Its Saturday night and date night, so where to go. Decided on the Wine Cellar Restaurant in downtown Los Gatos. Last time we were here was about 10-20 years ago and I rememver having a good expeiance and the food being very good. Walked and hoped for a table as we did not have any reservations. We were lucky and got seated right away. We were here a bit before the dinner crowd wich helped. We were seated right away and looked over the menu. Our server Joel was efficient and checked on us to make sure we had evrything we needed for a positive dinning experience. The bus boy who was not a boy but a man was very friendly and helpful. He gave good insight on the popular entrees and drinks. So what did we order? Drinks Testa PINOT $23.00 1glass BLACKBERRY LEMON DROP $17.00 Ketel vodka, fresh lemon, muddled blackberries, triple, blackberry simple Enjoyed this drink very much. They did not skimp on the vodka, but the sugar balanced it out. BLOOD ORANGE MARTINI $17.00 Hanger one orange blossom vodka, blood orange puree, triple, fresh lime, dehydrated orange Enjoyed this drink to, didn't skimp on the vodka and the blood orange gave it a good fruity flavor APPETIZER STEAMED MUSSELS & CLAMS $26.00 traditional style broth with tomatoes, garlic, onion, white wine, clam nectar, scallions and butter SALAD ROASTED BEET & GOAT CHEESE SALAD $22.00 baby spinach tossed with sherry vinaigrette, toasted hazelnuts and red onion paired with warm beets and goat cheese drizzled with aged balsamic reduction Bread Basket $4.00 I thought bread was complementary, but obviously NOT ENTRÉES SEAFOOD LINGUINE $37.00 Fresh Dungeness crab, prawns, scallions, lemon confit, roasted peppers, grilled asparagus, shaved parmesan, garlic-butter sauce This entrée was very flavorful however, I did not see any scallions on my plate, and the dungeon is crab was almost nonexistent. There were three prawns, which were really good. I just wish this entrée came with more seafood versus pasta. I also felt it was a bit pricey for the amount of seafood that was in the entrée. CHICKEN PARMESAN $33.00 The chicken Parmesan was very good and well prepared. It came on top of pasta and it was seasoned well. DESSERT MIXED BERRY PUFF PASTRY $12.00 Fresh strawberry, blackberry & blueberry compote sandwiched between a crisp puff pastry with fresh whipped cream and vanilla ice cream. Compote was just ok, I expected a thicker rich compote. FYI A 3.5% convenience fee will be applied to all credit cards so remember to bring cash to avoid this fee. read more

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We had a delicious weekday lunch and the place was packed! It took awhile for our server to come to our table, but the food was delicious. We had the sesame crusted ahi tuna which was cooked perfectly and the soy glazed grilled salmon with was excellent with the wasabi drizzle. It is mildly spicy, but if you love wasabi, it is sooo good. I hope to go back to try the French onion soup and the fondue. read more

Located in downtown Los Gatos on University Avenue, this is a hidden gem! The restaurant is in the basement of the main building, and there is a speakeasy, where we enjoyed a private dining room, which seats a party of 20 people. We were treated to some delicious appetizers: ahi tuna tartar on a piece of bread and coconut shrimp. We started the dinner with a blue cheese vinaigrette salad, which was perfectly balanced. For dinner, I selected the beef short ribs with mashed potatoes and steamed cauliflower and broccoli. Another choice was their soy glazed miso salmon over rice and steamed vegetables. They served a delicious tiramisu to finish the meal! read more

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Fabulous outdoor dining and great food. Thai noodle salad is my fave. Very good service too. read more

We, a party of three, were welcomed by Coby even though the restaurant wasn't officially open. He escorted us to the "upper level" where there are extremely comfortable booths. We started off with glasses of delicious wines, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, from a great wine selection. Our meals consisted of Caesar and Wedge Salads, French onion soup, split pea with ham soup and fresh & clean mussels & clams. For dessert, we shared the chocolate fondue, with which I had a glass of Cabernet Sauvignon. All were scrumptious! Our waiter, Charles, is charming, efficient and fun. Jaina kept our water glasses filled and checked in with us while Dennis ("The Menace") ensured all used plates were removed quickly. The elegant ambiance and the wonderfully hospitable wait staff made us want to linger. Definitely on the repeat list! read more

Wine Cellar Restaurant - Wedge Salad - New American Near Me - Los Gatos, California

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We were served a good meal in a reasonable time, and treated in a courteous manner. We weren't "wow'ed," neither were we disappointed, and we will be back. read more

The atmosphere is chill and warm. The service outside was great, very friendly and professional. Food, I had the sea bass, was outstanding. Very little left and I still took it to go (which I rarely do) and had it for lunch the next day, was still super good. read more

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 more

Wine Cellar Restaurant - Stuffed Pork Chop - New American Near Me - Los Gatos, California

We have been to Wine Cellar many times and tonight was a beyond disappointing experience. The evening started with us being seated at our table. After sitting at our table for almost 10 minutes, our server Tim walked by saying he would get to us in 5 minutes. 15 minutes without service is unacceptable for this caliber of restaurant, especially when the restaurant was at half capacity downstairs. The support staff was fantastic and knew they needed to support the horrible experience we received from Tim. Our food was great as always, but a very basic dinner was dragged out for over two hours with a lot of unnecessary waiting and flagging down of our waiter. Just to get our bill took over 15 minutes. When we were leaving the restaurant and looking to speak with a manager, there was no one in sight to speak with us regarding our experience. Overall a very frustrating experience. read more

I had the classic French dip sandwich for lunch. I thought it was great. The service is excellent. Recommend read more

Wine Cellar Restaurant - Classic French dip - New American Near Me - Los Gatos, California

I can't believe I've never posted a review for this Los Gatos mainstay. The Wine Cellar is one of our "go to" spots - consistently delicious food and excellent service. Try the French onion soup and Hungarian goulash! read more

I've been a Wine Cellar customer for over 30 years and their food has been deliciously consistent. I remember when Steamers used to be just steps away (sad they went out of business). My top three Cellar favorites: #1 Fondue, #2 Grilled Artichoke and #3 Chicken Marsala. All of their dishes are really tasty. Dine outside under the canopy of heirloom oak trees or at night with their twinkling lights. If you dine indoors, it feels like you are in are real wine cellar, because you are! Very cozy, underground, romantic, dim lighting, music and a wide selection of wine and cocktails, great place for a first date or anniversary. I hear people complain there's no parking, it's tight in the Old Town lot but go across the street there's plenty. I park in underground lot across from St. Luke's Church - your car stays nice and cool. Now, go get you some! read more

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 more

Wine Cellar Restaurant - Wine Cellar's outdoor tables are in the parking lot area, but still very pleasant to be outdoors - New American Near Me - Los Gatos, California

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Great wait staff. My favorite is the Soy Glazed Salmon. It's the best of any restaurant in the area!

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 more

Wine Cellar Restaurant - Employees lounge? - New American Near Me - Los Gatos, California

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Kevin the bar tender is amazing! Great service friendly nice atmosphere. Salads are my favorite fresh and tasty.

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 style Steamed 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 more

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Overtime, this place has become one of my favorites. The service is always good and friendly. I've been there for both lunch and dinner, and I've never been disappointed with the food. Some of my favorites are the ahi tuna and ribs. They have some rotating specials and you can never go wrong with one of those. They had a pork tenderloin in a peppercorn sauce in one of their previous specials that was amazing. I tried to recreate it at home and failed miserably. They also have a great cocktail menu. read more

Something has definitely changed! and not for the better. From the taste and quality of the food to the customer service , everything seems to have gone downhill. We used to come here often, but our last visit will unfortunately be our last. The food lacked flavor, and in the dishes that did have taste, the sugar was so overpowering it made them inedible. The meat didn't seem fresh, and while the service was okay, the staff all looked unhappy... which added to the unpleasant atmosphere. read more

Just came back from a wonderful experience here. It's pouring, but we wanted to enjoy and live it up since I do not plan on being out tonight. This restaurant is located next to Anthropology, walk down the staircase to the "cellar." We did not know what to expect since it's NYE, so I made reservations via OpenTable prior. Service was impeccable. Charles, our server was such a delight and so friendly. Food came out quick, my water was refilled, and our empty platters were taken away almost instantly. A very intimate and rustic place to dine. Prices can range between affordable to expensive depending on what you want. I've had steak two days in a row so I wanted either the spaghetti bolognese or the Philly cheesesteak. It comes w/ a side of mixed green salad and fries (I opted for sweet potato fries). He ordered the grilled ribeye, medium rare. It comes w/ mashed potatoes and vegetables. For our appetizer, we ordered the cheesy garlic bread and the french onion soup. The French onion soup was flavorful, beefy, rich, and sweet from the caramelized onions and Gruyère. The cheesy garlic bread was light and garlicky. It was toasted perfectly w/ a slight crunch. My Philly was served on a toasted pita bread. The sliced steak was juicy. The garlic aioli and the warm pita gave it the element no other cheesesteak can emulate. The sweet potato fries were delicious, subtly sweet and salty. The side mixed green salad was fresh and crisp. I had a bite of the ribeye and boy, was it tender! Cheers to Charles and the rest of the staff who made our lunch a great and fun atmosphere. Everything we ordered was delicious. I cannot believe I have never been here. We will be back next year! read more

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Always fantastic! We ordered the Crab Cakes and they arrived on a plate of pickled cabbage, pickles and pickled ginger what a nice surprise they snuck into the appetizer. It was a true traditional crab cake bursting with crab. Dynamite! We also ordered the Pear Salad. It arrived with two different kinds of pears, candied walnuts and a nice aged blue cheese. It all combined nicely. And a nice shout out to our server Chris! We talked him into trying the Crab Cake dish this evening on his break. That's how much we loved it! He was personable and professional. Thanks Chris! It has been a bit since we have been here, what nice welcome back. They still outperform expectations. read more

Wine Cellar Restaurant - Pear Salad - New American Near Me - Los Gatos, California

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Love the food! Definitely try the calamari its one of the best! Place has really nice setting and the service is always on par.

Consistently good food, and excellent, experienced service. The patio is special with good weather, and the cellar is cozy and even a bit romantic. read more

I highly recommend the Wine Cellar! It's an intimate, rustic, peaceful environment. What a wonderful dining experience I had. I definitely plan on going again. The staff were kind, courteous, engaging and fun. The service was great! Everything we ordered was delicious. Quality ingredients, beautifully plated and delectable! Plenty of parking. Choice to eat outside or down the stairs in the "Cellar". I don't recall the entrance having alternate ways to enter, other than stairs (something to consider if anyone in your party is disabled or has bad knees). Overall, it was a delightful experience! I can hardly wait to go again. If you're in the area, go! You'll be glad you did. read more

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I have been going to the Wine Cellar for over 20 years. It is the place to go in Los Gatos for American food. I usually come here once per month for lunch. I came here for a birthday dinner here recently. Everyone in the party enjoyed their food. read more

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 more

Overall our service was not bad! We went with a group of 8 and our server was incredibly kind and loved that he made us laugh a lot so nothing against him. Food: I'm giving it two stars because both our orders filet mignon and ribeye steak were wrong. We asked for medium rare and it was well done. This is a no no especially since both were each $63 per plate. Once you over cook meat, there's no going back to fixing it without wasting the meat so we ended up just eating it which is frustrating because we paid $150+ for the food but because we don't like to waste food we just did with what we got and because we were with friends we didn't want to damper the mood by complaining about especially since we had just waited 40 minutes for our plates to come out. The veggies were also over done. Super soggy and tasteless. Didn't taste fresh at all! We also got a few appetizers and desserts. not a huge fan of the berry puff pastry dessert but the banana sundae dessert dish was absolutely delicious!! read more

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Tonight my family went to the Wine Cellar in Los Gatos for dinner to celebrate Mother's Day. We ordered the Steak and Frites, the Filet Mignon and the Parmesan Crusted Alaskan Halibut. First, the restaurant was understaffed severely. While the ambiance was great as it usually is, except for some yelling in the kitchen as we left. We were seated at 4:20 for an early dinner. Our order was taken at 4:45 and our food didn't come out until after 5:30. For the price of the food the wait was extremely too long. For the steaks while the flavor was delicious the sear was crusted a little too much making it hard to cut. As for the halibut, the cook on the fish was great and the crust was great but I didn't taste any Parmesan in the dish. Parmesan is the first word in the dish name so it should be present in the dish taste. read more

Came here with a group of people for a going away lunch. Customer service was good. I ordered the Ahi Tuna Tartare. It was not good at all. It was soaked in soy sauce, way too salty, and too much wonton and not enough tuna. Honestly the best part about my lunch was the banana sundae, omg this was so good. read more

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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 more

Our server was awesome but the food is really not good, no seasoning , and tastes very bland. Would not recommend.

Please bring back the cheddar fondue. We love the chocolate fondue and the outdoor seating. read more

We went for dinner last night. The staff was great as always and worked as a team. We enjoyed a cucumber bliss and a hibiscus spritz. The Hungarian goulash was fabulous. The duck confit and ban roasted breast were once again perfectly prepared (yes, it has become by go to dish). And for dessert, we enjoyed the key lime pie. Presley and everyone else too, thank you for the service. read more

I thoroughly enjoyed my dinner here. It was in large part due to the company but the restaurant was really good too. It reminds me of an old-school restaurant but in a good way. The staff was very friendly and familiar. The menu was also old school but the quality and flavors were great. I enjoyed the tuna tartare but it could have used a little less wasabi. The garlic bread was sinfully good. The ahi tuna with rice, bok choy was excellent and the sauce was yummy. The chocolate fondue was a good way to end the meal. The cocktails were good too! I hope they do well and are around for a long time. They are heavily overshadowed by their new neighbor Barcelona Teleferic which is the new belle of the ball. read more

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Came here for an elegant and intimate gathering and it was amazing! I ordered the salmon entree and it was savory and delicious! My friend order the ribs and it was very tender! The service was very tentative by refilling drinks, taking orders and bringing the food. Parking: limited but I was lucky to find parking in the front I would recommend this place! read more

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This is a great restaurant to go to in Los Gatos and enjoy the time, the area, and the ambiance of a small town. They have a nice little outdoor eating area to enjoy your little feast. There's great wine, wonderful small bites, such as calamari, and some lovely entrees... You can't go wrong here!! read more

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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 read more

Wine Cellar Restaurant - Cheddar & Ale Cheese Fondue - New American Near Me - Los Gatos, California

This is the place to go to if you want fondue!! Was delicious, comes with bread, apple, and veggies to dip. Pasta was also tasty and generous portions! Our waiter was funny and treated us well. Received a free birthday ice cream sundae which was also delicious! Would recommend for a date night or any celebration! read more

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That lunch was over the top excellent. French dip was really good. The presentation of the salad was amazing. Definitely recommend for a group. Tip included with party of 6+. Excellent service read more

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The Wine Cellar Restaurant is in a great location in downtown Los Gatos. The restaurant is large with plenty of outdoor and indoor seating. Overall, this restaurant fell short of expectations. We visited for lunch and the service was pretty slow. The food was okay but it didn't have the freshness and quality we expected for a restaurant in the location. I ordered the Thai salad and the shrimp tasted like it was previously frozen then heated up. It was way too fried. Someone else at our table got the ahi salad and the ahi wasn't fresh. The salad was mostly wonton chips and the lettuce was disappointing. We probably won't be back. read more