Stem Bar
Restaurant · Little Burgundy ·
Seasonal ingredients, natural wines, and inventive dishes like burrata pancakes
Seasonal ingredients, natural wines, and inventive dishes like burrata pancakes
"Stem Bar’s location in the Little Burgundy strip places it right in the center of the action. The energy is high, both inside at the long bar or outside on the summertime streetside terrasse. Their classic, local-ingredient menu has something for vegetarians, pescatarians, and omnivores alike, and we love their signature burrata with savory pancakes, inventive salads and hanger steak, and any dessert they’re offering. There are two wine lists here: a regular, mostly natural list—including their collaboration with a Chilean winery on a light, chillable red Clarete—and another “secret” one, with bottles that might only appear fleetingly. They don’t take reservations, but there’s a comfortable standing room space to have a glass while you wait." - ivy lerner frank
"Stem Bar’s location in the Little Burgundy strip places it right in the center of the action. The energy is high, both inside at the long bar or outside on the summertime streetside terrasse. Their classic, local-ingredient menu has something for vegetarians, pescatarians, and omnivores alike, and we love their signature burrata with savory pancakes, inventive salads and hanger steak, and any dessert they’re offering. There are two wine lists here: a regular, mostly natural list—including their collaboration with a Chilean winery on a light, chillable red Clarete—and another “secret” one, with bottles that might only appear fleetingly. They don’t take reservations, but there’s a comfortable standing room space to have a glass while you wait. photo credit: Alison Slattery photo credit: Alison Slattery photo credit: Alison Slattery photo credit: Alison Slattery photo credit: Alison Slattery Pause Unmute" - Ivy Lerner-Frank
"I noted that Stem Bar was among the restaurants that complained about the city's decision to schedule Notre-Dame Street water-main repairs during what they had hoped would be a fortifying summer following two years of pandemic instability." - Valerie Silva
"After earning praise for their coffee and brunch, the team behind September Café opened Stem Bar next door, giving regulars a primo evening destination, too. Stem may share a kitchen with September, but come nighttime, it’s all about burrata on salted pancakes, cavatelli with braised lamb ragu, and beef carpaccio with celeriac instead of breakfast sandwiches and avocado toasts. And naturally, wine by the glass and beer on tap — not coffee — are the drinks of choice here." - Daniel Bromberg
"Seasonal ingredients, natural wines, and local beers on tap are the focus at this promising new addition to the neighbourhood. It’s an expansion of neighbouring September Surf, where locals gather for avocado toast, fluffy pancakes, and a mean cold brew alongside other caffeinated drinks in the daytime." - Daniel Bromberg