VIII by Selanne

Laguna Beach, CA · Restaurant

Rating
5.0/5
★★★★★ 5.0
Reviews
5
Rank in Laguna Beach
#85
of 129 restaurants
City Percentile
94%
rating percentile
Address
VIII by Selanne, 1458 S Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Phone
(949) 715-9881
Website
selannesteaktavern.com
Status
Open · Closes 10 PM

VIII by Selanne is a restaurant located in Laguna Beach, CA. It is one of 129 restaurants listed in Laguna Beach. Its 5.0-star rating is above the Laguna Beach city average of 4.5 stars.

About VIII by Selanne

A Tasting Experience by Chef Vincent Terusa. Located next to Selanne Steak Tavern in the historic Brayton Laguna Pottery Building, VIII by Selanne offers an intimate and elevated tasting menu experience curated by Executive Chef Vincent Terusa and... More

Hours

Friday6 PM–10 PM
Saturday6 PM–10 PM
SundayClosed
MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
WednesdayClosed
ThursdayClosed

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Lina Sanchez · Oct 2025

From the moment we stepped into The VIII, we knew we were in for something special. While waiting to be seated, we were greeted with a refreshing virgin Aperol spritz and bottomless champagne—a delightful start that set the tone for the evening. What followed was an extraordinary 8-course tasting menu, each dish perfectly paired with a wine from a different corner of the world. And somehow, every single wine felt like a personal favorite. The food was phenomenal—creative, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The service? Absolutely superb. Attentive, warm, and genuinely passionate about the experience they were creating. The surprises didn’t end with dessert. The chef personally came out to thank us and gifted us a thoughtful parting treat. Then, the hostess handed us a handwritten than

★★★★★ 5.0 James · Oct 2025

Awesome, "Michelin-esque" experience. Fantastic service, inventive dishes, and an awesome wine-pairing / cocktail program are the staples at VIII. Highly recommend! Do yourself a favor and book this amazing experience.

★★★★★ 5.0 Lynn · Dec 2025

Fantastic food and wine tasting experience. Very intimate and full of knowledgeable chefs and a sommelier to explain the dishes and wine to you. Excellent flavor experience that is one of a kind, and does not disappoint.

★★★★★ 5.0 Melissa Martinez · Aug 2025

My brother took my mom and me to VIII by Selanne Steakhouse to celebrate our upcoming birthdays—and WOW, it was beyond amazing! From start to finish, it exceeded our expectations. The food was absolutely delicious… and DO NOT sleep on the wine pairing!! It truly elevated every course and was reasonably priced for this type of menu. I’ve been to a few other restaurants with tasting menus, but this one was by far the most memorable and well worth it. The level of detail put into every dish and pairing really shows! We had such an amazing night—it was fun, flavorful, and felt really special. Definitely a birthday celebration to remember!!

★★★★★ 5.0 vito pasquale · Aug 2025

The food and wine experience you’ve been searching for is right here at VIII.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Dine In ✓ Delivery ✓ Takeout ✓ Great Wine List ✓ Dinner ✓ Solo Dining ✓ Alcohol ✓ Cocktails ✓ Small Plates ✓ Wine ✓ Dessert ✓ Table Service ✓ Bar Onsite ✓ Restroom ✓ Cozy ✓ Trendy

Services

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