The Stave

Love this little place! We were on our way from Woodrow Reserve to Castle & Key and found this gem. While they usually require a reservation (I would recommend it) we managed to get in. It’s a tiny little place inside but there’s outdoor seating. The staff is super friendly and knowledgeable. The butternut squash soup was amazing. The corn bread is so amazing-you can tell it’s homemade. Their smash burgers were yummy. I would highly recommend you stop in if you’re near by.

The Stave is a fantastic destination, offering a perfect blend of high-quality dining and an inviting atmosphere. This place is a must-visit! From the moment we arrived, the service was outstanding. Even though we showed up an hour early for our reservation, the staff quickly accommodated us and got us seated right on time. Our server, Brantley, was absolutely great, ensuring our evening was seamless and enjoyable. The atmosphere is simplistic and welcoming, and the curated music selection set a wonderful, relaxed mood for dinner. The food, however, was the true highlight. The Smokehouse Meatloaf is, without a doubt, a perfect 10/10 dish. It was absolutely amazing. My girlfriend—who doesn't usually gravitate toward meatloaf—declared, "That meatloaf is delicious, and I don’t even like meatloaf that much!" It’s the kind of dish you immediately want seconds of, and we will definitely be ordering it again. We finished the meal on a high note by snagging the last slice of the Fig Pecan Pie. It was rich, delicious, and the perfect decadent ending to a spectacular meal. If you are near The Stave, do yourself a favor: go for the amazing food, stay for the great service, and absolutely order the Smokehouse Meatloaf!

This tiny place was so cool and of course had really great food. I had the bacon jam and pimento cheese on sourdough and had them add a burger patty to it...was so so good. It is a little on the pricey side but I completely expected it with their location. My girlfriend got the smash burger and it was ok it was just too small of burger patty and too much bun. However our server was adorable and very sweet, I believe her name was Allie. She definitely did a great job.