Stella Point Grille

My appointment across the street finished early, so based on Yelp reviews, I gave it a try.The oddly shaped space is due to the location in the V created by the split between Connecticut Avenue and University Boulevard. That's being worked on, construction going on out back. If I recall, there was once a pretty good Chinese restaurant there.I ordered a burger, and it was very good. Some places will throw any substance that can legally be called ground beef on the griddle, but breed of cattle and ratio of cuts matters a lot. Cooked perfectly, a little char outside, tender inside. Btw, build your own choice of toppings. Tots were also legit - no seasoning required. And yes, they're an optional accompaniment, as well as fries or slaw.The atmosphere is unapologetically sports/dive bar, and I'm sure they'd roll their eyes if you called in a gastropub.Service is on point. When I had to make it to-go because my Uber driver texted he was early, no problem. I never expected a grab and go to be this good. Five stars are not something I give easily, but they nailed everything. I was delighted, and plan to return.

Introduction/August 2023 visit:Been here 3 times and every time, I've been impressed. My friend lives close to here and invited me to BINGO night on Wednesday nights. He had been inviting me for months prior to this, but I don't live that close to Kensington. I genuinely wanted to try this BINGO night at some point and finally obliged on August 30, 2023. Unfortunately, I didn't win, but I did enjoy a great Philly Cheesesteak per my friend's recommendation with also delicious fries. Server was nice & attentive.October 2023 visit:Since I enjoyed BINGO & the atmosphere as well as my friend's company on August 30, I visited again 5 weeks later for BINGO again on Wednesday, October 4 as I had a hike Meetup in the Kemp Mill area. Incidentally, the hike was more than I bargained for, which I didn't mind as I needed the exercise, but still had a long walk back to my car, so I texted my friend saying I'd be getting there maybe a bit after the BINGO start and to grab me BINGO sheets. Once again great service, and the burger was great too. And further, I won BINGO and got some gift cards for a future visit.Between October 2023 & February 2025:Incidentally, there was discussion of me coming back to use my gift cards. Then, in February 2024, my girlfriend & I got together. Throughout the Spring & beyond, I said one of these Wednesdays we can go over Kensington, meet my friend, & use my gift cards. She finally met my friend on a Saturday in January 2025 for an advanced movie screening we went to.Two Saturdays later on February 8, 2025 I had my birthday party. Originally, my birthday party was going to be in Columbia, roughly half the distance than to Kensington. But I found out about another birthday party at another friend's house, which lives about 6 minutes away. So, around January 26 I decided to move my birthday party from Columbia to BabyKat Brewing in Kensington to accommodate for people going to my friend's party later on since I figured some won't go to Columbia & then to go to the Wheaton area for my friend's after and just do my friend's party.My friend who arrived at BabyKat early said it was packed inside there. I didn't think it would be that hectic at 3 PM. BabyKat has a nice outdoor area, but we couldn't help it was very cold, around 33 F with some mix of rain & freezing rain at times or at least cloudy with some wind. I told him we will be there in 10 minutes to assess the situation ourselves. We knew we had to pivot as we weren't going to want to be out in the cold. My friend suggested Stella, which would've been my backup option.February 8, 2025 visit:My friend called Stella and said if there was room for all of us, which they should would work. Stella was very accommodating for my birthday party saying they'd make it work, and they had a long table for us. Although this is what I envisioned for my birthday. I had imagined people would stand around and separate tables where people could mingle, but it was fine. A lot of the folks ate shortly after getting there. I had 2 whiskeys; they have a good variety of drinks, including about 6 different whiskeys. We ate in the 5 PM hour. I get the Philly cheesesteak & g/f got the burger. We both very much enjoyed our food. The staff was very nice and accommodating getting food/drinks to all of us at the various times we put in orders.Unfortunately, I didn't have the gift cards on me as I hadn't planned on Stella, more of an unlikely plan B scenario. I told my g/f (like in Spring 2024), we need to go back in Spring 2025 for BINGO one of these Wednesdays to use my gift cards when my regular friend is there. I look forward to more visits in the future and now more motivated to go after my successful birthday party here.

Monday night is a bit of a restaurant desert in Kensington, MD, but we were happy to find Stella Point open. We loved the cozy brick interior and gas fireplace, and the relaxed Cheers-like vibe. Monday night is also $10 burger night - for any burger on the menu. At 30% off, it was a no-brainer for us. The burger comes with a choice of fries or coleslaw, each of them in ample quantities (no dixie-cup coleslaw here!). The craft beer is also pleasing. For those who want healthier choices, interesting dinner salads are on the menu too - one in our party went that route and was happy.A great choice for a casual evening with friends. If you are of the mind, you can stay for the karaoke that starts at 9pm. Or eat and run, like we did!

Classic bar vibe, great to celebrate, watch football, or chill with your friends. I liked their bar food! Service was super friendly, quick, and attentive which I loved! Sometimes bar service isn't quick and friendly but here it definitely is! Parking lot is small but free. Loved their homemade fries snd burger was delish!

2nd delivery. Inedible taco meat filling masquerading as chili. Nothing else in the chili & the "sauce" in the bottom of the container was oil! Ten Chicken wings very fatty skin, but on the big side. I got them plain. Ugh! Ate the two flats. Rest were drumettes. Potato soup is warm, tasty & plain old good - on the thick side with chunks of cooked potatoes throughout. I liked it best. Prices are good compared to other vendors & it's great that this place stays open late. I ordered crab dip before. Was lovely but way too salty for my tastes but then my palate usually disdains salty fare. The chili was truly unacceptable in every way though & the hub is a chili aficionado. If he scowls after one bite, it's not only not good chili, it's unpalatable chili. Well, late at night fare may be the dregs from the evening, so maybe that accounts for it. Delivery app refused to give credit for the bad chili though despite the pic.

Got late night delivery.Extremely tasty funnel fries. Very generous crab dip. Tasty in house fries.Totally satisfied and glad to report this was a nice suprise.

It's an absolute shame how late I was discovering Quincy's South... as in, I went for the first time towards the latter half of last year. I knew there were other locations, but from where I am they would take an extra 15+ minutes to get to. So when QS closed down, I was pretty sad. But now, out of nowhere, enter Stella Point! Ownership from Quincy's exists here, and it's in Kensington, a more accessible town for me! Literally within hours of hearing about it, I pulled up at night... the bar is nowhere as big as Quincy's South's, though I hear there are plans to change that. Most of the tables in my line of view were full, and I grabbed the last seat at the bar. I was observing a lot of the conversations going on, and I saw how excited the staff were and the happy conversations they were having with the patrons. Only being the second day of opening, it's obvious that the already existing Quincy's family made their way to this new location and the positive vibes are all around. If that continues, this place will do just as well as the rest.I had already eaten, but I did want to grab a drink, so I got a Gin Club... $7! Off of happy hour, I'm fully content with that -- it was good too! :) So I don't know when happy hour or any of the other events I remember are coming... I do know Trivia Tuesdays are locked in starting August 1, so that's something to look forward to! I look forward to trying the food in the near future too, though from what I could overhear, it's as good, if not better, than Quincy's.Oh, parking at Quincy's South could be a little tricky... there is a dedicated parking lot for Stella Point, but it isn't that big. I didn't pay attention to everything since it was nighttime, but at least I don't think there's a time limit here. :)

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.

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

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!