The Michelin Guide has added six new California restaurants to its list, including Selanne Steak Tavern in Laguna Beach.
The upscale, popular steak house owned by former Anaheim Ducks player and longtime Orange County resident Teemu Selanne and local businessman Kevin Pratt opened almost a decade ago on Pacific Coast Highway. Now, the steak house can be found on Michelin’s California Guide.
“New” discoveries are added throughout the year, ahead of the annual announcement of Bib Gourmands and Stars. Some of the restaurants added to the “new” discoveries list and Michelin’s “Point of View” recognition could later gain those awards.
Here’s what the anonymous Michelin inspector said about the Laguna Beach restaurant:
Once a home, this historic setting on Pacific Coast Highway now houses a winning steakhouse. Inside, a variety of settings welcome guests, ranging from the upstairs Loft, the bistro-style Wine Library, the handsome Tavern, or outside on the Veranda or Sunset Terrace. The buzzy bar is also a favorite perch for a crowd that’s both relaxed and regulars.
Steak is revered in this place and it lives up to its promise with tender, well marbled meat, but the kitchen ratchets it up with expert cooking (and dousing it in butter never hurts). Thick seared mushrooms in a Madeira reduction are a nice touch, and creamy, buttery mashed potatoes are a must, but don’t monkey around when it comes to dessert—Selanne’s monkey bread can’t be missed.
The other restaurants added to Michelin’s list are below:
Leona’s Sushi House — Studio City (Japanese)
Niku X — Downtown Los Angeles (Yakiniku)
Sushi Yuen — City of Industry (Japanese)
Mabel’s Gone Fishing — San Diego (Seafood)
Bansang — San Francisco (Japanese)
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