sausage is finished on a grill for the bbq flavor. These guys just love the details. Thanks for another yummy time!!

    Inside

    See all

    9 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    8 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Linda C.

    Linda C.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Lisa C.
    567
    709
    1463

    1 year ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Linda C.

    Linda C.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Sharon M.
    2
    198
    170

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    9 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Jamie P.
    971
    1175
    1357

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Linda C.

    Linda C.

    Thank you so much for your kind words. Hope to see you again soon.

    Helpful 7
    Thanks 2
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    3 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 2
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0

    9 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Like always the service is great and the food even better. We just had the Sunday Brunch again and the flavors were great.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of John H.
    179
    46
    9

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Art H.
    2
    52
    1

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of b p.
    0
    1
    1

    3 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Linda C.

    Linda C.

    Thank you so much for this review. We really appreciate your support.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 1

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Daniel S.
    360
    40
    95

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Tish H.
    146
    23
    58

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of T. D.
    3
    459
    210

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Linda C.

    Linda C.

    Appreciate the kind words. Hope to see you again soon!

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    4 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Laurie S.
    73
    111
    11

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Linda C.

    Linda C.

    Thank you so much for your kind words. We appreciate ya’ll.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Food is amazing!! Especially the sauce they have... they taste amazing with the fries! Definitely a nice spot to go!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Dayna G.
    695
    720
    3341

    4 years ago

    Helpful 9
    Thanks 0
    Love this 4
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    Page 1 of 3

    Ask the Community - Stem & Stone

    You might also consider

    The Grace Miller Gracie's

    The Grace Miller Gracie's

    3.8
    (390 reviews)
    0.6 mi
    $$

    TLDR: Charming and very kid-friendly restaurant with delicious comfort food and friendly service…read more What a pleasant surprise! Came here on a whim and loved it. First of all, it's very kid-friendly! Almost every family that walked in had small children. They have high chairs, crayons/coloring pages, and a kids menu. The kids menu deserves a kudos! Usually, I expect bare minimum but they really invested effort into the food. The grilled cheese came on big fluffy buttery pieces of bread and was something I'd expect to receive from the main menu. The chicken tenders were big and juicy and delicious too. Kids devoured their grilled cheeses (to be fair, they've never met a grilled cheese they didn't like but that's what makes the restaurant's above-and-beyond effort more admirable). I enjoyed my food as well. I got the chicken-friend steak. I rarely eat fried food -- this was worth it. Delicious. Also the show-stealer was the Brussels sprouts side! Fantastic. Perfectly browned and crisped (not overdone/too blackened like many places do). Mashed potato side was tasty too. Finally, the service was excellent. Super nice and attentive staff. Parking is very easy -- free lot next door.

    This is the absolute cutest little diner - a hidden gem! The dining room and gardens surrounding…read morethe building lend old world charm, making you feel like you're eating at Grandma & Grandpa's cabin. My husband had a cheeseburger and I had the chicken salad sandwich. Both were yummy! Our server, Kelly, was helpful and attentive. We will definitely eat here again when we pass through Bastrop!

    Photos
    The Grace Miller Gracie's
    The Grace Miller Gracie's
    The Grace Miller Gracie's

    See all

    Neighbor's Kitchen & Yard

    Neighbor's Kitchen & Yard

    4.1
    (618 reviews)
    0.7 mi
    $$

    My wife and I were in town from Houston for a weekend away. Stopped in early evening for a drink…read moreand a snack. Sat out on the patio full of fans keepin' in cool. Our server Dee had the personality and energy that would have us coming back as regulars if we were local. My Aggie hat drew the attention of what turned out to be the owner Justin. We proceeded to have a wonderful conversation on the state of college football while we waited for our pizza. Which was delicious! And a cherry on top for me, a little live music. Glad we got there early because they get busy. I can't see myself ever going to Bastrop and not stopping in.

    This isn't just a place to grab lunch or dinner. It's an experience. Nestled behind Chestnut st in…read morehistoric Bastrop, overlooking the Colorado River, you will find the best meatball you've ever had in your life. I was with a large party and we were seated on an outdoor deck area that overlooks a lovely greenbelt and the Colorado river. I was uncertain about outdoor seating in June, but they had lots of fans that dispense a light mist to help cool the area. The drinks were excellent, I had a margarita on the rocks with tajin rim and it was tasty and refreshing. The food was fabulous! I highly recommend the meatballs. Everyone in our party could not get enough of them. I will be back to try the wings, they looked delish. Misty was our server and I am still in awe over her. She went out of her way to make sure everyone in our (very large) party was taken care of. There were dozens of us and I'm not even sure how she managed to do it but I realized afterwards, I never waited long for anything. Misty was always nearby and so kind and attentive. Im not sure how she took care of so many people at once, it was amazing, honestly. Ive never seen such efficiency and I don't know how she did it. I hope I'm lucky enough to see her again when I go back to sample those wings!

    Photos
    Menu
    Menu
    Sloppy Joseph
    Sloppy Joseph
    1/2 price bloody Mary's & mimosas on Sundays

    See all

    1/2 price bloody Mary's & mimosas on Sundays
    Paw-Paw's Catfish House

    Paw-Paw's Catfish House

    4.5
    (511 reviews)
    0.6 mi
    $$

    Food was very good and the service was great and the downtown area was very nice to see.read more

    I genuinely cannot believe I've never written a review for Paw-Paw's Catfish House because we have…read morebeen coming here for YEARS and I love this place so much. There are restaurants you try once because they're trendy... and then there are places like Paw-Paw's -- the kind that become part of your family's story over time. From the fried deviled eggs, to the seafood platters, to the chicken tenders, to the genuinely wonderful staff, there just isn't a better spot for this kind of old-school comfort food experience. And the staff? Always SO friendly and welcoming. Every single time we come in, it feels less like "customer service" and more like old friends excited you finally stopped by so they can catch up with you awhile. That kind of warmth cannot be faked, and it makes such a difference. Now let's discuss these fried deviled eggs. Because respectfully... who allowed them to be this good? You think deviled eggs have reached their final form and then Paw-Paw's comes in like, "Hold my beer." Crispy, crunchy, creamy, flavorful perfection. We start most meals with them because not ordering them would simply be poor decision making at this point. I usually get the chicken tender basket and LISTEN -- these aren't sad little freezer tenders pretending to be a meal. These tenders are literally as big as my hand. Juicy, tender, flavorful, cooked perfectly every time. My adult kids are obsessed with the seafood platter: three pieces of fried catfish and three jumbo fried shrimp with fries, pinto beans, slaw, hushpuppies, and homemade tartar or cocktail sauce. And when I say the catfish tastes CLEAN, my fellow seafood people will understand exactly what I mean. No muddy taste, no weirdness -- just fresh, crispy, perfectly fried fish done right. And the portions? Paw-Paw did NOT come to play. Nobody is leaving hungry unless that was a personal choice. What I love most, though, is the feeling of the place. The small-town care. The heart that clearly goes into the food. The old-school comfort vibe that feels increasingly rare these days. Places like this matter. And Paw-Paw's is absolutely one of them.

    Photos
    Paw-Paw's Catfish House
    Fish basket
    Fish basket
    Exterior

    See all

    Exterior
    Texas Grill Restaurant No 2

    Texas Grill Restaurant No 2

    3.1
    (72 reviews)
    1.0 mi
    $

    I've come to the realization there's two sides of Ol' Rooster. Yes, I can fancy up breakfast with…read moreexotic ingredients like arugula and balsamic drizzle over poached eggs. Then, there's Country Bumpkin me that fancies biscuits and gravy and an old fashioned greasy spoon morning after drinking. I can't count how many times I've passed Texas Grill. That includes being a passenger headed to mom's brothers place in Winchester circa early 80's to bypassing Bastrop on the way to Houston in the last ten years. Thing is, I'm dating a country girl these days who swears by their coffee and jelly options. We dined recently on a Saturday morning; heading south afterwards to the stock show in San Antonio. Place is similar to diners across 'Murica; counter seating along with a large dining area. Buffet area is for lunch; straight forward menu for breakfast. Veggie basket on the lunch menu was comical; mushrooms are a vegetable? Breakfast review: One egg ordered with soft bacon, crispy hash browns and a biscuit. I was even offered a bowl of gravy AND an extra biscuit if I was still hungry. WELL, I wasn't. Egg was cooked to order. Taters took up half the dang plate! Bacon was perfect. Smothered that damn biscuit and dumped half the shaker of pepper on it....Well done y'all.

    Regardless of the glowing commentary found on TripAdvisor or other tourist-driven platforms, I…read morewould encourage readers to approach such praise with a healthy degree of skepticism. While the restaurant presents itself as charming at first glance, the illusion quickly fades upon closer inspection. The facilities are notably dated, with restrooms that feel neglected rather than merely "vintage." Unfortunately, the food follows suit. The chicken arrived undercooked to the point of being unacceptable, the salads were devoid of flavor, and the mashed potatoes--if one dares to try them--proved equally disappointing. I found myself seated at the counter, making pleasant conversation with a delightful young waitress, which, regrettably, became the highlight of the entire experience. Any lingering amusement, however, was quickly diminished by a particularly persistent fly that seemed intent on joining me for dinner. In short, an establishment that relies far too heavily on appearance and reputation, while neglecting the fundamentals that truly matter.

    Photos
    Biscuits and gravy with side of bacon
    Biscuits and gravy with side of bacon
    Coffee
    Coffee
    Ham and Cheese omelette with hash browns and toast and the best coffee in town

    See all

    Ham and Cheese omelette with hash browns and toast and the best coffee in town

    Stem & Stone - newamerican - Updated July 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...