The Cellar - Fullerton CA

Name: The Cellar - Fullerton CA
Address: 305 North Harbor Blvd, Fullerton, CA, United States, 92832
Telephone: (714) 525-5682
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.7

4.7

2772 Reviews

$50 and over

French American

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In 1969, artistic craftsmen of Disneyland fame created a romantic rendezvous in the cellar of the old California Hotel. The Cellar is the perfect setting for an intimate and romantic evening of fine dining. Intimate and cozy, the dining room is elegant amid structured arches and cave-like walls, decorated with wine casks and silver lanterns. Culinary excellence abounds with only the finest and freshest foods prepared in a lighter version of classical French cuisine and finely crafted cocktails which set a benchmark for all of Southern California!

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 25, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 15 times today

Experiences are available.

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Cuisines
French American, Contemporary French, Contemporary French / American
Hours of operation
Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Bar and Lounge Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(714) 525-5682
Website
http://www.cellardining.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Scott Rosales
Catering
The Cellar is the premium catering vendor for The Villa Del Sol. If you are interested in having The Cellar host your event, please email chefscott@cellardining.com
Private party facilities
Enjoy our intimate main dining space, secluded Grotto area, or our upstairs private room surrounded by wine from the decades. Dining with intentionality.
Private party contact
Events@cellardining.com: (714) 525-5682

Location
305 North Harbor Blvd, Fullerton, CA 92832
Neighborhood
Fullerton
Cross street
Harbor and Wilshire Blvd.
Parking details
There is plenty of Free parking in the general area. Please know Wilshire is partially closed. From Harbor Blvd., please head West on Amerige, turn right on Malden, then right on Wilshire to park near the restaurant.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

"Mischief Morning" The Cellar Halloween Brunch
$79.99 per person
Prepaid
Oct 30, 2022 only
On Sunday October 30, The Cellar will be hosting a Halloween Brunch. Join us if you dare in the basement of the historic Villa del Sol in celebration of Halloween. We will be offering a three course pre-fix menu, with choices for each course. Our cooks will be battling the creatures of the night to prepare for you such delicious affair that even the darkest of spirits will be lifted away in ecstasy! As for cocktails our bartenders will be stirring up some of the most delicious brews that will be sure to make you wonder if witches and wizards really do exist. We hope you will join us for this fun-full event where costumes are encouraged.
Amici Cellars Dinner
$99.99 per person
Prepaid
Oct 6, 2022 only
Join us for a beautiful evening showcasing various wines from Amici Cellars. We will be serving a four course meal with wine pairings for each course. Vanessa Goldenson from Amici Cellars will be our host and will guide us through the pairings and showcase what Amici is all about.

Popular dishes

Charcuterie / Cheese Board$42.00
Prosciutto, Salami, & Forced Meat, Creamy, Sharp / Dry, & Blue Styles of Cheese. Served with Accompaniments
Asparagus Milanese$19.00
Fried Egg, Shaved Parmesan, Prosciutto
Steak Tartare$21.00
Cape Grim Filet Mignon, Mustard, Honey, Capers, Topped with Quail Egg & Seasonal Apples. Served with Crostini
Bone Marrow$17.00
Topped with a Fig & Bacon Jam, Served with Crostini. Please note - this item is lengthy to prepare
Cellar Escargot$17.00
Mushrooms, White Wine & Butter, Demi-Glace & Puff Pastry
Cellar Bread Basket$17.00
First Serving is Complimentary
Cellar Bread Basket$4.00
First Serving is Complimentary

Soups

Lobster Bisque$18.00
Lobster Claw, Crème Fraiche & Chives
French Onion$14.00
Gratinéed Gruyere Crostini

Salads

Caesar$14.00
Romaine Lettuce, Pickled Shallots, Anchovy Caesar Dressing, Parmesan Cheese, Roasted Corn & Homemade Croutons
Bib Salad$15.00
Butter Lettuce, Apple Vinaigrette, Blue Cheese, Pickled Shallots, Parsley, Chives, Candied Walnuts

Mains

Classic Chateaubriand for Two$125.00
20oz Grass-Fed Cape Grim Filet Mignon, Served with Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes & Seasonal Vegetables Accompanied with Truffle Demi-Glace & Sauce Béarnaise
16oz Allen Brothers Ribeye$68.00
Variety of Mushrooms, Marble Potatoes, Sauce Au Poivre
10oz Cape Grimm Filet Mignon$58.00
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables & Truffle Demi-Glace
Venison Tenderloin$56.00
Roasted Honey Nut Squash Forchettes, King Trumpet Mushrooms, Burnt Onion Ash
Maple Leaf Duck$45.00
Honey Glazed, Charred Corn Puree, Candied Cherries and Chard, Cherry Gastric
Rack of Lamb$54.00
Herb and Panko Crusted, Roasted Heirloom Tomato Orzo, Feta Cheese
Dry Aged Pork Chop$46.00
Okinawa Potato, Pancetta, Roasted Apples, Dijon Cream Sauce
Roasted Pheasant$44.00
Cranberry, Leek, Corn, Polenta, Tomato Jus, Cippolini Onion
Nordic Blue Salmon Almondine$40.00
Forbidden Rice, Soy Mushroom Medley Pilaf, Butter / Almond / Lemon / Parsley Sauce
Cacio e Pepe$38.00
Pappardelle pasta, Little Neck Clams, Pink Peppercorns, Cream sauce
Prime Beet Steak$28.00
Braised Beet, Stuffed Squash Blossom Tempura, Balsamic Demi

Sides

Truffle Macaroni & Cheese$13.00
Sharp & White Cheddar Cheeses, Truffle Oil & Panko Crumbs
Sautéed Brussel Sprouts$13.00
Bacon & Dark Maple

What 2,772 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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MatthewR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined today
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful way to spend our first anniversary! Thank you! Highly recommend!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined today
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food, excellent service, and a wonderful setting for a great date night!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Detroit
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was amazing. Booked this place for my husbands birthday dinner who is a chef and this place did not disappoint. Would come back again if we are back in town
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfect food and great service from the waitress
MB
MicheleB
Orange County
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our first time here and all I can say was it was amazing and I can’t wait to go back!
J
Jake
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing as always, drinks were great, food was better
TB
TheBeeKeeper
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Came here for our wedding anniversary, loved the food from the bread,the wine, cheese board. Had the 16oz ribeye it was perfect my wife had the 10oz tenderloin both cooked to our liking and beautiful sear. Will come back for any excuse now :) sorry I'd love to post the photos of the food but wife has it on her phone.
ML
MichelleL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Luis our sever was knowledgeable on everything down to the wine list!! Thank you for that!! Made us feel special for our anniversary date night! We will be back for sure!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Detroit
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Initially difficult to find but amazing food, ambiance, service
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 11, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
First time here. Will definitely return
JC
JoseC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The filet mignon and duck were amazing. This is a restaurant i will be coming back too!
DR
DennisR
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I'm normally not the kind of person to enjoy "expensive" restaurants. I generally find that they don't live up to the hype and aren't worth the money, however, in this case, I would say The Cellar not only lives up to its hype but perhaps exceeds it. The food was delicious and portion sizes, while small of course, were generous compared to most other restaurants of this quality. Our server, Loren, was attentive as you'd expect, but was also warm and funny. He made sure we were taken care of without being obtrusive. Overall, I wasn't just satisfied with our dinner - I was pleased. Take it from me, that's saying something. =)
BA
BrianA
Los Angeles
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing experience, the service was excellent and the ambiance was so unique.
JA
JessicaA
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was amazing. Service was great. Overall great experience!
a
alanh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Cellar was a very pleasant surprise. The decor/atmosphere purportedly inspired by a Disney Imagineer was warm and enjoyable. The service was very attentive, knowledgeable, and timely. The menu was thoughtful, enticing and well prepared: venison, aged tender pork chop and shrimp tortellini, etc. The wine list was concise, thoughtful and covered a range of price points; The Bourdeaux was particularly reasonable. We live in Florida but will be going back to the Cellar at least twice in 2023.
JR
JackiR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 4, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
The Cellar offers an elevated dining & cocktail experience.
AR
AndyR
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 3, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience3
Great food and dining environment. A little strict on not arriving too early.
DM
DannyMac
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our first foray into The Cellar, which is aptly named. Parking was a breeze (or we were just lucky). The entrance was through a little walkway and down a steep flight of stairs. The ambiance dark and moody. The waitstaff were friendly, personable and knowledgeable. We enjoyed our dining experience, which was spaced and unhurried.
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DamienJ
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 1, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great experience for an anniversary. Service was superb and ambience was romantic. Definitely coming back.
JV
JenniferV
Chicago
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on August 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Stumbled upon this restaurant and couldn’t have been more pleased. Everything about it was great. Highly recommend filet and salmon.
DB
DanB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
First visit in many years. Food was as good as I remember. We will be back soon.
RV
RandyV
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 28, 2022
overall5food3service5ambience5
absolutely fantastic atmosphere, and service. had a booth which was terrific. Food selection was a bit light, particularly the fish choices, which we would have preferred. Overall very enjoyable
d
dsr1
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 28, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
Food was great, we really liked the Salmon dish..We really would like to see at-least one chicken entree and one veg appetizer in the menu. The drinks were good as well! The ambiance was good and it was difficult to locate the restaurant. Inside we felt it was kind of hot and muggy, may be it requires good air circulation. Also there was too much noise and the tables were really close to each other, which means you cant really have private conversation. Overall it was good may be bit pricier for the ambience and food!
KO
KarenO
Orange County
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A fantastic restaurant experience. You need reservations.
PO
PattyO
Orange County
11 reviews
2.0
11 reviews
Dined on August 28, 2022
overall2food2service3ambience2
The food was nothing special, the portions were small. It didn’t live up to a 50 year reputation. We will not return.
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Dodo
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 28, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
Service was excellent, the steak is amazing but the mac and cheese not as much. The corkage fee is very high. I did not get to experience the inside we sat on the patio.
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Fran
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 27, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Enjoyed the evening and grateful my special diet request was accommodated. My husband enjoyed the fillet mignon but my daughter found the bisque too strong (she got sensitive tummy, too) and unable to eat her porkchop but when we got home and she felt better, she enjoyed her take-home. The Cellar team was great and the outdoor dining was lovely.
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Connie
Orange County
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was wonderful and so was the food we had duck and escargot.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server Luis G was outstanding.
AK
AmyK
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Nice service! Amazing place! My friend and I really enjoyed dinner last night.
JC
JCVelez
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service is always great, food is delicious with generous portions, and the ambiance is first rate. Will continue to come here with my wife for memorable dinners.
C
Casler
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Incredible surprise! Our waiter Lauren was astounding, along with rest of staff. Top end drinks that were unique and complete taste sensations. The food from soup to main meals were truly top class and most surprising and unexpected was the ambiance in "The Cellar"!
LF
LorrainF
Los Angeles
12 reviews
vip
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on August 21, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
One of our monthly dinner dates. We chose The Cellar this time. Great experience
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 21, 2022
overall5food5service3ambience5
Great over all experience. When they called at 3 to verify the reservation I told them our plan to come at 5 for pre dinner cocktails in the bar, which I was told great! See you then, only to arrive to a very loud private event that was supposed to end at 5 but didn’t. In fact the bar had a very large group around it. We ended up in the dining room at our table for drinks. Had we been told there was an event that would keep us out of the bar we would have skipped pre dinner drinks.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 21, 2022
overall4food1service5ambience5
So totally disappointed in the food. I had been looking forward to what has been touted as over the top for years. Last night was one of the worst meals I’ve ever had. The French onion soup was beyond over salted. However, I will give kudos for the lobster bisque…very yummy. The sea bass with potatoes augratin and grilled zucchini was covered in spaghetti sauce WHY!! Totally ruined the whole meal. Seriously, no one ever covers sea bass in spaghetti sauce unless they are trying to cover up the inability of poor cooking. Brussel sprouts were sadly soggy and the venison was lacking at best. The only saving grace was our server. She was over the top attentive and accommodating. Sad to say we will not be returning.
NI
NicoleI
Tahoe
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of the best restaurants I have ever been too !!! A++++👍✨
SC
SharleneC
Los Angeles
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 21, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
This was our 2nd time back and in celebration of our anniversary. We specified an intimate booth which we got. From last time we really enjoyed the happy hour menu and was hoping to do the same this time. Booked the reservation so we can do that but was disappointed that the bar was closed off for a private party. So we couldn’t get happy hour unless you sit at the bar but you couldn’t sit at the bar because of the private party? It made no sense.
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REStr
Los Angeles
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 20, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Lovely restaurant, great staff. We sat in back booths and it was very stuffy with poor air circulation. Charcuterie, Venison and Filet were superb. Salmon was mediocre. We would go back but maybe sit in main restaurant area.
MT
MichaelT
Palm Springs
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic! We love this place. Wonderful service and food.
JT
JoseT
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Highly recommend. The food was unbelievable, wine was good and service fantastic as usual.

Safety precautions

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

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

FAQs

The Cellar - Fullerton CA is rated 4.7 stars by 2772 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

Sep 25, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 15 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for The Cellar - Fullerton CA

305 North Harbor Blvd, Fullerton, CA 92832

Additional information

Cross street
Harbor and Wilshire Blvd.
Neighborhood
Fullerton
Hours of operation
Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Bar and Lounge Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines
French American, Contemporary French, Contemporary French / American
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
There is plenty of Free parking in the general area. Please know Wilshire is partially closed. From Harbor Blvd., please head West on Amerige, turn right on Malden, then right on Wilshire to park near the restaurant.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Scott Rosales
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.cellardining.com/
Phone number
(714) 525-5682
Catering
The Cellar is the premium catering vendor for The Villa Del Sol. If you are interested in having The Cellar host your event, please email chefscott@cellardining.com
Private party facilities
Enjoy our intimate main dining space, secluded Grotto area, or our upstairs private room surrounded by wine from the decades. Dining with intentionality.
Private party contact
Events@cellardining.com: (714) 525-5682

The Cellar - Fullerton CA

Make a reservation

Additional information

"Mischief Morning" The Cellar Halloween Brunch

Amici Cellars Dinner

Lobster Bisque

10oz Cape Grimm Filet Mignon

Cellar Escargot

Appetizers

Charcuterie / Cheese Board$42.00

Asparagus Milanese$19.00

Steak Tartare$21.00

Bone Marrow$17.00

Cellar Escargot$17.00

Cellar Bread Basket$17.00

Cellar Bread Basket$4.00

Soups

Lobster Bisque$18.00

French Onion$14.00

Salads

Caesar$14.00

Bib Salad$15.00

Mains

Classic Chateaubriand for Two$125.00

16oz Allen Brothers Ribeye$68.00

10oz Cape Grimm Filet Mignon$58.00

Venison Tenderloin$56.00

Maple Leaf Duck$45.00

Rack of Lamb$54.00

Dry Aged Pork Chop$46.00

Roasted Pheasant$44.00

Nordic Blue Salmon Almondine$40.00

Cacio e Pepe$38.00

Prime Beet Steak$28.00

Sides

Truffle Macaroni & Cheese$13.00

Sautéed Brussel Sprouts$13.00

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