Stella Maris Restaurant & Grocery is a delightful gem nestled in Arabi, Louisiana, offering a unique blend of culinary excellence and grocery convenience. Customers rave about the exceptional quality of food and the charming atmosphere, accentuated by clean tables and pleasant music. Tara Jill praised the delicious hummus with lamb and refreshing mint tea, while Salon Atria expressed her love for the friendly service and affordable prices. "It's like being an adult in a candy store," she notes, highlighting the diverse offerings in the grocery section.
First-time visitors, like Jaid Jacobsen, are often blown away by standout dishes such as the gyro plate and the chicken tecka plate, which features a succulent grilled Cornish hen. This speaks volumes about the authenticity and freshness of the food, a sentiment echoed by all reviewers. DeuceK captures the essence of the experience, remarking on the warm, welcoming atmosphere that makes you feel like you're dining in a friend's home.
With an impressive combination of good food, great service, and an enticing grocery selection, Stella Maris is quickly becoming a favorite among locals. Whether you’re there for a hearty meal or to explore unique grocery items, Stella Maris truly offers a taste of culinary joy.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
Offers delivery
On-site services available
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
Highlights
Serves great coffee
Has great tea selection
Popular for
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves coffee
Serves comfort food
Serves healthy options
Quick bite
Serves small plates
Serves vegan dishes
Serves vegetarian dishes
Dining options
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Has catering
Serves dessert
Amenities
Has toilet
Has Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Crowd
Good for groups
Planning
Doesn't accept reservations
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
Has kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Plenty of parking
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Reviews For Stella Maris Restaurant & Grocery
Tara Jill
Jun 20,2025
Food is excellent, as is the service. Atmosphere is great for what it is- nice clean tables and good music and a grocery store connected. I had hummus with lamb and it was delicious. The mint tea is great too, and the grocery area has all sorts of wonderful items and drinks.
Holly Livingston
May 14,2025
The best to ever do it, id say. Don’t ask too many questions, the food just speaks for itself
Salon Atria
May 5,2025
If you want great food, super friendly service, a pleasant surprise when the check comes, then this is the place to eat. My first visit today will definitely not be my last. Then the grocery section. I was literally an adult in a candy store. Can’t say enough great things!
Jaid Jacobsen
May 2,2025
Wow. Just wow. Y’all got no business being this good!! Mmhmm. I just went for my first time and ended up with the best gyro plate in town. My girl got the chicken tecka plate, comes with a whole grilled Cornish hen! This place is the real deal, y’all. One love. Good food, good prices, good people. Fun snacks in the grocery store and they got basmati rice sacks.
DeuceK
Apr 22,2025
I love this place. The food is fresh and delicious. I’ve shopped here on the grocery side as well. This is definitely a place to try, as I’ve been a few times. It’s now my favorite place to go. The service is great too. Very friendly and welcoming like visiting their home and dining in their kitchen.
Karsten Crump
Apr 20,2025
Absolutely fantastic. Service was quick and the guy knew the menu well. The server was very kind and seemed to really appreciate my business. Everything here was an above average example of its type. The fried cheese, the gyro meat, the bread, the Lebanese tea, everything was not only good, but better than I've had from any restaurant before. The special was a salmon sandwich with various fixings and, while not conventional for this kind of establishment, was absolutely delicious. If you're in the area, you simply must eat here. I had a fantastic experience, and I will consider this place whenever I'm visiting my friends in the area and need a place to eat.
Kelly Russell
Apr 11,2025
Absolutely delicious! We stumbled across this place because it was near our hotel and had good google reviews. We ordered food to go and it was ready in just 10 minutes. Great, friendly customer service too! The gyro plate and chicken shawarma were amazing, and the hummus was so smooth and delicious. Even the rice and the cucumber salad were great! We also bought a bunch of candy, snacks, and spices from their market, all very reasonably priced! We'll have to come back next time we are in Nola.
Jay J
Mar 5,2025
The food is on point. I wanted to stay near my hotel, but I feel blessed to have come across Stella Maris. I would have driven across town for this. I plan to be back before I leave NOLA.
Reviews For Stella Maris Restaurant & Grocery