Family
The Owner, Chef, and Management would like to give credit to The Cellar's success to its highly professional staff. Without each member of our team, we would not be one of Southern California's Premier Fine Dining destinations for unsurpassed service and food. Each member of our staff is sui generis. They have combined their efforts, commitment, and talents to present you with a very special and unforgettable dining experience.
Thank you to each and every one of our hard working employees. We would not be where we are today without you
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Proprietor
Ryan Dudley studied Hospitality Management at Cal Poly Pomona, and is now The Cellar's third owner. Since his take over in 2004, at the age of 27, he has been awarded Restaurant of the Year from the Orange County Concierge Association, and Alumni of the Year from Cal Poly Pomona. He started his professional career managing different properties of Lawry's and was one of the youngest Wine Managers of The Five Crowns in Corona del Mar. He balances bringing a fresh approach to fine dining while maintaining a European aura of elegance. He is a fixture at The Cellar and never passes up a good bottle of wine and stimulating conversation with his customers. He is truly the captain behind the ship and the driving force behind the success of The Cellar. He has a "hands on" approach to his ownership of The Cellar and his enthusiasm is contagious and inspires others to uncover their untapped potential.
