How is El Gaucho - Seattle restaurant rated?

El Gaucho - Seattle

4.6 (1390)

$50 and over

Steak

2505 First Avenue, Seattle, WA 98121

About this restaurant

Romantic
Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines

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 Seattle’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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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Steak, American, Steakhouse
Hours of operation
Sunday - Thursday: Lounge 4:00pm – 10:00pm, Dinner service begins at 5:00pm Friday - Saturday: Lounge 4:00pm – 12:00am; dinner service begins at 5:00pm. Happy Hour: Sunday - Monday: all night Tuesday - Thursday 4:00pm - 7:00pm & 9:00pm - - close Friday - Saturday 10:00pm - close
Phone number
(206) 728-1337
Website
http://www.elgaucho.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Jonathan Garcia
Private party facilities
Private Dining at El Gaucho is a memorable occasion. Our beautiful and unique private dining rooms in Seattle include five private dining rooms to fit the most intimate affair to swanky receptions for up to 125 guests.

Location
2505 First Avenue, Seattle, WA 98121
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
Wall Street
Parking details
Valet parking is available on First Avenue at our front door.
Entertainment
Live piano music seven days a week.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,390 people are saying

El Gaucho - Seattle reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.6

4.6 based on all time ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
1.9Value

Noise • Moderate

1,352 Reviews

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TisaE
Portland / Oregon4 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 13, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful experience and amazing all around meal. Thanks El Gaucho!
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OpenTable Diner
Seattle / Eastern Washington1 review
4.0
Dined on April 7, 2018
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved the experience but I found the food was over seasoned. I couldn’t eat my Caesar salad that I was so looking forward to. The service was excellent. Everyone there makes you feel special.
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CK123
Seattle / Eastern Washington4 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 5, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food and fantastic service. Request a booth for views of the entire restaurant.
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ScottS
San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 23, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a wonderful time. The lighting was great. Service was wonderful. The music was perfect. The food was amazing!
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jordanoliver1977
Seattle / Eastern Washington9 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 19, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service and food would be impossible to beat. Chateaubriand was incredible plus the numerous side dishes you can get prepared tableside.
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TVCdiner VIP
Seattle / Eastern Washington75 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 19, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service is impeccable. We strayed from the steak section and ordered lamb and fish. Both dishes were superb. Loved our waiter Chas and bartender Brent.
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OpenTable Diner
Dallas - Fort Worth3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 18, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely stunning experience. Would highly recommend for special occasions.
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OpenTable Diner
Seattle / Eastern Washington4 reviews
2.0
Dined on March 18, 2018
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Anniversary
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seattlemom456
Seattle / Eastern Washington5 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 17, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food, amazing service! Great experience - pricey, but worth it.
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WitneyW
Seattle / Eastern Washington1 review
3.0
Dined on March 13, 2018
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The food at El Gaucho was expensive but the food wasn't good enough to support that. The following evening we had dinner at Palace Kitchen where the food is about half the cost and the drinks are priced the same. I had the paloma at El Gaucho and a very similar drink at Palace. The drink at Palace was better. We had fried brussel sprouts at both restaurants, the brussel sprouts at Palace were better. The service was better at El Gaucho, but also weird at times. The male waiter seemed to undermine our female waiter after admitting that he was bored and stepping in for her. Later, two of my female colleagues went to the restroom and they were shocked to be offered an arm in arm escort from the male waiter. This was so off putting that my third female colleague decided not to go to the restroom until we got back to her hotel. Maybe this is a thing that old steak houses used to do, but it's not appropriate anymore.
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El Gaucho - Seattle is rated 4.6 stars by 1390 OpenTable diners.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

2505 First Avenue, Seattle, WA 98121

Additional information

Cross street
Wall Street
Neighborhood
Downtown
Hours of operation
Sunday - Thursday: Lounge 4:00pm – 10:00pm, Dinner service begins at 5:00pm Friday - Saturday: Lounge 4:00pm – 12:00am; dinner service begins at 5:00pm. Happy Hour: Sunday - Monday: all night Tuesday - Thursday 4:00pm - 7:00pm & 9:00pm - - close Friday - Saturday 10:00pm - close
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Steak, American, Steakhouse
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Valet parking is available on First Avenue at our front door.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Jonathan Garcia
Entertainment
Live piano music seven days a week.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.elgaucho.com/
Phone number
(206) 728-1337
Private party facilities
Private Dining at El Gaucho is a memorable occasion. Our beautiful and unique private dining rooms in Seattle include five private dining rooms to fit the most intimate affair to swanky receptions for up to 125 guests.