El Gaucho Seattle

Jennifer McCullough

5 months ago

We came on 9/13 to celebrate my best friends birthday and, celebrate we did! Our server and every other staff member we encountered were absolutely wonderful. From the personalized menus, to the birthday wishes from every staff member she passed or how the pianist played happy birthday as she walked by. They catered to our every need (even down to helping us organize our after dinner Cocktails & parking at another establishment!) and made not only the birthday girl, but all of us feel special and welcome. We definitely made the right choice for our special occasion. Thank you El Goucho Seattle!

Cole Strona

2 months ago

I have now celebrated 2 birthdays here at El Gaucho Let me just say, first and foremost, the STAFF are some of the kindest and professional food & beverage workers I have ever met. From valet, host/hostess, server, food runners, management, there hasn't been a single interaction I've had that wasn't warm and accommodating. My last visit was on Dec 17th (my birthday). Our server's name was Oka, and he was one of the kindest/attentive server's I've had anywhere. Our section was visibly busy, but Oka (and the support staff) made it a point to be professional AND personable in a seamless way. Each conversation seemed taylor-made for us? I'm not sure how that's possible, but that's how it felt. A special shoutout to the kitchen staff who cooked our food FLAWLESSLY and in an appropriate amount of time. Also, I feel bad about not catching the name of the gentleman who made our table-side Caesar salad, but he was also wonderful. We ordered dessert, which was delicious, and then Oka offered to give us a tour of the restaurants selection of private dining rooms. I commented that the meal was so excellent, I was interested in having my next birthday there & inviting a slew of friends. I've celebrated a few birthdays here in Seattle, at a handful of some of the top restaurants. This meal has solidified my plans to celebrate all foreseeable birthdays HERE, at El Gaucho. Bring your family, bring a date, bring yourself. You will not be disappointed

Dasha Elgart

11 months ago

Upscale steakhouse where you can enjoy live music and a beautiful elegant ambience illuminated by candlelight. The restaurant is located inside of the historic Union Stables building, which creates a unique nostalgic atmosphere. The menu features fresh seafood selections and amazing quality steaks made to perfection. They also offer a variety of appetizers, salads, and shareable sides to complement the main courses. The service here is simply impecable. Our favorite waiter, Mahk, always takes a great care of us and makes our dining experience very fun and enjoyable.

Josie Stegall

Edited 5 months ago

No negatives about this place. Impressed by the food, the service of each individual staff member, & the atmosphere of the restaurant. Every dish we ordered was absolutely incredible. Stars of the show were the oysters & rib eye steak (not pictured).

Łukasz Bargiełowski

5 months ago

True gem on Seattle’s restaurants map! Superb service and the best stakes I had in my life. Starting with quality of meat, through preparation and up to serving. Everything was worth the price paid! One of the very few spots I would love to visit again. Thank you for the amazing experience 🤛

John and Danielle McCormick

Edited 7 months ago

This place is top notch! The food was yummy, the atmosphere is amazing! The piano player, Martin Ross... Next Level! I have some dietary restrictions and was very nervous about eating out and being that person to request what the food is prepared with, but our server was amazing and so understanding. She was able to work with the cooks to ensure I could eat delicious food with everyone else and not worry about eating anything I shouldn't. Highly recommend this place

Jose Lopez

a month ago

We were visiting Seattle as part of our 25th anniversary on December 2025. Our friends took us out to El Gaucho to celebrate. This is what I would call a “dining experience.” No detail was spared! The steaks were impressive enough that I would feel at ease recommending to my Argentine friends (if you know, you know!). The service was impeccable from the moment we walked in, to our last pics before leaving. If you’re looking for an unrivaled dining experience, look no further. Thank you to the entire staff for an unbelievable experience and to our new friends for sharing our anniversary with us.

Sabs A

2 months ago

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

Brigitte Lorraine Gardner (Mrs. B)

5 months ago

We were celebrating my son‘s birthday and he chose El gaucho. This is fine dining at its best… very elegant, clean beautiful a nice pianist was playing. Seating was comfortable and set gorgeously! our waiter. He was introduced as one of “the originals” and I cannot remember if his name was Art. ??? Or something else ??? He was fantastic !!! so accommodating very knowledgeable. My son wanted a bottle of wine and the presentation of opening and pouring was phenomenal. The potato I ordered. It was a loaded, baked potato, and the waiter prepared it in front of us …now you might say it’s just a potato. This was the best baked potato I have ever had‼️‼️‼️. I don’t know what was in that butter It was beyond delicious. Our waiter was so attentive. He was wonderful. The price is what you would expect at a fine dining steak house establishment. My husband did end up, picking up the tab for my son’s birthday and he was surprised the bottle of wine was not more expensive …so pricing was reasonable with other fine dining establishments. If I could have purchased the furniture in the ladies restroom, I would have!! it was beautiful!!! the crystal mirror the black velvet sofa, orchids…. It was gorgeous. Loved every minute of this dining experience. And more importantly, my son, who was celebrating his birthday… loved it as well… at the end of our meal …a birthday dessert was brought to the table. Lovely experience! There were a total of six in this dinner party.

Mercedes

a month ago

I’ll try not to be biased since we got engaged here LOL, but El Gaucho truly deserves five stars. We were originally going to be seated near the bar, but after my now fiancé asked for a lower and nicer table, the hostess kindly moved us, which we really appreciated. Our server, Todd, was very helpful and knowledgeable with the menu. He did also help with the proposal, making the night extra special. Our steaks were cooked perfectly with a great crust, and the truffle butter was delicious, just rich so use sparingly. Between the amazing food, the live pianist, and the ambiance, it was an unforgettable experience. This restaurant will forever be so special to us.