The entire experience was over the top. From the time we entered the door to paying the bill the service was exceptional. The food was perfect and excellent. My steak was so tender almost didn't need a knife. The macaroni and cheese and burssels sprouts...excellent. If you want great dining experience in Seattle this is your place. read more

When we lived in Southern California, our go-to steakhouse was Ruth's Chris, and honestly, it's still our favorite steakhouse in Southern California. So when we first came here, I felt a little guilty--as if I was cheating on Ruth's Chris, especially since there's one in Seattle! But this place completely won me over. Every time I visit, I try a different cut of steak, and not a single one has disappointed me. They're all incredibly delicious and cooked to perfection. The only thing I'm not a huge fan of is the Caesar salad. They prepare it fresh right at your table, which is fun to watch, but for my taste, it's a bit too fishy because of the amount of anchovies they use. That's just a personal preference, though. The service is always amazing, no matter which location you visit. The atmosphere also varies from restaurant to restaurant, giving each one its own unique character and charm. So yes--this place gets a 1000% recommendation from me! If you're a steak lover, it's absolutely worth a visit. (or a mocktail in my case!) read more

I want to give 5 star - Everything was delicious but DO NOT order the Brussel sprouts .... I went with a small group and someone suggested we family style order for the table. Everything else was beyond words perfect - however again - just skip the Brussel sprouts or please for the love of the kitchen please fix the sauce - overkilled my palette and I only had one bite. 1/10 Brussel sprouts the butter wine sauce with balsamic reduction and bacon ... ANNNND lemon? Nope. Why ?! Only reason this isn't 5 stars to me. 10/10 everything else!!! Lamb lollipops- everyone loved them! Cooked to perfection! Duck fat fries - crispy salty and incredible the way fries should be! Crab Mac - wanted to lick the bowl the sauce tasted perfectly creamy with a good amount of crab... Peppercorn New York - cannot wait to go back for this alone!!! Tomahawk - really beautifully plated and so delicious!!! Still thinking about how perfectly cooked the meat was. We split between 4 people and were so fat and happy after this... the Brussel sprouts were a topic of discussion and not in a good way. Will definitely be back but will never again order Brussel sprouts!!! read more

Just saw my last review was not at the new location and over 8 years old. So, time for an update as we've been to the new location for a wine dinner, a few cocktail classes followed by a sharing a dinner in the bar. The new location is just north of the Pike Market and Cloudburst Brewery on Western Ave where parking can be challenging. The great news is El Gaucho has valet parking so I drive up to door and let them handle that problem. The interior of course is low-light so get ready if it's late afternoon before sunset for you to go blind from bright light to darkness which is one of the things that makes El Gaucho special. We like to go to special events at El Gaucho where valet is complementary then follow the event with a meal. We have found that ordering the Chateubriand 20oz and share to be the best value and have never been disappointed as always perfectly cooked. The cocktails are top quality and service is impecible. Another plus is you can join their Revelers Club and get points, invites to special events and redeem points toward meal cost. read more

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Our anniversary experience at El Gaucho was absolutely unforgettable! From the moment we arrived, we felt so incredibly special and welcomed. They went above and beyond to make our anniversary memorable -- our table was beautifully decorated with rose petals, we received a card congratulating us, and they even had a personalized menu with our names on it. The atmosphere was elegant, warm, and absolutely amazing. And the food... truly exquisite! Every bite was melt-in-your-mouth delicious, and you could tell that so much care went into every detail. The entire evening was perfect from start to finish. The service, the atmosphere, the thoughtful touches, and, of course, the incredible food made this an anniversary we will never forget. We cannot wait to get back to Seattle so we can visit El Gaucho again. Thank you for making our special celebration even more special! read more

My son and I celebrated his 14th birthday. The food, but especially the service, were exceptional. My son came in not feeling well or hungry .... But then joined me in the meal. The bananas Foster for dessert was AAA+++. Thank you ! read more

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Mock our server was amazing and steak couldn't have been better! If we would be in Seattle again we would come back read more

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This was my first time visiting this location. I usually go to Tacoma or Aqua but decided to do something different. Service and food were excellent just like every El Gaucho establishment. Only complaint was the valet. Upon arriving valet was nowhere to be found so I left my Porsche in-front of the restaurant and gave my keys to the host. My car was moved up about 5 feet up from where I was originally parked. After dinner valet was still nowhere to be found. Checked in with the host again and you could see valet practically sprinting from down the street to give me my keys. Felt bad for him and gave him an $8 tip. If valet is struggling someone needs to help them! read more

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The hostess and waiter were absolutely amazing! I couldn't ask for better service! Plus the food was amazing! I got their onion soup which they made sure to get it straight from the pot since their truffle soup was next to it. I'm allergic to mushroom so they were very accommodating. It felt great being the first one there which made the ambiance great! Overall I would suggest it as date night or get together with friends! read more

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This is a personal favorite for me! I've been to the old location almost 20 years ago, and it was time to revisit them in the new location. The atmosphere is amazing, with the dimly lit dining room and wine bottles displayed in towers and walls throughout the restaurant. The wait staff is beyond top notch. The very knowledgeable staff was ever present and able to assist with any questions we had. The meal was incredible, but the drink of choice was a blood orange old fashioned. I can say it might have been the best old fashioned I've drank in my adult life. The steak was cooked to perfection and worth every penny! I enjoyed the peppercorn NY cut. This steak was about $89, but they do have less expensive cuts like the baseball, which comes in at $57. The cost will be understood when having this dining experience. You can plan to spend $300 plus for a good date night. Again, worth it. 5 stars. read more

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El Gaucho is the place for the best food and outstanding service in Seattle. They never fail to achieve perfection and the entire dining experience is always memorable. Great cocktails, the seafood platter was perfect for two, and the steak is always done to order. The scalloped potatoes were an excellent pairing and the house red was delightful. Canlis and the Met are really good, but EG It is the most reliable dining experience in the Pacific Northwest. read more

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It had been a few years since we last visited El Gaucho-Seattle! The restaurant is now in a new location in the Union Stables building. This is a vintage brick building facing Elliot Bay on Western Ave. a few blocks from El Gaucho's former space. Gone is that funky blue facade and El Gaucho sign. The new space is amazing with high ceilings, an energetic bar area, an open visible kitchen, a large primary dining area, and several private dining spots. From the valet and front of the house to the waiters, El Gaucho provided a welcoming environment! There was only one valet personnel working this Friday night so we had to wait a bit before he returned from the parking area to take our key. Once inside, we were seated immediately. Our server, Sarah and colleagues, were very personable and welcoming, and provided us with exceptional service which made our experience great! El Gaucho sets a romantic mood with its dimly lit interior, white table cloths, tailored waiters, and pianist playing in the background. We started our dinner with glasses on sauvignon blanc and blood orange old fashioned, and a dozen local oysters which were delicious! Next up were our entrees. My wife chose a couple of appetizers, the Wicked Shrimp (which had a nice spicy sauce) and the Diver Sea Scallops which included pommes puree, picatta topping, and lemon beurre blanc. Both of these dishes were excellently prepared and tasted great! Before arriving, I had already decided I was going to try the Canadian Lobster Tail (for those who have followed my reviews are aware, we are pescatarians). At El Gaucho there are several opportunities to enjoy a tableside presentation (caesar salad, flaming sword, Steak Diane, Chateaubriand, baked potato, and a couple desserts). So, the 18 oz Lobster Tail (accompanied with drawn butter and lemon) and baked potato were excellent prepared and presented tableside! We didn't do dessert on this occasion but definitely will on our next visit. We were presented with an after dinner ensemble of grapes, pears, and crackers. I must say the execution in the kitchen for our dinner was excellent as each entree was seasoned appropriately and not overcooked. Kudos to Executive Chef Joe and his team!! The only disappointment is that those wonderful views of Elliot Bay are no longer viewable from inside the new location but that's okay because the food, service, and inside ambiance are first rate. read more

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Spendy but well worth the visit. Excellent service and food was delicious. Decent portions and favorable food without being overly seasoned. El gaucho steak was delectable. read more

We celebrate my birthday most years here. I love their OLD FASHION way of greeting you at the door and big, giant table side service. It is a blend between nostalgic, traditional and classic and it always feels like a celebration whenever you visit. The valet is always exceptional. They hired the nicest people to run the valet. They are a great hello and an awesome thoughtful goodbye as well. They helped my young daughter locate her Uber home. I really appreciate this added touch as parking is quite difficult and they make the experience quite lovely. The New York steak was, OF COURSE, out of this world. The potatoes --- when I asked my waiter -- "What is the secret you make them with?" He said so cutely, " Butter and then some more butter!" OMG, he is not lying and they are heavenly! I road that butter train hard. The wine menu while expensive, and expansive is worth talking about. My hubby and I know wines and love wines and have drank many a good wine -- we scoured the menu ... and to our surprise we found something absolutely delicious that did not break the bank. We ordered a bottle of their house signature wine... especially when we found out that it was made by Long Shadows out of Walla Walla. We about died. We thought they should advertise the wine maker. What a treat. What a beautiful Long Shadow wine is hiding in that El Gaucho bottle. We will get this every time. Look for it on the menu. I was surprised that we could find our price point on that fancy list, but we did. It was advantageous to buy the bottle rather than the $25 dollar glasses of wine. SO don't despair. I was a bit bummed that we sat in the far back extra room (that was not decorated or special in any way -- next year they should pour some love into the ambiance back there)... it's more our style to sit by the Christmas tree near the piano, but it was busy and my birthday is near Christmas -- so it often times doesn't work out. We moved to the bar later and got to have our ambiance and listen to the piano player play beautiful holiday music. We loved that moment of our evening and made it special. The young man who is the bartender made a fanstastic lemon drop - and he was talented at pouring good drinks, but I think he must have been serving on an off night -- as he seemed annoyed and grumpy. I don't usually experience that kindo f service at El Gaucho - so we are chalking it up to an unusual night for him. I have been a regular at El Gaucho since 1999 and I LOVED the "famous" bartender JOE at the original place. When you walked in he made you feel so special... so EXTRAORDINARY! You knew bartending was his LIFE and he lit the place up with his amazing over the top joy and happiness. He truly celebrated people and loved his regulars. He loved serving people with his generose spirit at the bar. We mostly ate at the bar, because he was so fun. I go to El Gaucho still today, because OF HIM back in the 2000's! I wish his energy and spirit still filled the place! He is irreplaceable I am sure, but his sweetness is surely missed. We came home with leftovers. The steaks were perfection. My daughter loved her "fancy-pants" meal and it was a giant splurge -- but well worth it and another night filled with incredible memories. Thank you El Gaucho. read more

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We loved our visit at El Gaucho. The food was divine and the ambiance was beautiful. We came to celebrate my fiancé's birthday and on the way out, the pianist played Happy Birthday and followed it with another surprise! It was the perfect evening for us. We would go back just to have the El Gaucho steak. So good! The severe was also amazing! read more

2025 Christmas Eve family dinner. Enjoyed the service, food and fellowship. Reservations were easy, valet and check in were seamless. The food was as we remembered: good. read more

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Chateaubriand is the perfect date steak, it serves two and is carved tableside. We also enjoyed the accompanying sides: two Gaucho-style baked potatoes, asparagus, and parmesan crusted tomatoes. The live piano player and the dim lighting add to the ambiance. Their service is top-notch. Be sure to join their reveller's club (I think it has a new name under their parent company, Fire and Vine) for outstanding perks. And their Gaucho Manhattan is the best Manhattan I've ever had. Their other cocktails are great, too! read more

Customer service was amazing, the atmosphere is delightful, and every bite of food was mouth-watering. For starters, I tried the tenderloin Diablo and fried calamari, both of which were delicious. I highly recommend the Steak Diane, which you must split with another person. It was the best steak I've had, with a delicious sauce including mushrooms. It also comes with mashed potatoes and asparagus. In addition, the Guacho Mac & Cheese is delectable, as well as the scallops potatoes. Overall, a 10/10, and perhaps my new favorite steakhouse! read more

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Went here for a presentation so the menu had just a few choices. I'm not much of a meat eater so chose the mushroom orzo. Many people ordered the beef. Many people didn't eat much of it when they got to the inner parts of this fist sized hunk of meat that was still bright red. I mean, it looked cooked on the outside but get past the first layer and not cooked at all. Ugh, I almost gagged seeing all that rare cooked meat just sitting uneaten on most everyone's plates. My dish was delish, though. read more

Now, 3 stars for the night we went, but make no mistake: this is a top shelf kind of place with a tremendous atmosphere and service. Just this night, their execution in the kitchen lacked in spots: Disappointment #1: The steaks. The steak pictured is not the one I sampled. But that steak pictured is a rare steak with a sear effect. The one I sampled was from a steak done medium and seared. Now, I've eaten thousands of steaks - and been to about any top tier place around the US. This steak was done with a majorly bitter burn taste. Not a "kinda going bitter....but way way way bitter taste. - Miss #2: The risotto. Not too recognizable as any risotto version I've ever had. Not sure what happened to this batch - but it was actually awful. Now for the good: Salads: with the Caesar or the wedge: both excellent. The bacon on the wedge was an excellent bacon. Scalloped potatoes: Probably the best dish of the night. However they make those - those are a best version of scalloped I've had most anywhere. French Onion soup: a very good French onion. Crab cakes: you're in Seattle and fresh seafood...they got this one right. Crème brûlée: an excellent traditional take on a classic dessert. All and all....this place will be a great restaurant option in Seattle...despite their major misses.....they had plenty of great execution on other dishes. But do be prepared to pay and it's not a budget friendly place: - I did (not) get an entree; I had a soup and salad. No alcohol on our tab. And the risotto was taken off the bill even though we didn't ask for that. Then, they added the tip: (3) people: $411. There's how come I go with 3 stars. For that kind of money; you shouldn't miss (or you should notice how burned the steak is) on something like a steak. Something they are preparing hundreds and hundreds of a week. Then the risotto - should be about their most popular side. Shouldn't miss on that one either. read more

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If 10 stars were possible, El Gaucho would receive that rating. My wife and I have crazy busy schedules and we were not able to go out and celebrate Valentine's Day. We did manage to book a reservation for the Tuesday after and we were really looking forward to our visit here. I had been to the old El Gaucho many years ago and learned that they have a new location since 2020. They relocated to a new downtown home in the union stables building. This historic site once housed 300 horses who had the job of pulling Seattle's street cars and fire engines. The building has retained many of its distinctive features and the inside is laid out very well. There is plenty of parking nearby. Our waiter, Back/Boch, warmly greater us, and gave us a rundown on the history of this location. We scouted out the menu in advance and decided on fried calamari for our appetizer. It was the perfect size portion and the calamari was tasty. For our entrées, I had the bone in ribeye, which was 18 ounces of perfectly grilled medium rare. My wife enjoyed grilled scampi pasta, which was a generous portion and the shrimp were perfectly done. Throughout the meal, the servers kept our glasses topped off And appeared quickly when we had a question. For dessert, we enjoyed the crème brûlée, which was anointed with fresh berries and mint. As with the rest of the meal, it was incredible. We watched as they prepared bananas Foster table side for an adjacent table.Outstanding presentation and it looked amazing. Have to remember to try that next visit. The food was outstanding, and the ambience was incredible. What truly made this meal special was our server. He was extremely kind and considerate and took the time to visit with us. He's been working for El gaucho for a number of years and really enjoys what he does. The entire staff has to be complimented for their outstanding customer service. We very much look forward to our next visit and highly recommend this to anyone looking for a special night out. read more

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Food was great we all had steaks. Cooked just right. Service was in point and friendly staff ! Building was really cool old brick building. Very nice ambiance and a piano player was a nice touch too! I would definitely return ! Steak was just a touch salt. But still really good read more

I have eating countless times at the Portland location, first time at the Seattle for a memorable bday Dinner. Ambience and service is first rate plus. Abundant menus of great drinks, amazing sides and a made at table Caesars can't be missed of course you come for the steak! Must have sides are the sweet corn, Mac cheese and mash potatoes and every steak here is first rate. The after dinner cheese and fruit plate has shrunk considerably but given the quantity of food we often never were able to finish it. For BDay they offered us a wonderful dessert to go. Most certainly one of my favorite steak places in the US read more

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Great service, great filet, the steak tartar was just ok. Sort of bland. The escargot was fine. The béarnaise was AMAZING! There is a service charge which is not called for when it's a small group of 3 people! Very expensive. read more

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My wife and I stopped in to have our 39th wedding anniversary dinner. We each ordered the ribeye steak which was phenomenal. Cooked to perfection. We also ordered sides of scalp potatoes and grilled corn. Also great. The service was super fantastic. Our server was on the spot and very kind. If I had any complaints at all about my experience, it would be that the restaurant itself is very noisy and loud. Also, they've decided to take on the new policy of charging a service charge of 20% no matter what. And that does not go to the server it gets distributed. Then you have to tip your server another 20%. And then there was taxes. We ended up spending over $150 just on service charges and tip. I think that is so wrong. The total came to over $450 and I think that's enough money spent to not have to charge a mandatory service fee. Just my opinion. The food and surface was so great. I did tip well because our server deserved it. I will be back because experience is incredible. And I know ahead of time now that they're gonna go to me for another 20% even if I don't want to. If you can afford this place, I would highly recommend it. read more

El Gaucho has been my favorite special occasion restaurant since way back when they were in the original location at 7th & Olive. Thankfully they have retained much of what I loved about it, while moving a couple of times and updating the menu. The incredible garlic bread still brings back childhood memories, and we always get a Caesar salad prepared tableside (no anchovies!). I miss the prime rib, but the addition of A5 Wagyu steak more than makes up for it. And it's always tough to choose between bananas Foster or cherries jubilee for dessert - one of the few places that still flambés them tableside. Service is stellar, and the ambience is dark and elegant. They do a great job of recognizing special occasions, even printing a congratulatory message to us at the top of our menus! The valet service makes it easy to pull up to the front door and not worry about parking, or walking to/from the car. All of this comes at a price, of course, but not out of line with the quality and value delivered. read more

I have been to El Gaucho many times at three locations (and in there Reveler's Club), but attended a special even there and wanted to write a review on that. It was a really spectacular meal. This was the Pepper Bridge & Amavi Cellars Wine Dinner. It was very well organized in a separate room. We were greeted with a nice cocktail and an appetizer that was excellent. The Pepper Bridge/Amavi Director of Winemaking Jean-Francois Pellet was there to talk about the wines along with El Gaucho Executive Chef Kirin Chun to talk about the food. It was great hearing them speak. Needless to say the food and wines were awesome. It started with scallops and beets matched with a Pepper Bridge Sauvignon Blanc. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the beets were a very nice complement. The next course was a cassoulet along with Amazake sourdough. First, it can be odd to point out bread, but it was really outstanding (and sounded like it took a few days). Then the cassoulet was rich with beek, pork, and lamb--but really tasty. This was matched with an Amavi Syrah. Next course was Chantrelle Potato Gratin. This was a really original preparation and so delicious. It had stacks of thin layers, then the mushrooms were so good with it. This was matched with an Amavi Cab. After that was dry-aged Kagoshima ribeye (in tallow). This was another really unique course. The meat was really rich and flavorful and the Pepper B ridge cab matched absolutely perfect iwth it. For dessert, there was a velvet carrot cake. This was so delicious also, just incredible. This was matched with Pepper Bridge Trine, which I had never had before but loved. This was an absolutely wonderful experience. I strongly encourage others to sign up for these events. read more

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Elgaucho? Please. After all these years it still set the standard for other too follow. Chef Joe.? The staff? The service? I feel like I'am dining in Monte Carlo. You wanna up your game? Dine here. Everything else? Compromised. read more

I'm sort of slack-jawed at how mediocre the product is here. Hasn't always been this way. Did something change?? I was hunting for a good, solid, price-no-object steak somewhere in Seattle with a veggie to pair. I opted for the roasted Brussels sprouts and bone-in ribeye. The sprouts were the blandest sprouts I've had this side of the 21st century -- that should be like a softball right over the middle of the plate in 2025 America and it was a meager swing and a miss. Didn't even need a home run, but honesty that's at least a free pass to first base -- these got sent back to the dugout. You don't just dump ...I don't even know what it was... bacon bits??? ... on top and call it a side dish. The bone-in ribeye... not sure how you cook out all the moisture from a $92 med rare steak, but El Gaucho prevailed! You go for the ribeye because it's well-marbled and flavorful... no idea how they went so wrong, but I couldn't continue eating that abomination. ‍ My attitude might also be swayed just a bit by the obtuse patrons at the bar who seemed to think the wait staff would be following them home But nevertheless! The food was what I came for, and it was not it. Not it at all I was there on a Tuesday, so I'm not sure if that was industry night or not. I'll probably give it another shot at some point, but it's picked up the stink of inconsistency for me. You can't be a premium steakhouse and flop SO hard on a med rare ribeye no matter what day it is. read more

Came here for my fiancés birthday dinner, ordered the filet mignon, it tasted burnt, it felt like they knew my steak was burnt and handed to me to see if I would complain. I didn't because I wasn't sure what to expect from an Argentine steakhouse, I came to visit from the Bay Area, Ca, I've had better steak over here. Not a fan, nothing stood out honestly. Customer service was great but foods lacked, I would prefer for it to be the opposite. read more

It has been almost 20 years since I last dined at El Gaucho. Back in Seattle for the weekend, I knew it was time to re-visit Seattle's premier local steakhouse. It moved to a new location in the Union Stables Building in 2021. I knew when my daughter and I arrived we were going to have an amazing evening. It started with the hostesses at the front desk and continued with Todd our server. He knew we were heading to the Metallica concert that evening and made sure everything arrived timely to our table. We both started with a martini, my daughter order gin, and I selecting vodka. The blue cheese olives that we requested were simply delicious. We first ordered a half dozen Oysters, followed by the Boned-In Ribeye, plus Baked Potatoes and Asparagus as sides. Each course was beautifully plated and prepared exactly as we requested. I was super impressed that Kirin Chun, the GM and Executive Chef, came by our table to personally slice our steak so it could be shared. I also have to commend Kirin and an assistant for prepping our potatoes. It was like they massaged the potato to ensure it was consistently soft and flaky. In terms of an unexpected treat, the piano player even played several Metallica hits, including Nothing Else Matters. I presume few diners in the room had any idea they were hearing music from one of our premier metal bands. It was a fantastic experience and makes me hungry for another trip to Seattle and El Gaucho. read more

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We made a reservation at 6pm and arrived 30 minutes early. They had no issues with seating us right away. Service was exceptional from beginning to end. Our server Todd went over and beyond to ensure we had the best dining experience! Food was absolutely delicious. I highly recommend dining here and I really hope you are fortunate enough to get Todd as your server. Thank you Todd! I also had the pleasure of being escorted by a true gentleman to the ladies room by another server named Jimmy. He didn't just point me in the direction. He extended his arm out and walked me arm-in-arm . Thank you Jimmy for the extra special treatment, even though you were not assigned to our table. read more

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In a world of fast food and self service it is a pleasure to dine at El Goucho where great service and exception dining still exists. A bit spendy but a great value. We always enjoy El Goucho and have never been disappointed. When you want something special and delicious go to El Goucho. read more

One of my favorite steak and lobster dinners of all time. The ambience is perfect imo, service was classy, and I can't wait to go back here again. Thank you! read more

The food is beyond amazing and the staff is even more! Our favorite restaurant in Seattle!

Nice and romantic ambience. Great customer service. The details to make it extra special rose petals, candle lights and a signed card from all the El Gaucho team. My spouse surprised me for our 2nd Wedding Anniversary by making reservations to El Gaucho. Totally recommend this place. Food, drinks and dessert are delicious. We order two desserts and El Gaucho gave us one free dessert for our Wedding Anniversary. read more

Jayden, Simone absolutely killed it to make my wife's birthday celebration so extra special. And of coarse we cannot forget our server Stacy who provided us with the most exceptional service with her pretty smile and warm personality. read more

This is the best steakhouse in Seattle. The steaks are cooked to perfection and they have lots of flavor. There is also a good happy hour menu with some items that are not on the regular dinner menu, such as ribs. read more

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Oka was our server for my birthday. He was great! Thank you to Oka and the lovely staff at El Gaucho. I will definitely return. Food and service were excellent! read more

If you want to experience a classic (and classy) steakhouse, El Gaucho is one of the best options in Seattle =) The atmosphere is perfect; dark, moody, quiet. The steaks are always phenomenal (and despite being quite adept at making a great steak at home, I'm reminded just why it makes sense to splurge and go out on occasion). Lastly, the service is incredible. They go above and beyond constantly. An example is it was my friend's bday and he had asked if they could make a (drink I never heard of). They were lacking one of the (esoteric) ingredients, but Spirits Captain (Simone Van Eeden) figured out how to make it, which required smoking lime juice (iirc). My friend was blown away at how perfect it came out (presented by it's crafter =) It's experiences like that that make a place worth the price! read more