Jes Scott
From start to finish, our experience at The Wine Cellar was absolutely fabulous. We hadn’t planned on dining there—our first choice had an hour-long wait, and we were specifically looking for outdoor seating since I had my dog with me. That’s when we stumbled upon The Wine Cellar.
Although the restaurant prefers reservations, you would never have known it by the warm welcome we received. When I mentioned I had my dog, Rigor, they not only said we could sit outside, but they surprised us by serving my pup a plate of filet mignon trimmings as a special treat. At first I thought they were making an exception just for us, but then I learned that Christy (a true animal lover) saves the filet trimmings for all the furry friends who visit. Such a thoughtful touch!
The food was nothing short of amazing. We started with the Brie Wellingtons—absolutely delicious. I ordered the house filet, perfectly prepared, and my friend had the artichoke and sundried tomato pasta, which was bursting with flavor. Every bite was outstanding.
The service elevated the evening even more. Dave was knowledgeable and attentive, while our server, Veda, was simply phenomenal—kind, professional, and incredibly well-informed. She easily deserves a 100/10!
A huge thank you to Christy, Dave, and Veda for making this one of the best dining experiences we’ve ever had. We will absolutely be back!
… moreRAPID Reviews
Came here for the very first time tonight just a very spur of the moment choice and I’ve passed this place multiple times and have always tried to make a mental note to check it out and I finally did! Immediately we were greeted by the sweetest lady by the way it looked she was the owner/manager. She was super sweet and very welcoming. The actual interior of the restaurant was amazing!!! Very intimate, romantic vibe forssure. Our server was very knowledgeable and friendly and made sure we were taken care of! Now on to the food, we started with a bread course of some sort and it was DEVINE!! after that salads that were pretty straight forward and the date shareable which I will say two dates are crazy but I get it’s a small plate so the portions are indeed SMALL. But let me tell you those dates were the best I’ve ever had I didn’t even know I liked dates like that but I do in fact LOVE them! Now we get into why I only have 4 stars….we had the filet which was $60 and it was cooked like I asked and it was fine but it didn’t wow me like the previous dishes. My demiglaze was also cold and yeah it just didn’t take me away like the other dishes. But other then that my only other complaint was the $5 water which ya know it’s your business you charge what you want but it wasn’t disclosed that we’d be paying for $5 water but again we should’ve asked.
… moreJohn Anderson
I have been here twice but both times were great experiences. I could not help but get the same dinner both times I visited the Wine Cellar. The Grilled Chicken Pastry is honestly too delicious to not get again and again. When we go back, I’ll likely not be able to help but order the Grilled Chicken Pastry again. The chicken was moist and flavorful, the pastry was delicate and flaky. The staff is intentional with their interactions and knowledgeable regarding the restaurant’s offerings. The restaurant has a nice ambiance and is clean. I recommend the Wine Cellar any chance I get!
… moreKaban Mathias
Alright, so this review starts a bit differently as there is a short story. I was at this spice shop a door or two down from The Wine Cellar procuring spices. Well, after leaving with six versus the one I went in to buy (yeah, kid in a candy store), I went to check out the menu that was posted in the window. (My understanding is that it changes on a regular basis, so this review is based on what my daughter and I ate) As I was perusing the menu, a lady (the owner) talked to me. I didn’t know this at the time. We got to talking about restaurants, employees, and usual restaurant stuff that we both are well used to. If you know, give me a like “Because you Know!!” I informed her that we needed to leave the next day, and I had already packed all my fancy clothing. She was so cool as the place preferred reservations, but she told me not to worry about wardrobe, and if I could do 6:30P, a top would be ready. I agreed.
The Experience:
From the moment we came in, my daughter and I were greeted by the owner, and we immediately felt like family. Just an awesome lady, and she got us seated at a four top so that we had space, and I like to think we had our own waitress named Veda. She, in herself, was an excellent server, and I could only hope to have one as well mannered as she was.
My daughter and I dined on some Brussels Sprouts with Bacon, and they were amazing! From there, we moved on to the entrée and my daughter loved her Smoked Gouda Mac ‘n Cheese, and I truly enjoyed the Filet Mingon and a Mushroom Demi-Glace with diced Potatoes and Asparagus. I enjoyed each bite of this, and my daughter savored each bite of her dish as well!
Final Thoughts:
A short step from Hotel Alex Johnson, this is an excellent choice for dinner where you have the option of casual or bringing in a notch up. Depends on what you are up for, but either way, you are welcome, and there is an excellent wine selection if “Food Pairing” is your thing. Mine is whiskey or beer so there you go! Hands down, I appreciate the owner of this restaurant, her hospitality for a guy with a daughter with no reservations, and by far providing some darn good service for a couple of folks who really enjoy a quality meal. Well worth the stop if in the area!
… moreAlethea Pifke
My husband and I recently celebrated our wedding anniversary here. The food was wonderful and the staff were very friendly. It was a very nice fine dining experience. There’s a romantic vibe to the place. Highly recommend.
… morekirsten mason
Great wine selection and the food is delicious. A more Europe take to dining, everything is made fresh per order so it takes a little longer but good quality food is worth the wait! The location is great, right in the middle of downtown. The perfect spot for a romantic date night.
… moreNicholas Salas
Food was delicious, service was kind and attentive and the live music (Bob) was the best I’ve ever heard. Spectacular!
… morePamela Brown
Had an amazing dinner here. Enjoyed the food and staff service so much! Just a little gem of a place. And flourless chocolate cake was amazing!
… moreKyle McWilliams
Worth every penny. The scallops were the best I’ve had in my life, ever. We ordered a variety of apps, wines, entrees and desserts. Every single bite was amazing
… moreJessica P
Extremely disappointing experience. We waited over an hour just to receive our appetizers and bread, and it took another hour and a half for our entrées to arrive. The service was painfully slow and inattentive. On top of that, the portions were shockingly small — we ordered a date appetizer that came with two dates for $10. Absolutely not worth it. Poor service, poor value. We will not be returning.
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