Beef stew in my experience doesn't come with dumplings. At least, here
in my world.

As to restaurants serving it, there used to be..don't know if it is still doing
business..an Applewood's (not Applebee's) in OKC that had a Yankee Pot
Roast on the menu which was very like a really good beef stew. Everything
in that place was very good, especially the apple fritters the servers would bring around
while you were waiting for the appetizer or entree...fresh and hot, and sprinkled generously
with powdered sugar.

N.