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The Cellar Restaurant in Fullerton is an absolute gem! The food tastes amazing -- every dish is rich in flavor and beautifully presented. The atmosphere feels so special, with its vintage European-style decor that makes you feel like you've stepped into another era. Our server, Antonio, was wonderful! He genuinely cared about every guest in the restaurant, and I noticed him checking in on every table with such professionalism and kindness. The lady who brought out our food also left a lasting impression -- she had an angelic presence, and when she unveiled our main course by lifting the metal lid with a soft clang, it made the entire experience feel extra fancy and memorable. We had a truly wonderful night here and will definitely be coming back. Highly recommend this place for anyone who appreciates great food, exceptional service, and a charming, romantic atmosphere.

Katrina

Incredibly unique, highly recommend. Atmosphere is theatrical and romantic. Service was friendly but a little on the slow side. Lobster bisque was creamy and flavorful, presentation was fun and unexpected. Escargot was unique and earthy. Grimms Filet Mignon was excellent, smooth as butter. Potato gnocchi was delicious but the portion was small; the flavors were uncommon and worked very well together. Sticky toffee pudding was good, another dish that was different from my past experiences. Seemed more like a cake covered in caramel paired with ice cream but tasty nonetheless. Has a small parking lot out back that tends to fill up but there is a small free (i think 3hrs) garage down the alley. Buon Appetito, Piatto Pulito 😋

+7

Victoria Garrett

The food was directly aligned with what you'd expect from a fine dining establishment. The service is what really sets this restaurant apart from other fine dining places though. We went here for my birthday in 07/19 as an unexpected change in our plans. The hostesses upfront worked hard to accommodate our unexpected arrival. Our server Paige was phenomenal and went above and beyond to ensure our time there was exceptional. I would highly recommend experiencing the deliciously prepared food here and the exceptional hospitality.

Adam N

Arguably the best restaurant in the OC... Or Southern California, even... it's stunning on the inside. Perfectly and discreetly secluded in downtown. Cocktails are some of the best I've ever had. The steak and lobster as well. I can not wait to go back. The bar is also to die for. You won't find another place like this, it's completely unique.

+3

Edwin

I can’t believe I haven’t written a review yet. I’ve been coming here for years. I live in Texas and I still come here all the time. The bar is beyond amazing. Dustin, Troy, Erick, Jay, etc are the best. Patrick is one of the best managers I know. He always takes care of me and everyone that came with me. When I lived here I came here 2-3 times a week. Best steak sandwiches and the best food.

+2

Rosemari Martinez

Have been wanting to try this place and was not disappointed. I took my boyfriend here for a Birthday dinner. The meat was cooked to perfection and was near melt in your mouth. The souffle was worth the wait (30 mins), because it was absolutely delicious! I will definitely visit again to try more food. I really enjoyed my salmon. It was a hefty piece. The lobster bisque is a MUST TRY!

+18

Great atmosphere and most food is great, but the soup is too salty for us.

Justin Redfern

I went for an anniversary dinner and it was great. Our server was incredible, she was so nice and attentive the whole time. The atmosphere was amazing as well, very rustic with a speakeasy vibe to it. The food was good, nothing to complain about, but for the price of it, it was not very worth it. It was good, but I could get similar food at another place for literally half the price. But you also pay for atmosphere and for the kindness of the staff. Overall it was a very good experience.

PsBoston7

This was my Birthday dinner with my daughter and 2 of my good friends! This place is hard to find as it doesn't face a street, but it's worth the adventure of locating it. Parking is located in a garage, an adjacent lot, and on evenings in the bank lot. We sat at the bar as our table was being prepared. It's cozy down here... so be prepared if you are claustrophobic. Cocktails were fabulous! My Lobster Bisque was on the salty side, and it had less than a 1/3 of an ounce of actual Lobster in the center of the bowl before they poured the bisque in. The Charcuterie board was dazzling - the meats, cheeses, and crackers were delicious and beautifully presented. I didn't care for the Burrata as much... I've had better-tasting Burrata before. We all ordered the Chateaubriand, it was heavy (as to be expected), but the meat was melt-in-your-mouth divine. The vegetables were seasoned well, and the creamy mashed potatoes brought the whole entrée home! I wasn't impressed with the Sticky Toffee Pudding, but I have to say that isn't their fault; it's just that I have had some unbelievably good Sticky Toffee Puddings. Service was impeccable. Respectfully Reviewed.

+3

Sam

Location is gorgeous service was great very attentive. The drinks were on point. Lobster bisque was very tasty. Steak was delicious . Also ordered the ravioli which i didn't care for but whatever. Very nice romantic ambiance

Nayeli

Service is great, atmosphere is great.. food is terrible. I swear the pesto fettuccine had the thickness of having been made hours before.. The brussel sprouts where extra salted. The server was amazing very sweet lady but the food, for amount and quality did not justify the price point.

Jen

This review is for the Trick o Treat brunch set menu ($70 per person). We went to the Cellar for dinner years ago and loved it, but was very disappointed in the brunch. For the first course, I got the Witches Brew (tomato bisque). It was pretty good, but wasn’t anything outstanding. My biggest complaint was that it was room temperature. For soup, I would expect it to be hot, or at least warm. For the second course, I got The Bride (sourdough, avocado, pork belly, poached egg, veggies). This dish was just average and also wasn’t anything special. One poached egg was nicely runny, but the other was a little overcooked. The dish was also room temperature, which made it not pleasant. For the final course, I got the Headless Horseman (pumpkin spiced tart). This was probably the best dish. It was rich and chocolatey. At the end, they gave us a gift bag with some candy, which was nice. Overall, the ambiance was cool, and the themed menu was cool, but the food quality was average, and the fact that everything was room temperature was not acceptable.

+1

Dennis DeSchaine

My wife and I went to dinner here on Saturday. It was raining, and we were 22 minutes late for our table at 5:30 pm. I had called ahead to let them know we were running late. She told me we had a 20 minute grace period. We got to the restaurant 2 minutes after the grace period was up. They wanted to seat us at the bar, which was full. I suggested they still seat us at the table since they mentioned they would need the table at 7:30 for another reservation. Which seemed reasonable to us. Our waitress was lovely, and very friendly. Got us drinks out in our order. Everything seemed on track. Then we had our lobster bisque, and it was warm. I thought it was likely how that soup was served. Then we waited an hour for our dinners. One hour. When the dinners finally came out the food was warm, not hot. Warm. My wife ordered the salmon dinner with squash. The squash was raw. Uneatable. My fillet and garlic mash potatoes were warm. I’m really disappointed in the results of the food. The atmosphere was great, the

We were excited to try The Cellar, but the execution didn’t match the price point. MENU: - Already an ultra limited menu so you might be able to understand how I felt when the waiter told us there were out of escargot. Keep in mind this is at open (4:30pm) on a Saturday. Poor management on the inventory side. SERVICE: - Timing issues: soups/salads didn’t come out together, and there was about a 25-minute gap before we realized one of the lobster bisques that was ordered wasn’t coming. - The lobster bisque was overly salty to the point it was hard to eat. They mention the recipe hasn’t changed since 1969, but maybe it’s time for a refresh. Today’s palate is not a palate of the 60s and 70s. Straight cream and salt. Lobster flavor gets lost in the intensity. - Long dead time after the table was cleared around 5:15. Mains didn’t arrive until about 5:35, with minimal communication in between. At this type of establishment this is straight out unacceptable. I wanted another drink but was unable to order. BAR: Wine service was the biggest miss. The first bottle tasted off (Brett or corked, not an expert but definitely experienced enough to know something was off). The sommelier said there was no fault, but a second bottle/taste was night-and-day different (full fruit, no VA, no bandaid taste), confirming the first bottle wasn’t right. Service wasn’t hostile, but the pacing and attention (empty glass, difficulty ordering another drink) made the whole meal feel disjointed. This place has potential, but right now it felt mediocre for a $$$$ restaurant. Overall extremely shocked at how shitty this restaurant experience was. I’d look elsewhere if you want a nice steakhouse experience.