Seared Ahi
Swordfish
Waldorf Salad
Soy Glazed Wild Salmon
Chocolate Decadence with Raspberry Coulis
Painted Hills Ribeye Steak
Interior #2 (taken from our upper booths)
Petite filet mignon
Great outdoor patio
Patio #2
Braised lamb with bok choy and mashed potatoes
Abalone
swiss & gruyere fondue
Petite filet mignon with French onion soup
Chocolate fondue!
Vineyard Room
Vineyard Room
Vineyard Room with stage and satellite bar
Open House in our Vineyard Room
Library Room
Library Room
Vineyard Room
Vineyard Room
Small birthday event in our Library Room
Barbara S.
Sep 7, 2024
I love the Wine Cellar Restaurant! I love the outdoor patio seating, with umbrella tables, little lights at night, and fresh air, even though you are basically in the parking lot. Indoors, there is a very quaint ambience that feels a bit like Tuscany. There is a raised area with some tables, and a lower floor, as well as a few tucked into corners. And, for those with mobility issues, we found out there is a little freight elevator that can be used to get you down the stairs if eating indoors. One of the highlights is the cheese fondue. We had that in Switzerland for the first time many years back, and this was one of the few restaurants that served it in our area. It is delicious, although, there is not enough cheese to cover the variety of things on the platter--usually bread cubes, red apples, green apples, broccoli, & cauliflower. I wish they would give you more cheese so that you could finish off your platter. Instead, you end up wasting food. But just having this, with a glass of wine, with a friend, and you have a nice appetizer! The Old Town Harvest Salad is very good, as is the Seared Ahi Salad. I was recently here with people who tried the Chicken Marsala, the Grilled Artichoke, and the French Onion Soup, which were also said to be good. They also have a nice selection to drink: we recently tried their Old Fashions, which took me back in time. It was tasty, and came with a fresh cherry (vs. a Maraschino), and their wine selection is also nice. It just has an enjoyable atmosphere to have a meal. I would give it 5 stars, but had an incident one time with one of the waiters who has been there a long time, where some people had left from another table that we didn't know, and he hadn't charged them for part of their order, so he put it on our tab. When we pointed it out, he said, "Well, those people have already left..." That does not ever mean that you should charge someone else for their meal. So very unacceptable. Since he is still there, I would always check your tab. I also had some issues in the past in trying to get them to cook my ahi tuna to medium rare, rather than just seared, and then having them way overcook it, so that it was inedible, so there have been a few issues, but overall, it is one of my favorite local restaurants to enjoy a meal.
Read MoreMike S.
Jan 27, 2025
Came here for dinner with some friends as we all have been wanting to try it... always eye it when in Los Gatos, but never visited.It is a cute location and underground, I guess hence the name, cellar, but it was smaller than I expected. Service was good and the drinks are mediocre, I did order a dirty martini, but it wasn't dirty so they had to bring me olive juice. I did order the stuffed pork chop and it was really good, but pricy... I think it was around $42, but it was cooked perfectly. Overall a good experience, but not sure if it is worth the Los Gatos pricing.
Read MoreNicole B.
Oct 3, 2024
I was taken to the cellar since it was hot outside. I sat at the bar. Wine was very expensive. When I sat down the bartender was eating behind the bar. Then the downstairs staff was eating at the bar. The grilled artichoke sounded like a great idea, but not. The middle was hot, the outside was cold. Covered in bell peppers. Sitting on a mound of produce. I was unsure what the sauces were. The stems should have been cut off.
Read MoreRoss D.
Oct 30, 2024
Please bring back the cheddar fondue.We love the chocolate fondue and the outdoor seating.
Read MoreRon K.
Aug 20, 2024
I have dined at this restaurant since the early seventies the food is outstanding the alcohol selections are numerous, you must try their cheese fondue. The service, ambiance and food selection is first cabin, for sure. I don't mind the prices because this is a first class restaurant.
Read MoreLee D.
May 6, 2023
Getting together with our very generous friends!They texted us a few days earlier insisting on treating...My wife suggested we not fight for the bill and we made sure they knew it would be our treat next time we get together.Quality/Quantity - Appetizers family styleSteamed Mussels & Clams - Glad someone chose this for an appetizer, because I wanted some. :)Cheesy Garlic Bread - Couple of orders. Good, but NOT $6 good.Monterey Bay Calamari - Okay, I could NOT taste the horseradish in the cocktail sauce. Which was weird because you could see they gave a generous amount...Crispy Crab Cakes - Couple orders for the table, one of my daughters favorite. I was worried when it came out because it does NOT look appetizing. But wow, it was really good. Actually, the cole slaw that came with the crab cake was my favorite out of ALL our appetizers!! And I don't usually eat my veggies, so that says a lot! Soy Glazed Grilled Salmon - I thought the salmon was cooked perfectly, medium rare. See picture.Chicken Marsala - Sorry, but the chicken was a little dry. Although, the sauce was good. I think it might have been the same sauce as my dish, the Bistro Steak.Bistro Steak - My steak was also cooked to perfection, medium rare. I felt like I was eating filet mignon.Grilled New York Steak - Generous portions, our friend had to take half home. Or was he saving room for dessert also?Special Sea Bass - Half the table got this, that says it all!Overall, a very extensive menu.We also did not take advantage of the wines... next trip.I am trying to drink less, but then again, I am going to a winery after I finish writing this Yelp review, LOL.Rich Chocolate Fondue Dessert - My daughter craved this, she sacrificed eating a smaller entree so she could have dessert.Key Lime Pie - Good, but really nothing to write about.Atmosphere - Located in the Old Town Mall.Good size restaurant, kind of like a maze...? Private rooms available, hidden away.Indoor or outdoor seating, no reservations for outdoor seating.Table, booth, or bar seating.They have stairs and an elevator to the entrance.Semi open kitchen.Limited mall parking.Open 6 days a week, see pictures, Yelp, or website for hours.Cut and pasted from their website: "If it's busy, we often stay open later... Or if it's slow, we may close early, so please give us a call!"Service - We closed the place, and they stayed almost an hour after closing to wait for the last customer to leave. Our friends tipped accordingly!Price - Expensive, but our generous friends paid.Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since 1966!
Read MoreMaria B.
Dec 26, 2023
I went to the Wine Cellar last week for a surprise bridal shower for my cousin and I could not recommend them enough! The service was excellent throughout the afternoon and the hostess did an excellent job helping with the surprise. I had clam chowder and a burger and both were very delicious. I did not get to eat the appetizers as I am allergic to shellfish but they looked very appetizing. I hope to come back here with friends or on a date night, well done Wine Cellar!
Read MoreLinh L.
Nov 24, 2023
Great place for outdoor seating option, with fresh food and classic dishes.They fill up quickly so we made reservations and outdoors is first come first serve. A perfect spot for girls birthday lunch celebration! One downside is the parking is limited and you may have to circle around or go further away. We happen to come on a Friday 13th, and their computer system was down and a few other issues. Our server seemed to chalk it up to the day. The service was slow and they did not get our friend's order correctly. We had to ask them for water refills and it seemed like they were probably short staffed too. Since it was my first time eating here, I will give it the benefit of the doubt that my friend likes this place enough to come here for her birthday lunch. I get it, they could be having an off day. But this review is based on my experience. The food I ordered was good. Since I don't live nearby, not sure if I would come back, but maybe I'd give it another chance if I visit my friend.
Read MoreBonnie P.
Feb 15, 2025
Not what it used to be. Wine by the glass is outrageous. French onion soup had almost no cheese and it was so salty I couldn't eat it. Extra, little container of cocktail sauce was $2.50!! They didn't even take the cost of the soup off the bill. The Abalone was tender, but sliced extremely thin . They should not be charging those prices for food that is no longer quality. The place is not what it used to be .
Read MoreSummer M.
Aug 28, 2024
I loved the ambiance and the fondue cheese but I was hoping there was more fondue options.. other than that I loved the beef pasta I ordered And the service was amazing very kind It was my boyfriends birthday, they had brought out ice cream but didn't sing
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