Fantastic food as usual, service is usually five stars but this past time was just a hair off, drinks sat empty for a bit. Nothing I’d mention at a cheaper place but paying well north of $150 a person expectations go with that. Regardless, food was amazing as always. And that’s the most important!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Andrew Killawee
I'm sad to wonder if El Gaucho has become all sizzle and no substance. There's certainly glitter galore, but if you order (like I did) one of the most expensive ribeyes around, you may very well find it to be poorly seasoned, overly charred, and....seemingly smaller than the 18 oz advertised on the menu. Oh, and speaking of the menu...look close or you'll miss the part where they tell you (in tiny font) that there's an automatic 20% built in gratuity! Surely for parties of 8 or more you must ask? Nope. For a guy who wants to sit at the bar alone and enjoy a steak. And if you're still reading, and wondering about the 3 stars? That's for the piano player. No artist should bear the brunt of this sub par experience.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
herbert khantiok
We had our anniversary here and oh my!!!! It was possibly the best meal I’ve had in a very long time. This is the second location I have been to and they are both excellent.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Harvey Deutsch
We had an another wonderful time at El Gaucho celebrating the holiday season with friends in the bar area! Once again, Stacey, Jackie and Simone gave us fabulous service and it’s always nice when the general manager, Ryan, stops by and says hello! Must also mention, we appreciate when the dining room servers that we know come by and say “hi”! These special touches always make our time at your restaurant feel special! A big shout out to your team! 👏👏👏
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sabs A
We recently celebrated a coworker’s 30th birthday at El Gaucho in Seattle, and it was an absolutely fantastic experience from start to finish. When I booked online, I noted the birthday, and we were genuinely surprised and impressed to arrive and find a personalized birthday letter at the table along with menus printed with a Happy Birthday message. It was such a thoughtful touch and made the evening feel special right away.
For appetizers, we ordered the seafood tower, scallops, which were both fresh, generous, and beautifully presented, along with the classic tableside Caesar salad. The Caesar was exceptional! perfectly seasoned and prepared with that signature El Gaucho flair. Every appetizer we had was delicious, and I can honestly say there wasn’t a single dish that fell short.
For mains, we each chose our own steaks. I had the New York strip, which was cooked to perfection and incredibly flavorful. The standout of the night, though, was the A5 Wagyu that one of us ordered. It truly melted in your mouth - easily one of the best bites of steak I’ve ever had.
For dessert, we couldn’t resist the tableside Bananas Foster, and it did not disappoint. Watching it being prepared was a delight, and the flavor was even better. I definitely finished mine and then helped with someone else’s.
We enjoyed some excellent wine as well; the sommelier was gracious, knowledgeable, and helped us pick selections that paired beautifully with the meal. Service overall was impeccable - from the sommelier to our server to the staff preparing tableside dishes, everyone was warm, attentive, and clearly committed to giving us a great experience. The ambience was classic and elegant, with live piano music adding to the atmosphere. It was a bit loud since we were seated right next to the piano, but the music was beautiful and added to the celebratory energy of the night. There was also a small wedding reception happening nearby, which made the whole space feel even more festive.
Overall, everything we ordered tasted amazing, the service was top-notch, and the atmosphere made the evening feel truly special. I would absolutely give El Gaucho Seattle five stars and highly recommend it for celebrations, date nights, or any time you want a truly exceptional steakhouse experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
James Thompson
I forgot how great this wonderful place is! Elegant without the panache. Service impeccable, the smiles everywhere. They even had a birthday card signed ready for us! AMAZING! I'll be here more often!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Todd Franklin
Best steak I've had in a long time, the staff was exceptionally good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
jose juan mijares chan
Amazing cuts and service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jessica Dye
Everyone here is simply amazing. Pam at the front desk, Simone at the bar, Oka, Jimmy, Jeffrey, Martin, Shay, Jackie, and Stacie, have all been absolutely wonderful. Thank you for always making us feel like we're your most important guests every time we visit. 10 out of 10!
Chuck Santillan
Ryan the GM is a fantastic guy and very helpful
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: El Gaucho Caesar Salad, Steak, Key Lime Pie, Steak Tartare, Steak El Gaucho, Scalloped Potatoes, Crispy Brussels Sprouts
They never miss a beat from atmosphere to excellent food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lee Marie McMahon
Loved el Gaucho 🥩 and 🦞❣️The pianist was on point, knew as time goes by and will defiantly play it again Sam🎶Got happily lost in time, as the tuxedos floated by 🎼 Everything about el Gaucho is elegant, delivered with genuine care, to the finest detail, and the Paradise, a lovely libation🥰 😉
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Donavan Lopez
A must visit for all foodies. Simply amazing food and outstanding service! The old fashion was the best I've ever had.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ngoc Ngo Bich
Delicious beefsteak
Alladi On The Go
My husband and I celebrated our anniversary here yesterday and the service we received was absolutely outstanding. Everyone was so attentive and welcoming. The food is on another level. The server gave us great suggestions. We had the the escargot and it was just perfect. The steak and mushrooms were well prepared. I would highly recommend this establishment.
Fantastic food as usual, service is usually five stars but this past time was just a hair off, drinks sat empty for a bit. Nothing I’d mention at a cheaper place but paying well north of $150 a person expectations go with that. Regardless, food was amazing as always. And that’s the most important!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
I'm sad to wonder if El Gaucho has become all sizzle and no substance. There's certainly glitter galore, but if you order (like I did) one of the most expensive ribeyes around, you may very well find it to be poorly seasoned, overly charred, and....seemingly smaller than the 18 oz advertised on the menu. Oh, and speaking of the menu...look close or you'll miss the part where they tell you (in tiny font) that there's an automatic 20% built in gratuity! Surely for parties of 8 or more you must ask? Nope. For a guy who wants to sit at the bar alone and enjoy a steak. And if you're still reading, and wondering about the 3 stars? That's for the piano player. No artist should bear the brunt of this sub par experience.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
We had our anniversary here and oh my!!!! It was possibly the best meal I’ve had in a very long time. This is the second location I have been to and they are both excellent.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had an another wonderful time at El Gaucho celebrating the holiday season with friends in the bar area! Once again, Stacey, Jackie and Simone gave us fabulous service and it’s always nice when the general manager, Ryan, stops by and says hello! Must also mention, we appreciate when the dining room servers that we know come by and say “hi”! These special touches always make our time at your restaurant feel special! A big shout out to your team! 👏👏👏
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We recently celebrated a coworker’s 30th birthday at El Gaucho in Seattle, and it was an absolutely fantastic experience from start to finish. When I booked online, I noted the birthday, and we were genuinely surprised and impressed to arrive and find a personalized birthday letter at the table along with menus printed with a Happy Birthday message. It was such a thoughtful touch and made the evening feel special right away.
For appetizers, we ordered the seafood tower, scallops, which were both fresh, generous, and beautifully presented, along with the classic tableside Caesar salad. The Caesar was exceptional! perfectly seasoned and prepared with that signature El Gaucho flair. Every appetizer we had was delicious, and I can honestly say there wasn’t a single dish that fell short.
For mains, we each chose our own steaks. I had the New York strip, which was cooked to perfection and incredibly flavorful. The standout of the night, though, was the A5 Wagyu that one of us ordered. It truly melted in your mouth - easily one of the best bites of steak I’ve ever had.
For dessert, we couldn’t resist the tableside Bananas Foster, and it did not disappoint. Watching it being prepared was a delight, and the flavor was even better. I definitely finished mine and then helped with someone else’s.
We enjoyed some excellent wine as well; the sommelier was gracious, knowledgeable, and helped us pick selections that paired beautifully with the meal. Service overall was impeccable - from the sommelier to our server to the staff preparing tableside dishes, everyone was warm, attentive, and clearly committed to giving us a great experience.
The ambience was classic and elegant, with live piano music adding to the atmosphere. It was a bit loud since we were seated right next to the piano, but the music was beautiful and added to the celebratory energy of the night. There was also a small wedding reception happening nearby, which made the whole space feel even more festive.
Overall, everything we ordered tasted amazing, the service was top-notch, and the atmosphere made the evening feel truly special. I would absolutely give El Gaucho Seattle five stars and highly recommend it for celebrations, date nights, or any time you want a truly exceptional steakhouse experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I forgot how great this wonderful place is! Elegant without the panache. Service impeccable, the smiles everywhere. They even had a birthday card signed ready for us! AMAZING! I'll be here more often!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best steak I've had in a long time, the staff was exceptionally good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing cuts and service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Everyone here is simply amazing. Pam at the front desk, Simone at the bar, Oka, Jimmy, Jeffrey, Martin, Shay, Jackie, and Stacie, have all been absolutely wonderful. Thank you for always making us feel like we're your most important guests every time we visit. 10 out of 10!
Ryan the GM is a fantastic guy and very helpful
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: El Gaucho Caesar Salad, Steak, Key Lime Pie, Steak Tartare, Steak El Gaucho, Scalloped Potatoes, Crispy Brussels Sprouts
Restaurantji Recommends
They never miss a beat from atmosphere to excellent food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Loved el Gaucho 🥩 and 🦞❣️The pianist was on point, knew as time goes by and will defiantly play it again Sam🎶Got happily lost in time, as the tuxedos floated by 🎼 Everything about el Gaucho is elegant, delivered with genuine care, to the finest detail, and the Paradise, a lovely libation🥰 😉
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A must visit for all foodies. Simply amazing food and outstanding service! The old fashion was the best I've ever had.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delicious beefsteak
My husband and I celebrated our anniversary here yesterday and the service we received was absolutely outstanding. Everyone was so attentive and welcoming. The food is on another level. The server gave us great suggestions. We had the the escargot and it was just perfect. The steak and mushrooms were well prepared. I would highly recommend this establishment.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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