Taco Shack owner opens new restaurant with handcrafted burgers, craft bourbons

Laurie K. Blandford, Treasure Coast Newspapers
·3 min read

What’s the name of the new restaurant in Stuart?

Stack Burgers & Bourbon

Where is Stack?

555 S. Colorado Ave., Stuart; previously The Hangar SUA and The Crafted Keg in the 555 Place building

Who owns Stack?

Lou Lentine, who took over as owner of the Taco Shack of Stuart, is expanding to the other side with another restaurant. Taco Shack faces north toward Southeast Fifth Street while Stack faces south toward Southeast Sixth Street. Stack is across from Island Root Kava Bar, Ellie's Downtown Deli & Catering and Terra Fermata. He also opened another Taco Shack location in Jupiter and is planning to open Pez Vela Restaurant in Stuart.

The menu at Stack in Stuart features burgers and bourbons, as well as hand-cut fries that are double fried.
The menu at Stack in Stuart features burgers and bourbons, as well as hand-cut fries that are double fried.

What kind of restaurant is Stack?

It's a burgers-and-bourbon bar that serves handcrafted burgers and craft bourbons. The burgers are made with fresh ingredients, stacked on a potato bun and served with fries, which are hand cut and double fried. For an upcharge, substitute any hamburger patty with American wagyu ($5) or 100% grass-fed Prime ($3).

What’s on the Stack menu?

Small plates

  • Smothers tater tots: bacon bits, pickled peppers, nacho cheese, jalapeno cream, cilantro ($10)

  • Slidas: two sliders with special seasoning, grilled onions, white cheddar cheese, Stack sauce ($11)

  • Chicken wings: 10 jumbo chicken wings served with bourbon barbecue sauce or hot Buffalo style ($15)

  • Tempura fried bacon: served with spicy maple dipping sauce ($11)

  • Giant twist: giant pretzel served with cheese dip, honey mustard, spicy mustard ($9)

  • French onion soup: served Crockpot-style with cheesy toast ($12)

  • Chili bowl: Carolina chili served with cheese, onions and toast ($10)

  • Smoked cheese dip: homemade smoky pepper cheese sauce served with potato chips ($11)

The burgers at Stack are made with fresh ingredients, stacked on a potato bun and served with fries.
The burgers at Stack are made with fresh ingredients, stacked on a potato bun and served with fries.

Burgers & handhelds

  • The Bourbon Stack: homemade chuck, brisket and bacon blend patty, stacked with bourbon bacon jam, thick-cut smoked bacon and Stack sauce ($13)

  • Plain Jane: homemade blend patty, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, Stack sauce ($10)

  • The Bison: 100% bison patty seasoned, grilled onion, fried mushrooms, smoked gouda, truffle arugula salad, Stack sauce ($18)

  • Blue Shrooms: homemade blend patty, seasoned herb mushrooms, blue cheese, smoked mayo, lettuce, grilled onions ($15)

  • Asian Zing: homemade blend patty, Korean barbecue sauce, homemade kimchi, spicy mayo ($15)

  • I’ Italiano: homemade hot salami, capicola and beef blend patty, cherry pepper relish, lettuce, tomato, herb spread, provolone ($16)

  • Mamacita Rica: homemade blend patty, Oaxaca cheese-stuffed jalapeno, grilled onions, guacamole, jalapeno cream, applewood smoked bacon ($14)

  • Good Morning Stuart: homemade blend patty, fried egg, smoked bacon, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, Stack sauce ($15)

  • Gone Fishin: crispy ale-battered or blackened fresh mahi mahi, sweet slaw, stacked on a hoagie ($17)

  • Finger Lickin’ Chickin: sweet and spicy-dipped crispy fried chicken, vinegar slaw, pickles ($14)

  • El Cubanito: pulled pork, ham, Swiss cheese, mustard, pickles, stacked on lettuce, tomato and mayo ($14)

  • The Philly: slice thin beef, sauteed peppers and onions, melted provolone cheese ($13)

  • Down South: homemade smoked brisket, fired mac and cheese, barbecue sauce, pickled onions, chipotle bacon, stacked on a cornbread bun ($16)

  • Frenchie: French dip, roasted beef sliced thin, garlic Parmesan spread, provolone cheese, served with side of French onion soup ($18)

  • Buffalo Soulja: grilled or crispy fried chicken, Buffalo sauce, ranch, blue cheese crumble, lettuce, tomato, carrots ($14)

  • Carolina chili dog: foot-long beef frank, Carolina chili, cheddar cheese, chopped dill pickles, fresh onion ($16)

  • The Veg: homemade blackbean, quinoa, sweet potato veggie patty, topped with pickled onion, lettuce, tomato, cherry pepper relish ($14)

The menu at Stack in Stuart features burgers and bourbons, as well as hand-cut fries that are double fried.
The menu at Stack in Stuart features burgers and bourbons, as well as hand-cut fries that are double fried.

Sides

  • Fries ($4)

  • Truffle parm fries ($9)

  • Smoky creamed corn ($8)

  • Sweet potato fries ($6)

  • Tater tots ($4)

  • House chopped salad ($6)

  • Crockpot mac & cheese ($7)

  • Onion rings ($7)

The menu at Stack in Stuart features burgers and bourbons, as well as hand-cut fries that are double fried.
The menu at Stack in Stuart features burgers and bourbons, as well as hand-cut fries that are double fried.

When will Stack open?

April 24, 2024

What are Stack's hours?

11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

What are Stack's phone number, website and social media?

772-254-4473, Website, Facebook, Instagram

Laurie K. Blandford is TCPalm's entertainment reporter dedicated to finding the best things to do on the Treasure Coast. Email her at laurie.blandford@tcpalm.com. Sign up for her What To Do in 772 weekly newsletter at profile.tcpalm.com/newsletters/manage.

This article originally appeared on Treasure Coast Newspapers: New restaurant: Taco Shack owner opens Stack Burgers & Bourbon, Stuart