The WineSellar & Brasserie

Name: The WineSellar & Brasserie
Address: 9550 Waples Street, Suite 115, San Diego, CA, United States, 92121
Telephone: (858) 450-9557
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

864 Reviews

$31 to $50

French

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Established in 1988, The WineSellar & Brasserie is San Diego's premiere destination for fine wine and exquisitely crafted locally sourced, organic fare.

Consistently ranked among OpenTable's Top 10 local restaurants, The Brasserie has been honored with either Wine Spectator's "Grand Award" and "Best Of Award Of Excellence" every year since our inception.

With your meal, enjoy a bottle from the adjoining WineSellar boutique wine shop or choose a wine from our award-winning list. Either way, you’ll find an outstanding selection of unique small-production wines not found anywhere else. Not in the mood for wine? Choose from our rotating list of craft beers or seasonally available craft cocktails.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jan 28, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(858) 450-9557

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
French, American, Seafood
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Sat 11:30 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–7:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–8:45 pm
Phone number
(858) 450-9557
Website
http://www.winesellar.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Oudom Brown
Catering
The WineSellar & Brasserie provides excellent meeting and party facilities for groups up to 60 people and can cater to your special guests. The Brasserie also has a private dining room which is perfect for meetings or get togethers for 6-12 people. A high-definition television monitor is available for your presentations. tom@winesellar.com
Private party facilities
The WineSellar & Brasserie offers an intimate dining experience, a privately sectioned off area for a private party of up to 10, or the Casual Side Bar area for Happy Hour parties. Contact tom@winesellar.com for details and availability.
Private party contact
Tom Bertrand: (858) 450-9557

Location
9550 Waples Street, Suite 115, San Diego, CA 92121
Neighborhood
Sorrento Mesa
Cross street
Steadman St.
Parking details
Plenty of free parking. <br />
Public transit
Mira Mesa Blvd and Pacific Heights Blvd
Entertainment
Not at this time.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Valentine's Prefix Menu
$85.00 per person
Feb 10 - Feb 14, 2023
This year our Valentine's Day (and weekend before) menu will be a delightful 3 course Prefix menu, served on Friday Feb 10th, Sat Feb 11th, and Tuesday Feb 14th. $85++ per person and featuring some of our traditional specialties (tuna Tartare, Duck Confit) along with a couple of new twists (Mandarin Orange Salad and Venison)! Would you like to have a 2 pack of chocolate truffles waiting on your table when you arrive? Just let us know when you make your reservation, only an additional $6.99. Feel free to check out the menu on our website www.winesellar.com. We look forward to making this Valentine's romantic and memorable for you!

Popular dishes

Ahi Tuna Tartare$21.00
Ahi Tuna, French Herb Mix, Roasted Tomatoes, Capers, Onions, Lemon Vinaigrette, Served with Crostini
Leg of Lamb Salad$21.00
Marinated Lamb, Endive, Feta, Wilted Spinach, Warm Green Peppercorn Vinaigrette
Chicken Boulette$21.00
Chicken Potsticker with Beurre Blanc Sauce, served with Haricot Verts
Chef Oudie's Noodles$19.00
Rice Noodles Stir fried with Flatiron Steak, Cabbage and Vegetables
Mushroom Toast$18.00
Cremini, Shimeji, and Oyster Mushrooms, Sherry Cream Sauce, Thyme

Plates

Mixed Green Salad$10.00
Mixed Greens, Rice Wine Vinaigrette
- Add Chicken$22.00
- Add Shrimp or Salmon$23.00
- Add Scallops$28.00
Greek Salad$15.00
Romaine Lettuce, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Red Onion, Mixed Olives, Feta, Greek Dressing
Ahi Tuna Salad$21.00
Mixed Greens, Hard Boiled Egg, Oven Dried Tomato, Haricot Vert, Tapenade Dressing
Fish du Jour
Server Will Provide Details
Chicken Picatta$26.00
Potato Puree, Grilled Zucchini, Haricot Verts, Carrots, Lemon Caper Sauce
Duck Confit$27.00
Roasted Turnips, Swiss Chard, Yam Puree, Madeira Sauce
Angus Beef Shortribs$28.00
Wild Mushrooms, Spinach, Steamed Broccoli, Stilton Mash Potatoes
Blue Onion Burger$22.00
Stilton, Carmelized Onions, Bordelaise Sauce, Wild Mushrooms, served with steak fries

What 864 people are saying

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

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PaulB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
hidden gem. Food was great! fun experience. I would recommend to anyone. Good buisness lunch place for a small group.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Anniversary
YF
YoFoodie
San Diego
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Pleasantly surprised with this gem! First time here. Friendly service and wonderful food. We were here to celebrate my friend’s belated 50th birthday. The staff made her feel special, and me too! Definitely plan to return.
LR
LindaR
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food, generous portions, great wine and service. Everything exceeded expectations in this post-covid restaurant world, where so often we've been disappointed. Highly recommend!
n
njrkats
San Diego
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Once again a wonderful dinner - both food and wine - loved the butternut squash soup and the pear dessert was outstanding!
TG
TeamGregory03
Los Angeles
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
It was great! Service was fantastic and good and cocktails were phenomenal. Great time in a date for New Years Eve…
WK
WendyK
San Diego
80 reviews
vip
5.0
80 reviews
Dined on December 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is always a first class restaurant with excellent food, service, wine, and attention to detail.
LS
LisaS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was outstanding! Simply the best. Service was also excellent.
S
Stockjock
San Diego
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We did a birthday dinner for 6 in the private dining room. The food and service were excellent. Although it wasn't cheap, I think the value was strong considering the food quality and overall experience. My only complaint was that my sister found a hair in with her steak. Obviously, no one did this on purpose and they did do an adjustment to the bill in light of that. But I've been going to WineSellar for many years and do recommend it. I rent a wine locker there and they also have an excellent wine shop with wine that you won't find at the supermarkets. They also are very knowledgable about wine and their chef is quite good.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on December 17, 2022
overall2food4service4ambience1
We looked forward to another calm dinner with our party of four, especially after noticing that the restaurant wasn’t overly crowded for a Friday evening. However, after getting to our table, it became obvious that the holiday party for a local company was going to be a persistent disruption throughout our meal — the disruption peaked during the silly gift stealing game that lead to sudden outburst of screams, shouts, and loud applause. I’ll chalk this up as simply a casualty of the holiday season, and look forward to more consistently calmer visits in the future.
The WineSellar & BrasserieResponded on December 29, 2022Thank you for your feedback and let me apologize for your evening being disrupted by another party. Though it is difficult to monitor diners, as you can imagine, we appreciate your desire for an enjoyable evening dining with your friends. We did go over and ask the party to be aware of other diners that evening. We will continue to try and have diners respect their fellow diners. We hope your next experience meets both your and our standards!
BK
BobK
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Another excellent meal coupled with superior service and high quality wine.
d
daniels
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very enjoyable lunch to celebrate my birthday. Loved the birthday sprinkles on our table and a wonderful dessert to top off a splendid afternoon. Same time next year….
D
Diana
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 14, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
Food was good but gave a 4 star as service was a bit slow. Also, a bit challenging to locate the restaurant; a couple of my guests got directed to another winery when following GPS. Also, it needs a signage with the restaurant's name outside the building for visibility.
F
Foodie
San Diego
33 reviews
vip
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful experience for dinner ! Excellent food, impeccable service, nice atmosphere. Highly recommend this restaurant.
AS
AlexS
San Diego
33 reviews
vip
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The pear salad was delicious as usual. The roasted breast of the Duck 2 Ways was cooked to perfection. The Tenderloin was nicely charred outside but juicy inside. Service was a bit slow at first (too many customers), but they picked up quickly--it was great. Came here to celebrate my wife's birthday, they put confettis on our table and offered a complimentary dessert for her, complete with a birthday candle. Nice.
WK
WendyK
San Diego
80 reviews
vip
5.0
80 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great restaurant for terrific food and wine. Always great selections. This is a place to go.
A
Anna
San Diego
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience5
Food was okay, nothing spectacular. Service was good.
R
Ragcy26
San Diego
32 reviews
vip
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and outstanding service.
SG
SusanG
San Diego
58 reviews
vip
5.0
58 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a great burger. Cooked to perfection and a nice red wine to go with it suggested by our waiter!
DG
DinnerGourmand
San Diego
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful restaurant and always consistently excellent. We come here for special celebrations for over 20 years and it is always a wonderful culinary experience.
LB
LindaB
Orange County
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It doesn't get any better than this. Outstanding service, fabulous flavor, execution and presentation of food, excellent wine selection at reasonable prices. Staff is very knowledgeable about wine and what will complement your meal. Beautiful dining area.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Surpassed all expectations. A fun and lovely evening was had by all. Thank you!
SM
SMTT
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience, 5 star service and quality in the middle of Mira Mesa,
DR
DanR
Exclusive
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
We’ve dined here before. Both times the meals were very good. The wait staff were marvelous and very attentive. Extensive wine list and a wine store below for after.
WK
WendyK
San Diego
80 reviews
vip
5.0
80 reviews
Dined on October 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place for amazing food and wine. The friendly staff is extremely knowledgeable and attentive.
R
Rosa
New England
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food and staff. Great place to have a good meal.
K
Kelly
San Diego
45 reviews
vip
4.0
45 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Been a long time customer. I am so sad that their rent increased 80% so they had to down size. I love this restaurant and their wine selections. We had a very early dinner reservation so we saw no issues with service, ambience, or quality of food. Please support this restaurant!
p
parkinsd
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
delicious food, nice service, nice ambience. We plan to return.
PL
PointLomaPam
San Diego
38 reviews
vip
5.0
38 reviews
Dined on September 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My lunch and those of my friends were exceptional. The salmon I ordered was absolutely perfect and delicious, and the Blackberry Cabernet Sorbet for dessert was amazing. The service, as always, was terrific. Always a treat to dine here!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on September 24, 2022
overall1food1service2ambience2
Practically inedible the duck was very over cooked and the scallops weren’t properly cleaned and were gritty
T
Travshopper
San Diego
35 reviews
vip
5.0
35 reviews
Dined on September 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I had not been to WineSellar since the pandemic....it's still going strong and food/service is fantastic!
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
This restaurant is iconic serving classic simple dishes with flavor. The elegant atmosphere, which uplifted the dining experience. The food was exquisite but traditional especially the French onion soup.
K
Kelbo
San Diego
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food ambience and service. Standout in San Diego
RL
RichardL
San Diego
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We have been disappointed by restaurants over the past six months and have been going out to eat less. Coming here was a great experience. The food was absolutely fabulous. The prices were reasonable service was relaxed but respectful and the wine was delicious. The restaurant feels elegant yet relaxed. This is a gem of a place
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
What an amazing experience! Definitely recommend them!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding meal and dessert
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
We live on the area and always wanted to try this place. It was a great experience, the quality of the food and service was excellent!!!! We will definitely come back again
AG
ArthurG
San Diego
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is one of the best restaurants in San Diego! Food and service are always spectacular and this is the best restaurant if you need a quiet, very upscale business dinner. Service is always very attentive without being overbearing or intrusive. Highly recommend!
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was top notch. Great experience and a shout out to David for select a great bottle of weed one for dinner.
1
1ballonis
San Diego
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food is always delicious and everyone from owners to servers are engaging and genuinely interested in helping you have the best possible experience. Highly recommend!

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff temperature check required

FAQs

The WineSellar & Brasserie offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (858) 450-9557.

The WineSellar & Brasserie is rated 4.8 stars by 864 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jan 28, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(858) 450-9557

Google Map for The WineSellar & Brasserie

9550 Waples Street, Suite 115, San Diego, CA 92121

Additional information

Cross street
Steadman St.
Neighborhood
Sorrento Mesa
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Sat 11:30 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–7:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–8:45 pm
Cuisines
French, American, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Plenty of free parking. <br />
Public transit
Mira Mesa Blvd and Pacific Heights Blvd
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Oudom Brown
Entertainment
Not at this time.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.winesellar.com/
Phone number
(858) 450-9557
Catering
The WineSellar & Brasserie provides excellent meeting and party facilities for groups up to 60 people and can cater to your special guests. The Brasserie also has a private dining room which is perfect for meetings or get togethers for 6-12 people. A high-definition television monitor is available for your presentations. tom@winesellar.com
Private party facilities
The WineSellar & Brasserie offers an intimate dining experience, a privately sectioned off area for a private party of up to 10, or the Casual Side Bar area for Happy Hour parties. Contact tom@winesellar.com for details and availability.
Private party contact
Tom Bertrand: (858) 450-9557

The WineSellar & Brasserie

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

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Valentine's Prefix Menu

Chicken Picatta

Pear Salad

Butternut Squash Soup

1st

Soup of the Day

Small Green Salad$7.00

2nd

Ahi Tuna Tartare$21.00

Leg of Lamb Salad$21.00

Chicken Boulette$21.00

Chef Oudie's Noodles$19.00

Mushroom Toast$18.00

Plates

Mixed Green Salad$10.00

Greek Salad$15.00

Ahi Tuna Salad$21.00

Fish du Jour

Chicken Picatta$26.00

Duck Confit$27.00

Angus Beef Shortribs$28.00

Blue Onion Burger$22.00

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