Wine Cellar has "all the right ingredients": award winning cuisine, international wines, attentive service, relaxing atmosphere.
This distinctive restaurant is located on Jacksonville's Southbank. With its French Country atmosphere, Wine Cellar is loaded with charm. An outdoor brick paved garden set beneath a majestic oak tree is the perfect place for a romantic luncheon or dinner.
While constantly evolving with eclectic new world dishes, Classic Continental Cuisine excels here. To add regional flavor, local produce and indigenous fresh seafood have become integral elements of the recipes.
Wine Cellar is consistently rated as one of "Florida's Top 500 Restaurants"; as one of "Jacksonville's Top 25 Restaurants" and the wine list perennially wins the "Wine Spectator Award of Excellence".
"Took a new date there for her first time. Service was excellent and she enjoyed the menu selection. Very easy to talk and never felt rushed. Overall a very pleasant evening and would definitely recommend it for a date night or business meal."
Dined on 6/13/2013
2012
Special Features: romantic, neighborhood gem
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"We visited the Wine Cellar to celebrate my wife's birthday. Our son, who lives in Jacksonville, joined us. While we were waiting for him we enjoyed a glass of wine in the small, intimate bar area. At our reservation time, we were seated in the location that I had requested through the Open Table reservation service. We had time to talk before our waiter took our order. We ordered from the orix fixe menu. Each of us had different selections for each course. The food was marvelous and the service was great! The bottle of wine from the extensive selection wasnot overpriced. For the level of this restaurant I thought the prices were reasonable. An 18% gratuity was figured in to the price, which was also reasonable."
Dined on 6/13/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, notable wine list, special occasion
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"We were in town for a conference for my wife and chose this due to their being open late and having good ratings on Open Table. We were seated promptly and had cocktails, followed by wine to accompany dinner. The salads were good and the main courses were well prepared. I had a lovely scallop dish over polenta and my wife had fish. The waiter was engaged and attentive, service was prompt. The ambiance is pretty low key and I expected more from the wine list (which is just OK in my view). But, the food was nicely done and thus, we'd recommend this to anyone looking for Jacksonville dining."
Dined on 6/07/2013
2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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"The entire meal, from beginning to end was superb. The setting, the wait staff and the ambience made this a memorable dining experience. The restaurant is a little bit off of the beaten path, but well worth the find. We are looking forward to a return visit in the near future."
Dined on 6/08/2013
2013
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"Although I've been to Wine Cellar many times, I keep coming back because of the service and the location. Honestly, this past visit the food was not up to the standard I've come to know them for. The portions were quite small actually. I know some of the men went away hungry. Still a good place for business lunch - great ambiance and good location to down town."
Dined on 6/04/2013
Special Features: notable wine list, great for lunch
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"We recently moved back to Jacksonville after 25 years and was pleased to see the Wine Cellar was still there. We had a good dinner, the waiter was outstanding. It was nice to go somewhere where the food was good, the noise level was low and guests actually dressed decently. We will go back as we like local places and we had a very good experience."
Dined on 5/17/2013
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"I always love going to Wine Cellar. The waiters have been there forever and know exactly what they are doing. Wine pairings are always spot on. We did the "French Week" menu ~ my lobster was perfect! Looking forward to dining here again soon!"
Dined on 4/25/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, notable wine list, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"I took a friend new to town to the Wine Cellar. Her shrimp over orzo was OK - not bad, but nothing to rave about. My chicken caesar salad had an overpowering anchovy flavor that made the whole salad overly fishy-tasting. I understand that traditional Caesar salad has anchovy paste, but it would have been helpful for the waiter to let me know, since a lot of restaurants make chicken caesars w/o anchovies. A flavorless, pan-seared chicken breast was plopped on top. I ate less than half of the salad b/c of the taste. Total bill for six shrimp over orzo, caesar salad and two iced teas, plus a 16% gratuity added to the bill: over $36. No bread was served with our lunch either. For that price, I can get better meals elsewhere."
Dined on 4/29/2013
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"How did it take us 7-1/2 years to "discover" this gem? Somebody needs to promote this establishment unless the proprietors have more clients than they can handle."
Dined on 04/19/2013
2008
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"I was very happy with all the serivces, we received. My Lady friend Ms. Penny was also very happy with the services. The waiter was very professional, and nice to us both. He pulled out Ms. Penny chair for her, and she committed to me how nice that was. Very nice dinner, Very well prepared. Would recommend the Wine Cellar to all my friends. Thanks to all and for all your help. Sincerely. Michael J. Stephens"
Dined on 04/06/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic
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"The occasion was our 37th anniversary. I ordered the soup, lettuce wedge and the filet, my wife ordered the duck and escargo. The soup was very good but for $9 the serving was small, the lettuce wedge was a 1/4 wedge for $9, my filet was outstanding. My wife did not like the flavor of the escargo and her duck was bland and not very crispy. Service was good but not outstanding. We ordered 3 drinks total bill $161 inc tip. Probably will not return soon but would go back for filet and would order from prix fix menu they have on the weekend. Note we did receive a free sparkling wine for our anniversary which was very nice"
Dined on 04/06/2013
2011
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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"Went here prior to a concert in jax. Staff was keyed in on getting us out on time, but did forget a couple of ordered salads. Still , the food was great, as was the ambiance and wine list.."
Dined on 03/26/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, hot spot
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"The wine cellar used to be one of my favorite places to eat, but my last couple of visits there have left my feeling like their standards are slipping. The food is still good, but it's not as good as it was. The service is fair, but not fabulous. And it's pricey enough that I would expect better"
Dined on 03/14/2013
2011
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"This is an outstanding restaurant and has been for years. Great wine selection by the glass and bottle. Outstanding service. Excellent menu and great food with outstanding presentation. This is one of our favorite restaurants."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"Very friendly and knowledgable staff. I would recommend being prepared to eat, the portions are very large and cooked to perfection. I would not hesitate to recommend The Wine Cellar to anyone. Pricing is very fair."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2013
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"I ate here with a group while in town for a conference. Our initial reservation was for 6, then 8, then 11, and Wine Celler was able to shift with our changes. Wine Cellar turned out to be perfect for us. Quiet enough to have a conversation. Lovely selections of wines, appetizers, entrees and desserts. Everyone was comfortable, and impressed. Well done!"
Dined on 02/12/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list
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"Quiet valentine's lunch with my valentine of 50 years. Our table was at the window looking out on an ancient Oak tree. We found the service attentive but not intrusive and friendly but not obsequious. The food was attractively plated, very well cooked, and aromatic. The servings were appropriately sized such that we were able to also enjoy desserts. We will be returning."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2012
Special Features: notable wine list, special occasion, scenic view
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