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    Cedar Agave

    4.0 (101 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Stairwell leading to Cedar Agave's hostess and the space behind a black velvet curtain
    Coco G.

    First time here on a double date with friends last night. It was a little tricky to find, so I had to ask the hostess at Don Orange and she guided us to the door that says "oyster bar" above it next door and told us to walk through the long narrow hallway and up the stairs. First impression: gorgeous, romantic , dimly lit intimate space, carefully designed just for a date night experience. Samantha, our server, was professional and attentive. She refilled our still waters several times during the evening without our asking. We started with drinks and appetizers. My husband's Za'atar martini and my espresso martini were delightful. Our appetizers of hummus with chorizo, pita bread, and Lebanese florets (fried cauliflower) were delicious bites that prepared our palates to appreciate our entrees. I was a little disappointed that the 3 of their entrees (two filet mignon skewers and one lamb) came out 10 minutes before my chicken skewers. I told them to go ahead and eat while their portions were hot, but they were kind and waited for mine to arrive which meant theirs were probably cooled down quite a bit. As someone else's Yelp review reported, portions were quite small for the price. And honestly the entrees were less impressive than the appetizers in terms of taste. They boast Lebanese-Mexican fusion flavors, so I expected a lot of picante and pizazz in the flavors and the mains were just ok, except my onion cabbage side (was very garlicky which I appreciated). Summary? Ambience (5/5) Service (5/5) Drinks (5/5) Appetizers (4/5) Entrees (3/5) Highly recommend reservations. We had a wonderful evening and I'm glad we checked this place out. I would totally consider coming back just for drinks and maybe to try dessert.

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    Lucy T.

    This is a cute little speakeasy where it was a maze to find! You go through some hidden door and then go upstairs! The service was really good and fast! The sunk I ordered was good, but not worth the price. I just felt like this place was a little overpriced and the portions were a little too small.

    Tea T.

    I give this place a five stars for the ambiance and service. However I had to remove a start due to food portion. My husband ordered the lamb chops. You get two chops with mash potatoes. It was delicious in taste. But honestly this was an appetizer. For $32 we thought it would be more to the meal. I ordered the fish ($36). This was actually a meal. I had enough on my plate to share the rest with my husband and be satisfied. Our waitress was really sweet and warned us to put our order of the Baklava cheesecake ($15) right then and there because they run out. It was delicious. I would come back for this. We also had the basterma Carpaccio appetizer ($18). It was good but honestly not enough to share. Overall this is a nice place to come to to have drinks and something light after you've had dinner elsewhere. I really loved the dark environment. It's good for a date but get a reservation. Also it's upstairs. It's a little hidden gem. Our total bill was about $120 not including tip.

    Lebanese Florets (fried cauliflower with cotija cheese)
    Sung J.

    This place is hidden; if you see their signage on the wall inside of the building you are in the right place. You just have to take that stairway up and you will be greeted by a host upstairs. Super dim and dark. If you like this kind of a vibe then it will suit you. If not, go elsewhere. Came here on a Thursday night around 6pm. There was a couple seated in the bar area. Fairly a slow night. It seemed like my husband and I were their first dinner customers. Placed in our orders. Everything came out fairly quick as they are tapas style small shareable plates. More people were being seated and orders taken. We waited for our lamb chops and halibut. The server said he was going to go check on our orders. Some time later we were served our proteins but as soon as we took our first bite of the lamb chops they were lukewarm. Looks like they had forgotten about our food and left it out on the counter top for some time. Next our halibut came and this seared fish was super dry. Everything else was delightful though. Only wished our main entrees were hot and served on time. FYI: Their menu is primarily Lebanese food with a slight kick of Mexican spices/seasoning. Not so much of a Lebanese-Mexican fusion.

    Zaatar martini & espresso martini
    Tiffany L.

    My friend and I visited Cedar Agave in Redlands as our first stop to celebrate her birthday, and it did not disappoint! It definitely gives speakeasy vibes--you enter through a side doorway of another restaurant, walk down a hallway, then head up some stairs where a hostess greets you outside the entrance. Once inside, the space is dark, cozy, and full of soulful energy. It's the perfect setting for a date night or an intimate night out with friends. I ordered the Zaatar Martini, the Mexican Fattoush Salad, and the Papi Gannoush. The martini was unique but absolutely delicious--and strong! The salad was unbelievably fresh, packed with flavor, and so satisfying. The Papi Gannoush was just as flavorful and unique. Everything we tried felt creative, vibrant, and perfectly balanced. If you're looking for a place that's different, flavorful, and has an amazing atmosphere, Cedar Agave is a 10 out of 10. I totally recommend it!

    Valentines Day pre fixe menu
    J. Antonio A.

    We went for Valentine's Day dinner since I'd been wanting to try this place for a while, but this experience likely won't have us returning. The fattoush salad was a fresh start, with cucumber and tomato in a lemon vinaigrette. The beet-cured salmon was good, but the portion was small--mostly slaw, avocado, and oranges with very little salmon. The crispy thousand-layer chorizo potato was nicely crisp but underseasoned; the hummus mousse paired well with it. Service timing was an issue. Each course took longer than the last--over 15 minutes for my beef and about 25 minutes for my wife's branzino--so I was nearly finished before she received her entrée. For a prix fixe menu, the delays were surprising. The service was not very attentive, though it appeared there was only one waiter covering the room , so I can't place any blame on them. The ambiance was dark and moody, and the millennial R&B playlist was excellent. Considering the $250 prix fixe price (over $300 with drinks and gratuity), I would rate this place closer to a 2 out of 5. The beef was not even a cut of steak but more a roast and the branzino had a few bones but the prawns were cooked perfectly.

    Batata hará and fried halloumi
    Jessica C.

    Cedar Agave is truly a special addition to the Redland's restaurant/bar scene. It's classified as a speakeasy, and rightfully so! It's tucked away in a small upstairs corner, in between a couple of alleyways. The cozy atmosphere is warm and inviting, and whoever designed the place did a beautiful job. Of the couple times I've been here, the staff has been friendly and accommodating. The drinks are very unique and delicious, all with great presentation as well! Now the most important part--the food...we tried most of the items on the menu, and every single thing was fantastic. Not a single dish was lacking in flavor or presentation. The portion sizes are quite small though, considering the steep prices of all the items, which is why I've given 4 stars instead of 5.

    Cady L.

    It was a bit hard to find but I love the vibe, and the food. Very romantic for a date night

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    Becky B.

    This is a very trendy restaurant with nice decor and different food than anything else you'll find in the area. It is tapas style food and pricy so I would recommend going for an appetizer or two and drinks and enjoying the atmosphere versus a full meal. For 3 people to order enough for a full meal and 2 drinks each it was $400 While the food was good it wasn't great or filling enough for that cost. This is more of a quiet vibe place to come in and have an actual conversation, not a crazy party place. In terms of service they were actually too attentive coming by every 5 minutes asking if we needed anything and interrupting conversations versus looking to see if dishes or drinks were empty or reading the table.

    Such a cute, intimate vibe.
    Athena B.

    Had a wonderful experience here. From the decor, intimate lighting and seating, to our waiter. It's clear the atmosphere is well thought out. The lights on the tables have different temperatures and brightness settings, the light fixtures on the ceiling were beautiful to look at, as well as the lights and decor on the stairs on your way up! Even the bar had beautifully placed bottles. The seats were velvet and very comfy. Absolutely a 5/5 on ambiance. I also like how much this feels like a speakeasy. There's no sign whatsoever from outside, you have to enter through the oyster bar door which takes you down a long hallway before you turn right and reach the stairs and that's where you can find a sign with the restaurant's name. It makes you feel cool and exclusive getting to this place. Our waiter also spoke Spanish which was a plus because my boyfriend's mom doesn't know much English and since the menu is in English I appreciate that he was able to explain everything to her and hopefully made her feel more comfortable. All the food that came out was amazing. Only reason I knocked off 1 star was because of how pricey it is. Because it's all tapas/mezze style, each dish is already the price of one normal dish (or more), but the dishes only feed 1-2 people. There were 6 of us, so we almost ordered everything on the menu. So the good thing is we got to try a lot of different things, but the bad thing is how high we were racking up our bill because of it. I do think I prefer this as a date night with just me and my boyfriend to not have quite as high of a bill and to be able to get to share more of a dish, but I am still glad we went as a family to be able to try all the things we wouldn't have ordered with it just being 2 people. My top dishes were the cauliflower Lebanese Florets, Batata Harra, Falafel Pockets, and Muhammara Rojo dip. I think combining Mexican aspects to Lebanese food is super unique and I know this will be a new favorite to take out of town guests to. Can't wait to go back!

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    Alicia M.

    Cedar Agave is located in Redlands and is hidden . You'll find a staircase to the side of the oyster bar that will take you upstairs . Seating is intimate so I recommend this spot for a date night , not a group setting. The restaurant is beautifully decorated. Service was friendly. The plating is served family style so it was fun to order a few different things to share. The Once Upon A Time In Mexico was an amazing cocktail and I really enjoyed the chicken skewers as well as all of the dips with the Lebanese bread ! The one thing here I was not a fan of would be the really short tables with 4 short stools around them ... my back hurts just looking at it lol! I think it would be best to scrap those for regular tables and chairs , adults don't want to be slouched over sitting at a kids size table .

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    It's a hidden gem tucked on the 2nd floor. It's a nice speakeasy vibe with great food and cocktails.

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    The food was amazing and the service was excellent. Ambiance was an extra touch, will definitely go back

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