Stella Diner in Dublin

Went for Sunday lunch had booked table no in resturant only the four of us worst meal I ever had the roast beef was really tough and was not nice dessert was not much better Way over priced for quality of food and drinks Would not return again I put on booking that it was a birthday dinner Didn't mention it

Stella Steakhouse classes itself as fine dining (the prices certainly indicate as much with a steak costing between eur 40-46). However, when walking past it one would never guess it by the looks of the interior. The seats are close to the bar and look like something out of a 50's US diner, with cheap looking salt cartons. The host was clad in double denim. At some point we found the staff huddled down behind the bar, eating, what one could only guess, was their dinner. If I am to pay fine dining prices, I want the interior, staff and ambiance to reflect that. Fine dining should be the whole experience, Stella clearly lacks here. My other point of contention was that on the bill they already put a 12.5% service charge on there, even though there was only three of us, only to be told that that was optional when asked about it. The only positive thing I can say is that that my steak, albeit slightly undercooked was wonderfully tender. If they lower their prices I can perhaps see myself going back but for these prices, if you are looking for the full fine dining experience, I would say don't bother. There are far better restaurants that can offer this at the same or even lower pricing.