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Selanne Steak Tavern, Laguna Beach, CA

Selanne Steak Tavern

4.8
4.8
2232 Reviews
$50 and over
Steakhouse
Selanne Steak Tavern, owned by Anaheim Duck legend Teemu Selanne and located in a quaint, historical home built in 1934, features an upscale casual neighborhood tavern and a traditional steakhouse. In addition to the absolute best steaks in Orange County, the Tavern offers great burgers, small plates, salads and appetizers as well as an extensive world class wine list, great specialty cocktails and craft beers. We look forward to the opportunity to provide you with an amazing Selanne experience!

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 20 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Steakhouse, American, Seafood

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (949) 715-9881

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Executive chef

    Vincent Terusa

  • Catering

    Private Catering is available for all of your events or special occasions

  • Private party facilities

    We have a space for every occasion. From special birthdays and anniversaries to baby showers and other milestone celebrations, you’ll enjoy outstanding cuisine, beverages and service in a comfortable, but elegant, Laguna Beach setting.

  • Private party contact

    our Private Event Coordinator: (949) 715-9881

  • Neighborhood

    Laguna Beach

  • Cross street

    Mountain

  • Parking details

    Valet

  • Public transit

    Within 1 block & seasonal free Laguna Beach shuttle

  • Entertainment

    Please call the restaurant for any entertainment offerings.

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,232 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Orange County

    Best Overall

  • Orange County

    Best Food

  • Orange County

    Best Service

  • Orange County

    Romantic

  • Orange County

    Good for special occasions

  • Orange County

    Steakhouse

  • South Orange County

    Best Overall

  • South Orange County

    Best Food

  • South Orange County

    Best Service

  • South Orange County

    Great for fine wines

  • South Orange County

    Romantic

  • South Orange County

    Good for special occasions

  • South Orange County

    Steakhouse

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always an amazing experience. The only downfall was the deserts until recently. Now their deserts are as amazing as the main courses. So happy with the new choices available
  2. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    Overall good experience , Table provided was next to a Door which they keep using which made cold air and alot of noise
  3. StaceyE

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    I think it’s over priced for what it is. But all restaurants seem to be after Covid. Bread and butter isn’t complimentary. You have to order it. It seems petty when your paying over 300.00 for dinner for two.
  4. TracyS

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was truly amazing. As was the service. That said, this is a pricey meal but totally worth the splurge. The main room with bar is very loud - we asked to be moved to a quieter room which thankfully they were able to accommodate. Overall, an excellent experience!
  5. Foodie

    Cleveland

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best restaurant in Laguna Beach! Just is so perfect! Staff & food are A+
  6. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We had a reservation and they were so organized they texted me to let me know our table was ready before we arrived. Valet was available and the staff was so friendly from the front desk to the bar to the servers! This is a special place definitely recommend for date night !!
  7. SteveT

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    Food was amazing and wait time was quite reasonable. Parking was available as curb side meter parking. Service was ok.
  8. BHTJN

    Los Angeles

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding! It will not disappoint!! Highly recommend!
  9. TimmyG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Exquisite. Best steak I’ve had in a very long time.
  10. PattyTrish

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Everything was wonderful except we were sitting in the bar. There was a speaker directly over our table playing loud music and combined with the noise of the blender used by the bartender it was very hard to have a conversation! Food was excellent as always!
  11. Terry

    Orange County

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Not sure what value means. It is expensive but definitely worth it. Was the best steak dinner I think I ever had and the sides and wedge salad amazing! Had dinner in the wine library which was very nice however my only small complaint was the music did not match the Ambience, was rock and roll would have liked jazz or similar.
  12. Rpvtom

    Los Angeles

    10 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    The service and ambience are as good as they come. The restaurant has three dining areas, the main area with bar, a well-protected outdoor area (because of the excellent set up it was full on the rainy night we were there), and a back area where we were. I can’t say any one had a great advantage over the others, though the back area maybe had a little more room between tables and was a bit quieter. We ordered the special bread appetizer. The tiny loaf was made to order, hot and delicious with three spreads. We went for the prime 45 day aged bone in ribeye with mushrooms and baked potato sides. The salt crusted potato was superb, as were the mushrooms. They offer a list of sauces for the steak, the default being bordelaise and truffle butter. I can see why. The steak had an excellent pedigree and was cooked perfectly. Yet, somehow, it just was not as good and flavorful as better steaks I have had elsewhere, something they perhaps offer sauces to make up for. Overall a very good meal even if not the best steak I have had. In a restaurant that served steaks but was not a steak house it would have been ok, but I would have expected a really prime steak here.
  13. DELPHINECHANNELS

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best restaurant in OC! Love love love this place ♥️
  14. paulg

    London

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent ambience combined with very knowledgeable waiters….highly recommended for anyone looking to mark a special occasion
  15. CoryB

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food was great, waiter was great, price was reasonable and what I would expect. Unfortunately, we got seated by a side entrance door and it was a chilly evening. Not sure why this door was allowed to be used for an entrance.
  16. DanB

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Turn the music down. People come to enjoy good food, good service, and good conversation. Having to yell at each other to be heard should not be the situation.
  17. GuadalupeD

    Orange County

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent experience! First time coming here but definitely exceeded our expectations expectations. Our waiter was very knowledgeable and gave us savory recommendations. Wine selection is very extensive; which I really liked for being a wine enthusiast! Overall I would definitely come back!
  18. Archie

    Central Coast

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 3, 2023

    overall3food5service5ambience3
    Inside the restaurant is way too noisy for fine dining. The bar and TVs don’t add to the ambiance. We have been there several times and everything is good except for the loud, rude customers who ruin the nice dining experience for others and people who bring toddlers to dinner instead of getting a babysitter. It can be a nice/expensive dinner with the ambiance of Abblebees.
  19. mariaB

    Los Angeles

    16 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on March 1, 2023

    overall3food5service2ambience2
    It was our 40th Anniversary celebration dinner. Reservation made a month ahead & disappointingly we were shipped upstairs to Timbuktu. 2 other large parties up there made for a very harried staff. Not our best trip to our beloved Selanne’s
  20. Themblues

    San Francisco

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on February 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service! We usually eat at the bar but have died at a table before and the service and food is always top notch.
  21. Irvinite

    Orange County

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service and food. I would highly recommend this restaurant.
  22. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    57 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    57 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful meal, super service. Always a great special occasion spot
  23. BobbyD

    Orange County

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This restaurant never disappoints. Having had my Birthday dinner there multiple times, I would think the owner could stop by for a chat! The Birthday treat was very small, guess they wanted me to buy my own Chocolate Lava Cake! ;) My special request was not honored as I am a huge fan of the Fois Grau they used to serve before PETA had their way with the restaurant industry in California! Guess I need to go to America to enjoy the treat I really want for my birthday!
  24. AndrewA

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Miguel was excellent and attentive to my family and children. As usual, Teemu’s restaurant never disappoints. First rate.
  25. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Phenomenal experience! Our server, Rafael, was amazing and did not steer us wrong with any of our choices!!! Plan to be back!
  26. OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall2food4service1ambience1
    The food was delicious, but the service was terrible. We were first sat outside and the heater was either blasting hot air right onto your head or the other options was to turn it off and freeze. They were nice about moving us inside but they moved us into the bar area next to a door that staff would keep going in and out off. The door would slam shut every time. It was extremely loud where they sat us and clearly we were with older ones and couldn’t even hear each other. One of the staff member seemed like he hated his job and had quite an attitude. The staff would reach over you as you were eating to set things down on the table. This is a nice and expensive place. Customer service needs to be better. Not a comfortable time. The only good thing was that the food was delicious. Probably won’t be back cuz the service and atmosphere was so uncomfortable.
  27. RenaldC

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Food was good…
  28. salK

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Cold inside
  29. TIGER

    Phoenix

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding meal! Outstanding service! Outstanding atmosphere!
  30. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Valentines Day
  31. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Overall a pretty loud place, but that isn’t a problem with me at all. It’s just people having a good time. Food was fantastic, service was excellent. So many different people came to our table to help us out and see what we needed. I tried to pour my own wine since we got the bottle and the second I picked it up someone came to my table and said “may i?” This place is perfect for a dinner date with a loved one.
  32. GerardC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food and attentive but not obtrusive service. Only slight negative was not enough soft surfaces to absorb sometimes high ambient noise levels.
  33. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    6 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience3
    Overzealous pompous waiter, undercooked steak. Small portions, overpriced.
  34. SusanM

    Hawaii

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Birthdays should always be celebrated here!!
  35. Steve

    Orange County

    32 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Anniversary dinner with great service.
  36. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    amazing service. Loved they had a whole page of mocktails. Food and drinks delivered quickly.
  37. CMLB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service, wonderful ambiance, amazing food & the most divine desserts!
  38. DannyT

    Palm Springs

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience2
    The food was ok. Asked for steaks to be medium and received them rare. Mac n cheese was outstanding along with the appetizer poblano soup. Waitress had no personality and never asked if it was a special occasion or anything. Never asked how the dinner was or if all was okay. We were celebrating a retirement.
  39. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 2, 2023

    overall5food2service5ambience5
    we can’t say much for the food it was mediocre, but I’ll wait or was excellent and he made us enjoy our time there
  40. BrendiG

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This restaurant is pricey but delicious and excellent service !

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Selanne Steak Tavern offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 715-9881.

Selanne Steak Tavern is rated 4.8 stars by 2232 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 20 times today
Google Map for Selanne Steak Tavern

1464 South Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Mountain

  • Neighborhood

    Laguna Beach

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Steakhouse, American, Seafood

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Parking details

    Valet

  • Public transit

    Within 1 block & seasonal free Laguna Beach shuttle

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Vincent Terusa

  • Entertainment

    Please call the restaurant for any entertainment offerings.

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (949) 715-9881

  • Catering

    Private Catering is available for all of your events or special occasions

  • Private party facilities

    We have a space for every occasion. From special birthdays and anniversaries to baby showers and other milestone celebrations, you’ll enjoy outstanding cuisine, beverages and service in a comfortable, but elegant, Laguna Beach setting.

  • Private party contact

    our Private Event Coordinator: (949) 715-9881

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