The Cellar
Orange County's premiere fine dining experience
(714) 888-5943
305 N Harbor Blvd
(at Wilshire Avenue)
Fullerton,
CA
92832
33.87244
-117.924399
Hours:
Tue-Sun 5:30pm-8:30pm
Fri 5:30pm-9pm
Sat 5:30pm-10pm
Price:
$$$$
Last updated 7.02.09
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The Cellar
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Since 1970, The Cellar has maintained an unparalleled tradition of gracious European cuisine and service. This romantic hideaway has received nearly every major dining award available and boasts a wine list that is a connoisseur's delight. The old-world charm of The Cellar is reflected in the exciting menu featuring Chef David Kesler's unique, cultured and creative outlook on traditional French Cuisine. The Cellar also boasts a wine list that is a connoisseur's delight, featuring over 1,000 selections of European, Californian and other fine wines from around the world.
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In Short
A 1,400-label wine list, haute French cuisine and an elegantly dressed underground dining room, complete with crystal chandeliers, plush velvet seats, crisp white linens and Old World charm, make this Cellar one of north Orange County's premier fine-dining favorites. Tucked into the basement of the historic 1922 Hotel California building, it boasts a small, but mighty menu. Old-school favorites include veal Oscar and tournedo with truffled goose liver and Perigueux sauce.
User Reviews
IlyaErenburg
July 05, 2009
I went to dinner with 5 of my friends on Thursday July 2nd for the first time ever and no joke I’m actually getting ready to go there tonight (reservations at 7:30 for 2). I'm honestly speechless! Like a tool we walked in with a t-shirt, jeans and flip-flops, some in shorts. Well we felt like morons when we looked around and everyone was dressed very nicely. I apologized for not dressing up like we should have and the beautiful hostess sat in a very private booth which was perfect for all 6 of us! The wait staff is remarkable and the owner Ryan is one of the nicest guys you will ever meet! It was a real pleasure and even though we weren't dressed for the occasion he made all of us feel very welcome and happy that we were there...The Cellar was a full house that night! For starters we ordered and shared a few appetizers. We had Escargots which was amazing (if you like that, if you’ve never had it, brighten your horizon and try it…you’ll love it), Bacon-wrapped scallops were hands down the best out of all the appetizers we ordered, tiger shrimps were sensational along with the Lobster Bisque and French Onion soups (yes we all got to try everything) and it was indescribable! For our entrées we had a New York Steak (medium rare)…only at a great place can you order a steak medium rare and have it come out melting in your mouth! Tournedo "Lili" (filet of Beef topped with Artichoke), three people ordered that and let’s just say enough said, it’s a must have…period! Sugar-crusted Ahi was a lady’s choice and it was very good, but I’m a steak guy so…oh and by the way, the presentation on all the dishes was phenomenal! I see people complaining below that the food portions were too small, obviously those people have never been to a fine dining restaurant. If you want to stuff yourself like a pig with crappy food, go to Claim Jumper and have at it! There is a reason why they give you so much food lol…need I say more? The portions at The Cellar are perfect and the quality of the food is top notch! As for the dessert…CHOCOLATE SOUFFLÉS! That is all I gotta say! If you’re a dessert person like me, it is to die for! In the end…the service, the food and the layout of the place is an experience for itself! If you’ve never been there, GO! If you have, you know what I’m talking about! Anyways, I’m late for my reservation writing this review haha…enjoy!
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DavidLawrence99
February 18, 2009
Its quite a treat to literaly walk down into the cellar and you are always greeted as you come thru the door. Ask for the Grotto near the fireplace if you want a romantic private setting. There food is delicious and the deserts are wonderful. I would always recomend the lobster bisque soup as I have sampled resturants all across this country and only 3 forks in Austin Texas comes close, but doesnt beat them. Their wine list is top of the line and its great to have an old dusty bottle to the table to try.
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MindScout
September 03, 2008
This was my first time at The Cellar and I have to say it was a pleasant surprise. I am accustomed to driving to Los Angeles or West LA for fine dining and was surprised to find such an establishment in Fullerton. I can only express utter joy of finding a gem like The Cellar in Orange County. The food and the service equaled that of other 5 Star establishments in Los Angeles and San Francisco. The food was better than Melisse and the JiRaffe as they are extremely overpriced. My family and I had a wonderful time. You must try the French Onion Soup for starters and souffle for desert. The food overall was superb as well as the service. I look forward to revisiting the restaurant.
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- Monthly Wine Dinners
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- Over 50 Wines by the Glass
Since 1970, The Cellar has maintained an unparalleled tradition of gracious European cuisine and service. This romantic hideaway has received nearly every major dining award available and boasts a wine list that is a connoisseur's delight. The old-world charm of The Cellar is reflected in the exciting menu featuring Chef David Kesler's unique, cultured and creative outlook on traditional French Cuisine. The Cellar also boasts a wine list that is a connoisseur's delight, featuring over 1,000 selections of European, Californian and other fine wines from around the world.
