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The Cellar Restaurant Review

Villa del Sol Shopping Center
305 N. Harbor Blvd. (Harbor Blvd.) Send to Phone
Fullerton, CA 92832
714-525-5682 | Make Restaurant Reservations | Menu
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A romantic underground grotto serving a wine-paired menu with European and California flavors. The Cellar Restaurant is one of our 2012 | Top 10 Orange County (CA) French Restaurants |

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Dining room at The Cellar, Fullerton, CAThis Fullerton restaurant has been one of north OC’s most romantic destinations since 1969. Walk down a flight of narrow stairs and open a wooden door to a real cellar, elegant decorated by one of the artisans who built Disneyland’s Pirates of the Caribbean attraction. With low-hanging ceilings, The Cellar lives up to its name with three cozy rooms, black leather banquettes, rich red carpet, bright white Goddess statues and glowing golden candles. Executive chef Sean Nemetz oversees a menu that features local, seasonal ingredients, natural meats, wild seafood and less traditional dishes like buffalo tartare. Start with a refreshing house-made cocktail or a glass of well-chosen wine. Next, select an appetizer such as the signature escargots, or begin with a salad of field greens with candied beets and seared goat cheese topped with a lavender honey vinaigrette. Main course portions are quite large, and we recommend the tender osso buco or the star anise and sage brined pork loin served with a hash of Brussels sprouts, butternut squash and bacon. For dessert, we suggest the chocolate or Grand Marnier soufflé. The wine cellar, which is located just above the restaurant, is a treasure trove sheltering more than 1,400 labels.

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The Cellar: A Friend to Fullerton
by CK_FoodCritic on 02/05/2011
 
The Cellar is a must for diners in North Orange county and has been a good friend to the city of Fullerton. The Cellar is one of the finest french restaurants in Orange County and sports one of the best wine lists in the region. In particular, the dessert wines are eclectic and wonderful. Late Harvest wines can be found here and are rarely seen elsewhere. The new executive chef proves that the Cellar is far superior to neighboring french restaurants, such as La Vie en Rose just over in Brea where its out of date plating and dishes should be missed. Though some of the restaurant shows its age, i.e. out of date carpets and design, the food does not and its charm is far from faded. The Cellar remains a fun place to dine and cozy for special occasions. The lobster bisque has been on the menu since the beginning and shouldn't be missed. The appetizers are partly the stars of the Cellar. The Foie gras, Buffalo tartar, baked brie cheese, and escargot are all excellent. However, the scallops with saffron risotto are a stand out and in my opinion is one of the best appetizers in Orange County. The flavors are rich and well developed. Even the thin hash on top, adding perfect texture with a crunch, imbues flavor. The entrees are in my experience all good choices but I am particular of the pork chop, rack of lamb, and the duck. Service is friendly and personable which should never be overlooked. The souffles are a perfect end to the meal and at the Cellar they are superb every time.
 
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