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: 4.8

4.8

3179 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!

If you are unable to obtain a reservation for an evening you would like to dine out please visit our sister restaurant which is located across the courtyard. https://www.opentable.com/r/hidalgo-fullerton

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 7, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

Experiences are available.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$50 and over
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–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 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 & Wilshire Blvd. We are located downstairs on the North Side
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

Champagne & Caviar Soiree
$350.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 13, 2023 only
Join us for an opulent five-course dinner celebrating the finesse of California White Sturgeon Caviar. Begin with the delicate Estate Caviar atop a Bilini with Crème Fraiche, paired with a Vesper Martini. Then enjoy the Reserve Caviar with a unique Popcorn Custard and a flute of Veuve Clicquot Brut. Afterwards, elevate your taste buds with the Golden Reserve Caviar with a Cape Grim Filet Tartare Sandwich and the crisp Ruinart Blanc de Blancs. For your entree, The Crown Jewel Caviar will be perfectly matched with Chilean Sea Bass on Angel Hair Pasta, heightened by Dom Perignon 2013. Finally, with the Select Caviar, a refreshing Gazpacho with Pomegranate Pearls will be accompanied by Ruinart Brut Rosé.
Christmas Eve
$99.99 per person
Prepaid
Dec 24, 2023 only
Join us for our annual Four Course Christmas Eve Dinner! To make sure we can get everyone in spirit of the season, options will be offered for each course. We will also be offering a limited cocktail menu just for Christmas Eve!
New Years Eve Dinner
$135.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 31, 2023 only
Join us for our annual New Years Eve Dinner! We will be offering a four course meal, with choices for each course. A champagne split will be included with each reservation as well!

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What 3,179 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.9Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Orange County
Best Ambiance
Orange County
Romantic
North Orange County
Best Service
North Orange County
Best Ambiance
North Orange County
Romantic

3,179 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best steak I’ve ever eaten. I highly recommend this place. The service is impeccable. The ambiance is wonderful
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, lobster bisque and steak were definite winners. The crème brûlée was given to us on the house which a nice tasty touch! Our server Alex was also great, provided great service.
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OpenTable Diner
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
This would probably be the best place for a first introduction, with trying Escargot. Delicious food, near perfectly balanced cocktails, with speakeasy vibes…
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
I have going to Cellar for many years and every time the service, food, and everything were excellent. I have recommended this restaurant to many of my friends.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Bernadette was amazing. Her knowledge on the food was spectacular. She was so kind. Knowing when your food is coming to the table was nice. Great place to eat and relax from a long day. Special touch was our anniversary creme brulee❤️
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Upscalehealthynatural
Los Angeles
425 reviews
vip
5.0
425 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The château Brion was excellent. It was for two people. We also loved the lobster bisque. The cocktails we ordered were original and delicious.
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carlp
Los Angeles
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great Food, great Service, Great environment, very supportive background music! Our waiter Loren P was the BEST!!!! Carl
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JorgeV
Orange County
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2023
overall3food4service4ambience4
It was good in general but I was disappointed , they didn't have some items in the menu, I had a martini with two little olives and it wasn't that good, and the wine list it was poor , the food that I ordered was good, it could it be better
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Vperez993
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service with a very intimate/cozy setting. Staff is very attentive and helpful with any questions or requests. Would definitely return!
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GaryF
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 25, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
The annual wine tasting and sale was, as usual, a great experience, and a chance to meet interesting and wonderful people.
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MichelleM
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Even though we came for a Bday the ambiance is perfect for the holiday season! Service was excellent as always. I ordered the Short Rib w/Ube potatoes and it was full of flavor, meat cooked to perfection. Toffee bread pudding for dessert highly recommend as well.
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OpenTable Diner
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service was fantastic and all the food was delicious.
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Tony
Los Angeles
30 reviews
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful service and an excellent meal. Everyone on our party was beyond pleased.
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ZAch
Orange County
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing experience, loved and enjoyed the scenery , Megan was super nice and friendly . The food was beyond expectations
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LindaP
Orange County
39 reviews
vip
5.0
39 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
First of all our experience with our waiter Alex was exceptional. He was just right on the spot, and had a nice sense of humor, and was very congenial and helpful. Secondly, the food and ambience in the restaurant was completely romantic and beautiful even though it’s very old, it just carried me away when I walked in.
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Nica
Orange County
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2023
overall3food2service3ambience4
It was busy so we did not get a good service which I understand. I ordered NY steak & house special pasta and it was a too tough and salty. Pasta was so salty that we did not finish our bowl but sever did not ask how was the foods I like this place because this is unique environment but I don’t think I will go there again.
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TheWanderingFoody
Indiana
66 reviews
vip
5.0
66 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
This is one of my favorite restaurants in the area. The food is consistently delicious and the ambience is lovely and relaxing
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My girlfriend and I have been to the restaurant about 10 times now. We always come for the repeated outstanding service. We love all the menu changes every season and it’s what brings us back time and time again.
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OpenTable Diner
Orange County
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went on our third date and he really enjoyed it. The lobster tomato, bisque soup was superb, and the filet mignon was to die for, we had a really good time and the red blend wine was above par as well.
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Gloria
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Such a beautiful experience. Drinks? Delicious Appetizers? Delightful Dinnner? Unbelievable Service? Perfection... Thanks Alex! Will definitely be back.
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CliffH
Orange County
49 reviews
4.0
49 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Our server Jasmine was the best part of our experience. She was engaged, attentive and not intrusive. I would say overall the service was excellent. I informed Jasmine of all our courses and requested our wine selection be available with our entre. I think the wine service (not Jasmine) missed the mark by waiting for the entre to be delivered before arriving and opening the red wine. All the food was very good. It did not represent anything particularly imaginative. It was not outstanding. This why I found the value underwhelming. The Cellar is very proud of their interior design and ambience. The restaurant was quiet and comfortable, both good characteristics. But the "Pirates of the Caribbean" decor did not enhance my dining experience. I would recommend it conditionally. If you want to experience extraordinary food your dollars would go further elsewhere. I don't think we will return.
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Davw
Portland
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Another fabulous meal with exceptional service. The ambiance is exquisite.
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jorgem
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
First timer. Beautiful place, ambience is great, service was amazing, as well as the food and cocktails. Can't wait to return.
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AidenINLA
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Both food and service meet my expectations, and they have a very nice ambiance for a date or family dinner. I think the only downside is that the restroom is kind of small but it is not a big deal. Kind of hard to locate but it is also a very interesting location, overall I just love it!
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veronical
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, great service and great atmosphere. Couldn’t have asked for a better place to celebrate our anniversary.
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Foodie
Los Angeles
64 reviews
vip
5.0
64 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was my first visit, loved the dark secluded ambience of the restaurant. Corbin was a very good waiter. Food was good, the chef was able to accommodate my vegetarian requirements. We will return.
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KarenM
Orange County
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Has the best waitress.. sadly I can’t remember her name but she was awesome.. highly recommend the lobster bisque!
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Monique
Orange County
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had such a great experience. Service and food wa s excellent
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TracyB
Los Angeles
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Drinks, apps, dinner and dessert including service were all impeccable. So delicious! If we weren’t all the way in the back with a booth facing an exit sign and able to enjoy the ambiance, it would’ve been fantastic! But unfortunately we were at the end and secluded from the decor.
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GregoryM
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful experience at this restaurant. Our Server, named Heather, was perfectly professional and attentive. The food was amazing and the cocktails were wonderful. A perfect place for a high end date night or if you just want a fantastic meal!
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LilyannA
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was delicious! The lobster bisque was amazing.
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had fun celebrating my husband’s birthday at The Cellar. The atmosphere is definitely unique and the before dinner cocktails we enjoyed at the bar were amazing. My husband chose the Smoked Old Fashioned and said it was the best cocktail he has ever had. Our dinner service by Brian was fantastic. Thanks for helping us celebrate!
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Brian
Los Angeles
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on October 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Filets and Chateaubriand are good, but I missed having a favorite that you usually have on your menu: the venison. Yours is so good, I missed not having it last night.
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SherryL
Orange County
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 23, 2023
overall3food3service5ambience4
We ordered caesar and fall salad, and both salads had too much dressing. We couldn't really enjoy the freshness of vegetables. Besides 10 oz filet mignon and pork loin were average, we also ordered the chef special (very little sauce and the steak had not much flavor) and lobster tail gnocchi (lobster meat was served as a few and small chopped pieces and gnocchi was over cooked or fried, so it tasted bitter) These two entrées were not worth the price. However, service was excellent and attentive. In addition, onion soup and lobster bisque were too salty, and the appetizer of bone marrow and crab cake were average.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We really enjoyed the food, drinks, ambiance, but most importantly the service was top notch.
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VRONIO
Los Angeles
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The bone marrow, lobster bisque, lobster gnocchi, drinks, and sticky toffee pudding were to die for!!! The food is exceptional and our server Bernadette was the cherry on top! Her service was outstanding! Had a wonderful time for my parents anniversary
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Tucker
Orange County
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 21, 2023
overall5food3service5ambience5
The Cellar is a beautiful setting to have a romantic date. It is very well designed and incredibly cozy (but not stuffy!) It is not cheap so make sure you are going with someone special. The Cellar is an essential part of a beautiful night out.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The restaurant was very nice. The scene is cozy but not cramped. The ambience has a nice darker setting. The staff is all friendly and relaxed. The drinks were great (The drifter) The bone marrow was very good. The lobster bisque was amazing. We had the lobster tail and duck breast. I’d recommend the duck breast with the Brussels sprouts. The soufflé was pretty good as well and came with a variety of base flavor + sauce combinations. Overall very nice for a birthday. Oh and they gave me a crème brûlée since it was my birthday.
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JeffR
Orange County
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and drinks were of course perfect. We ordered a soufflé for dessert and the first one they didn’t bring out because it wasn’t up to their standards so since we had to wait longer for the new one they nicely took it off the bill. Pricing on the drinks seemed higher than normal but can’t complain as both The Cuff and the Pumpkin Old Fashioned were really good. My only complaint here is I wish the sides that came with the filet mignon were a bit better, small scoop of mashed potatoes and a few crunchy string beans. The flavor was good on the sides but just wanted a bit more for what you’re paying. Maybe it would be nice if the wait staff offered more bread baskets when they see you have finished one. Maybe not because we were definitely full by the end of dinner. Their lobster bisque is still the best bisque on the planet
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OpenTable Diner
Orange County
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Amazing food and service!! We will definitely be back!
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Contactless payment available

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

The Cellar - Fullerton CA is rated 4.8 stars by 3179 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

Dec 7, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for The Cellar - Fullerton CA

305 North Harbor Blvd, Fullerton, CA 92832

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Harbor & Wilshire Blvd. We are located downstairs on the North Side
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–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$50 and over
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

Dining areas

Additional information

Champagne & Caviar Soiree

Christmas Eve

New Years Eve Dinner

Lobster Bisque

Classic Chateaubriand for Two

Bone Marrow

Appetizer

Pumpkin Corn Soup

Apple Squash Salad

Entree

Oven Roasted Turkey Breast

Creekstone Prime Rib

Sweet Potato Gnocchi

Venison Tenderloin

Sides

Cornbread Stuffing

Macaroni & Cheese

Brussel Sprouts

Desserts

Roasted Apple Floret

Pumpkin Lava Cake

Chocolate Souffle

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Cleaning & sanitizing

Screening

FAQs

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Is The Cellar - Fullerton CA currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Dining areas

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