Stem Bar

Anton

4.0

I thought the food was good! We only tried the brussel sprouts, which I really liked, & the burrata pancakes. That said, I found the portions to be pretty small for the price, which felt on the higher side.
The ambiance is really nice though, & I think it's a great spot for a date or a small group of friends. Would I come back? Yes, but it wasn't a huge'wow' for me. Still, definitely worth trying!

Jaclyn

3.0

First time trying Stem bar - I thought the standout was the halibut crudo - perfectly balanced, bright & refreshing - the perfect summer app. I also loved the green goddess salad. The deep fried brussle sprouts were delicious but far too greasy. The cavatelli was good but not great - the lamb was completely shredded & mushy instead of being a true ragu with texture. It made the dish feel mush heavier. We enjoyed the steak which was cooked well & very flavourful. Unfortunately, the desserts were very mediocre - the cheesecake with salted caramel looks like a Basque cheesecake with the burnt top but it's not a Basque cheesecake at all - the texture isn't creamy & smooth like it should be - it just felt like a seriously overcooked cheesecake with a very gritty texture & it didn't help that it was served room temp/warm. The rhubarb parfait was very runny & the strawberry shortcake was dry.

Alyssa

4.0

Service was great & super kind/helpful. Food was good, I liked the brusse sprouts & fish was pretty good but wasn't too much of a fan of the burrata tbh. Very nice ambience though & I enjoyed my visit

Krystel

4.0

Looove this place. However we waited long to get our table & the place was super crowded & loud, hard to talk to each other. We had the burrata pancakes, the brussel sprouts & the lamb pasta, everything was delicious. The margaritas were great too! Overall good experience.

Ernesto

5.0

The place is perfect for a night dinner with friends, good selection of wine & the food is exquisite, the croquettes, the burrata with hot cakes, the flank pork special was so good & the Brussels sprouts amazing !!! Don't skip dessert it's so good the peach one

Mony

5.0

Exceptional from start to finish. STEM does not take reservations, but when we arrived on Friday at 7pm, we went straight up to the bar, where there was plenty of seating. We were greeted warmly by the staff who were very helpful in recommending what to eat & drink.

Although STEM appears to be a bar first & a restaurant second, everything we ate was truly exceptional-well presented dishes which were original & the perfect sharing portion.

The cocktails are straightforward & no-frills, but prepared well. The wine selections by the glass were the perfect pairing to the meal, a light crisp red perfect for summer nights.

We sampled the smoked trout fritters, which were topped with caviar-crisp on the outside & creamy in the middle. Next we had a pile of crisp brussels sprouts which had a great balance of flavour & texture. This went well with the unique salted pancakes with burrata. Underneath the burrata was a pile of delicious truffle shavings which elevated the dish, it was truly delicious. Finally, we had the spinach rotolo which sat on a pool of delicious & creamy tomato sauce. The meal was filling & the perfect portion for sharing.

There are many more dishes on the menu that we would like to try & we will most definitely return again!

Overall, the atmosphere, cocktails, wine & high-quality dishes make STEM bar an excellent value & a great date night locale in a neighborhood known for excellent eateries!

Violetyes

5.0

everything was so good!! would def go back. LOVE the beef tartare ($22) with the potato crisps on top. brussel sprouts ($17) were also a crowd favourite. pancakes ($24) are talked about so much we had to try them. it was super interesting having them salty but i loved the texture, crispy outside paired with the smooth creamy burrata!! i'm already craving it again. hangar steak ($33) was also perfect.

FYI we went for 6pm on a weekend with no wait time

Wedyan

5.0

brussel sprouts another level 👌👌 all dishes are good 👌👌

Anita

4.0

Brussels sprouts 10/10
Beef tartare 8/10
Pancakes 7/10

Really nice vibe indoors, outdoor patio is a bit crowded

Olivia

4.0

We arrived at 6:20 because last time we went at 8:00 was a 1 hour wait, so make sure to arrive early since they don't take reservations.
The burrata truffle pancakes were our favourite dish.
We also had the tuna tartare (a tiny bit bland), trout croquettes (crunchy & flavourful), cavatelli (comforting & filling), & brussel sprouts (a lot of sauce, though they could have been more crispy). Overall everything was good! However the cocktails were disappointing (amaretto sour, espresso martini, dirty martini). The atmosphere is great & the staff is really friendly, & we appreciated that they weren't rushing us out after eating.