Selanne Steak Tavern

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   Chris

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   New York City

   8 reviews

   4.0

   8 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   I had a normal reservation and they shoved out onto the patio which I did not sign up for.
   

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   Karen

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   Orange County

   26 reviews

   5.0

   26 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   From the moment we entered the property, we were greeted warmly and treated graciously. The restaurant ambiance is elegant, yet homey. Service was appropriately attentive. The food was delicious, particularly the wedge salad and side order of carrots. The steak was good, but not exceptional.
   

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   Michael

   Las Vegas

   12 reviews

   2.0

   12 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   Wouldn't go back. Overpriced, average food at best. waiter was nice but although 1st customers to arrive when restaurant opened we were treated the worst. They sat us in the worst spot in the house. A small table with all the bar patrons backs to us about 6 inches away. Awful experience - perhaps need more seasoned staff to 'read the room'. Shame, I am still a Teemu NHL fan but not of this restaurant. Third try and this was the worst of them all. three strikes and you're out. Do not recommend this restaurant unless you're part of one of their private parties where they seem to pay a lot more attention to.
   

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   Tanner

   VIP

   Los Angeles

   4 reviews

   1.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on 14 December 2024

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

   Horrible experience. Food was cold and they were too worried with their large parties.
   

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   Christine

   Orange County

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on 14 December 2024

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

   everything was exceptional. The mac & cheese was an absolute hit and the ribeye delicious 
   

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   Michael

   Chicago

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 5 December 2024

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

   Food and service was excellent. Nice ambiance both inside and outside
   

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   Kim

   Orange County

   12 reviews

   5.0

   12 reviews

   Dined on 4 December 2024

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

   As always, well prepared and presented food. Our server is well experienced and knows his craft. Always recommend Selanne.
   

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   Becky

   San Francisco

   21 reviews

   2.0

   21 reviews

   Dined on 2 December 2024

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

   We were seated at a 2 top next to a door that looked like an emergency exit. It was not the front door and was in the dining room. It was chilly outside and restaurant employees keep going out the door and each time a blast of cool air came in. We asked our server about it and the manager came over and said he would make sure it stopped. It didn't including a time the manager came over and opened it. He then comped us 2 desserts for the inconvenience that we really didn't want. Also I ordered salmon since I don't eat steak and it had a mushy texture. It tasted fine and was not over cooked but a texture I have never experienced before. I wanted to ordered the short rib ravioli first course,$22, as my main and was told by the server that it was only 1 small ravioli so ordered the salmon instead. I should have ordered 2 of the ravioli instead of the salmon. The wedge salad, mashed potatoes, tres lache cake and apple tart were nothing special. The condiments with the salmon were interesting and tasty. My husband said his Rib eye steak was better than average. We used to live in the area and we're back for a few days. We had heard the Selanne was outstanding. We would not say so and won't be back or recommend it. Our server Demitri was very good as were the runners. It was a less than satisfactory experience at an expensive restaurant that should have been better. We dine at many restaurants around the world and this one falls short of expectations for the price.
   

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   Aaron

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   Los Angeles

   9 reviews

   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined on 1 December 2024

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

   Great place for fine dining. One of the best steaks in Orange County. Wonderful seasonal menu too accompanied by excellent service.
   

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    Eric

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

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

    large filet was Perfect. NY was a bit overdone, it is a thin cut, get med rare not medium as server recommended. martinis and oysters were a very nice start. for sides can not recommend the broccoli dish, on the dry side but… carrots wow! beet salad wow! and mashed were all super delicious. Would definitely go back for these and a great steak.
    

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