Customer

   Obo Ky - 01/14/2009

Fantastic. The food and decor outstanding. it is my favorite place.

Can't wait to go back!

   sioux765 - 05/28/2008

My girlfriends and I went out for a girls night and decided on The Cellar, what a great choice!!!! Everything was amazing. The service, the food, the wine....EVERYTHING!!!!!! The owner was so friendly and made sure everything was perfect. I mentioned that we wanted a little something out of the way because we may be a little noisy. He gave us this big booth just adjacent to the bar so we could have a great time and not worry about being too loud. It was such a great night, next time we may even just grab a few seats at the bar!! Thanks again!

Amazing.

   MrBlyth - 05/28/2008

I frequented The Cellar a few years ago. I recently visited the restaurant again. My only regret is I waited so long to go back!!!! I absolutely love this place. If you want a restaurant where you can take your time and enjoy some great food, great wine, and of course your company, then this is the place to go. The new owner has done a great job keeping the nostalgia of the restaurant and at the same time has really added a sence of warmth. He came to our table and helped us pick out the perfect bottle of wine to go with our meal. What a great night. We'll be back for sure!

Amazing evening

   tilly949206 - 05/28/2008

If you are like me, you will read through most of these reviews and try to find a middle ground to in order for you to make your decision about visiting The Cellar. Well, after reading some of the more critical reviews, my general response is: If you want your meal served to you by a 16 year old and be in and out of a dinner in 45 minutes, go to Denny's. If you want a delectably memorable evening that will allow you to relax and forget your troubles, come to The Cellar.

I’ve been visiting The Cellar consistently for the past 10 years. I noticed it was a bit wobbly about 4 years back when it switched owners, but that was a mere bump in the road and would not have even been noticeable to most guests. Over the past 4 years, The Cellar has grown, matured, if you will, into nothing less than an enigma. It’s difficult to describe the nostalgia and history that lies within the walls down there and the culinary creations coming from the kitchen appeal to even the most sophisticated palettes. So as I said before, if you are looking for a quick, wacky evening with the gang, I invite you to visit your local Olive Garden or even the ever amusing TGI Friday’s. If you seek an unforgettable (and yes, affordable) dining experience and are willing to invest a couple of hours with your friends and/or family, I can whole-heartedly suggest an evening at The Cellar.

Best 5 Star restaurant in OC

   Geodobilas - 05/27/2008

Want a romantic place to celebrate that special occasion? Try the Cellar. It is back and in all its glory of the 80's. A new young, owner Ryan Dudley has brought this place back to 5 star status. A wine list that reads like a book of not only California but wines of the world. And waiters are trained to know what wines are in the house.

Want a place for a memorable evening then go to the Cellar. The wine tastings are an outstanding value, check their web site for the next event.

I will be there this Friday! Join me and I guarantee you will have a good time.

   sueandcoop - 01/23/2008

Valentine's Day

   cvs1111 - 02/15/2007

We went to The Cellar for Valentines Day. It was the worst experience I've ever had. They packed us in so much that our neighbors could comment on our conversation. The servers were obviously trying to get everyone in and out. I could barely set my fork down to take a breath without somebody asking, "Are you done with that?" Then as they took my plate, the next plate was set down. I'd think for a $300 meal we would be able to take our own sweet time eating. Especially since the food was almost uneatable it was so bad. To top it off, they gave us a long-stem rose that was wilting and had holes in it from being eaten by bugs. I’m usually not very picky when it comes to restaurants, but I would not recommend The Cellar and I certainly will not be back.

Time Consumpting

   tgraymaz3 - 09/26/2006

i understand when you are at a place where you need to take your time but to some we just dont have time. this is where it goes wrong the service time is SLOW. THe service people are nice and all but whats the point if they are slow in everything else? i'm just wondering because the food is GREAT and all but the time it takes for everything and i feel its understaffed i believe they dont take care very well of the couples tables as much as the groups seating tables. the group seating table seemed to get much better service then we did. oh well

Quiet Ambience, Great Food

   mjknndy - 04/01/2006

This is a wonderful place with an atmosphere you won't find anywhere else. The design, which is like a wine cellar, was originally designed by one of the designers of a Disney ride, I believe. The ambience is private, comfortable, romantic, and formal. You'll get high-level service, though very formal, and paced as if in a French restaurant. The food is very good, but I don't recommend the souffles. The better choices for desserts are the unique ones often centered around in-season delectable fruits and such. Enjoy!

Loved IT !!!

   kltigg - 02/15/2006

Thanks for the info on The Cellar. We had a great time, and good food.
We will be back, when in California next summer.