El Gaucho - Bellevue Restaurant - Bellevue, WA

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El Gaucho - Bellevue

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Address:
450 108th Avenue Northeast
City Center Plaza
Bellevue, WA 98004

Neighborhood:
Bellevue

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Cuisine:
Steak

Price: $50 and over

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El Gaucho - Bellevue Details

Dining Style: Fine Dining
Website: http://www.elgaucho.com
Email: dscherling@elgaucho.com
Phone: (425) 455-2715
Hours of Operation: Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:30am – 3:00pm
Dinner: Daily: Service beginning at 5:00pm
Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Steak, American
Executive Chef: Executive Chef John Broulette - Chef de Cuisine Steve Cain
Dress Code: Business Casual
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Private Party Facilities: Boasting an array of six private and semi-private dining rooms, El Gaucho Bellevue provides the perfect atmosphere to turn landmark occasions into lasting memories. Our team will help design an event tailored to your needs so you can feel confident in leaving the details to us. El Gaucho Bellevue is also available for buy outs.
Private Party Contact: Whitney Young (425) 455-2742
Entertainment: Live piano music 7 days a week.

Getting there

Cross Street: Between NE 4th & NE 8th Streets
Public Transit: Located next to the NE 6th Street Transit Center.
Parking: Valet
Parking Details: Take exit 13a from I-405 for NE 4th Street. Drive west on NE 4th toward downtown Bellevue. Turn right onto 108th Ave NE. Take first right into the driveway between the First Mutual Bank building and the China Trust Bank building. This will lead you between the two buildings through the courtyard up to the City Center Plaza building. Self-parking in the garage is validated for up to 3 hours. Valet parking is available evenings for $7.

A word from El Gaucho - Bellevue

El Gaucho is the Northwest's steakhouse legacy focused on elegant old-school, tableside service for people celebrating their lives.

El Gaucho - Bellevue

4.6

71 $50 and over restaurant

Awards voted by OpenTable diners

Diners' Choice WinnerEastside
Diners' Choice WinnerSteak

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80 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.6 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.6 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.6 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

80 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.6 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.6 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.6 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

special occasion(57)
romantic(45)
notable wine list(36)

fit for foodies(34)
good for groups(25)
great for lunch(12)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (80)

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Outstanding service & food!

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/07/2012

2005

Dined on 04/07/2012

2005

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Came here for my father's 60th birthday - from the moment we entered until we left the experience was definitely outstanding. Everyone enjoyed the service, meal, drinks, and atmosphere. A definite spot for a special occasion indeed. I have been coming here for the past few years and will continue to do so while introducing my friends and family along the way."

Dined on 04/07/2012

2005

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Food, Wine & Service Minus the Soul

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/03/2012

2007

Dined on 04/03/2012

2007

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Great food and wine and matching service. If only this location had the same soul of the original El Gaucho in Belltown..."

Dined on 04/03/2012

2007

Special Features: notable wine list

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

El Gaucho is by reputation

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/02/2012

2005

Dined on 04/02/2012

2005

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"El Gaucho is by reputation a steak house but I just enjoyed the BEST EVER Grilled Halibut complimented with broccoli, topped with a warm spicy tomato sauce and brown rice."

Dined on 04/02/2012

2005

Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion, great for lunch

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

the clam chouder soup was

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/31/2012

2011

Dined on 03/31/2012

2011

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"the clam chouder soup was too salty. But I was impressed by the super service. I was not 100% satisfied of the steak I got as I ordered a medium rare and I thought it was overcooked. My waitress, Summer, immediately helped me to change it and got me a new steak within 5 mins."

Dined on 03/31/2012

2011

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Excellent steak-house. Don't

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/31/2012

2008

Dined on 03/31/2012

2008

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Excellent steak-house. Don't expect fois gras, but for a steak-house this is excellent."

Dined on 03/31/2012

2008

Special Features: good for groups, notable wine list, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Absolutely our favorite restaurant

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/21/2012

2010

Dined on 03/21/2012

2010

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Absolutely our favorite restaurant for special occasions."

Dined on 03/21/2012

2010

Special Features: romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Summer and John took AMAZING

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/14/2012

2006

Dined on 03/14/2012

2006

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Summer and John took AMAZING care of our party of 4. Terrific tableside Caeser. Excellent appetizers and steaks, superb dessert. Between the salad, chateaubriand and dessert, our table got performance art at every course. We WILL be back."

Dined on 03/14/2012

2006

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

I was treated like a princess,

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/14/2012

2011

Dined on 03/14/2012

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"I was treated like a princess, and dined like one as well. From the escargot, to the Bananas Foster, which was offered me despite that I dined alone, everything was delicious. I loved the lobster potatoes, and those paired with my steak gave me a pretty satisfying surf and turf. The lobster was tender, tasty, and plentiful. The Bananas Foster were a treat - and I couldn't resist eating most of it despite being full. The leftover steak and lobster potatoes were a wonderful breakfast and dinner the following day."

Dined on 03/14/2012

2011

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We love this place, we'll

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/11/2012

2010

Dined on 03/11/2012

2010

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"We love this place, we'll for sure come back soon!"

Dined on 03/11/2012

2010

Special Features: romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Was in Seattle for work...

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/06/2012

2011

Dined on 03/06/2012

2011

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Was in Seattle for work... looking for a good dinner place. Was recommended El Gaucho from the hotel Club Lounge manager. Excellent choice. Great ambiance. I would definitely recommend the Sazerac as a before dinner aperitif. I will recommend the Moscow Mule once they start serving it in a copper stein (the way it should be).
Had the Rib Eye and my colleague had the rack of lamb. Next time I would go Med Rare on the rib Eye and medium on the lamb. Though the lamb was more rare than I prefer, it was still well made/seasoned. Oyster appetizers and sweet corn side. no room for dessert..."