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

3004 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

May 27, 2023

8:30 PM

Booked 27 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 & 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

Rothschild Lafite Wine Dinner
$250.00 per person
Prepaid
Jun 6, 2023 only
Step into a world of sophistication and luxury with an exclusive evening celebrating the prestigious Rothschild Lafite wines. We invite you to join us for an unforgettable journey, where each sip and every bite promises to tantalize your senses. As you savor each sip, Lafite's wine maker will guide you through the unique tasting notes and the illustrious history of Rothschild Lafite, one of the most iconic wine estates in the world. These are the wines that have graced the tables of royalty, inspired poets, and enchanted oenophiles for generations. Join us on a culinary journey through Bordeaux. Limited seats. Reserve now for an unforgettable evening of luxury and taste.

Popular dishes

Charcuterie & Cheese Board$42.00
Prosciutto, Salami, & Forced Meat, Creamy, Sharp/Dry, & Blue Styles of Cheese. Served with Accompaniments
Asparagus Milanese$22.00
Fried Egg, Parmigiano-Reggiano & Prosciutto
Steak Tartare$22.00
Cape Grim Filet Mignon, House Dressing, Cured Egg Yolk, & House Potato Chips
Bone Marrow$18.00
Savory Seasonal Jam, Served with Crostini. This item is lengthy to prepare
Cellar Escargot$18.00
Mushrooms, White Wine, Butter, Demi-Glace & Puff Pastry

Soups

Lobster Bisque$20.00
Chopped Lobster Claw, Crème Fraiche & Chives
French Onion$15.00
Gratinéed Gruyere Crostini

Salads

Caesar$15.00
Romaine Lettuce, Pickled Shallots, Anchovy Caesar Dressing, Parmigiano-Reggiano, Roasted Corn & Homemade Croutons
French Potato salad$15.00
French Vinaigrette, Pickled Shallots, Fresh Herbs

Mains

Classic Chateaubriand for Two$134.00
20oz Grass-Fed Cape Grim Filet Mignon, Served with Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes & Seasonal Vegetables Accompanied with Truffle Demi-Glace & Sauce Béarnaise
18oz Allen Brothers' New York$74.00
Marchand de Vin, Roasted Garlic Herbed Compound Butter
10oz Cape Grimm Filet Mignon$62.00
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables, Truffle Demi-Glace
Venison Rack$58.00
Apricot & Cashew Chutney, Spinach Gnocchi
Braised Lamb Shank$58.00
Marbled Potato Confit, Heirloom Pearl Onions, Roasted Tomatoes, Pomegranate Reduction
Maple Leaf Duck$48.00
Celery Root Puree, Fondant Potatoes, Drunken Golden Raisins, Caulilini, Cippolini Onions, Shitake Mushrooms
Dry Aged Pork Chop$55.00
Garlic and Shallot Puree, Rainbow Chard with Pancetta, Blackberry Reduction
Lobster Tail Pasta$58.00
Angel Hair Pasta, Garlic Confit Cream Sauce, White Truffle Oil
Nordic Blue Salmon$42.00
Seafood Velouté, Mirepoix, Broccolini, Asparagus
Chef's choice
Inquire with Server
Ratatouille Rosettes$20.00
Squash Mozzarella, Puff Pastry, House Made Marinara

Sides

Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes$15.00
Roasted Garlic, Yukon Potatoes, Cream, Butter
Sautéed Mushroom Medley$15.00
Foraged Mushrooms, Garlic, Butter, White Wine
Macaroni & Cheese$15.00
Sharp & White Cheddar Cheeses, Panko Crumbs
Sautéed Brussel Sprouts$15.00
Bacon & Dark Maple Syrup

What 3,004 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Orange County
Romantic
North Orange County
Best Service
North Orange County
Best Ambiance
North Orange County
Romantic
North Orange County
Good for special occasions

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ChrisG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great spot for a date night. Good food and drinks.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service and wonderful food. We enjoyed our meal very much.
SC
SalomeC
Orange County
14 reviews
vip
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on May 15, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
My daughter took me here for mother's day and it was great ! The service, the food, the drinks . . . not one thing to complain about.
AS
AdrianaS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Exquisite service. Delicious craft cocktails. Flavorful & inspired dishes worth remembering!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We have been coming to the cellar for years. The quality of the food was excellent! We have always ordered the Chateau Briand and on this visit it was the best we've had!
DP
DanielP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great cocktails, really amazing food and impecable service. Can be a bit pricy but absolutely worth it. Definitely going back.
LA
LADave65
Orange County
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love the Cellar! It's a great place for a special dinner with family or friends: fabulous food, amazing service (Joslyn was so attentive), dark but not too dark, quiet but not dead, etc. And for what you get, the prices are reasonable. I hope to return soon.
BH
BHemi
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dining here, for my anniversary was simply the best! Jasmine, is honestly the best waitress we’ve had in a while. From the drinks to the steaks to the ambiance. This place does not miss!!
RC
RoseC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service, food, atmosphere were all excellent! Wine was perfect!
PH
PatrickH
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience3
We were disappointed in being relegated to outdoor seating, especially when we still had to check in downstairs and saw that the restaurant seemed to be 90% empty. Great server, however, there when needed. We had Chateaubriand and we were delighted with it. My wife & I both tried cocktails on their cocktail list and we enjoyed them. We really like The Cellar and we'll be back.
RL
RobertL
Orange County
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
It’s always a pleasant experience when we go. Maybe would like to see you guys send us a coupon of some sort to get us back more often. Just a thought.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orange County
7 reviews
vip
1.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2023
overall1food1service3ambience3
The duck shared enough to render a bat orders, the appetizer beef tartare and all we received was chopped up meat with an egg yolk that looked like it was jelly obviously had to send both back. Very disappointed. We’ve been there many times before and enjoyed our meal. I think it’s gonna be a long time before we go back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orange County
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My wife and I have been here before, but this night was for my daughter‘s 22nd birthday. Between the 8 of us we had,the Lobster Bisque, Aged Pork Loin, Salmon, Filet Mignon, and the Chateaubriand. The cook on everything was spot on! The beef was tender, the Salmon was an amazing translucent pink on the inside, and the Pork Loin was incredibly flavorful! We all had an amazing time and will definitely be back, again….lol
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service and dining experience was exceptional.
D
Diana
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved loved loved coming there! The food was amazing. Our server Alex was amazing and talented, the hostess was so kind to help reserve a booth for us( it can only be requested, not guaranteed!). Overall ambiance was so romantic. Had such a great time from the moment we stepped inside to the moment we left; made celebrating my boyfriends birthday that much more special. We so look forward to coming back, especially to try the duck!
ES
ESONR
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 2, 2023
overall2food3service1ambience5
The food is Good enough for us to wait that long. It took almost an hour to get serve our main course. 8pm reservation dinner was serve at 9:45pm we ordered before 8:30pm. May 1, 2023 This is our 1st time to try this "restaurant" for the fact that my Wife's Birthday and 1st time making an effort. If I would know that they do not do extra mile for this intimate celebration. I even put the reason why we are here on our reservation and still they ask what is the celebration about? Lol.... I wish they do not do this for other couple celebrating there special occasion once a year. For this experience I would not recommend this service and place.. Thank you for accommodating us that night. I know you guys made an extra effort but on our side did not go well.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 1, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
They were out of the bone marrow appetizer and shrooms side. Super bummer as we went there for bone marrow and duck offerings. Almost left upon that news. Duck was excellent. Wife’s Caesar salad had corn in it (weird) and she said was “bitter.” I ended up pretty much eating dinner by myself without my wife’s enjoyment. She sat there drinking water. They did comp the salad and brought us a crème brûlée as our anniversary dessert. You’re call. Maybe don’t go on a Sunday night. You’re call…
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful experience so romantic and very wonderful details in the decor . Very nice staff amazing drinks !!!!! Definitely returning!!! If you are an Elizabeth Taylor fan definitely enjoy this place!!!
c
chrissy
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience4
The best filet mignon in town! The celler has such a unique vibe and the food quality and the customer service was outstanding.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Finding the underground establishment is half the fun! Lobster Mac n Cheese and the French Onion Soup was to die for. The bread they provide while you wait for your food is unreal. That salted butter!! Such a cool and vampy vibe at his underground bar restaurant. Highly recommend.
B
Babie
Los Angeles
23 reviews
vip
3.0
23 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2023
overall3food2service5ambience2
Service was good. Cocktail was food. The quality of the food were good. But they were too salty.
JG
JamesG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was my first time there . Love everything. Very nice and great for dates and special occasions. I highly recommend and looking forward to coming back!!!
JA
JoeA
Los Angeles
1 review
vip
3.0
1 review
Dined on April 29, 2023
overall3food2service5ambience3
Im use to $300 plus dinners, the Cellar needs a greater selection of food.
KR
KurtR
Greensboro
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We've dined here before and it was great just like the last time. We had a 3 course meal, and all of it was delicious and nicely presented. The wine selection by the glass could have been a bit larger, but I found two reds that were bold and quite enjoyable.
JG
JasminG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I hardly ever write reviews but I had to give this place 5 stars and I would give more if possible! Jocelyn was our server, beyond amazing service on her end and another server that helped us. The food was phenomenal! My boyfriend and I had the duck, wow. Thats all I can say is wow. And the drinks were absolutely exquisite. We highly enjoyed our experience here and it was the perfect place for a date.
A
Angelm
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 24, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Food was delicious, service was awesome our server was very professional.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We came here to celebrate our wedding anniversary. Both the service and food were excellent. The theming is really neat. We did have a big group sitting near us, so it was rather loud, which we didn’t mind. Overall, we really enjoyed everything. It is pricey, so we wouldn’t come here often, but it’s a great spot for a special occasion.
S
Snacky
Orange County
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was outstanding and we were never rushed. Food was very good. He had lobster bisque and was very happy with his choice and I had the asparagus Milanese - I could have ended my meal there. Simple appetizer but generous portion that was amazing. Main entrees were filet and the special which was a short rib with Parmesan risotto. everything was seasoned well and quite flavorful. Only complaint was the risotto was a little u set cooked. Desert was the chocolate chocolate soufflé - just can’t go wrong with a classic. Would go back. It’s a special place for special occasions.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wow, what a pleasant surprise this restaurant was. I was originally looking for a moderate to upscale place to have dinner after going to see a play out in the Inland Empire and somehow made reservations assuming that this was in the area. Upon arrival, I loved how unique the look of this place was, despite my choice to dine under bistro lighting instead. We ordered the bone marrow, lobster pasta, filet mignon, Brussels sprouts, and vanilla soufflé w/ salted caramel sauce. And for drinks, a ruby Tuesday & blue velvet. Everything. Was. Amazing. It was flavorful, perfectly executed, and outright exceptional. From presentation to customer service, this restaurant knows how to deliver an experience and left us raving through the morning after.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Oxford
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on April 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of the most interesting small wine lists I’ve seen in a long time. Very eclectic - and great choices by the som. Highly recommended.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orange County
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 22, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
The food was outstanding, except the “cesar salad”, it is a good salad but I would not call it “cesar” it is foo far distant interpretation. Lobster bisque soup had really nice mushroom flavor. The main dishes were superb - the duck was cooked to perfection and was melting in the mouth; the pork was also very goo - the apple pairing was excellent. Desert and cocktails were also very good. It does get quite noisy though.
JS
JenniferS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really neat experience! Their cocktails are delicious!
A
Allison
Orange County
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 22, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
We had a wonderful date night! Our server was great! We had the lobster bisque split, super yummy. Bone marrow, was mostly jelly so wouldn’t recommend. And we shared the duck and a bottle of red wine. The ambiance was so unique and fun, our waiter told us the guy who created the pirates ride at Disney did the restaurant! Great experience!
IR
IsabelR
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
very delicious and good food choices. the drinks were amazing sans service was outstanding.
KL
KristinL
Los Angeles
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went for my son’s birthday and we were not disappointed. Our waitress Shannon was helpful and gave us good advice for drinks, food, and desserts. We had the pork chops, the Lobster bisque, and the Lobster pasta. All three were delicious. The Devore was fun and Shannon gave us some history so we chatted about it and truly enjoyed our evening. We will go back soon.
AT
AngieT
Central Coast
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Place is really cool and the bar is fun and energetic.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 18, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
Food was decent but nothing spectacular. Everything else was great! The Cellar is a neat little spot and the ambiance is different than most other restaurants. Great for a first time trip but probably won’t return.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Salt Lake City
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on April 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent dining experience for my son’s 15th birthday! Food was amazing and our server was outstanding! Drinks were phenomenal!!!
FG
FoodGirlJS
Los Angeles
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great drinks, rib-eye steak and soufflé! I loved it.
QT
QTTomboy
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Good food, great attentive service, unique atmosphere. Overall a great experience

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 4.7 stars by 3004 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

May 27, 2023

8:30 PM

Booked 27 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for The Cellar - Fullerton CA

305 North Harbor Blvd, Fullerton, CA 92832

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–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

Rothschild Lafite Wine Dinner

Lobster Bisque

10oz Cape Grimm Filet Mignon

Bone Marrow

Appetizers

Charcuterie & Cheese Board$42.00

Asparagus Milanese$22.00

Steak Tartare$22.00

Bone Marrow$18.00

Cellar Escargot$18.00

Soups

Lobster Bisque$20.00

French Onion$15.00

Salads

Caesar$15.00

French Potato salad$15.00

Mains

Classic Chateaubriand for Two$134.00

18oz Allen Brothers' New York$74.00

10oz Cape Grimm Filet Mignon$62.00

Venison Rack$58.00

Braised Lamb Shank$58.00

Maple Leaf Duck$48.00

Dry Aged Pork Chop$55.00

Lobster Tail Pasta$58.00

Nordic Blue Salmon$42.00

Chef's choice

Ratatouille Rosettes$20.00

Sides

Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes$15.00

Sautéed Mushroom Medley$15.00

Macaroni & Cheese$15.00

Sautéed Brussel Sprouts$15.00

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