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Contemporary American
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CuisineAmerican
Opened2003
Price$50–100per person
ReservationsRecommended
Dress CodeSmart Casual

Our verdict

Stella is worth booking for an intimate Ventnor City dinner when the goal is seasonal Contemporary American cooking, BYOB flexibility, and a composed room for a date, celebration, or quieter business meal. At about $50 per person, it works better as an evening plan than a casual daytime stop, especially for small parties who value personal service over a bar scene.

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Plan Your Visit
Address
7303 Ventnor Ave, Ventnor City, NJ
Phone
(609) 350-6493
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Stella restaurant in Ventnor City, United States

The menu

What to order

  • Meatballs
  • Bouillabaisse
  • Salmon
  • Scallops and Shrimp
  • Lemon Sole and Crab
See the current menu on stellaventnor.com →
About

Stella in Ventnor City is a Contemporary American restaurant with a smart casual dress code and an expected price of about $50 per person. With limited detail beyond cuisine, price, dress code, and listed signature dishes, the safest reason to choose it is direct: you want a Contemporary American meal in Ventnor City without relying on claims about format, hours, ownership, beverages, or service style. Its appeal should be read through the confirmed basics, making it a venue to consider when those basics match the outing you are planning.

The dish list gives the clearest picture of the kitchen: meatballs, bouillabaisse, salmon, scallops and shrimp, and lemon sole with crab. These point to seafood alongside Contemporary American staples, making Stella practical for diners who want familiar dishes. The range sets expectations without overstating them: recognizable plates, several seafood-centered options, and enough information to suggest a meal built around named signature dishes rather than claims.

Choose it for Contemporary American cooking in Ventnor City

Stella is best framed by what is confirmed: Contemporary American cuisine, a smart casual dress code, and a price point of about $50 per person. That makes it easier to plan for than a venue with unclear cost expectations. The smart casual note gives diners a cue for tone: polished enough to dress with intention, but not described in a way that requires assuming formality.

First-timers should plan around the essentials. Dress smart casual, expect a Contemporary American meal, and use the listed signature dishes to decide whether Stella fits the occasion. If the appeal is a meal centered on meatballs, bouillabaisse, salmon, scallops and shrimp, or lemon sole with crab, Stella’s available information lines up well. Confirm reservations, beverage policy, seating style, menu format, group limits, and service hours directly before making firm plans.

The dish list is the trust signal

The strongest signal is the set of named dishes associated with Stella: meatballs, bouillabaisse, salmon, scallops and shrimp, and lemon sole with crab. For diners comparing Ventnor City options, that list is more useful than unconfirmed claims about atmosphere or history because it shows the kinds of plates Stella is known for. It also keeps the recommendation grounded: the evidence points to a Contemporary American restaurant where seafood has a clear presence, while meatballs provide a familiar non-seafood anchor.

There is not enough information to claim a tasting menu, à la carte structure, ownership, founding year, allergy accommodations, or beverage program. The most accurate evaluation is Stella as a Contemporary American restaurant in Ventnor City with a smart casual dress code, a $50-per-person price point, and a seafood-including set of signature dishes. That restraint is useful: it separates what is known from what should be checked before committing to a plan.

Who should choose it, and who should skip it

Choose Stella if the goal is a smart casual Contemporary American meal in Ventnor City and the listed dishes sound appealing. It is straightforward for diners comfortable deciding from cuisine, price, dress code, and named dishes rather than broader operational details. Stella is a stronger fit for those planning around confirmed basics than for diners who need details about lunch, takeout, delivery, outdoor seating, cocktails, dietary accommodations, or a specific service format before deciding.

Frequently asked questions

Is Stella good for a special occasion?

Stella can be a fit for a special occasion if you want Contemporary American dining in Ventnor City with a smart casual dress code and an expected price of about $50 per person. Confirm any occasion-specific needs directly before booking.

What should a first-timer know about Stella?

Stella is a Contemporary American restaurant in Ventnor City. The basics are a smart casual dress code, an expected price of about $50 per person, and signature dishes including meatballs, bouillabaisse, salmon, scallops and shrimp, and lemon sole with crab.

Is Stella worth the price?

Stella is easiest to justify if you want Contemporary American cooking in Ventnor City and the listed signature dishes appeal to you. The price is about $50 per person.

Is the tasting menu worth it at Stella?

Judge Stella instead by the confirmed details: Contemporary American cuisine, smart casual dress, a $50-per-person price point, and signature dishes such as bouillabaisse, salmon, scallops and shrimp, and lemon sole with crab.

Is Stella good for solo dining?

Solo dining suitability is not specifically verified. If you are considering Stella alone, base the decision on the confirmed basics: it is a Contemporary American restaurant in Ventnor City with smart casual dress and an expected price of about $50 per person.

Details
Vibe
  • Intimate
  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Cozy
Best For
  • Date Night
  • Business Dinner
  • Special Occasion
  • Family
  • Celebration
Experience
  • Standalone
Drink Program
  • Byob
  • Corkage Allowed
Sourcing
  • Local Sourcing
Menu Format
  • A La Carte
Drinks Focus
  • Byob
Dietary
  • Vegetarian Friendly
  • Gluten Free Options
Noise LevelConversational
CapacitySmall
Service StyleUpscale Casual
Meal PacingStandard
KitchenSeasonal
Private DiningAvailable

Intimate, personable, and elegant, with a relaxed yet classy fine-dining feel.