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El Gaucho


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5 of 5 stars 219 ratings
219 ratings
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3.0 of 5 stars
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#40 of 2,070 restaurants in Seattle
  • Cuisines: American, Steakhouse
  • Price range*: $24-$115
  • Neighborhood: Downtown
  • Address: 2501 First Avenue, Seattle, WA 98121
  • Phone:  (206) 728-1337
  • Fax:  (206) 728-4477
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3 of 5 stars
montanabigsky2 2 contributions
Polson, Montana
Apr 2, 2009
1/2 found this review helpful

First of all the restaurant itself is a classy 1950's style dinner house. It has an all around old feel to it. From the art decco look to the piano player and the great paintings, this place makes you feel comfortable. As for the service it is first rate for the most part. they wait staff is very attentive with... more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jan 19, 2009

very, very special place. want to go back! more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jan 19, 2009
0/1 found this review helpful

Good, but can't you cook a good steak at home? more

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5 of 5 stars
alenas12 25 contributions
Bothell,WA
Oct 26, 2008

This is my second time at El Gaucho and it didn't disappoint. The food was amazing, service was wonderful and just great over all. I always get my meat Well Done, but most places make it tough and rubbery, but my fillet at El Gaucho melted in my mouth. Staff was exceptional, the GM even came to talk to us.... more

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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Oct 6, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Great service. Soso meat. more

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2 of 5 stars
MoonsoulLW 1 contribution
Southern New Jersey
Oct 2, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

First, the positives. Great Caesar Salad and Bananas Foster. Cool atmosphere. Then, the negatives. Chateaubriand way too crusty on the outside for medium rare. But our biggest issue was the service. We weren't sure on a wine selection right away, and then our server didn't return again for an eternity. We were never given a bread basket (my husband had... more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Sep 26, 2008
0/1 found this review helpful

Oh my god the steaks!! more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Sep 4, 2008

Good steak and good service. The Pampas room downstairs is fun on the weekends. more

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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Aug 26, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

The Tacoma El Gaucho is actually much better than the Seattle location. Better service and while I know it strange since it is the same menu, the food is better. more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jul 31, 2008
0/1 found this review helpful

Steaks and booze. What more is there? more

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El Gaucho Address

2501 First Avenue, Seattle, WA 98121
Tel: (206) 728-1337 Fax: (206) 728-4477
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.