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The WineSellar & Brasserie, San Diego, CA

The WineSellar & Brasserie

5.0
5
1003 Reviews
$31 to $50
French

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for fine wines
  • Good for business meals
  • Good for special occasions
Established in 1988, The WineSellar & Brasserie is San Diego's premiere destination for fine wine and exquisitely crafted locally sourced, organic fare.

Consistently ranked among OpenTable's Top 10 local restaurants, The Brasserie has been honored with either Wine Spectator's "Grand Award" and "Best Of Award Of Excellence" every year since our inception.

With your meal, enjoy a bottle from the adjoining WineSellar boutique wine shop or choose a wine from our award-winning list. Either way, you’ll find an outstanding selection of unique small-production wines not found anywhere else. Not in the mood for wine? Choose from our rotating list of craft beers or seasonally available craft cocktails.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, American, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–7:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–8:45 pm
  • Phone number
    (858) 450-9557
  • Website
    http://www.winesellar.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Oscar Bautista
  • Catering
    The WineSellar & Brasserie provides excellent meeting and party facilities for groups up to 60 people and can cater to your special guests. The Brasserie also has a private dining room which is perfect for meetings or get togethers for 6-12 people. A high-definition television monitor is available for your presentations. sarah@winesellar.com
  • Private party facilities
    The WineSellar & Brasserie offers an intimate dining experience, a privately sectioned off area for a private party of up to 10, or the Casual Side Bar area for Happy Hour parties. Contact Sarah@winesellar.com for details and availability.
  • Location
    9550 Waples Street, Suite 115, San Diego, CA 92121
  • Area
    Sorrento Mesa
  • Cross Street
    Steadman St.
  • Parking details
    Plenty of free parking. <br />
  • Public transit
    Mira Mesa Blvd and Pacific Heights Blvd
  • Entertainment
    Not at this time.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Bergstrom Wine and Truffle Dinner!

    USD 182.53 per person

    11 Jan 2025 only
    Saturday January 11th, join us for our Bergstrom Wine Dinner, every course paired with some form of truffle! (Regular Dinner menu will not be available on this day) Our 4 course pre fix dinner, paired with four of Bergstrom's finest wines, starts at 6pm, guided by a guest speaker. From a Lobster Roll with Truffle Aioli, to a Black Peppercorn Crusted NY Strip with fresh shaved truffles, you will NOT be disappointed. $140++ per person/$130++ for Wine Club Members, make your reservation today!!
    Bergstrom Wine and Truffle Dinner! photo

  • Celebrate New Year's Eve in The Brasserie

    USD 104.30 per person

    31 Dec 2024 only
    Celebrate New Year's Eve with a spectacular dining experience! Our festive 4-course Pre-Fixe menu kicks off with a choice of soup or salad, followed by traditional escargot or our famous mushroom toast. For the main course, indulge in Fish du Jour, Flat Iron Steak, Ricotta Stuffed Ravioli, or elevate your evening with Duck Breast in Citrus Demi-Glace or Rack of Venison. Save room for our delightful desserts: Deconstructed S'mores or our signature Cheese Crème Brulé Flan. Join us for a night of delicious food, festive cheer, and a memorable start to the New Year! 🎉🥂 As an added bonus Osetra Caviar is available for pre-order to make your night extra special!

  • Eco Terreno Wine Dinner!

    USD 176.01 per person

    1 Feb 2025 only
    Join us for an incredible wine dinner featuring the delicious Alexander Valley Wines of Eco Terreno! (regular Dinner service will not be available on this day) Enjoy a 5 course meal, every course perfectly paired with Eco Terreno wines, with a special guest speaker to guide you through. Enjoy Crab Quiche, Roasted Salsify, Duck Ramen, Moroccan Osso Bucco, and a Chocolate Chip Brownie with Burnt Meringue, every tasty dish accompanied by exemplary wines from the Old Vine Lyon Vineyards that are the backbone of Eco Terreno's lineup. Make your reservations today!

Menu

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What 1,003 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

5.0
5 based on recent ratings
  • 5Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Best Overall

  • San Diego

    Best Food

  • San Diego

    Best Service

  • San Diego

    Best Value

  • San Diego

    Great for fine wines

  • San Diego

    French

  • San Diego

    Best Overall

  • San Diego

    Best Food

  • San Diego

    Best Service

  • San Diego

    Best Value

  • San Diego

    Great for fine wines

  • San Diego

    French

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The WineSellar & Brasserie is a "hidden gem" in San Diego, offering exquisite, modern French-American cuisine with creative twists. Guests praise the "exceptional service," extensive wine selection, and intimate ambiance. Ideal for special occasions, the restaurant consistently delivers "outstanding" dining experiences, making it a top choice for both locals and visitors.

1,003 Reviews

  1. SandrineF

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A hidden gem!! Will be coming back! Excellent food and service. Birthday celebration was acknowledged with free dessert. TY!

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  2. Bill

    VIP

    Washington DC

    78 reviews

    5.0

    78 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We’ve never had a bad meal or bad experience over the 24 years that we have been coming here. A delightful place with excellent food and an ambiance where you can actually have a quiet conversation.

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  3. Larry

    VIP

    San Diego

    105 reviews

    5.0

    105 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This place has been a gem for the better part of 3 decades. Chef's have come and gone but it stays consistently great. Great food, outstanding service and the best wine list to value that you can find in the whole city. We had not been in a while and during dinner we had to ask ourselves why. Try it, you'll love it.

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  4. John

    VIP

    San Diego

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff at the WineSellar goes above and beyond to make the dining experience there exceptional!

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  5. Rosa

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 12 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing, as always! This is our go to place for good service and good food. Never disappoints. Wine selection is outstanding. Cocktails are always good.

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  6. Howard

    VIP

    Seattle

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent bread, and perfect mushroom appetizer. Halibut (the fish of the day) was pretty good being reasonably moist. Mussels very tasty! Excellent wine and advice. Excellent (friendly and attentive) service. Worth coming back!

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  7. Glenn

    VIP

    San Diego

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The WineSellar remains one of the premier wining and dining locations in San Diego! The menu has a manageable, but varied and creative range of elegant California selections. I loved the amazingly tender and flavorful PEI mussels in smoked tomato sauce were, as well as the plum-sauce-basted half duck. My dining companion loved the salmon salad. Homemade gelato and ice cream are fabulous, as is the churro bread pudding. Of course, the highlight is the highly professional, impersonal staff, led by long-standing waitperson Morro, able assisted by Otto. Well worth a visit for special occasions, or even an evening where you just don’t wanna cook.

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  8. Marcy

    Los Angeles

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic meal, the soup, the lamb, the balsamic strawberries. What a treat. Pricey, but what a treat. So glad I found this place near to my hotel. Great looking wine shop too. Will definitely come back again when back in the area.

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  9. Louise

    VIP

    San Diego

    35 reviews

    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on 4 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food. Tom provided top notch service. Wonderful place to have lunch

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  10. Ellen

    San Diego

    43 reviews

    5.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We haves dined many times at the Brasserie. The food is delicious and creative. Oscar is an amazing chef. Service is always top notch, friendly and professional. We will keep going back.

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FAQs

The WineSellar & Brasserie offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (858) 450-9557.

The WineSellar & Brasserie is rated 5 stars by 1003 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The WineSellar & Brasserie

9550 Waples Street, Suite 115, San Diego, CA 92121

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Steadman St.
  • Area
    Sorrento Mesa
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–7:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–8:45 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, American, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Plenty of free parking. <br />
  • Public transit
    Mira Mesa Blvd and Pacific Heights Blvd
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Oscar Bautista
  • Entertainment
    Not at this time.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.winesellar.com/
  • Phone number
    (858) 450-9557
  • Catering
    The WineSellar &amp; Brasserie provides excellent meeting and party facilities for groups up to 60 people and can cater to your special guests. The Brasserie also has a private dining room which is perfect for meetings or get togethers for 6-12 people. A high-definition television monitor is available for your presentations. sarah@winesellar.com
  • Private party facilities
    The WineSellar & Brasserie offers an intimate dining experience, a privately sectioned off area for a private party of up to 10, or the Casual Side Bar area for Happy Hour parties. Contact Sarah@winesellar.com for details and availability.
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