Selanne Steak Tavern

Selanne Steak Tavern reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Joe VIP

   Orange County22 reviews

   2.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   I hadn't been to Selanne Steak Tavern in 3 years and was happy to get a reservation and take some friends that had never been. The experience in the past had always been very good. I ended up being embarrassed that I brought company to the restaurant and will not be back. The service was atrocious. Several times we had to flag people to help us because our server would disappear for large periods of time. At one point we witnessed an argument between our server and another that had stepped in on a couple of occasions. While I cannot be sure that it was related to our table, it sure seemed like it was. The food was inconsistent and definitely not as good as I remembered it to be. I was shocked by what had become of a restaurant that I held in high regard and regretful that I brought friends.
   

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   Sue

   Orange County6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   A fantastic experience. Charming location with history. Not a corporate steakhouse by any means. The food was a plus. Could not improve upon it and the service was impeccable. I haven’t had that attention to detail by a waiter in years. Overall, the experience was more than I could’ve ever have expected.
   

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   Stacy VIP

   Orange County30 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Not what it used to be. Premium prices for so so food. Not going back. We used to love it. Servers couldn’t be nicer but even the service at the bar was lacking.
   

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   Randy VIP

   Central Coast2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 16, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food was excellent, service was timely. My party had a great experience and look forward to return visits.
   

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   Scott

   Los Angeles1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 14, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Absolutely the best experience. My wife and i went to celebrate our anniversary. The service was impeccable. We were greeted at the door. The hostess greeted us and congratulated is on our anniversary. The server was awesome. At the end of dinner we were brought a hand written thank you card from the staff for our anniversary and a small dessert to celebrate. Going back for sure!
   

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   rebecca VIP

   Los Angeles44 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 14, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We have been coming to Solanne for years and it has been consistently an excellent place to eat at for special occasions. We went there for my nephew's birthday and we both loved our dining experience at Solanne. We ordered their bread which was amazing and very fresh. Then we ordered scallops. They were large, luscious and so fresh along with cauliflower puree and some mushrooms. It was heavenly. We then ordered filet magnon and flat iron steak that came with mushrooms and a grilled miniature flat onion. The food was amazing and cooked just right. We will keep coming back. We highly recommend Solanne
   

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   Pam VIP

   Seattle21 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 14, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Absolutely fantastic meal suitable for a special occasion. The service was outstanding and food delicious.
   

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   shahrzad

   Orange County2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 13, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   It was our first time visiting this restaurant, The food was excellent and our server Jay was great , made choosing our selection of food easy and funny. We were celebrating our birthday. The handwritten note at the end was perfect. Hopefully, next time we sit inside rather than patio.
   

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   Lizette

   Orange County6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 13, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   So amazing service and food was amazing . Beautiful restaurant
   

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    Sara

    Orange County8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1

    The food was absolutely fantastic — beautifully prepared and worth every bite. However, if you're planning a special, adult evening out, I'd recommend avoiding the earlier seating times. We had a 5:30pm reservation on a Saturday and were seated next to a family with young children. While I understand this at brunch or more casual settings, it did affect the ambiance I was hoping for during a celebratory dinner. Just something to keep in mind when choosing your reservation time!
    

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