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The Cellar - Fullerton CA, Fullerton, CA

The Cellar - Fullerton CA

4.7
4.7
3494 Reviews
$50 and over
French American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 25 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
  • Charming
The Cellar is the perfect setting for an intimate and romantic evening of fine dining. In 1969, artistic craftsmen of Disneyland fame created a romantic rendezvous in the cellar of the old California Hotel. Intimate and cozy, the dining room is elegant amid structured arches and cave-like walls that are deecorated with wine casks and silver lanterns. Culinary excellence abounds with only the finest and freshest foods prepared in a lighter version of classical French cuisine and finely crafted cocktails which set a benchmark for all of Southern California!

If you are unable to obtain a reservation for the evening, please visit our sister restaurant which is located across the courtyard. https://www.opentable.com/r/hidalgo-fullerton

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    French American, Contemporary French, Contemporary French / American
  • Hours of operation
    Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Bar and Lounge Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (714) 525-5682
  • Website
    http://www.cellardining.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Scott Rosales
  • Catering
    The Cellar is the premium catering vendor for The Villa Del Sol. If you are interested in having The Cellar host your event, please email chefscott@cellardining.com
  • Private party facilities
    Enjoy our intimate main dining space, secluded Grotto area, or our upstairs private room surrounded by wine from the decades. Dining with intentionality.
  • Location
    305 North Harbor Blvd, Fullerton, CA 92832
  • Neighborhood
    Fullerton
  • Cross street
    Harbor & Wilshire Blvd. We are located downstairs on the North Side
  • Parking details
    There is plenty of Free parking in the general area. Please know Wilshire is partially closed. From Harbor Blvd., please head West on Amerige, turn right on Malden, then right on Wilshire to park near the restaurant.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 3,494 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Orange County

    Romantic

  • North Orange County

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Cellar in Fullerton is a unique dining gem, offering a "fantastic little spot" with a "speak-easy style" atmosphere and "amazing food." Guests rave about the "outstanding service" and "impressive cocktails." Perfect for special occasions, it's a "wonderful place" that consistently delivers a memorable dining experience.

3,494 Reviews

  1. Alan

    Orange County

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was great. The server was very attentive and only offered service when needed. However, the food was way too salty and nothing special. For a $300+ meal for two, we expected better-tasting food.

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  2. Cindy

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    spent valentines day dinner here, very disappointed with the food, very salty, feel like they put a ton of salt into the dishes, all 3 courses were very salty, both me and my boyfriend feel very thirsty after the dinner. ambience and service are really nice, hope this is a one time mistake

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  3. Carolyn

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We are happy we found this jewel. The food is outstanding and the service is superb. You feel like you’re walking into a real speak easy or gothic tavern. I highly recommend it.

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  4. Tammy

    VIP

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had one of the best experiences at the seller we were hoping for something really fun and they came out 100% the customer service with Shannon was amazing she is by far one of the best waitress we’ve ever had. The food was beyond delicious and my dad has a hard time walking up the stairs so they took their time put us through the kitchen and had the elevator take him up everyone was so accommodating and helpful. We will definitely be back.

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  5. Mike

    Orange County

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff was excellent. Very polite and responsive. Food was good. Since it was a preset Valentines Day menu, we didn't have the entire menu for choices but that was fine. It did feel just a little "pre-made" and the food wasn't quite warm enough but it was very tasty. The ambience is neat with the whole underground feel. I'd definitely go back so I can experience the entire menu.

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  6. Amy

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the coolest restaurants we’ve been to! It was perfect for our early Valentine’s Day date, and the food and drinks were incredible. Jasmine was so attentive and professional, she made the night stellar!

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  7. Kelly

    Orange County

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a fantastic gem! The food and wine were amazing! Shannon, our server was fabulous and her recommendations were spot on! We were celebrating our anniversary and she helped make that special for us. Great time and ambiance. Thank you!!

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  8. Alexandro

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    More vegetarian options! Otherwise great experience

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  9. Jeff

    VIP

    Orange County

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was fantastic. Drinks were great. Food was not as flavorful as it has been in the past. Might’ve just been an off night. We love this place so it wouldn’t stop us from coming back. Still very good.  Just spoiled by prior experiences. 

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  10. Luci

    Orange County

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service! Our server Jordan was awesome! One of our favorite places to eat!

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FAQs

The Cellar - Fullerton CA is rated 4.7 stars by 3494 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 25 times today
Google Map for The Cellar - Fullerton CA

305 North Harbor Blvd, Fullerton, CA 92832

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Harbor & Wilshire Blvd. We are located downstairs on the North Side
  • Neighborhood
    Fullerton
  • Hours of operation
    Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Bar and Lounge Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    French American, Contemporary French, Contemporary French / American
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    There is plenty of Free parking in the general area. Please know Wilshire is partially closed. From Harbor Blvd., please head West on Amerige, turn right on Malden, then right on Wilshire to park near the restaurant.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Scott Rosales
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.cellardining.com/
  • Phone number
    (714) 525-5682
  • Catering
    The Cellar is the premium catering vendor for The Villa Del Sol. If you are interested in having The Cellar host your event, please email chefscott@cellardining.com
  • Private party facilities
    Enjoy our intimate main dining space, secluded Grotto area, or our upstairs private room surrounded by wine from the decades. Dining with intentionality.
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