Amazing food and great atmosphere. Love the outside patio but maybe when its cooler. Did get a chance to go inside the restaurant and it was nice and comfortable but crowded. Pricing wise was great and the food was awesome. Service was excellent. DJ know how to do it right, while waiting for a table the service you champagne even if there are 50 people waiting in line. read more

Oh Don Julio. I wanted better from you having dined at you three times before. But no more. Your service has gone down hill. Your staff doesn't pick up or return calls. Your website is less than useless: it's misleading. Your email doesn't work. You offer no seating for those waiting with handicaps. Let's be straight with each other Don Julio: only the rich and tourists, mostly the E.U. and the U.S., can afford your food. As an American of Argentine descent, I grew up eating great steak. I brag to friends that the best steakhouse in town is my father's home. You offer lovely meat, as do other places in town. Your secret has been your service.You have lost that. Until you regain it, I won't be back or recommend you. I know you don't need my good review, but fellow yelpers, go else where. The feria in mataderos, several places in Belgrano. There's a Jesus parilla nearby that's about as good food wise, though the rune list is shorter and more economical. Reward good food, good customer service, and good prices. To be well rated on yelp, you should have two out of three. Not just the same one out of three most places have. . read more

Their service was way below the prices that was charged or shown on the menu. The tables are so next to each other it's hard to believe you were sitting privately. They do have a crowd of customers from all over the world because the meat is that definitely worth the trouble but everything you have to go Through before you actually sit and have dinner is insane. Starting with minimum of one hour at the entrance just to be seated is way too much for my opinion, and you will expect the service that you get to be exceptional due to the high prices they have but I've been served better in the pizzeria down the street of where I live. read more

Espectacular, la entrada, los platos, el vino, los postres y la atención. Muchas gracias por todo!

Wonderful restaurant. Their steaks were out of this world. Not only was the quantity of meat ridiculous, but every cut of meat we had was amazing. We started out with a sampling of all the sausages and we loved it. Their empanadas were also fantastic. Highly recommend to anyone visiting BA. read more

Rated as one of the top restaurants in the world so it is a must visit. The price points weren't bad, the staff was very accommodating, and the steak and wine are to die for! read more

A great option for authentic Argentinian steaks and anything else that works well on the grill. If you eat early (by Argentinian standards) you will find yourself surrounded by a fair few fellow travelers, go late and you will mingle with the locals. A popular spot either way and the food is well worth the wait. For those who love Argentinian wines they have an impressive cellar and with our current exchange rate the value for money is incredible. read more

Considering that Don Julio is one of the most highly rated steakhouses in Buenos Aires, my husband and I had very high expectations. An advance reservation is highly recommended, however since we couldn't plan in advance, we walked in right at the time when the restaurant opened at 7.00pm. Fortunately, we got seated immediately. There's both indoor and outdoor seating area; I found the indoor seating area romantic and pleasing, offering an upscale dining experience. As soon as we got seated, we were served water, and some warm bread with butter, and two kinds of dippings. They were damn good, I must say! Think before you order a full plate for yourself, because the portion size is pretty big. We made that mistake and ordered separate entrees; I choose the 1/2 plate of short ribs and my husband's choice was a ribeye steak. There is a number of sides to choose from; we picked one side order of mashed potatoes and it was sufficient for the both of us. The meat was perfectly cooked and quite tender and juicy. The side of mashed potatoes was a great complement to the meat. However, we didn't think the steak quite hit the spot. It was bland when served, so we slathered salt on the steak. Then it was good, but not as great as we had imagined it to be. Nevertheless, it was a good meal! And an expensive one too ;) Their dessert menu looked appetizing, but we had absolutely no room in the stomach for anything else. I so wanted to get their dessert wines, but apparently you're not supposed to drink alcohol when pregnant. Sigh :( read more

Simply the best, great great food... also great price for that quality of food and service.. definitely this I is the best restaurant I've been in Argentina. read more

I really dislike posting negative reviews however maybe it's because of the economy but Argentina is getting out of hand. Don Julio has raised prices at least twice in the past 2 months and has ridiculously high wine pricing. You rarely hear any of the customers speaking anything else but English so even though I am an American I think the tourists have ruined it. I couldn't even count the number of people taking pictures of the grill last night. The food is fine but no better than other restaurants that charge a quarter of the price. We will not be back. read more

In line, Friday evening, 30 minutes prior to opening. Served champagne in line, nice! Got to front and 2 hour wait. Nope! Went to their sister restaurant, El Perfididio. Not impressed. read more

What do I say about arguably one of the best meals ive ever had? I was warned not to come here without a reservation. Don't listen to that nonsense. Come here without a reservation and enjoy the complimentary champagne that they pour for you while you linger outside waiting to eat. The food was beyond amazing. My understanding is that their beef is grass fed.... which retains a TOTALLY different taste than the grain fed cattle that we're accustomed to in the states. Had the most amazing time and will return without hesitation. read more

Ugh yaaaaaas, Don Julio you are definitely worth all the hype and more. I came in with low expectations, cause how can one steakhouse live up to all the hype that surrounds it in BA?!?!? + First things first... ignore the "make reservations" tip. We have always come in around 9 for a meal, been quoted a one hour wait, but ended up waiting 20~ minutes. BUT the most important part is you're offered free champagne and empanadas while you wait. WHY WOULD YOU GIVE THAT UP!?!?!?!?!!!!! + WINE!!!! They do the cutest thing where after you finish the bottle you can ask to sign it and it goes up on their shelf. Fav wine is wine from mendoza. Pro tip: Anything that's a Malbec from Mendoza, Valle De Uco IS AMAZING. Altar Uco was the bottle I had and we'll keep coming back for this!!!! + NOW, for the food. Their steak was amazing, we got the thick cut (bife de chorizo) and one is good to share amongst two people. If you dine alone, I hear you can ask for a half portion. The chimchurri sauce with this is amazing. I'm a medium rare girl, but there were parts of the steak that was a bit redder. If you're not into that, opt for medium. But MR was still delicious!!! + Red peppers, a must! + Mollija, spanish for sweetbread. One of the top I've ever had! I LOVE sweetbread (cow's throat). + And of course, try out different sausages while you get the chance!!! + We finished dessert with flan, three types of ice cream, and their fruit platter. All were great, (but most places I've had bertter) EXCEPT FOR THE ICE CREAM. GET THE DULCE DE LECHE ICE CREAM!!!! ITS SO GOOD. Alright, I'll be back many times for you DJ, and bringing all my friends. :') read more

Fantastic Buenos Aires Parillia. Food is divine and out of this world. The steaks are simply heavenly. The meat is cooked to perfection and the service is outstanding. They have both indoor and outdoor seating and take reservations. The wine list is very good and long. If you are looking for a fantastic Argentina Steak Experience this is the place to go. read more

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The best stakes we have ever had!!! We are big meat lovers and tried the best restaurants all around the world; however this steakhouse impressed us a lot. Excellent chef, delicious meat, great service and amazing prices. read more

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Pretty good steaks. We went late on a Monday night with no reservation. We were told at least an hours wait, but within 10 minutes were seated. read more

This is my wife's account: A uber driver recommended this place to us. It was the busiest place in Palermo soho, however, we were able to get a table outside without a reservation. The restaurant is a nice sit down place. To start, they bring bread with tapenade, butter, and a tomato onion mix. We started with a big, bold Sryah. For dinner, la tabla de achuras. Which included kidney, intestine, and thymus gland. It was my first experience with thymus (sweet breads). Wow! They were delicious! As a side, we had an arugula salad with fig. Second bottle of wine. A Cabernet. Dessert was a flan made with free range chicken eggs with a scoop of dulce de leche and creme. Overall experience here was great. Service, ambiance, food, wine selection. read more

Well this restaurant was exceptionally good. We had an amazing meal. The service was impeccable. We're excited to go back and try something different. Although it's a pretty traditional place, the food was exciting. Don't forget a reservation. It's always packed. Or you might try what we did and get there really early. We scored a table at 7:30 before the crowds. read more

Excellent place in Buenos Aires is definitely a spot you have to hit in town. Outstanding food service and atmosphere. read more

Don Julio - Steakhouses Near Me - Buenos Aires, C

The best steak for life. Came here twice in two weeks, both heading from the airport directly after arrived at BA. You won't make a mistake by ordering any of the steaks, so just try as much as possible. The blood sausage and offal selection are both recommended for side dish. No specific suggestion for wine though. A tasting set would be a safe choice. read more

A very well known Argentinian steakhouse in Palermo. I'd recommend going at lunchtime (around 12) to avoid waiting, this place is very popular. I arrived at 12 on a Wednesday and was seated immediately at a great table outside. By 130pm it was getting very busy, and apparently they are often full for dinner. I had two empanadas for starters which were delicious. My rib eye steak was great and cost around $25 USD (bargain considering how popular Don Julio is). It wasn't the best steak I've ever had but certainly up there. read more

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Wow this place is AMAZING ... great service even while you wait in the line outside ... with free champagne and empanadas cause why not ... awesome ... love it ..... I hate to say this and don't wanna admit it but best filet mignon I have ever had ... how do they make the meat taste like that? ... it's absolutely delicious.. the sweet potato was good, mushroom was just ok and the spicy sausage was very good but not very spicy... I removed 1 star cause they charge for using the utensils ... really? ... come to find out most of the higher end restaurants charge this fee which is ridiculous ... read more

AMAZING. One of the best parrillas in BA deffo. For the record I am Argentine and I can tell that product is fresh and grilling is just perfect, which give us as a result an exquisite experience. Pricy? Yes. But absolutely worth it. Touristy? Not really. Indeed is quite popular but quality is the reason. Therefore, I strictly recommend making reservations (and ask for a desk on the upper floor ;). Is more intimate). read more

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We came by for Saturday lunch and fortunately didn't need a reservation. The restaurant was around 75% capacity and most patrons seemed to be locals (or at the very least, I didn't hear any English being spoken around our table.) We had a provoleta, salad and split an ojo de bife (NY strip cut.) Everything tasted fine but the latter wasn't the revelatory experience I was expecting. The ojo de bife was unseasoned/unsalted and since it wasn't aged, didn't taste as flavorful. I also had to struggle to cut the meat. However service was quick, steak cooked correctly and there was no wait for a table. All in all, I'm still glad we got a chance to try it. read more

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Ugh. I was so looking forward to Don Julio, as I wanted to try what is supposedly one of the best steakhouses in Buenos Aires. Instead, I was seriously disappointed by this experience --- the entrecôte we ordered was bland and the service was poor. It was a huge departure from my experience at Elena, which in my opinion was exponentially better in every way: flavorful steak, impeccable service, and trendy atmosphere. I went with two other friends to Don Julio, and none of us could finish the meat due to the lack of any discernible flavor. They also did not give us any sauces. Maybe we ordered a less than optimal cut of beef...it's possible. However, we asked our server for his recommendations, and he was very unhelpful, refusing to give us any guidance. If you want a delicious steak dinner in Buenos Aires, go to Elena and order their T-bone. It's super memorable, and the chimichurri they pair it with is perfect. read more

Make reservations! Don't celebrate if you roll up and see a bunch of empty tables, because they're probably all reserved. I absolutely loved the short ribs. I got the half order, which was the perfect portion. It was a thick cut, a good 1 inch at least. Not your standard Korean short rib! The meat was simply seasoned, but the grill is what gives this protein it's amazing flavor and perfectly caramelized crust. I may have been famished and distressed from sitting in traffic for an hour just to get to Don Julios, so my judgement may be a bit questionable. But I thought the meal was well worth the wait and I would absolutely do it again. I also strongly recommend enjoying this with a glass of Malbec. I had a glass of Malbec de Angeles and it went perfectly with the short ribs. I've never fully understood the relationship that red wine has with red meat, but I think this Malbec has shown me the way and I'm all up on this train now. A couple side notes: - There is a cover table charge per person, a nominal amount - Service charge is not included. If you pay with credit card, they request for tip to be paid in cash read more

Don Julio Warm and original ambiance, with maitre d' waiting for guests in Don Julio's outfit, and walls filled with empty wine bottles. Service is efficient and very attentive. The bistek is awesome, especially the chorizo thick cut. The half portion, being thinner, was much less tender and over cooked , most probably because of lesser marbling. Therefore not a good choice. The grilled vegetables are OK, but unevenly cooked. The grilled provolone with tomato is a delicious appetizer. The wine list is extensive, and served at cellar temperature, which is a very unique nice touch in BA. It is really a fun place for dinner! read more

Wow 5 Star all day long in a town full of meat and parillas Don Julio is King in my opinion there's nothing like a good steakhouse the staff was friendly and gave us champagne while we waited for our table and the empanadas are the best in town read more

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The best meal I had while staying in all of Argentina! You are a complete doofus if you don't eat here while visiting Buenos Aires. The service was spot on, especially since I've worked in fine dining for a long time. I haven't had service like this in years. Christian, our waiter, was impressive and we are going to back tonight. I advise you to be an early bird and get there at 6:30 PM to be the first ones seated. Now, the food. My gosh. We had a sausage appetizer that just tickled my tongue. It was just fabulous. We weren't even going to get an appetizer but don't make the mistake of not trying one of them. Even the bread they give you to start was phenomenal. For entree, we both got the Ribeye medium rare and wow. Hot melting lava in my mouth. They even put our fried egg side on top and it just oozed like a volcano ready to erupt. And then dessert. I'm surprised we even had room, but after that meal I couldn't pass up. The dulce de leche crepe was so good and I'm so upset i couldn't finish it. Ah and I forgot about the wine. We got a bottle of Barda Pinot Noir from Patagonia and let me just say it was the best wine I've ever had. Just go. Don't miss out on this once in a lifetime opportunity. read more

Excellent, it is very much done for tourists. The food and the ambiance is great a little pricy for argentina but dair for some on from the states. read more

I just had the best steak ever at Don Julio's. Not only was the food great, so too was the service. That aside, I would like to share a unique experience I had. Due to a misunderstanding at the start, the wait staff asked me to move to another table thinking I didn't like the first table they had me sit at. I didn't mind at all moving and the misunderstanding was no big deal on my part. However, they were very apologetic about the perceived inconvenience and refused to charge me for the meal. I felt so guilty about it all as they really didn't need to do that. Because of this, I will definitely go back before I leave Buenos Aires to return to the U.S. and leave a big tip as this was totally unexpected Check the place out, it's great read more

While this place has like a million reviews, I had to give them a shout out. I went for lunch by myself when we first arrived to Buenos Aires (my partner is a vegetarian) and literally sat at the bar and had one of the best steaks of my life. The service was great and the parilla was super impressive. I noticed they were grilling vegetable too, so my partner and I went for dinner the next night and we both had a great dining experience. All of the vegetables and meats were outstanding, only hiccup but who cares because it was a steak house was that their ravioli or whatever pasta they had was not particular great but you will definitely not go here for that. Definitely go but you can pass on the pasta. read more

Hands down the best steakhouse I've ever been to! Our servers were exceptionally sweet and willing to walk us through all the different cuts of meat along with the right wine pairing. After thinking long and hard I ordered the biggest steak I could find on the menu, asked for it medium rare (came out more rare though than med-rare--no biggie), and got straight up caveman style with it--without compromising class or making a mess, so to speak... Everything here was f*cking delicious. Even the fries were cooked perfectly. And although it's a mixed blend of hipster locals and cliche tourists, the vibe and decor inside feels like an authentic (rustic) Argentinean steakhouse... The kind of steakhouse you dream about that makes an impression on every tastebud. My dreams came true here. read more

If you want to see a steak cut with a spoon go here. Fresh bread, incredible steaks, fresh pasta, nice salsa, good wine, warm atmosphere...Everything you look for in a restaurant they have. I would eat here probably....3 times a week if I lived in BA and could afford it. It set the standard for me for steak from here on out and I have yet to find a contender anywhere else in the world. Including high end US steak spots where they charge $60/steak. Dang writing this makes me miss there...(review finished while I go weep) read more

The best steakhouse in entire Buenos Aires, the meat is exquisite!!!!! Pricy but worth it!!!!! Must make a reservation otherwise you'll have to wait outside for hours.. a must read more

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Lovely lunch and a great variety of steak. While the meat is cooked well, I felt like there wasn't much inherent flavor in the meat by itself. The sauces that come along were delicious, but when I usually order steak, I don't get it with the hopes of having a good sauce on there. There wasn't much of a wait if you roll up early for lunch and sit outside. If you plan on coming well after open, make sure to make reservations. read more

My favorite restaurant in BA was also the first restaurant I visited: Don Julio. My girlfriend and I spent Valentine's Day here last month. We waited about 30 minutes before being seated upstairs. It's a little more secluded upstairs which made it more romantic. We started off with an appetizer of chorizo sausage and a beef empanada. I ordered the 1/2 bife de lomo (tenderloin) while my girl got the short ribs. We chose a mid level bottle of Malbec from Mendoza. The tenderloin was absolutely perfect! The wine was fantastic. It was an amazing meal. The total was around 650 pesos ($50) for a dinner that would have easily cost $250 in Los Angeles. read more

My friend and I were staying in Palermo, and had been meaning to go to Don Julio our entire time in BA, and finally made it our last night. We got there late (even for dinner in BA) but there was still a little wait. We only waited for 5-10 minutes, and were seated upstairs. Ordered a bottle of wine that was good, but unremarkable. At the end of the meal we got to sign the bottle of wine! That was a fun touch! I got the beef tenderloin which was delicious, and my friend got the bife de lomo, which she really enjoyed. Service was eh, but our food and conversation made up for it! I would definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone visiting and staying near the Palermo area. read more

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We came here during a layover at around 1:30. There was an hour and a half wait but they allowed us to leave our bags and explore for a while before a table opened up. When we got back there were free warm empanadas and glasses of champagne being passed out to all of the guests waiting for a table. The hostess was wonderful and when a table opened up we were seated right away. We ordered a T-bone steak, pork sausage, grilled artichokes, and grilled broccoli. It came out quickly and perfectly. Every bite was phenomenal! Prices were reasonable for the quality. read more

Don Julio - Steakhouses Near Me - Buenos Aires, C

We ordered rib eye, which was deeeeelicious!!!!!! We took mashed potatoes and goat, provolone grilled cheese along with it. And of course a bottle of wine. Service was great, our server poured wine for us, and serve mashed potatoes for us... there is $40.00 (Pesos) charge for service. Everything was fresh and tasty. I just wish they spoke more English... read more