Cellar House

“Had this on the want to go list for some time. Finally made it. Neat little restaurant that’s a bit of a hidden gem. Small location. Quiet with a great seasonal menu. Wait staff was very welcoming and knowledgeable of the menu. We ordered wine and entrees. The serving size was appropriate and not too much. We asked for a special dessert. The waitress worked with the kitchen to accommodate our request. It was wonderful. (See pics for ice cream. Caramel and scotch) Would definitely recommend!!!”

“Good vibe. Great food. We sat at the bar and our bartender gave great suggestions on cocktails and food. Feels a little tight inside, but there was a lot of seating outside. We had Hughes’ Forbidden Fruit which I loved, The Norman Hole and I Hope it’s Cheeky cocktails. Started with Baked Goat Cheese and delicious homemade pita chips. Hubby had pork chop and I had Pappardelle. Both were excellent. Would come again.”

“Do you want a good growth story, here it is! I ordered the lump crab cakes and found them to be pure crab with no fillers, accompanied by the salad featuring an olive citrus dressing and seared tuna. What a beautiful dish. This spot is a gem amongst the homogeneity of the suburbia chain obsession. Your reminder to shop and eat local. We like a good success story. November 2010, Bottle Cellars opened as a small wine shop committed to offering quality and affordable wines. Over time, it expanded its offerings to include cheese, whiskey, and craft beer. As demand grew, a cozy patio emerged, along with the introduction of wines by the glass and simple cheese and charcuterie boards. However, the desire for more from both customers and proprietors led to the birth of Cellar House in 2015—an adjacent wine bar. In 2020, time to grow again but now they have to move to their now home at 5634 Telegraph Road, just a mile from the original spot. Cellar House now offers dinner service, a spacious patio and a lengthy cocktail and wine list! Congrats!”

“We liked the food at Cellar House, but disliked the experience. I guess you could argue that the food was more important. Three of us went for a friend's birthday celebration on a Wednesday evening. Cellar House is in Dierberg's Plaza on Telegraph Road in south St. Louis County, and it was nicely decorated for the holiday season. We thought that the ambience was uncomfortably claustrophobic, and the place was packed. The tables were so close together that every time the server went to the table next to ours, he stuck his butt in my face. We found it difficult to have a conversation over dinner because of the noise. Our server and the staff in general were pleasant, but the service was a little slow because of the sheer number of customers in the place. We found the menu to be interesting but somewhat pretentious for a neighborhood restaurant. For example, they called mashed potatoes "pomme puree". On the positive side, there were several gluten-free choices. The food was well-prepared, well-presented, and tasty. I enjoyed the ham sliders with "pomme frites" (french fries), which were among the best I ever had. My companions both had the pork porterhouse (large pork chop), and really enjoyed it. It was tender, nicely seasoned, and cooked to perfection. Our server gave our birthday girl a free dessert, even though none of us ordered dessert. The owners have apparently found a niche to provide upscale casual dining in south County, because the place is very popular. You can't argue with success. We liked our meals, and we will try to go back another time when it's less crowded.”

“All in all a nice dining experience and very friendly/attentive staff - their service in that regard has never disappointed! I did feel that the fried fish entree at this visit might have been a little over cooked, but it was still a pleasant meal!! Oh, and the brussel sprouts are definitely a great option!!”