The Cellar Restaurant

Rating: 5/5

"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."

Rating: 5/5

"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."

Rating: 4/5

"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."

Rating: 3/5

"Been wanting to try this classic fixture of downtown Fullerton for a long time now. We set reservations here for a birthday celebration. Arrived about 20 minutes early to the reservation and the table was not ready which is completely understandable. However instead of grabbing a drink from the bar and creating revenue we were promptly told that we had to leave the restaurant because the waiting area (4 chairs with 4 people) was full. So we did of course and went back up the stairs and outside to the courtyard waiting for the "ready to come back' phone call. We were seated about 4 minutes after the reservation time and had a fantastic server. The cocktails were delicious and they even had my favorite style of beer available a Belgian Tripel. Food however was underwhelming. The tomatoes on my caprese salad were not seasoned and it was pricey. Lobster bisque which they are famous for is mostly liquid with a tiny tablespoon of chopped lobster meat before the broth gets poured. Both of the duck preparations were enjoyed at our table except for the cap of that fat was not rendered properly. The short rib ragout was very sparse on meat. The steak was not short on beef and could have used more veggies or something to brighten it up. For the price it was rather lackluster overall except for one thing. The bread and house made butter was absolutely outstanding. If everything else had that much love and care put into it we would come back."

Rating: 5/5

"My wife and I came for my birthday and ordered the tenderloin, ribeye ragú pasta, mashed potatoes, French onion soup and a few drinks. The drinks had alcohol I could feel, unlike many other restaurant drinks, and the all the food was a 9-10/10 at fair prices. The cellar/cave feel and overall atmosphere is unique and we’ll definitely be coming back to try everything else. Also, the happy hour food and drinks at the bar and lounge offer more budget friendly options if interested."