Cellar Hand

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   Alan

   San Francisco

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Every items was perfectly prepared and tasty. Also good for sharing. Order everything!! Pork chop - fantastic. Agnolloti, great. Everything great!!
   

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   Kathy

   San Diego

   11 reviews

   5.0

   11 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great brunch menu choices with a good selection of CA libations. Excellent staff, very accommodating for our large party.
   

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   Bianca

   New York City

   5 reviews

   4.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Food is amazing and Chef Ashley explains the dishes very well.
   

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   Brian

   San Diego

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   The valentines day pre fixe menu was not clearly outlined on OpenTable as the only available menu. We chose to pivot and be flexible as the dishes sounded quite good. The disappointment was that the mains were disappointing. The scallop dish had 3 scallops. The pork chop was dry and the fat was not rendered. This was hard to get over as we had paid for a pre fixe menu that we didn't necessarily choose, but was willing to accept. At $85/person, we would hope that the mains would be well executed since there were only 2 options being served that night.
   

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   Jonatan

   San Diego

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   I booked my dinner about a month in advance. My reservation was at 6 and I was not seated until 640. They asked we sit at the bar to wait , and no sort of compensation was offered for the wait. If I reserve a time, especially so far in advance, I would expect a small wait but not 40 minutes. What would be the point of using a reservation system? For the price of the experience, I expected better restaurant management. During the 40 minute wait, we were not approached my the staff to let us know the progress of our table either. It was not until I went up to the desk after the 40 minutes to ask on the status. The food was good, but I would say slightly over priced.
   

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   Joe

   Detroit

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Cellar Hand is wonderful date night spot. The food is amazing: locally sourced and prepared with skill. Bonus: if you’re a member of the Pali Wine Co club, then you can bring their bottles with you for no corkage fee.
   

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   Rachel

   VIP

   San Diego

   8 reviews

   4.0

   8 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   We went to clear hand for Valentine’s Day. The menu was very nice however we thought the portions and value didn’t exceed our expectations. Overall we have been to cellar hand multiple times are always enjoy th experience.
   

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   Andrea

   San Diego

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 8 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   We had a series of wonderful small plates. The flavors were complex and perfectly highlighted the fresh local ingredients.
   

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   Ryan

   VIP

   Toronto

   15 reviews

   4.0

   15 reviews

   Dined on 1 February 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Cellar Hand is a bespoke local haunt, where the “those who know”, go. We had a unique presentation of fresh calamari, mackerel, rock fish and a rabbit ragu, all paired with Sonoma wines chosen by ourselves. I enjoyed the atmosphere, the cuisine, the service, and overall treat for once in awhile. Locally sourced, locally run, hospitality done right.
   

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    Patti

    Seattle

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 26 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Our experience was out of this world! Hands down our best restaurant experience in San Diego. From the moment we walked up we were greated warmly and seated immediately. Our server was spectacular and so knowledgeable and excited about the menu. Everything from the detailed food explanations to the wine recommendations were spot on. Then came the food. It was beyond farm to table fresh and creatively designed and prepared. The labneh and pita was so delicious. The chicken liver mousse was so creamy and full of flavor with crisp bright pops of pomelo gelee. The rabbit gnocchi was savory and light. The rockfish was flakey and full of lemon flavor. We ordered not one but all three desserts and savored every bite. Don’t walk, run to Cellar Hand for an impeccable meal with the absolute best chefs and staff!
    

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