Stella Marina Restaurant & Bar

I have revisited this place many times my first visit and I must say they really stepped it up a lot !!!!. You take how fresh the quality of seafood is. They even make some of their own pastas which is really nice and appropriate for a fine dining italian restaurant. And the manager is always friendly and makes sure your experience is great. The wait staff is definitely attentive and go above and beyond to take care of you. I have been coming here for a long time now. At least a few times a month and will continue to make this one of my go to places.

I do like the happy hour. Also if you'd like to sit outside and see the Atlantic Ocean...this is the place. Update: Ate here during a snowstorm and it was lovely. Had appetizers and pizza. Watched ppl take a swim in the ocean while it was 25 degrees outside.

Went for dinner and heard the manager belittling the employees.... definitely power struck... it’s hard to enjoy your meal when you hear a manager disrespecting an employee! This is not the first time , which is why my partner and I have not been back for months! We returned and its the same thing... food was mediocre.. drinks were weak... ( noticed red haired bartender sliding blond haired servers drinks ) I used to sit at the bar and notice management hires bartenders in Recovery ( have also seen her having inappropriate conversations with male employees... Fraternizing at its best! I have seen management fraternize with several bartenders ( Shame on you ) ) any way , went to bathroom and saw employees in kitchen eating off of plates, YUCK! I guess manager does not feed the staff! Will not be back! Also noticed how much of a control freak management was at the hostess desk and how horrible she treated those poor Hostesses! DO BETTER OWNER!

Stella Marina has a delicious Italian food selection, as well as a solid selection of wines and spirits. The bottled beer selection has many non-craft options, whereas their tap provides a few great craft beers. The staff were conscious of social distancing and appropriate use of masks as well. Outstanding location and aesthetic!

It was nice to see people out and enjoying themselves. Like to support local restaurants through these tough times. Wife and I met another couple out for a New Years Eve dinner. We were promptly sat with no wait which is nice. Never felt safer as tables where well spaced and all help followed CDC guidelines. My buddy and I had the Pork Chop and we both agreed it was one of the best we ever had. Our wives also enjoyed their meals. Meatball app was also very good. Dan our server was excellent, good communication on letting us know bar was little behind on getting our drinks to us. Give it 5 Stars but have to forewarn about the Asbury parking issue. First we were surprised that during winter and especially New Years Eve that you even had to pay for parking. I have the Parking app and when arriving at my table put in for 2hrs figuring it be enough time. It is a inconvenience to check zone and pay but for $1.30 for 2 hours so be it. Of course time flies when enjoying a great meal and company. Got to car and there was a $36 ticket for overstaying our welcome. My guess is they get alerted when time expires because ticket was 5 minutes after time ran out. We were 15 minutes overdue when getting to car. Of course I would pay the extra .50C to extend time. My fault but little extreme on the amount don't you think? Guess Asbury needs the money too, like supporting restaurants just not keen on supporting this parking system. For this reason I will not be going back to Asbury for a long time and visiting other local eateries instead. So the $36 will cost the town and unfortunately good restaurants business. Asbury needs to stop this nick picking especially this time of year as it will hurt already hurting local business. Tell me $36 isn't extreme for a .50cent over time lapse.