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    4.0 (52 reviews)
    Open 4:00 pm - 10:30 PM

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    Jonathan N.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great lounge with amazing Columbia river views with the beautiful sunsets.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Excellent service from Joe at the bar and their staff. Great selection of Happy Hour items too.

    The view was the only good thing going here
    Liz W.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]First off the view is amazing and the server was friendly, but she did not know any of the answers to questions I had asked about the menu, regarding what the drink special was or what other drinks were, etc.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] to be honest, that's not a dealbreaker. Had the food been good? We had a glass of wine, a beer off hh menu, & The steak skewers which were not good. It was tender, but bland and had a very weird taste to it and then lots nasty fatty bites. $18 for the happy hour steak skewers and just not good at all . We will go back for a drink because it's a lovely view, but definitely won't be ordering the steak skewers again

    Michelle R.

    The host was wonderful, he promptly sat my friend and I in a location of our choosing so we could see the view. Waitress came to give us menus, once we ordered - just one drink a piece - she said she would be back to see if we liked the drinks and she never came back. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It wasn't busy at all either.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I finally got her attention to get our check, she drops it off and says "gratuity has already been added as well!". Ummm gratuity for 2 drinks and just a party of 2?? BTW I got the tequila cilantro drink, no cilantro flavor at all. My friend got the coconut "old fashioned" which was decent. But my tab was $50, what a joke - I won't be returning

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    Marybeth S.

    Stopped in after apps and happy hour at the AC Hotel. This place is posh and the interior design is beautiful. Finally some nice places this side of the river. We sat at the bar on Valentines Day, fairly early in the evening. Great service, attentive and friendly. Both of the cocktails I tried were well done, pretty and delicious. I will definitely be back.

    Sweet Bites Menu
    Dana B.

    This is probably the nicest bar/lounge we've been to since moving to the PNW. The staff is welcoming, attentive and seemed to work really well together to greet, seat and serve guests. We arrived shortly after 4pm on a gorgeous Sunny Saturday afternoon. We attempted to get a table outside but they were all taken, so we sat inside near the window so we could catch the sunset. Because we had just eaten at Grassa about an hour before (and were totally stuffed) we opted to just get dessert and wine, which turned out to be a total treat. We got the chocolate torte which was so decadent, rich, & creamy with raspberry & pistachio crumble - simply divine. And it paired nice with our glasses of local Pinot noir. Service was excellent and the ambiance is a vibe, especially being right on the water. The decor, colors, lighting and woodwork all contribute to the beautiful aesthetic.

    Malika U.

    We've been wanting to check this place out but they close so early and we finally had a chance to come by after a wedding. Staff was so nice. Very friendly and welcoming. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance is nice. Dark with minimal lighting.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]We wanted to sit outside but weren't able to because it was full.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Drinks were good but spendy. Everything on the menu is spendy. FYI, they add a 20% gratuity fee on your bill. We were only party of 2, just me and my husband and the only thing we ordered was 2 drinks. Probably won't be back.

    Karen M.

    The perfect view of the lake on top of the hotel indigo. If you ever stay at any of the hotels on the waterfront I would recommend you make reservations for outdoor seating to catch the sunset. Drinks is a bit pricey but the appetizers made up for it. The pork belly was tender and the deviled eggs came in three different flavors. Our hostess made sure we had outdoor seating as we didn't make any reservations for the night. Once a table opened up so gave it to us!

    Date night!
    Steven M.

    Hands down the most amazing service and bar creations! Above and beyond in everything they do, and a perfect start, or finish to an El Gaucho treat! (Also you can order from El Gaucho there as well)

    Pink Skies at Night
    Madeline C.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]I love the atmosphere of this lounge! Very classy, chic, and awesome views of the Columbia River.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food and cocktails were very tasty. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's great spot for a night out.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    The server putting on a show
    Terrence M.

    Order: The Expat (scotch, cognac, tropical italian amaro, coffee, banana) Pros: the view is gorgeous! The music sets the atmosphere, and the inside decor gives an upscale adult type of vibe. The Expat drink is really delicious. You get a smoky taste from the coffee and it pairs well with the scotch. Cons: I didnt taste the banana but its still a really good drink.

    Charcuterie and poke
    Toria S.

    *puts on monacle and top hat* I am absolutely tickled that little ole Vancouver has a rooftop lounge with a really comfortable and upscale ambience to boot. And when I say upscale, I mean ~upscale~. We were greeted and escorted all the way up to the 8th floor which was a nice little boost to feel like we were part of the 1% for an evening. We arrived just at sunset and you could quite literally feel the energy as people enjoyed the moment, it was very beautiful! We were greeted promptly at our table and had great service our entire visit. Nothing overbearing and also very attentive to our requests. Extremely comfortable seating that encouraged us to stay for over 2 hours. If I'm being a little pedant, I'll just say it was awkward having the uncommonly small tables at the incorrect height for how low the seating was at the banquets. I also feel as though the acoustics can be managed a little better as during our stay, 3 different, large parties rotated near us (but not next to us) and it was fairly easy to listen in on their loud conversations. What we had: 2 glasses of wine each, I really liked my rose, the pours were heavy! Charcuterie - I thought it was fairly priced for what we were receiving but what was provided did not mesh well together. It looked beautiful, don't get me wrong, but having pickled cauliflower, pate, savory cheesecake (bleu cheese), and a delightful mustard as the accoutrements made it difficult to mix and match flavors since they were all stand-alone, flavorful stars. Plus, more crisps are always needed, always Poke bowl - really fresh fish, would absolutely order again, good staple ;) 5/5 view on a crisp winter evening 5/5 aesthetics 5/5 service 4/5 food 4/5 functionality of space Rounding up to 5 stars because I still really enjoyed the place and am working on trying not to be so detail-oriented for my own sanity! I could have sat inside for hours, and would be interested how the cocktails are since El Gaucho downstairs has some really great flavors on their own menu.

    Elder flower Vodka cocktail
    Rachel C.

    I can see myself enjoying more time on this patio! Amazing view and chic vibes thorough out. Our waitress was very sweet and attentive. The cocktail wasn't my favorite it had a little more peppercorn than I think I was expecting and I would like to see more sweet vodka cocktail options. The savory food options left much to be desired if you're vegetarian. Everything had meat in it and the only option without were deviled eggs. Even if not specially a vegetarian or vegan establishment it's important to consider. Was curious to try the macarons, I'll have to come back and try more of the menu.

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    Beautiful, cozy, relaxing. It has great views, as you'd expect. Lots of different seating options with a chill intimate vibe. Basically a date night dream place when the goal is talking to, and enjoying, each other rather than just "going to dinner again". Speaking of dinner, it's a very limited app menu. My knock down to 4 stars is because there's not one vegetarian option. Although, in all fairness, I didn't ask if anything could be adapted to vegetarian either. I had a bartender (Matt) whip me up something unique and all I remember is that there was rye whiskey...lol...photo attached. It was fantastic. In fact it was waaay better than a drink I had off the menu (All The Way Up). Service was friendly and fantastic. Great place.

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    The server who was checking my ID was rude to me and the food had no salt whatsoever.

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    We went on a double date here on a Saturday evening and were sat in the bar area. They have a…read morebeautiful and grand chandelier in there. They enjoy their hanging lights cause in the single bathroom in the bar, they have 4 lamps and I was like wow. Service was great! Very informative and attentive. We never needed to look for her. We went with her suggestion to share everything and that made the experience more fun. I loved the truffle mac and cheese, fried Brie cubes, and the scallop yakitori. The scallops are cute little guys and very tasty. All the skewers were delicious. I think next time I would skip the beef cheek poutine. The beef cheek was the best part and the other ingredients were just so so. Dessert? We got the chocolate pot de creme and chocolate lava cake. If you're just getting one, I'd recommend the chocolate lava cake. There are a lot of fun elements on the plate, great for sharing!

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    We celebrated 36 years of marriage at El Gaucho in Vancouver, and we honestly couldn't think of a…read morebetter way to mark the milestone! From the moment we walked in, the personal touches were amazing. They had personalized our menu, left a signed congratulations card on our table, and even scattered rose petals across the tablecloth. It made an already special night feel truly unforgettable. Our waiter, Scott, was fantastic and funny--he made the entire evening so memorable! Pro tip: Do yourself a favor and specifically ask for Scott when you make your reservation. We ordered from the Prime Hour menu, which is an absolute bargain. You get to choose between soup or salad, two different entrees, and two different desserts. We both went with the seafood Tagliatelle, and wow. It was so rich, generously loaded with halibut, scallops, shrimp, and prosciutto in an incredible lemon pasta sauce. Note for future diners: They do automatically include a 20% service charge on the bill. However, Scott's service was so exceptional that we happily tipped extra on top of it. Save your pennies, do yourself a favor, and book a table ASAP. You won't regret it!

    El Gaucho already charges premium prices, so adding a mandatory 20% service fee that does not go…read moredirectly to the servers feels deeply unethical. Most customers naturally assume a charge of that size is a gratuity for the staff who provided the service. Structuring it otherwise creates a misleading impression and lacks the transparency I expect from a high-end restaurant. I have no issue paying for excellent food, service, or even higher menu prices. What I object to is a pricing practice that appears designed to make customers believe they are rewarding the servers when they are not. Trust is a critical part of any fine dining experience, and this policy has completely eroded mine. Because of it, I will never return to El Gaucho.

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