Found this place on help. Not sure what the hate is, but I found this place to be pretty damn good. Especially for the prices. It had and old school feel. Dinners included soup or salad and some toast. My ribeye was great nice and tender. Fried pickles were also very good. Turkey nuts (that right testicles) were interesting, fried but the flavor was interesting. Hard to describe but worth trying for sure. I come to the casino here for work several times a year and I will definitely be back. I really like the place and the service was friendly and on top of things. read more

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Food was not as good as it used to be. Steak tasted old and the salad was literally not fresh. It was just very upsetting.

Went Valentine's Day and was seated quick, the person that sat us was very nice and our waitress was consistent and always checked to see if we needed anything. The porterhouse I ordered medium and it tasted 8/10 the room is lit perfect and not too bright. read more

The Cellar Steakhouse - Nice sized shrimp they use - Bars Near Me - Porterville, California

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The food is served on beat up scratched up plates it was just unpleasent over all! Hardly busy but service acts like it is..

Best steakhouse I've tried in Porterville!! Great service, very friendly and knowledgable wait staff. The food is fairly priced and was cooked to perfection. No complaints on the ribeye with backed potato. I would totally come back here if given the chance. read more

Such Great service!! I looked up a local for a nice steak after a grueling 12hr day in the sun to treat myself to a steak n beer. I noticed they serve Harris Ranch Steaks and didn't think twice. I walked in, still in my work clothes somewhat disheveled lookin yet was treated with such attentive hospitality. Great selection of cold bottled beers WITH A FROSTY GLASS MUG!! What more can a blue-collar dude ask for . Steak was perfectly cooked a medium-rare and was marvelous!! Definitely a spot I recommend for a select choice of quality steaks. read more

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We go to the cellar once a week and the service is always excellent and never and complaints! The food is always amazing from the start of the salad to the steak and shrimp! We will support The Cellar and chance we get! It's a great home town atmosphere! read more

Best steak I've ever had. Best potato I've ever had. Best salad I've ever had. Marvelous food read more

They've re-opened under new owners. Still the same marinade. (a plus) Steaks are now Harris Ranch beef and not Sysco. (another plus) As long as they keep adding previous menu items, they should do well. read more

The Cellar Steakhouse - 16oz T-Bone, baked potato & garlic bread. - Bars Near Me - Porterville, California

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So a good friend of mine who lives across the country likes to send food for special occasions. In honor of Thanksgiving she was looking for a place that was open and using DoorDash delivery. DoorDash did state that the Cellar was open on Thanksgiving and since this was a surprise I didn't know ahead of time to look and see if they were. It ended up that DoorDash was not delivering from the Cellar on Thanksgiving so the order was canceled and my friend re-ordered for the next evening. Despite the issues with DoorDash showing delivery available on that day when the food was delivered it was very good. Porterhouse was cooked to my requested medium rare and they did a good job there so that's always a plus I hate an overcooked steak! This time fries were chosen instead of the baked potato and they were good and plentiful. The bread was OK it was an end piece or possibly a hamburger bun. Instead of salad to change things up soup was ordered. No description on the menu regarding what type of soup was available and it ended up being clam chowder. At first I thought it was a cream of potato soup but after eating a bit more I did realize it was clam chowder. Also in my photo there is a salad shown that is not part of this dinner. Steak was gigantic and barely fit on the plate. All in all it was a very satisfying meal although I do think I enjoy the baked potato more and to have some salad instead of the soup just because I like my greens. I have ordered from the Cellar or have had items ordered for me there several times since they started delivering on DoorDash the only thing I do wish is that they would have more of their items available for delivery. Their DoorDash menu is smaller than their menu at the restaurant so it's a little limited sometimes. Again very good steak and cooked the way I like so that's a huge plus for me and I would recommend giving it a try. They've been around forever and I'm happy to be able to order from them with delivery. Prices are reasonable as well which is a huge plus especially now when everything is so expensive. I will definitely choose to eat here again. read more

I was so excited to go here for dinner. Raved about their steak and potatoes. OMG I was so embarrassed that we went here. Not only was service terrible with little people to serve but the waitresses were passing a toddler back and forth putting their fingers through his hair then serving us food without washing their hands but the guest next to us started feeding the toddler ordering him fries then shouting over our table that the fries were cold and to have them redone. The waitress said they must have sat in the window for a long time and he took them to the chef himself yelling to have them redone. We thought everyone must have been family there and didn't know how to treat paying customers. Oh and my medium rare steak was burnt too. Sorry this place has gone down so terribly will not be going back nor will I tell anyone to go here. read more

Had a amazing experience after not coming in for 5 plus years ! The guest service unbelievable bob was truly amazing ! The food omg sooooooo great! Always add the shrimp it was worth it . read more

The Cellar Steakhouse - Bars Near Me - Porterville, California

Stopped in on a Thursday night with family and service was amazing ! Owner was quick to have drinks served ! I ordered the 10 oz New York and my family all had 16oz rib eyes no complaints! Very tasty steaks! Owner stopped by multiple times to ask how our steaks were very kind man! We were there talking till passed closing and they didn't mind! Awesome establishment please don't hesitate to bring your family in any day of the week! read more

I took my son and daughter to this place and it did not disappoint! The food was so delicious my steak was cooked perfect. The staff was friendly and they made sure we had everything we need. The waitress even put credits in the jukebox for my kids to play whatever they wanted. Us along with our waitress were having a mini concert while waiting for out food just singing away. We will definitely be back here. read more

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Been going to Cellars for almost 20 years. Only go 2 to 3 times a year. We consider it a special dinner. But this last time was the best ever. The newer owners are using very quality ingredients and every bite was delicious. They took the original concept and upgraded it to a higher level. Thank you Cellars read more

Love this place. Service was great. Staff is friendly and welcoming. Food is delish! Make sure you stop by this place and show them some love!! read more

Steaks were overcooked. No beverage refills. Limited days and hours that they are open.

Loved coming here! The staff is super friendly and the food is so good! You have to try their Chicken Alfredo!!! read more

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We really wanted to love this place....Came here on a Friday at 5p for our first "post-vaccine" dinner and we were shocked at how hot it was inside. Like super hot. We asked if the air conditioner was broken and the server just walked away....it was cooler outside! We asked them to turn on one of the two super dusty fans above the bar and we were told they didn't work. We were also surprised at how small the menu is: no pasta dishes at all. We ordered fried mushrooms, a kid's pepperoni pizza, two filet mignons , with blue cheese salads. They were out of mushrooms so we don't know if they are good. The salad itself was one of those bagged iceberg lettuce with carrots that you can get anywhere. The blue cheese dressing is incredible, though: creamy and blue-cheesy with blue cheese crumbles on top. They brought us jalapeño poppers in place of the mushrooms and they were exactly like the ones you can get at Jack in the Box. The fries were unseasoned and greasy. The filets were not filet cut. Not sure what they cut they were but they were extremely over-cooked. We ordered medium rare and you can see by the pictures that they were well-done and they had a bad smell. We apologized to our server, left her a $20 tip and left. We ended up going to Fugazzis instead as we were starving. Service was hit or miss--mostly miss. They weren't too busy--five tables other than us with three servers on the floor and we saw three cooks behind the line. We had to ask for drink refills. The house Chardonnay (which is all they offer by the glass) was meh. It was ice cold, though, which was nice. read more

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Worst place ever , just moved to poterville and was on our first date night here , figured nice steak house dinner. WRONG waitress is slow our appetizers , salad and food all came out at the same time. As we were eating I asked my husband what the horrible smell was , he has no sense of smell , he just ate after a while I could not stand the smell . Turns out his steak was rotten with maggots in it. We called over the owner she apologized and said she will comp our meal . As my husband is extremely southern he went to her and offered to still pay for our meal or atleast for his beer and our sons pizza. I had to get out of there but not before I took a picture just in case my husband got sick. We reviewed the place on Google and owner responded making excuses not knowing I took a picture . Would not recommend this place to anybody in fact only person that should go the is the health inspector read more

A warm cozy comfortable setting with an classic American steakhouse menu. My steak was cooked perfectly and looked pleasing to the eye. Well worth the 45 minute drive. read more

The Cellar Steakhouse - Rib steak with a baked potato fried shrimp and garlic bread. - Bars Near Me - Porterville, California

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I used to come in all the time with my family when I was younger, and it WAS amazing. It's changed hands a few times and each time it's gotten worse. The quality of the food has gone down and the atmosphere doesn't feel nearly as welcoming. The customer service is ok, there are just usually long wait times. read more

Honestly, if I could give zero stars to review this I would... I had the steak & shrimp... I order my steak medium rare... steak was very over cooked and the shrimp was undercooked.. still slightly frozen... My boyfriend had the steak & lobster... Lobster was very over done... he had to use a steak knife & force to get through it.. Needless to say, we will not be coming back to this establishment again.. If you're looking for good food, stay with the chains, or go to the Vault for a good burger read more

Still the best local steaks in Porterville I've been coming here for almost 50 years. Cold fresh salad, warm toasted bread,some awesome marinade .. special steak $10.50 Excellent chicken fried steak, chicken livers, even fried chicken Downtown location on Main Street read more

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I have been so excited to visit this restaurant because the Yelp reviews were so good. The pictures looked good to. Well the pictures were not deceiving the food was really good. At least I thought so. I ordered the steak and shrimp. Hubby ordered the Filet Mignon and did not think it had any taste at all. Staff was very nice, however, unprofessional I felt. We had a party of 11 and were seated right in front of the kitchen where Chad was making all the steaks. The waitresses would wonder back and fourth and pick up their orders. Our appetizers were forgotten and I heard our waitress tell Chad "Did you not hear me, I need my chicken wings and mozzarella sticks." The waitress was fiddling with her hair while waiting for food and did not wash her hands before handling the food. I saw our chicken wings get tossed out on the counter, one flew out onto the counter and the waitress picked it up and placed it back on the plate... The restaurant just looked so dirty the bathroom was quite gross. I just felt yucky sitting there. I would pay more for a steak at a cleaner restaurant. read more

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Eggs not cooked right. Everything else good. Biscuits and gravy yum. Try it. I will go back

this place has very low prices it's very good they have great service, friendly stuff. I enjoy coming here with my family. read more

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Had a great lunch; fish was perfectly cooked and tasty. Tarter sauce had fresh dill and was very good. Coleslaw was homemade and delicious. Food was over the top! read more

Hubby and I finally tried this place for the first time as we are trying to try eat everywhere in Porterville at least once. He enjoyed the meal, but his taste buds are pretty easy to please (he lived off McDonald's before I came around). I would be content never returning to this place. Here's why... Yes, the food is cheap... because the quality and service is far below average. I am baffled by the stellar reviews this place has. We both ordered a ribeye steak with baked potato, salad and garlic bread. The steak was cooked as we ordered, rare. The steak itself was very grisly and rather thin for my taste. Hubby ate all of his, I ate half of mine and the rest went to his lunch for work. The baked potato was served with sour cream and CANNED cheese. 'Nuff said. The garlic bread was cold and gritty. Gross. They didn't even try. The salad was nothing special, but that's to be expected. I dressed mine with (tasteless) olive oil and red vinegar. The A1 Steak sauce was watered down for sure (see picture). Service is my hubby's pet peeve as he used to be a waiter.... He was very unsatisfied. The place was nearly empty and it took forever to get help. The waitress seemed stressed over what little people she had to help. Oh! We also saw another waitress walk across the dining room floor with a full trash bag. That should never be seen by customers. She didnt wash her hands before returning to work. Yeah, so not coming back. read more

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If you're looking for a nostalgic town with all the comforts of home and want a great steak dinner The Cellar is the place to visit. We drove in from the OC for a family event in Bakersfield and said we have to go again. First time probably 25yrs ago and tonight when we got there .....they closed early. One of the waitresses was kind enough to tell us why they closed and that they were sorry. In conversation with her and knowing how far we traveled The Cellars Ms Savannah and the staff opened up for just us 2. Welcomed us in and didn't rush us as all the staff was there waiting for us to leave...lol! But nope they all engaged in talk and we had a memorable evening at The Cellar in Porterville. Thank you Ms Savannah and had a good time going out tonight. read more

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Just recently went back to see how they are doing, and some things have changed.... The steak was very good this time, however it's always a hit or miss with the food as I mentioned previously. The service was great and the waitress was fine, but there are other things that MUST be improved. For example, the prices are still wayyyy higher than they should be. A special steak (around 6-7oz) was $14. Besides prices, the conditions of the place are dirty, despite having them remodel around a year ago now. The floor had food droppings, crumbs, and some trash, etc. The tables were a little sticky, and the once freshly painted walls are now chipped. PSA: I heard they are getting a new manager, so hopefully we can expect some good changes. read more

The Cellar, still going strong in Porterville for 37 years. Many of the ol' town standbys have closed while you have stayed open. The fact it's been going since the mid-70's shows, not only in it's decor but it's menu. However, it's food, service and prices are very good, and is my go-to sit down restaurant in Porterville. The decor still looks of the mid-70's as does the menu, but the quality is very good. Ribeye Steak for $9.95, Quart of Sierra Nevada Pale Ale $4; what else needs to be said. Steaks are seasoned well and cooked to your preference. The Baked Potato you get with Sour Cream, Butter and the almighty Cheez-wiz hits that midweek at home meal spot. My last trip was on a Wednesday night for the $12.95 pound slab of Prime Rib. Most of the local mom and pop restaurants of Porterville have closed, and this is one of the few decent sit downs in Porterville. Beyond fair prices in 2013, most steaks will run you under $12 except the Filet. Full bar and bargain beer prices, a good place to sit down and unwind. read more

I grew up in Porterville and some of my favorite dinners where here at The Cellar! It's my all time favorite place to eat. I went there this past weekend to eat my favorite baked potato with cheese sauce and it completely took me back to my childhood. I wish I could make that cheese sauce as well as the macaroni tomato beef soup. This place will always be near and dear to my heart, and my favorite all time place to eat. Many dinners with my grandparents who have both passed on... read more

Definitely had the worst experience here not with the food we had ordered but with the drinks I ordered a Dr Pepper, I put my straw all the way to the bottom of the cup to get the last bit of soda that was in there when I took a drink it tasted so nasty I dumped all the ice out into another cup and low and behold there was old molded soda syrup in the bottom !!!! Immediately I felt very sick and ran outside ready to puke!!! My husband stayed there to tell the waitress, one of the waitress came to the table my husband showed her the cup all she said was oh I'm sorry we will take off the drink and give you guys a free desert! My husband told her were not looking to get anything FREE! I simply wanted to show you in case my wife gets sick! She then said I'm so sorry we will only charge you $20.00 for everything!!!! lOL We were not trying to get anything free I will never go back there again!!!!! read more

Like many that have reviewed already I too have been coming here since I was a child. Have not eaten here since it sold, wanted to wait until the wrinkles were worked out. Staff friendly for sure but horribly unorganized, took forever to get drinks and to get our order in. Poor lady cooking looked overwhelmed with the four tables including our group of four, if were busy we would have never eaten. Food looked good, nice presentation. Unfortunately however the steaks were extremely overcooked and so salty as was everything including the bread. Shrimp was so overcooked the meat was mostly gone just the shell and tail left. Idk wanting to like the "New Cellar" but cant imagine I will be going back anytime soon. read more

Decided to try breakfast today. Sadly it was meteocher at best! Best part was the Bailey's and coffee. Chicken fried steak tasted old and tuff and gravy was pretty bland as were the biscuits! So hoping for better! read more

I'm so Sick of going to the cellar it's been over $30 on to steak dinners and the steak so bad you can't eat it and tonight got bad steak rare shrimp no bread no sour cream and butter for potato and they didn't even have a full house I'm done wasting my money trying them read more

I took my Brother-in-Law and his wife to lunch at the Cellar on his recommendation, he is a regular. I had one simple request, where can I get a good steak in Porterville. The Cellar is pretty much it! Not the highest praise, so I had my guard up, especially after reading some reviews, which seem to be hit-or-miss. The Cellar is a decent steak house, it is not Morton's or Ruth's Chris. I availed myself of the 16 oz. Ribeye with a loaded baked potato and side salad. The salad was pretty much lettuce with dressing, but I am uncomplicated man, and was there for steak. The loaded baked potato went off half-cocked with butter, sour cream and cheese sauce (blanked on the bacon bits). The cheese sauce is like nacho cheese and was better than I expected, but no bacon bits was a problem for me. They are very lucky I was there for steak and not a potato bar. My understanding, after talking to my Brother-in-Law is that there are two main seating areas and one is literally a cellar, so this may be the source of dirty/dingy lingo in other reviews. I ate upstairs, which looks a bit like a country kitchen with a full bar. I liked the atmosphere. The help was attentive, and they had Pepsi products and crushed ice (woo hoo!), which is still no substitute for bacon bits. Bonus, all three of us were able to eat Steak for $40, which is about what I expect steak for 2 to cost. The steak was tasty, so was the baked potato (sans bacon bits) and I was hungry enough to eat the salad, with Crackers, not Croutons, another disappointment. That being said, I got what I was after, a good steak, and an enjoyable lunch in a quiet, clean atmosphere. read more

A year later almost to the date! Went to the Cellar today you were packed! We got to be seated after just a couple mins, meals quick good as usual, way to be on the ball. Decor is still outdated but your gals were totally on it tonight no one was GRUMPY!! My previous review is Dated June 2013 read more

If I could give zero stars I would! This is my second time coming here and never again. The food isn't even worth paying for, and the waitresses SUCK! They have no life in them, and not once did they come to our table to ask how everything was or for even a refill we sat the majority of the time with no drink! I'm beyond pissed. read more

The Cellar Steakhouse - Fries aren't even appetizing all you can taste is old oil as you can tell! - Bars Near Me - Porterville, California