El Gaucho - Bellevue Restaurant - Bellevue, WA

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: tcapra@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, Steakhouse
Executive Chef: Executive Chef John Broulette
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, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Entertainment: Live piano music 7 days a week.
Special Events & Promotions: Private dining at El Gaucho is a memorable occasion. Our beautiful and incomparable private rooms are available for lunch and dinner service Monday through Friday and dinner service on the weekends. We also provide buyouts of our entire restaurant. Please contact Whitney Twede at 425.455.2742 or wtwede@elgaucho.com for information.

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.

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Awards voted by OpenTable diners

Diners' Choice WinnerBest Overall
Diners' Choice WinnerBest Ambiance
Diners' Choice WinnerBest Food

Diner Reviews

"Heard so much about this restaurant and was not impressed. Poor wait service. I did not feel anyone wanted to work that evening. The steaks were over cooked. Wait help did not even ask how dinner was. Don't plan on going there again. It's a shame for a nice restaurant."
Dined on 3/2/2014
"We went to El Gaucho, Bellevue, for a reunion with with dear friends. The staff was wonderful, and the food was great. We all agreed that they have the best steaks in Bellevue. Can't miss,"
Dined on 2/27/2014
"My wife and now call on El Gaucho in Bellevue for our special occasions. With two trips now under our belt I can say that the service is outstanding and friendly while the food is excellent. We are able to enjoy our meal and conversation in an unhurried manner which allows us the ultimate comfort - enjoying each other's company."
Dined on 9/30/2013
"Wonderful ambiance with soft lights and candles but enough light to easily read the menu, beautiful live and recorded music and all the staff was warm, friendly and very professional."
Dined on 2/24/2014
"Always my favorite spot....unbelievable food and service."
Dined on 2/6/2014
"El Gaucho's provide a great evening for a very special occasion. I would not hesitate to return for another evening of fine dining and excellent service."
Dined on 2/20/2014
"Had the sirloin tips sandwich with au jus and bread pudding dessert. Delicious! Great service. They validate parking too."
Dined on 2/21/2014
"Once again El Gaucho lived up to their reputation for great food and amazing service. If anyone wants to experience what great service is all about they need to put the Bellevue El Gaucho on their to do list."
Dined on 2/22/2014
"We have been to El Gaucho numerous times and found that the Valentines Special menu and food was average at best. They had a full house that night and were as courteous as possible for being jammed packed. Hostesses were outstanding! Waiter was understandably overworked and had problems remembering our dinner selection. This was not a typical El Gaucho experience where the food is fantastic, service excellent and overall experience amazing. So for those who dinned for the first time that night, give it a try on another night if you felt it was less than perfect!"
Dined on 2/13/2014
"Very disappointing! Scallop appetizer came out cold, instead of firing a new one the remaining 2 1/2 scallops were taken and 'flashed" and returned to the table. came back overdone. Ordered the Chateaubriand with lobster but subbed king crab legs, ordered our steak medium rare and it was done perfectly but again both the steak and crab were not warm!!!"
Dined on 2/13/2014
"We recently celebrated an anniversary dinner at the Bellevue location. Service was amazing, the meal was outstanding and they treated us like royalty even though it was our first visit to Bellevue. We've eaten at the downtown Seattle location many times and have always enjoyed it's reminder of upscale dinner houses but the Bellevue location is a modern take on a proven staff, menu and wine list. You simply must experience El Gaucho at this location."
Dined on 2/13/2014
"Celebrating our Valentine evening a night early. We started with drink in the bar. Staff was buzy but very responsive and kind, good energy. Transferred our tab to our table. We were seated in the most requested table in the house. A wonderful surprize. Ordered a salad to split, bottle of wine, Aussie Lobster with 2 beautiful fillet's. Incredible all around service, flavor, quality, inpeccable!! We raved about you to co workers the next day. We will be back!!"
Dined on 2/13/2014
"The service is superb. The table side preparation of salads, entrees and desserts makes the occasion festive and elegant."
Dined on 2/13/2014
"carved tableside for a romantic dinner live piano music quiet lighting and a wine list to match!"
Dined on 2/12/2014
"I have now been to all of them and this is the best one. I love the open floor plan. The food was perfect, as always!"
Dined on 2/8/2014
"I've had the pleasure of enjoying most of the best places famous for steaks in Seattle including John Howie, The Met, Daniels Broiler, El Gaucho in Seattle and many more. I know good steak and I don't mind paying the price for quality. This visit was my first here, but I've been to the one in Seattle multiple times with one bad experience, and the rest were very good. When at a fine restaurant famous for steaks I like to order the Chateaubriand as a great restaurant will never get that one wrong. However, El Gaucho Bellevue failed miserably by giving me what amounted to two filet mignons that were burned on the outside and split into two pieces at the table. The taste was like a bad pot roast - unacceptable. Overpriced - go elsewhere."
Dined on 2/7/2014
"It was Sunday night. but for this priced restaurant, missed drinks and slow service should not have occurred. Seemed like not enough waiters working the 7PM Sunday night shift caused the issues. Management seemed to be the issue."
Dined on 1/26/2014
"Great atmosphere with beautiful piano music playing and a dark, clubby feeling. Excellent service. The steak diablo is spicy and delicious!"
Dined on 1/24/2014
"We have dined here many times. This evening there was too much time between courses. It. Turned into a very late night. But food was great as usual!"
Dined on 1/24/2014
"Took some of my clients here for lunch over the holiday. Food was standard, portions could have been larger for the younger set or th option to purchase a larger steak. It was pretty crowded for lunch so make reservations."
Dined on 12/18/2013
"Everything - food, drinks, waitstaff was outstanding. I had a wonderful time and will be back."
Dined on 1/10/2014
"This is my ONE constant complaint with the Bellevue restaurant. You just can't see enough to read the menu or anything else. You don't need to add spot lights, but perhaps just a bit better lamp on the tables."
Dined on 1/9/2014
"We have never been disappointed. They even customized a meal for a group member who was on a severely restricted diet. We loved the piano but it was a tad hard to hear our guest of honor who spoke quietly. The grandparents didn't want to miss a word he said."
Dined on 1/5/2014
"We went there for our first date night without baby. I was nervous, but I was able to relax and enjoy myself because it was so peaceful. They had a live pianist who played beautifully. The service was wonderful and the food was spectacular. My steak melted in my mouth and didn't last long :)"
Dined on 1/4/2014
"Just moved to Seattle area. Had previously been to downtown location years ago. We liked the Bellevue venue the best. Great ambiance. Great food. Superb service! Definitely recommend for special occasions and business entertaining."
Dined on 1/4/2014
"Steaks and seafood was excellent. Service very good. Overall feeling in the restaurant was upbeat and friendly. Prices are really up there, but the food was worth it. Definitely a high end place to eat and entertain."
Dined on 1/2/2014
"I've been to El Gauchos several times for business dinners but this was my 1st personal visit. On busy weekdays the noise levels in the main dining room are really bad, but the restaurant wasn't too busy this Sat so noise was ok. Service has always been great, huge wine selection but the wine is pricey, steaks were fabulous as usual."
Dined on 12/28/2013
"Went here for dinner for a holiday dinner and everything was extraordinary. It was an expensive evening but I'd recommend El Gaucho to anyone looking for excellent food and 5 star service!"
Dined on 12/28/2013
"I'm sorry but I was disappointed by our experience. I planned a holiday dinner with my adult children and wanted to take them out for a nice dinner and an evening that we would remember. We were ready to pay for this experience. But when one piece of meat was served in the middle of a plate (small piece that hardly filled the plate) with no garnish or side and we paid over $60 for it - we were not satisfied. The service was fine but not exceptional. When compared to a holiday meal at Canlis several years ago - there was no comparison. I think that was even more expensive but we felt like we got what we paid for. Top of the line food and service so we were happy with the experience. Sorry but thanks for asking for the feedback."
Dined on 12/26/2013
"I prefer the Seattle El Gaucho's ambience over the Bellevue location. The food was mediocre and not befitting of the prices. I ate the bread, wicked shrimp, and the mahi mahi catch of the day. I came away reeking of garlic which is unpleasant. Too much garlic is not a good thing. My mahi mahi came with couscous and green beans. It was a generous portion of mahi mahi yet it was very bland. The couscous was all balled up and kind of gummy. Green beans were just there--nothing special. This is the 4th time I've tried El Gaucho Bellevue and I keep hoping for a better food experience. I don't think it's going to happen."
Dined on 12/19/2013
"Steak and corn dish amazing. Order side dishes to share. Go at 5 before they get too busy. Booths are nice on the upper level where you can see out over the lower level and bar. There own version of a Cosmo is awesome. Very professional staff. Great for a celebration."
Dined on 12/18/2013
"When my team and I showed up for a Christmas lunch, we were one short of the number for which we'd made reservations. This meant that we were seated at a table far too large for our group. Immediately, the hostess prepared a smaller table. Then, after ordering the veggie flatbread to share as an appetizer. we were astonished to see that this came with mushrooms. The mushrooms did not appear on the menu for the item. Immediately, the server rushed to put in an order for us without mushrooms--no extra charge. And when our lunch order was delayed because of the large number of guests, the server arranged a nice little appetizer to tide us over. We were served and cared for throughout our meal, but unobtrusively and pleasantly. Amazing service!"
Dined on 12/18/2013
"VIctor my service waiter was and is amazing. I asked for him the next day when I came back. As for my food....others enjoyed theirs. I live to come there for Salmon and will order three times a week when I bring clients but this week....NO SALMON! My salad the second day was dry and I had to ask for goat cheese to add flavor...stingy on the carmelized walnuts...just plain bland. My steak salad the day before was deiciious. All and all your food is great but I am more inclined to take clients elsewhere at this point as I enjoy a salmon healthy lunch and the noise is horrible in the rest. you leave tired from talking so loud. Your service is fabulous and friendly! Laurie McQueen Rep"
Dined on 12/17/2013
"Some coworkers and I had lunch at El Gaucho, the first time for several of us, including me. I was totally wowed - great ambience and so well decorated for the holidays. Loved the charcoal grill area. The food was amazing and the service couldn't have been better. I will definitely be back!"
Dined on 12/12/2013
"Marti was a great waiter very attentive to our needs"
Dined on 12/13/2013
"My friends and I meet at El Gaucho for lunch every holiday season, and we are always delighted with the exceptional waiters and food. We will continue our tradition for years to come."
Dined on 12/11/2013
"We went for our anniversary. El Gaucho really makes it special! Rose petals on the table, anniversary card from the staff, excellent wine recommendations. Pricey, of course, but you know this."
Dined on 12/11/2013
"My husband and I dined at El Gaucho on Sunday, Dec 8th for our anniversary. We had an amazing time! Chris and Kristin were our bartenders to start the evening. They are both so friendly and knowledgable. Then we went to the dining room where I believe Jason was our server. Again, so friendly and helpful with suggestions. I had the top sirloin and my husband the lamb. We loved every bite. Thanks for making our night special. We will return very soon!!!"
Dined on 12/8/2013
"I was looking foward to this resturant and have been to some of the best steakhouses in many different states with dry age beef, and I always order my steak rare. I was talked into ordering medium rare by the wait staff, and the other party I was with ordered medium well. When the steaks came the waiter looked at them and I was given the wrong one at first, and then we traded and my steak was more med well and the other was well done. The waiter had me cut next to the bone she said thats were it needs to be checked, it was med rare there. Both steaks were bone in rib. I will say the steaks were tender but they were over done."
Dined on 12/7/2013
"did not have the table we requested, waited 30 min. was for a birthday waiters were confused not the top service we were used to there steak was burnt on outside will not go back for a long time, if ever."
Dined on 12/7/2013

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Easter Brunch & Dinner Reservations
Sunday, April 20, 2014›
Join us for our Hunt's Brunch- a vast array of selections from our buffet, or order specialty items from the menu. Enjoy our hallmark attentive tableside service.
Sunday Brunch
Sunday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM›
Another reason to love Sundays! Starting April 6th, join us for Sunday brunch. Enjoy our buffet or order classics and new items from our menu. Excludes Tax and Tip. Special valid Apr 6, 2014 - Jul 6, 2014 on Sundays from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Offer valid April 6, 2014 - July 6, 2014
Sunday Dinner!
Sunday 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM›
Join us for Sunday Prime Rib dinner! 10 oz Prime Rib for $37/person, includes mashed potatoes, jalapeno cornbread and chef's choice of vegetable. Starting at 5pm while supplies last. Excludes Tax and Tip. Special valid Mar 2, 2014 - Jun 1, 2014 on Sundays from 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM. Offer valid March 2, 2014 - June 1, 2014

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