A Contemporary French Restaurant, a Casual Wine and Cocktail Bar, a local wine shop carrying small production wines, and a wine storage facility. The WineSellar is all of that under one roof! The hidden gem in the heart of Sorrento Valley, come find the unexpected oasis that is our business. Happy Hour in the bar Tues-Fri, a rotating seasonal menu in our Brasserie restaurant upstairs, and a friendly, knowledgeable staff are waiting for you to discover us. We look forward to meeting you!
Quaint wine shop offers tastings, plus inspired French fare in an intimate upstairs eatery. Based on 178 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.7 stars. Price $$$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No delivery
Address:
9550 Waples St #115, San Diego, CA 92121
Phone: (858) 450-9557
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Hours
| Friday | 11:30 AM–2 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM–2 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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Closed |
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM–2 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM–2 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–2 PM, 5–9 PM |
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Reservations: opentable.com
Reviews
Rafael Gonzalez-Arnau
Excellent service. Extensive wine list, yet you can purchase a bottle at their store at retail price and drink it. Saving some money. Their corkage fee is also very reasonable. The cheese plate selection is not fantastic. The duck and lamb are very good. Incredibly, the potatoes and veggies were a miss. Very limited selection of digestives and dessert.
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Shane Coles
Interesting history for a very unique restraunt. The original – and still active – business here was as a wine storage facility for individuals with large collections. Rare bottles from owners willing to sell portions of their collection, upon appraisal, often find themselves on the extensive wine collection here. The food here was pretty good, if expensive. I thoroughly enjoyed my duck and the special Chilean seabass in beurre blanc was perfectly prepared. They do regular tastings and pairings so check the website and make it an unforgettable date night!
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Leon Chang
Upstairs of their wine shop, it’s a cute little restaurant. Unfortunately we found their food hit or miss. The escargot smelled great but light on flavor. The bread and butter were nice. The dry aged ribeye was a pretty poor cut. Too thin and not very rich. The duck two ways was great as a leg confit but the breast was chewy and tough as well as flavorless. The restaurant did take the duck off the bill. They had an interesting blackberry sorbet and a balsamic strawberry dessert which at least provided us some new flavors.
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Imelda Alfaro
We had phenomenal 60th birthday celebration for my husband here on Saturday evening with our 18 guests! The tables looked festive with birthday glitter and the food was delicious, as well as beautifully presented! We had a first class experience thanks to Moro’s and Carla’s excellent friendly service! Thank you, Sarah & Ashley for helping reserve & plan for this special occasion!
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diego tames
Really good experience, nice service, and the food was EXCEPTIONAL!!
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Mary Brown
Spectacular California French cuisine with knowledgeable white glove service in an elegant environment. You’ll be hard pressed to find a better tuna tartare in town. An exquisite combination of Ahi, herbs, roasted tomatoes, capers, onions, and a lemon vinaigrette served with crisp toast points, it dazzles the taste buds. Paired with champagne, it’s like you died and went to heaven. The dry-aged ribeye was perfectly seared and complemented with stilton butter, bordelaise sauce, and mushrooms. The flavorful meat, rich sauce and earthy accompaniments paired well with a robust Cabernet. The flourless Grand Marnier chocolate cake with house made ice cream was decadent and delicious and paired nicely with the Ethiopian coffee. The casual side bar has been moved from downstairs to the bar area upstairs, creating a livelier atmosphere than before. Service is top notch. The wine list is excellent, and guests may also purchase wine at the shop downstairs. Excellent venue for a memorable dining experience.
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Marlene N
We had a wonderful time here. We celebrated our five year anniversary, and the restaurant decorated our table, gave us the best table of the place, and were very attentive to our needs. Food was delicious! We ordered the duck in two ways and the lamb salad. We also had the classic crème brûlée, which came with a candle! The wine was excellent, and they have a variety of wines you can choose from. I enjoyed not having to worry about parking as well! This is definitely a great date spot. The menu is a bit limited, but I liked everything in it. It is not cheap, but hey, you deserve it!
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David Gillespie
Outstanding food and service. The Server had a ton of knowledge about wines and was able to recommend a fantastic Pino based on our preferences and desired price range. Food was amazing as always. Service was a bit slow as it took us 2 1/2 to get through a 3 course meal, but I wasn’t in a hurry so I had a great evening.
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Sanford Peisner
This is a hidden gem. In a nondescript business center. Small and intimate incredible wine selection. The service was very good. My caperese salad was wonderful the duck was fabulous the scallops were excellent. One of the best Old Fashioned cocktails I’ve had. Highly recommended
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Michelle
Amazing food, ambiance and service We had the charred broccolini, chicken Alfredo, and chicken piccata. Highly recommend these items, they were so delicious! Desserts are not as satisfying as the main course in terms of flavor. A lovely place for a long lunch or romantic dinner.
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