Do NOT go here over the Seattle location, period. I have been going to El Gaucho Portland and Seattle many times over the last two decades, and while I am consistently delighted by the experience at those two locations, THIS location has consistently disappointed and the food quality and service is nowhere near the other two locations.
1). Tables are much more cramped and waiters check on you at a much slower rate than other locations. Expect to spend over 2x as long waiting to place your order, getting bread, water, everything.
2). Ceasar salad is way off. Lettuce is not anywhere near as crispy as it is elsewhere, dressing is way too cheesy and not the same tart flavor at the Seattle location. They didn’t even ask if i wanted pepper.
3). Steak is way off - does not have the signature charred exterior that El Gaucho steaks should have, and the side of asparagus was a joke. Literally could’ve been just steamed.
4). Service is slow and has weird quirks? i.e. they gave us sparkling water but didn’t bring us new cups so we had to chug our tap water to drink the sparkling, or mix in the sparkling with still. Forget asking for new cups since the server won’t be with you for another 10-15 min.
I has one bad experience here 3 years ago (i was abandoned by the server on the balcony multiple times during the dinner and waited 10 minutes to get a fork after receiving my dessert), but this most recent experience settles this as the vastly inferior steak experience. Please go to El Gaucho in Belltown, or at the very least save yourself $200 and get yourself an applebees 2 entree special.
Bonus - parking situation is a joke, no signs for self park (only valet) and we parked in the city garage paying an extra $15.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
Wei-Chung Wang
Good choice, would love to try. Burger is good deal, beer is excellent.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Kyle Gates
The El Gaucho Bellevue staff was great on all levels in setting up our large 32 person wedding rehearsal dinner. From planning the right room, to accommodating the dietary restrictions, to the service the night of with a large group it was all great. We reserved the Seven Hills room and Mezzanine bar for our large group and it was a great private space, with a great atmosphere, and great service from the staff. We have also dined as a table for two and will be back again for dinner and any future large gatherings.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ashley Carnelle
The quality is service was superb! Everyone was courteous.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tony Chang
Top notch food and wine. Excellent service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michael Wise
The Best service excellent menu best steak house in Bellevue!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fredy Abarca
the attention, the service was terrible, I ordered new York steak and French fries, they only brought New York steak and not my french fries. A
A wonderful restaurant with very good food. My favorite is the table side ceasar salad made right in front of the table, not pre-made dressing, but dressing made from scratch with all the traditional ingredients.
Prices may be pretty steep for some but, this is a place to celebrate a birthday, anniversary, or other big day. If you let them know when making reservations, they will personalize your experience.
Thank you to the wonderful staff and specifically Will, our server!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Christopher Strunk
Delicious food, excellent service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Liana Garcia
Every meal we tried was beyond delicious. Loved the service, they truly go their way to make you feel delighted!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gal T
The food was really good and the service was outstanding. It was my first time and I really enjoyed! Its not cheap but worth it
Great trip to an amazing steakhouse
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of the best happy hours in town.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Do NOT go here over the Seattle location, period. I have been going to El Gaucho Portland and Seattle many times over the last two decades, and while I am consistently delighted by the experience at those two locations, THIS location has consistently disappointed and the food quality and service is nowhere near the other two locations.
1). Tables are much more cramped and waiters check on you at a much slower rate than other locations. Expect to spend over 2x as long waiting to place your order, getting bread, water, everything.
2). Ceasar salad is way off. Lettuce is not anywhere near as crispy as it is elsewhere, dressing is way too cheesy and not the same tart flavor at the Seattle location. They didn’t even ask if i wanted pepper.
3). Steak is way off - does not have the signature charred exterior that El Gaucho steaks should have, and the side of asparagus was a joke. Literally could’ve been just steamed.
4). Service is slow and has weird quirks? i.e. they gave us sparkling water but didn’t bring us new cups so we had to chug our tap water to drink the sparkling, or mix in the sparkling with still. Forget asking for new cups since the server won’t be with you for another 10-15 min.
I has one bad experience here 3 years ago (i was abandoned by the server on the balcony multiple times during the dinner and waited 10 minutes to get a fork after receiving my dessert), but this most recent experience settles this as the vastly inferior steak experience. Please go to El Gaucho in Belltown, or at the very least save yourself $200 and get yourself an applebees 2 entree special.
Bonus - parking situation is a joke, no signs for self park (only valet) and we parked in the city garage paying an extra $15.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
Good choice, would love to try. Burger is good deal, beer is excellent.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
The El Gaucho Bellevue staff was great on all levels in setting up our large 32 person wedding rehearsal dinner. From planning the right room, to accommodating the dietary restrictions, to the service the night of with a large group it was all great. We reserved the Seven Hills room and Mezzanine bar for our large group and it was a great private space, with a great atmosphere, and great service from the staff. We have also dined as a table for two and will be back again for dinner and any future large gatherings.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The quality is service was superb! Everyone was courteous.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Top notch food and wine. Excellent service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The Best service excellent menu best steak house in Bellevue!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
the attention, the service was terrible, I ordered new York steak and French fries, they only brought
New York steak and not my french fries.
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Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
Great place, great food, great service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
A wonderful restaurant with very good food. My favorite is the table side ceasar salad made right in front of the table, not pre-made dressing, but dressing made from scratch with all the traditional ingredients.
Prices may be pretty steep for some but, this is a place to celebrate a birthday, anniversary, or other big day. If you let them know when making reservations, they will personalize your experience.
Thank you to the wonderful staff and specifically Will, our server!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delicious food, excellent service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Every meal we tried was beyond delicious. Loved the service, they truly go their way to make you feel delighted!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was really good and the service was outstanding.
It was my first time and I really enjoyed!
Its not cheap but worth it
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bad steak, low fat, undercooked, low seasoning
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 2
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