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Name: El Gaucho - Portland
Address: 319 SW Broadway, Portland, OR, United States, 97205
Telephone: (503) 227-8794
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.6

El Gaucho - Portland

4.6

1287 Reviews

$50 and over

Steak

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Named as “the definitive steakhouse in the country,” El Gaucho’s award-winning menu features 28-Day Dry-Aged Niman Ranch All-Natural Certified Angus Beef® Brand Prime steaks and custom aged Certified Angus Beef® brand tenderloin filets, ribs, pork, poultry and the freshest seafood, all prepared to perfection over an open bed of glowing coals in an exhibition-style kitchen. Our extensive wine list is award-winning, and happy hour menu is widely recognized as one of Portland's best. Live music is offered nightly.
El Gaucho is the Northwest’s steakhouse legacy focused on old-school, tableside service. We revel in helping guests create a night to remember.

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Dining style
Fine Dining
Cuisines
Steak, American, Steakhouse
Hours of operation
Dinner: Monday – Thursday: 4:30pm – 11:00pm Friday – Saturday: 4:30pm – 12:00am Sunday: 4:30pm – 10:00pm
Phone number
(503) 227-8794
Website
http://www.elgaucho.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Steve Cain
Private party facilities
Private dining at El Gaucho is a memorable occasion. Our guests are truly pampered, treated to the pinnacle of experienced, knowledgeable and gracious service.
Private party contact
Monique Jones: (503) 227-8794

Location
319 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97205
Neighborhood
Northwest Portland
Cross street
Between SW Oak & SW Stark Streets
Parking details
Valet is located on SW Broadway at our front door.
Entertainment
NIGHTLY LIVE LATIN GUITAR DUO - featuring the talents of Mariano, Toshi, Masud, Bobak & Tom. Every night 6-10.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cigar Room, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,287 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.6

4.6 based on all time ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
3.9Value

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1,287 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Portland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 13, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service and food as always!
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JuneH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 8, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went to celebrate our sixth wedding anniversary. When we were shown our table there were red rose petals on the table and a hand written card to us wishing a happy anniversary. Our server was amazing, not only knew the menu and could answer our questions with no problem, she was incredibly friendly.
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Eddie
Miami
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 5, 2018
overall4food5service5ambience5
As always the service and food was exceptional. Had the filet wife had halibut.
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Bikemutt
Seattle
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 31, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Exceptional dining experience as always, not cheap but hey, only live once. We were unaccustomed to the automatic 20% gratuity but once it was explained, all good. My wife enjoys lobster on her birthdays, she said this one was the best so far, Nova Scotia I believe. The rose petals on the table for her birthday was a welcome surprise. The flaming beef medallions were to die for. Valet parking was effortless.
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Serenity
Portland
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 30, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing experience! Great good! Customer service exceed my expectations!!
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SOSO
Portland
5 reviews
1.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 27, 2018
overall1food1service4ambience3
Have been to El Gaucho many times in the past but not recently. Steak was not good quality and way overpriced for what had traditionally been a sure thing. I would pass on recommending to others.
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Great
Fargo
31 reviews
vip
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on March 25, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service great food a little on the pricey side but I would still go back
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FredV
Los Angeles
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 19, 2018
overall4food5service3ambience4
The food was superb, the presentation perfect. I found the wait staff impersonal, stiff. I notified restaurant in advance that two birthdays were being celebrated. Not even cupcakes with candles were given for the celebrants.
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Aboni
Portland
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 18, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was amazing. The sides were rich but not greasy, the meat was tender and perfectly cooked. We were there celebrating our wedding anniversary and the staff was great in helping us celebrate with a kind card and rose petals on the table.
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AndrewH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 18, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic! The Chateaubriand is wonderful. Melts in your mouth. Thank you so much, for making every time worth every penny.
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newbloog
Seattle
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 18, 2018
overall4food4service5ambience3
Food and wine is very good, especially the brussel sprouts. I ordered the ribeye which was cooked perfectly but didn't wow me with flavor. If you're looking for a good steak, this is a great option. If you're looking for a contender for best steak of your life - keep on looking.
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MariT
Portland
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 14, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
El Gaucho has always had top notch service and food. My recent visit was no different. Immediately from being greeted by the hostess, they knocked it out of the park. There was the personal touch of a flower and card to mark my special occasion, the excellent wait service, and the delicious food as well. I highly recommend El Gaucho for any special occasion or just a dinner to make you feel special.
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FunAtmosphere
Portland
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 14, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
El Gaucho is our go to for exceptional food, exceptional service and and all around exceptional evening out. They never disappoint
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Edward
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 11, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience4
Perfect 5 star food that was prepared perfectly. Excellent service that treats you like an elite. Tableside salads and main courses with sharable sides. A great experience that is worth the price.
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KieranB
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 9, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
I Very much enjoyed eating here 15 years ago and loved it. So I eagerly returned recently and it is every bit as good as before. Great acoustic guitar duo with excellent music selection, especially their expertise on Brazilian and Latin music , really sets a nice vibe for the evening and was attuned in volume so as to be appreciated without being too loud or to subdued. Indeed the overall sound level was also consciously calibrated to feel abuzz without being overly loud. Haveing travelled extensively in Argentina in the course of over a dozen visits there since visiting this restaurant I have to say that it very much evokes the ethos of some of the best tier of that countries established spots. There is an inherent flair and dash about the place, a sense of pride coupled with fun, in a genuine friendly sophisticated manner that is just charming and a pleasure to experience. Service is very warm and friendly and attentive Food is excellent room lighting, layout, just the mood of the place ( I hate the overused word “ ambience “ ) is elegantly relaxed. Will return whenever I am back in Portland , hopefully soon From you walk in the door till you leave you feel well taken care of in a genuinely friendly way and also i was also impressed by the 20 percent included gratuity and the brief but helpful menu explanation about how the management treats their staff with a decent salery with health coverage and encouragement for continuing education etc. Bravo and well done on that front too !
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RogerM
Portland
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 6, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service
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GenoA
Portland
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 6, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
10 Year Anniversary .. everybody was really great and food was excellent
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OpenTable Diner
Portland
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on March 5, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went to dinner to celebrate Valentine’s Day. (A couple of weeks late). As always every thing was perfect. Our server, Meg, was wonderful. Great service, great food, and a delightful selection of wines. I read some reviews on Trip Advisor - there were quite a few complaints about the added service charge. When we take the time to treat ourselves to a fine restaurant we never tip less than 20%, so it made no difference to us. The live music is lovely. We will return to enjoy a romantic evening or to have a fun time with friends and family. We had crab bisque, El Gaucho salad, steaks, crab leg, and sides. We finished with a 1937 Port. Wonderful.
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AmyW
Seattle
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 4, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
My husband and I love this place. It’s a great atmosphere to celebrate something special! We’ve brought our friends and family here time and time again. The rib steak was incredible and I love their cocktails. The Blizzard was delicious. It’s worth every penny!
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GinaL
Portland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 2, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Gauchos is my most favorite place to go for a guaranteed special night out! I have never been disappointed. The wait staff are sooo attentive. I love the regular musicians, Mariano and Toshi, who can melt you with their music! The food is always perfectly prepared and served. For a special night, I come here with friend(s) and just sit and talk for hours and enjoy the ambiance.
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OpenTable Diner
Portland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 26, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
it was our first visit to El Gaucho!
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IsaiahF
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 24, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
My experience going 3 times now on special occasions have only been great! Every time I go with my wife or others the food is amazing. The service is great and the atmosphere is perfect. Thank you for everything you guys do.
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KennyD
Portland
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on February 19, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
King crab legs were perfect...steak sampler was on point...literally butter-tender. Service was amazing.
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OpenTable Diner
Portland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 19, 2018
overall5food3service4ambience5
El Gaucho was excellent. Our waiter provided excellent service and it was nice having a live band at dinner. The wife and I will definitely be going back again.
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Goomba
Portland
28 reviews
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on February 19, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
My favorite place to celebrate my birthday
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Chris
Portland
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 18, 2018
overall3food5service5ambience3
The food and service was very good, but it was expensive. A 20% tip was automatically added on to our bill for our party of four. Our bill came to over $450 for our party with one drink each. Nice experience, but probably will not return anytime soon.
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Thatstheguy
Hawaii
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on February 17, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience4
It is always a good experience at El Gaucho. Been here a few times and the crab bisque is a MUST along with the frenched rib chop (med rate of course) and banana’s fosters to finish it off. It is all about presentation and ElGaucho follows through every time. Definitely, love the table side bananas fosters prep and it adds to the enjoyment of the dessert. Good for any special occasion or date night. Make your reservation and enjoy good food, good ambience, and good company with whoever you are with.
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Hammie
Portland
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 17, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic flavorful cuisine. Well worth it in calories and dollars!
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 17, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were in Portland for my boyfriends birthday. We chose to have his bday dinner here. It turned out to be amazing. What a great night. We had a great server and then at the end of the night they moved us in to the cigar lounge where Nick hooked us up and we enjoyed some delicious after dinner cigars. What an amazing perfect night.
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Aeg97008
Portland
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on February 17, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a great place to dine for a special occasion.
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DavidD
Orange County
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2018
overall4food4service4ambience5
My $75 ribeye was disappointing. It had quite a bit of tough grisl in it. I questioned the waiter and he said it was to be expected “connective tissue”. I have had a lot of rib eyes and they are usually always very tender. Also we had a $50 gift card that was rejected due to it being “out of date”. Too bad the customer had to absorbe the value of the card.
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hungp
Portland
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on February 13, 2018
overall2food2service4ambience3
had a small piece of steak for 77 dollars and it taste so saltyyyy. I make better steak at home with rib eyes
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Llwood
Portland
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on February 13, 2018
overall4food3service3ambience3
The food was good, but it took over an hr to get to us, but I was disappointed that I made reservations over a month ago and we stuck in the back booth of the bar area. We couldn’t have much of a conversation because it was super loud.
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BrianS
Minneapolis
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 13, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best Steak and seafood in the Portland area and the service is GREAT!
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Ragtime
Portland
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 11, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had the Chateaubriand for two . . . very tasty . Meat cooked perfectly and asparagus as well. Live guitar music a nice bonus. After dinner cigar bar was nice too. Wish it would have cost about half what it did, but El Gaucho has now been checked off the bucket list.
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DavidA
Portland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 11, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing experience. Great ambiance. Incredible food.
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JuliaH
Portland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 10, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Celebrated our anniversary here and had a wonderful experience. The staff and location were both amazing, and the food was beyond delicious. They even decorated the table for our anniversary! Would highly recommend to anyone wanting to celebrate and enjoy delicious food. Side note, there were players from the Utah Jazz dining which added a fun celebrity moment.
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Tidalh
Portland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 9, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
The waiter was a veteran and was absolutely management material. The salad he prepared table side was amazing as well as his loaded potato prep work and not to mention the sauces he made for our stakes. Will be returning.
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OpenTable Diner
Anchorage
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great as always
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Eastbourne
Portland
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 6, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always the food and service was outstanding , our server Gabriel did a wonderful job.
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El Gaucho - Portland is rated 4.6 stars by 1287 OpenTable diners.