The Massive Burgers At This Nebraska Restaurant Are True Works Of Art
By Catherine Armstrong|Published July 09, 2019
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Writer, editor and researcher with a passion for exploring new places. Catherine loves local bookstores, independent films, and spending time with her family, including Gus the golden retriever, who is a very good boy.
There’s nothing like a juicy burger grilled to perfection, and there are plenty of places in Nebraska to find them, but some burger joints are truly special. There’s a little bar and grill in Bellevue that has massive burgers, and each one is a work of art that you’ll want to sink your teeth into. Check out Stella’s Bar & Grill:
When you're craving a burger, there's no better place to go than Stella's Bar & Grill in Bellevue. This place has been serving up delicious food since 1936, and the burgers here are absolutely amazing.
Stella and Al Sullivan opened their little restaurant in a tiny 12 x 15-foot room more than 80 years ago, and today it's still owned by the family. It's a bustling, busy spot, especially on weekends.
You might have to wait for a table, but once you get a look at these burgers, you'll see that it's well worth the wait!
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The burgers at Stella's are massive, and they're top-quality, too. They've been named Best Burger by Omaha Magazine, Nebraska Beef Council, Business Insider, Gourmet Magazine, and more.
The secret to Stella's success? The burgers are all created with fresh (never frozen) hamburger meat, rolled into a 6.5-ounce ball, then hand-pressed on the grill. They're juicy and flavorful. Then they're topped with other quality ingredients that will make your mouth water.
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You'll find seven specialty burgers on the menu, or you can create your own. Make your burger or cheeseburger a single, double, or triple, or try the Impossible Burger, which is a plant-based burger that tastes and looks like the real thing.
Specialty burger favorites include masterpieces like the pastrami burger (shown here), Swiss mushroom burger, Southwest burger, and bacon & blue cheese burger.
If this is your first time at Stella's, go with the classic: The Stella Burger. It's graced with cheese, bacon, and a fried egg. Make it a double for a true work of art.
This thing is humongous! It includes six burger patties, six fried eggs, six slices of cheese, 12 slices of bacon, lettuce, tomato, fried onions, pickles, jalapenos, peanut butter, and a bun. Served with a side of fries, this whole meal must be consumed in 45 minutes. If you lose, you pay $35 and you'll get your picture on the Wall of Shame. If you win, you'll score an "I Crushed the Stellanator" t-shirt, get your picture on the Wall of Fame, and get your meal for free.
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Visit Stella's Bar & Grill Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. It's closed on Sunday.
Have you tried the burgers here? Tell us which one is your favorite! If you’d like to see the full burger menu, visit Stella’s Bar & Grill website, and make sure to follow the restaurant’s Facebook page to see what’s new there.
Looking for more great eats in Nebraska? This historic hometown pub has been a Nebraska staple since 1934, and you’ll want to visit.
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