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1725 Duke St. Alexandria, Virginia 22314
Telephone
703-519-1946
Fax
703-519-7610
Electronic mail
General Information: stella@stellas.com
Appetizers- Soups-Small Salads
Virginia Style Potato Soup
3.25/4.25a hearty warm potato-leek soup, garnished with Smithfield ham
"Aviator" Vegetarian Chili
3.95/4.95pinto beans simmered in Stella's "Aviator" lager with southwestern spices, chiles and onions
Stella's House Salad
2.95mixed baby greens, plum tomatoes & red onions tossed in a creole mustard vinaigrette with house made croutons
Small Caesar Salad
2.95romaine lettuce tossed in a lemon-parmesan dressing with garlic croutons
Fried Oysters
4.95select oysters dusted with seasoned cornmeal, flash-fried and served with a spicy southern remoulade
Red Pepper Garbanzo Puree
3.95roasted red peppers and garbanzo beans pureed with garlic and cilantro- served with tortilla chips
Soup of the Day-
made with the freshest ingredients available 2.95/3.95Sandwiches and Casual Fare
sandwiches served with Saratoga chips
"Old Town" Chicken Sandwich
7.50grilled breast of chicken with a honey barbecue glaze topped with Virginia ham and white cheddar cheese on a multi-grain roll
Peppered Smoked Roast Beef Sandwich
6.95 thinly sliced and served on a homestyle roll with creamy horseradish sauceBlackened Chicken Quesadilla
6.25chicken breast blackened with cajun spices, folded in a flour tortilla with scallion cream cheese-baked and served with creole tomato salsa
Hickory Smoked Turkey Sandwich
6.95house smoked turkey breast topped with fresh smoked mozzarella- served with
garlic black pepper mayonnaise on a multi-grain roll
Grilled Vegetable Burrito
6.75grilled zucchini, squash, bell peppers, wild mushrooms, onions and tomatoes rolled in a warm flour tortilla with cheddar cheese- garnished with sour cream, salsa fresca and spicy sprouts
Classic Chicken Sandwich
6.50marinated grilled chicken breast with honey mustard served on a multi-grain roll
"Stella's" Chicken Sandwich
7.25marinated grilled chicken breast topped with roasted red peppers,
smoked mozzarella and rosemary mayonnaise on a multi-grain roll
Grilled Tuna Club
8.95grilled yellowfin tuna on toasted french bread with leaf lettuce, tomato, smoked bacon and black pepper aioli
Luncheon Entrees
Carlos' Catch of the Day
Market Pricechef's whim-changes daily
Harvest Pasta
9.25sauteed zucchini, butternut squash, red pepper, mushrooms, spinach and red onion over whole wheat pasta with a garlic cream sauce
Roasted Vegetable Lasagna
10.25basil saffron pasta layered with smoked mozzarella, pesto and roasted eggplant, spinach, red peppers and mushrooms- topped with roasted tomato sauce
Lemon Pepper Chicken & Pasta
9.50chicken breast marinated with fresh lemon juice, pan seared and served over whole wheat pasta with vegetables and a cracked black pepper & lemon butter sauce
Southern Style Meatloaf
8.75with horseradish mashed potatoes, Southern Style Gravy and sauteed vegetables
Big Salads
"Great Big Salads with Great House Made Dressings"
"Stella's" Caesar Salad
5.95an entree sized serving of romaine lettuce tossed in Lemon-Parmesan dressing with house made croutons
New York Strip Caesar Salad
9.25 our Caesar Salad topped with grilled New York StripGrilled Chicken Caesar Salad
7.95 our Caesar Salad topped with grilled chicken breastPeppered Tuna Salad
9.95 fresh yellowfin tuna dusted with black pepper, grilled and served over baby field greens tossed in Balsamic Vinaigrette with fresh green beans, calamata olives, red-skin potatoes and red onions topped with a lemon-caper aioliPeasant Salad
7.50mixed baby greens with red-skin potatoes, artichoke hearts, grilled zucchini and roma tomatoes all tossed in Balsamic Vinaigrette topped with Maytag blue cheese
Grilled Chicken Peasant Salad
9.25 our Peasant Salad topped with grilled chicken breastNew York Strip Peasant Salad
10.25 our Peasant Salad topped with grilled New York StripThai Chicken Salad
9.25diced grilled chicken tossed in a spicy Thai-Curry dressing with cucumber, red onion, peppers and spicy radish sprouts- served over baby greens and garnished with roasted peanuts
King Street Combo
$7.50Half Sandwich, Small Salad & Cup of Soup- freshly prepared for today's lunch
Appetizers |
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| Wild Mushroom Ravioli | 5.25 |
| fresh pasta filled with wild mushrooms andtopped with sautéed shiitake and portobello mushrooms in a garlic cream sauce | |
| Rock Shrimp Taco | 6.95 |
| smoked rock shrimp and avocado remouladewrapped in a flour tortilla, baked and servedwith salsa fresca and a cilantro sauce | |
| Bruschetta Trio | 4.95 |
| grilled house made focaccia served withbalsamic tomato relish, black olive spreadand smoked mozzarella | |
| Blackened Chicken Quesadilla | 6.25 |
| chicken breast blackened with Cajun spices,folded in a flour tortilla with scallion creamcheese and baked - served with creole tomato salsa | |
| Cheese Plate | 6.95 |
| chef's selected cheese served with flatbread, crackers and ruby red seedless grapes | |
| Grilled Duck Sausage | 6.95 |
| with smoked tomato sauce and creole mustard sauce | |
| Barbecued Shrimp | 6.95 |
| grilled skewered shrimp basted with a honey barbecue glaze and served over a bed of sautéed spinach, leeks and Virginia ham | |
| House Smoked Salmon | 6.25 |
| a petite filet of smoked salmon served with creole mustard sauce and a relish of tomato,capers and red onion | |
| Red Pepper Garbanzo Puree | 4.95 |
| roasted red peppers and garbanzo beans pureed with garlic and cilantro-served with tortilla chips | |
Soups and Small Salads |
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| Virginia Gumbo | 3.95/4.95 |
| a hearty brown gumbo with Smithfield Ham, chicken and smoked sausage- garnished with rice | |
| Black & White Bean Soup | 3.50/4.50 |
| rich vegetable broth seasoned with roast garlic and smoked peppers topped with cheddar and jack cheese | |
| Soup of the Day made with the freshest ingredients available | 2.95/3.95 |
| Stella's House Salad | 3.25 |
| baby greens, plum tomatoes & red onions tossed in a creole mustard vinaigrette with house made croutons | |
| Small Caesar Salad romaine lettuce tossed in a lemon-parmesan dressing with garlic croutons | 4.25 |
Dinner Entrees |
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| Pinenut & Herb Crusted Virginia Brook Trout | 14.25 |
| fresh farm raised brook trout sautéed and served with saffron roast garlic aioli | |
| and a rustic spinach cake | |
| Apple Jack & Honey Glazed Pork Strip Steak | 13.95 |
| 10 ounce marinated strip steak grilled and basted with Virginia Apple Jack | |
| brandy & honey served with red skin mashed potatoes and Granny Smith apple slaw | |
| Tidewater Paella | 15.95 |
| shrimp, chorizo sausage, Smithfield Ham, crabmeat, chicken, mussels, bell pepper confetti and tomatoes simmered in white wine and shrimp stock tossed with saffron rice | |
| Grilled Salmon Fillet | 15.95 |
| grilled Atlantic salmon with lemon caper butter, fried polenta and a balsamic tomato relish | |
| Chile-Sugar Rubbed Game Hen | 13.95 |
| pan seared, then roasted half game hen served with a chorizo- chile relleno, chive mashed potatoes and chipotle creme fraiche | |
| Yellowfin Tuna Steak | 16.95 |
| day-boat tuna crusted in a wild mushroom duxelle, pan seared and served with potatoes fondant and smoked red pepper sauce | |
| Chesapeake Style Crabcakes | 17.95 |
| sautéed crabcakes served with southern spoonbread and a spinach salad | |
| Grilled Top Sirloin | 13.95 |
| marinated top sirloin grilled then sliced and served over red-skin mashed potatoes with wild mushrooms and herbed au jus | |
| Cannelloni of Roasted Vegetables | 12.95 |
| basil pasta filled with ragout of wild mushrooms, tomatoes, garlic, spinach, shallots and parmesan cheese served with smoked tomato sauce and smoked mozzarella | |
| Filet Mignon | 17.95 |
| grilled 8 ounce choice beef tenderloin topped with boursin cheese and fried leeks and served over roasted garlic bread pudding with caramelized onion bordelaise | |
Sandwiches |
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| Peppered Smoked Roast Beef | 6.95 |
| thinly sliced and served on a homestyle roll with creamy horseradish sauce | |
| Stella's Chicken Sandwich | 7.25 |
| marinated grilled chicken breast topped with roasted red peppers, smoked mozzarella and rosemary mayonnaise on a multi-grain roll | |
| Classic Grilled Chicken Sandwich | 6.50 |
| marinated grilled chicken breast with honey mustard on a multi-grain roll | |
| Black Angus Burger | 6.50 |
| 6 ounces Black Angus beef- grilled and served on a homestyle roll with lettuce, tomato, red onion and pickles on the side | |
| with white cheddar cheese add .50 | |
| with Maytag blue cheese add 1.00 | |
| Madison Burger | 7.50 |
| our Black Angus Burger topped with marinated grilled onions and blue cheese | |
| Delta Burger | 7.25 |
| our Black Angus Burger topped with bacon and smoked mozzarella | |
Stella's uses only Black Angus Beef for our burgers. |
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Side Dishes |
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Hand-cut French Fries 1.75 |
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Sautéed Fresh Vegetables 2.25 |
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Mashed Potatoes 1.95 |
Brunch Entrees
Classic Eggs Benedict
7.95two poached eggs served on a toasted English muffin with Canadian bacon and hollandaise sauce
Virginia Scramble
7.95Smithfield ham, green onions and diced russet potatoes folded in scrambled eggs
Stella's Steak
8.95New York Strip grilled to order and served with scrambled eggs and country-style home fries
Garden Pasta
8.95zucchini, red pepper, yellow squash, wild mushrooms and red onion
tossed with herb butter and served over dill linguine
Smoked Salmon Benedict
8.95two poached eggs over our house smoked salmon on an English muffin topped with hollandaise sauce
Stella's Waffles
6.95warm buttermilk waffles topped with seasonal berries and whipped cream
served with maple syrup on the side
Southern Praline French Toast
7.95bourbon spiked French toast topped with warm praline-pecan syrup
Appetizers- Soups-Small Salads
Summer Vegetable Gazpacho
3.50/4.50a spicy chilled tomato soup with cucumbers, red onion, vine ripe tomatoes and bell peppers
Virginia Style Potato Soup
3.25/4.25a hearty warm potato-leek soup, garnished with Smithfield ham
"Aviator" Vegetarian Chili
3.95/4.95pinto beans simmered in Stella's "Aviator" lager with southwestern spices, chilies and onions
Stella's House Salad
2.95mixed baby greens, plum tomatoes & red onions tossed in a creole mustard vinaigrette
with house made croutons
Small Caesar Salad
2.95romaine lettuce tossed in a lemon-parmesan dressing with garlic croutons
Red Pepper Garbanzo Puree
3.95roasted red peppers and garbanzo beans pureed with garlic and cilantro-served with tortilla chips
Soup of the Day-
made with the freshest ingredients available 2.95/3.95
Sandwiches, Burgers & Casual Fare
sandwiches and burgers served with Saratoga chips
Peppered Smoked Roast Beef Sandwich
6.95thinly sliced and served on a homestyle roll with creamy horseradish sauce
Blackened Chicken Quesadilla
6.25chicken breast blackened with Cajun spices, folded in a flour tortilla with scallion cream cheese-baked and served with creole tomato salsa
Classic Chicken Sandwich
6.50marinated grilled chicken breast with honey mustard served on a multi-grain roll
Stella's Chicken Sandwich
7.25marinated grilled chicken breast topped with roasted red peppers,
smoked mozzarella and rosemary mayonnaise on a multi-grain roll
"The Black Angus Burger"
6.256 ounces of Black Angus Beef- grilled and served on a homestyle roll
with lettuce, tomatoes, red onion and pickles on the side
with white cheddar cheese or smoked bacon add .50
with Maytag blue cheese add 1.00
Madison Burger
7.25our Black Angus Burger topped with marinated grilled onions and blue cheese
Delta Burger
6.95our Black Angus Burger topped with bacon and smoked mozzarella
Stella's uses only Certified Angus Beef for our burgers. We grill all burgers until done.
Big Salads
"Great Big Salads with Great House Made Dressings"
Stella's Caesar Salad
6.95an entree sized serving of romaine lettuce tossed in lemon-parmesan dressing with house made croutons
Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad
8.95our Caesar Salad topped with grilled chicken breast
New York Strip Caesar Salad
9.95our Caesar Salad topped with grilled New York Strip
Peppered Tuna Salad
9.95fresh yellowfin tuna dusted with black pepper, grilled and served over baby field greens tossed in balsamic vinaigrette with fresh green beans, calamata olives, red-skin potatoes and red onions topped with lemon caper aioli
-Stella's Brunch for Children
-Served with small milk or fountain soda
4.95
Scrambled Eggs and Bacon French Toast with Maple Syrup
Waffles and Whipped Cream Chicken Dinosaurs & Fries
Popcorn Shrimp & Fries Burger & Fries
-10 and under-