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Restaurant in Fullerton, California
What should I order at The Cellar Restaurant?
What to order
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Sticky Toffee Pudding
One of the most repeatedly praised desserts, described as heaven, amazing, and the perfect ending to the meal. Multiple reviews specifically say they would order it again.
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Chateaubriand
Highly recommended for its perfect cooking and rich flavor, with several reviewers calling it great, amazing, and worth returning for.
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Bone Marrow
Praised as rich and flavorful, especially when paired with jam and crostini. One review even called it a standout and said it completely changed their mind about the dish.
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Beef Carpaccio
Mentioned as a standout starter that was melt-in-your-mouth, fantastic, and part of an overall excellent appetizer experience.
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Souffle
Repeatedly recommended as a must-try dessert, with reviews calling it delicious, worth the wait, and very good.
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Lobster Bisque
Recommended for being creamy, flavorful, and a must-try, though one review noted it was a bit salty.
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Cape Grim Filet Mignon
Praised for being cooked exactly right and incredibly tender and flavorful, with diners saying they would happily order it again.
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Salmon
Recommended for being well cooked, flavorful, and paired beautifully with its sides, making it a strong main-course choice.
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Steak Sandwich
Called one of the best items on the menu, with a review specifically praising the filet mignon steak sandwich as delicious and ideal for sharing.
Details
Hours
| Monday | 4 to 10 PM |
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| Tuesday | 4 to 10 PM |
| Wednesday | 4 to 10 PM |
| Thursday | 4 to 10 PM |
| Friday | 4 to 11 PM |
| Saturday | 4 to 11 PM |
| Sunday | 4 to 10 PM |
About The Cellar Restaurant
Upscale French eatery exudes romance & old-world elegance in the Del Sol Hotel's dimly-lit basement.
Amenities
From the business
- Identifies as veteran-owned
- Identifies as women-owned
Service options
- Delivery
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fireplace
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Serves local specialty
Popular for
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Happy hour drinks
- Happy hour food
- Hard liquor
- Late-night food
- Private dining room
- Small plates
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Brunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
- Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Cozy
- Historic
- Quiet
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upscale
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Brunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Paid parking lot
Frequently asked
What is The Cellar Restaurant known for?
The Cellar is best known for its lobster bisque, filet mignon, and chateaubriand, which come up repeatedly in reviews. Guests also mention creative cocktails and a romantic underground setting that makes the meal feel like a special occasion.
What dishes are most recommended at The Cellar Restaurant?
Reviewers most often recommend the lobster bisque, filet mignon, chateaubriand, bone marrow with fig jam or seasonal jam, and desserts like the chocolate souffle or sticky toffee pudding. Other frequently praised dishes include beef carpaccio, duck breast with sweet pea ravioli, and the filet mignon steak sandwich with truffle fries.
What is the atmosphere like at The Cellar Restaurant?
The Cellar has a cozy, quiet, romantic feel with dim lighting and an old-world, speakeasy-like basement setting in Fullerton. It works well for dates and celebrations, and reviewers also mention it as a place where groups can settle in for a paced dinner with drinks and dessert.
Is The Cellar Restaurant good value, and what is the price range?
The Cellar is in the $100+ price range, so it is a splurge rather than an everyday meal. Reviewers generally feel the service, pacing, and execution justify the cost, though a few specific dishes like the short rib ragu were described as pricey for the portion.
Does The Cellar Restaurant have happy hour or a good bar program?
Yes, reviewers mention daily happy hour, including weekends, with a bar that fills up quickly and cocktail tables nearby. The drink list gets strong praise for balanced cocktails, reserve-menu drinks, Manhattan-style classics, and even good mocktails.
Is parking available at The Cellar Restaurant?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, Paid parking lot is available.
Does The Cellar Restaurant have vegetarian options?
Yes, The Cellar Restaurant offers vegan options.
