Well I come here from Danville to visit a friend and this is my third visit here and all I can say is the service sucks. Wether it's busy or slow it takes way to long to get a drink. No one has come by my table on a Saturday night for 15 min and ask me if I need anything. My husband is at the bar to get 3 cocktails and not even one deep and it's been 15 mins. We are 1 and done and leaving . Really unexceptable this day and age with all the other restaurants in town. read more

Very cute place.... Dropped in after working all day. Beautiful day outside so I sat on patio. My sparkling BRUT was excellent and I enjoyed the mushroom, Brie & pesto flatbread. I also had the chorizo dates...I was expecting a little more kick with the chorizo, a lil too sweet. The staff was friendly but definitely more interested in the party of women on the patio. Once I received my order, there was no, "how was everything, can u get you anything else, etc". My visit was pleasant but nothing screaming that I MUST come back. read more

This place is fine for a casual get together or quick glass of wine however I feel they miss the mark on a few things. I dined there tonight, Valentine's Day. I had the bright white flight which was average at best. The food is actually quite good however attention to detail is missing all around. For example, my wine glass had lipstick on it, we asked for a salad with no prosciutto but it came with prosciutto, getting a server to our table was a constant challenge and we kept getting a different person. Total lack of continuity here. They brought our entree small plates before they fixed our salad and then the salad arrived and there was barely room at the table for all the food at once. I like this place but they miss the mark and I hope they improve. This is not my first time here and have found similar issues each time. The staff are very friendly so that's a plus. read more

What a nice surprise in Pleasanton! Now, it's not like there are not Wine bars in P-Town. However, Cellar Door is relaxed and offers nice small plates along with a variety of wines. Leave your pretentious attitude at the door: This isn't some high end ultra boutique winery. It's a wine bar! Sit inside or out but expect to have nice time. read more

Perfect play to have date night or a fancy place to have wine and catch up with friends. It has a cozy feel but still fancy. They play live music inside and there are outdoor seatings too. My friend and I made the mistake of not eating dinner beforehand so we ended up with a $100 bill altogether since we were hungry. We got the rose wine flight (3 half glasses of the rose wines) which was super good btw and sweet, we shared a cheese board (delicious!!), I got tomato soup and seasonal flat bread (tastes like pizza, yums), and she got crab cakes and another board of breads with different sauces (I forgot the exact name of it). The food was delicious and actually quite filling but it was too pricey, so I don't recommend ordering so much like us. Our server was really nice and helpful. Overall I had a lovely experience, i will definitely be coming back again! read more

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This place is great! I've been here a few times with both my husband & girlfriends. It's not a great dinner place as they've only got small plates but a fabulous place to start your evening. Their small plates are delicious but not filling. They've got a great selection of different types of wines & their service is friendly, courteous, and knowledgeable. I would definitely go back on either date nights or girl nights out. read more

Generous pours! Very friendly service. Relaxing atmosphere. Good place to relax and talk or meet up for a "date night" glass of wine. Would give 5 stars if: they improved patio furniture and added some plants or other items to make the outdoor seating more appealing. And if they added more options for food. read more

Went here some weeks ago and we really liked it. The place is small thou and it is not easy to get a table, we saw a lot of couples walking in and leaving... Food is good. Some apetizers really overpriced for the size of the portion. On Sat there is live music, really nice but a little loud considering the size of the room! Only really bad part.. service... our waitress (young brunette girl) was not very pleasant, we waited for drinks and even had food with no drinks for a while... the older ladies/waiters are nicer thou. We will be back. read more

The Cellar Door is my favorite wine bar and watering hole in Pleasanton. Great indoor and outdoor seating, tasty food options and reasonable happy hour pricing. The wine flights give you plenty of choices to try different wines and now they offer a full service bar. The staff is fun and attentive. I also appreciate a place where the owner, Terri Terry, is around and interacts with her customers. And for those wondering where to park, the Firehouse Art Center has a parking lot nearby across the street. Cellar Door is a great place to hangout and socialize with friends. read more

I really like the ambiance of this little gem in Pleasanton. Great apps and I love the champagne flights! The service is always great! Great place for a gno or a date!! read more

Small wine bar place in a very good location with the best service. Very accomodating and love the open space seating and the atmosphere. What's best is the meeting the owner herself, taking care of her customers herself. Now that's customer service excellence! Wine and small plate selections are great and priced reasonably... This is a definite place for casual meet ups and hang outs read more

Loved it. Service, food, wine even the water they served had special touches (mint leaves and orange slices) so delish. I'll be back for sure if I'm in the area! read more

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What a nice spot to sip on some wine and spend time with good company and friends. I am writing this as this is my second time at the cellar door. The ambiance is a very nice and friendly. It was nice to see it so busy and crowded last night! Wine selection is good. Wish more zinfandel wines were included in the flights. read more

Excellent wines that you may not be familiar with. Great appetizers including awesome flat breads. Also, a full bar!

Really lovely place to hang out and enjoy wine and tapas. The staff is amazing.

Finally!! This is the place Pleasanton has been missing!! Fabulous wine menu! Small plates! And staff! My girlfriends and I feel right at home here!! Will definitely be back! Great atmosphere, trendy trendy trendy! Can't wait to explore the rest of the flights on my next visit! read more

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loved st Patrick's day ambiance Best place in town to relax among friends and chill after a busy week read more

Nice place to meet up with friends and chill. Good selection of drinks. Will be back.

Horrible service! I have now been here three times and this will be the last. The service is absolutely ridiculous.

Great place to go for pleasant ambiance, friendly people , good wine. I had been in the several different times but Cellar Door hosted election night I was so impressed with the service that night I needed to pass it on. Terry you have a great place. Thank you. read more

The pastrami sliders are great, may need a little extra mustard, but definitely a must do! The bar service was horrid - the bar tender would not even acknowledge us and when we did finally get her attention, she was rude and we had t beg for drinks and food . If you love Chardonnay, skip the flight, only 1 is decent, which is the 2013 Poundstone! read more

AMAZING EXPERIENCE! The atmosphere, the staff, and of course the wine are top notch. Shoutout to my amazing server Natalie!! I will definitely become a regular here! read more

After a graduation we went out for a drink and wanted to get some light eats. Stopped in at Handles and the kitchen had closed. All they had were chips. It was 9:00PM so I understand and we started to look to see if anyone else could accommodate a party of 7 with drinks and food for us. With a quick call to the Cellar Door they had us running to them with open arms. Everything was great from the sliders to the flat bread to the drinks. Wonderful people and easy, relaxed atmosphere. Great Job and Thank You!! I have been here before and took a great picture. (Can't see how to share it) read more

Mediocre wine list and noisy crowd. Sort of like a sports bar for ladies. If you are a group of ladies that wants to loud and silly, this is your place. read more

Dorinna is fantastic! She made us feel right at home with great wines and personable service. The owner, Terri, even stopped by several times to check in on our group and shared some fun stories. All I have to say is a great 1st impression was made an I cannot wait for a 2nd,3rd,4th & so on. Cheers to all the staff at Cellar Door! read more

I rarely write reviews, however this place deserves 5 stars and then some! Teri was wonderful to work with for my parents 30th wedding anniversary. The Cellar Door is the perfect setting for a private event, something as intimate is a vow renewal for an audience of 30 people really needs to hit the right ambiance! Teri's staff was lovely and helpful and the food was great! We also enjoyed the performance of Lou Evans for the evening and he did an amazing job! My parents were so happy with their party and we have the Cellar Door to Thank! read more

Dorine and Jennie were amazing !!!! 5 stars all the way ! So much knowledge on wine and cheese and on top of that just such amazing ladies ! I will be returning as often as I can ! read more

We spent almost $300 on a four top including tip and would have bought a couple more bottles, but the owner Terri was so rude we didn't. I have never been talked to in such a condescending way by an owner of a business that is service based. We will never be back again. read more

Our first time here and we love it!!! Small and cozy, good for small group of ppl.

There was no acknowledgement upon arrival. I actually had to walk up bar to ask may we sit anywhere? When seated still no hello, how are you? We'll be right with you. Nada. For more than 10 minutes we sat there just like that. We'd rather wipe up tables, pick up glasses, and walk by you several times in an empty restaurant than welcome you. Just a regular ol' Mexican man and a Asian woman walking in. Maybe some confusion? Jesus minority everyday patrons like wine and fancy cheese too..20 minutes to check up on us after food was delivered but two minutes to rush back to pick up check presenter for payment??? Gotta love Pleasanton!!! Money on it I make more than than any of the stuck up employees here..hehe. Whatever happened to equal treatment for all? Three stars for food not service. read more

What a great afternoon! Lovely wine great service and an awesome place to relax with friends! We will be back!!!

Great atmosphere and friendly staff! Fantastic wine selection and the food was delicious too!

This wine bar has recently changed hands and it is so much better now. The wines are not just from Livermore, Napa or Sonoma. They are from many different regions and I personally love the diversity offered. The Chardonnay flight was excellent. The small plates of food are very good as well. My friends and I met there after work on a Friday night and sat out front on the patio. The service was very friendly and attentive. We all had a great time relaxing from the long work-week and enjoying each other's company over some great food and wine. I can't wait to go back! read more

Love the atmosphere and the people at Cellar Door. Great location off the main road so sitting outside is perfect with a great view of the park. The wine choices are great and the food is fabulous. I go there often. read more

This place is great! A small, intimate wine bar - the ambience is lovely! Indoor or outdoor seating, candlelight lighting, live singer. The list is great, the servers are knowledgeable about their selection. Food was great- we sampled a few different appetizers, and enjoyed everything. The flights are a great option to get to try multiple types of wine, and the pours are very generous. Great place for a date or wine night with the gals. read more

We rented Cellar Door out for my dad's birthday party. It was a huge success and everyone had a blast. The owner is incredibly nice and accommodating. We had delicious cheeses, veggies and hummus, followed by the most delicious flatbread pizza. Definitely a "two thumbs up" experience. read more

Stopped in on Saturday afternoon. Not sure why the last wine place that was very similar didn't do well, but Cellar Door seems to be doing much better. Which is good, because they have a decent, just of main street location, good wines/flights, yummy tapas, good service. We'll be back - see you there! read more

Staff is so friendly! Came in here before leaving for a vacation had a blast exploring the wine list. After we came back engaged! We stopped in for a wine flight only to have the nice staff remember us and noticed our engagement the whole staff brought over complimentary glasses of champagne to congratulate us! Beyond sweet! Our new favorite go to spot for date night or any night! read more

I never understand why someone would open the same exact business that just went under??? Friday night and no one in the place. Wine choices were mediocre. read more

A hidden gem! Love this place! The selection of drinks is great, their cheese platter is of quality, and the vibe is homey and comfortable yet super cute! Also if you're here, you must try their apricot and fig Jan, once you have that no other jam tastes as great! read more