Stone’s Restaurant

Supper-club chic has hit the valley. Stone’s Restaurant in Stillwater is the newest entry in a growing category defined by dark-wood décor and comfortable food served in huge portions. While some restaurants of this ilk rely too much on the shtick of nostalgic fare, Stone’s cares about the flavors it puts forth. Well-executed classics like Caesar salad, crab cakes, and prime rib create a solid menu base. Flourishes include offerings like fat and crispy onion rings, seared tuna with Japanese eggplant, deep-fried lobster tails, and a version of eggs Benedict made with scallops. What the staff lacks in polish it more than makes up for in friendliness. Like the supper clubs of yore, Stone’s can become a social hub of note if it keeps the focus on quality. Grand Garage Building, 324 S. Main St., Stillwater; 651-439-1900; www.stonesstillwater.com