Sadly this place used to be okay but the servers have gotten quite full of themselves... if you don't order a bottle of wine at $70 or more they tend to treat you like a second class citizen. The... More

Sadly this place used to be okay but the servers have gotten quite full of themselves... if you don't order a bottle of wine at $70 or more they tend to treat you like a second class citizen. The food was okay but really expensive... probably an okay place to propose but go to Canlis.. much better, more romantic and an exceptionally better base fo staff.
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Bring your wallet for some of the best food in Seattle. The hotel is nice too for the money. Great interior design!!! Pros: Near Pike Market Cons: Expensive

Bring your wallet for some of the best food in Seattle. The hotel is nice too for the money. Great interior design!!! Pros: Near Pike Market Cons: Expensive
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They have really good food and a great atmosphere but they are a little expensive.

They have really good food and a great atmosphere but they are a little expensive.
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a little on the pricey side, but for steaks, we're talking GOLD! Definately take an evening, set aside at least $150 for a couple and take a loved one to dine out at El Gaucho. Such a cool... More

a little on the pricey side, but for steaks, we're talking GOLD! Definately take an evening, set aside at least $150 for a couple and take a loved one to dine out at El Gaucho. Such a cool atmosphere -- reminiscent of an old 50's mob hangout! Try the entree where the meat comes out on a sword!!!
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I was at El Gaucho last night, and I must say, I'm never disappointed with my steak. I've been to places where I order my steak medium rare and it always comes out as medium or well done! Not at... More

I was at El Gaucho last night, and I must say, I'm never disappointed with my steak. I've been to places where I order my steak medium rare and it always comes out as medium or well done! Not at El Gaucho. I've always gotten what I ordered for. The service is excellent and the food is great! My favorite dish there is the Ostrich Fillet served with a mushroom balsamic sauce over--so good! The Fillet Mignon is good too and also the Peppercorn Steak. Their salad selection is pretty good and comes in a decent size. Another unique thing about this place is after your meal, each table is provided with a fruit/nuts platter. I've tried to finish the platter every time I'm there, and again, I've always failed. It's a huge platter! The only downside is it's really dark inside, sometimes I have a hard time seeing the steps to walk to the table. It's supposed to create an intimate atmosphere, but I prefer more lighting. Aside from the dimly lit room, everything else is great! Highly recommended!
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I have been here a few times and it was the best few times ever. The food here is by far the best I have ever eaten. The atmosphere is unforgettable. Not only do you have your waiter but every... More

I have been here a few times and it was the best few times ever. The food here is by far the best I have ever eaten. The atmosphere is unforgettable. Not only do you have your waiter but every other waiter there stops and asks how everything is. That is what I call service. The Caesar salad is amazing. They make it right at your table. Also don't forget to order the southwestern potatoes with your entrée. They are so good. A little spicy but very good. I love going here because you can get all dressed up and feel right at home. I would never show up here in jeans. Most places in Seattle you can but most people look there best when they come here. Don't miss the chance to dine here, well worth the money.
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I have only been here twice now, but its always a fabulous dining experience. The waitstaff is very attentive, the food is amazing and the ambience is great. The wine list there is also very... More

I have only been here twice now, but its always a fabulous dining experience. The waitstaff is very attentive, the food is amazing and the ambience is great. The wine list there is also very good, and even some of the lower priced bottles are very tasty. I recommend the Cabernet from Walla Walla if you like a good full bodied red wine. I guess the only thing I could complain about is the cost, but I guess that's the price you pay (no pun intended) for food and service like that...
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El Gaucho is a good place to go for a special occasion dinner. The interior is very dark, romantic and hip. It feels like a place The Rat Pack would go. Service is excellent, the steaks are out... More

El Gaucho is a good place to go for a special occasion dinner. The interior is very dark, romantic and hip. It feels like a place The Rat Pack would go. Service is excellent, the steaks are out of this world, and the Bananas Foster dessert (prepared on fire at your table, even) is reason enough to go there. It's definitely pricey, but well worth it for a special treat. They also have private dining rooms you can reserve for events. We didn't choose it for our wedding dinner since their options for vegetarians are somewhat limited (only 1-2 items on the menu), and there isn't any sort of view. But I highly recommend it for a nice evening on the town, as it's very close to some fun bars and a pool hall. PROS: great atmosphere, excellent steaks CONS: not many vegetarian options, expensive
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Okay, so this restaurant is one of the most expensive. Go here, if you are 1. ready to spend some bling bling, and 2. if you're trying to impress a date. The interior will blow you away. Dark,... More

Okay, so this restaurant is one of the most expensive. Go here, if you are 1. ready to spend some bling bling, and 2. if you're trying to impress a date. The interior will blow you away. Dark, but classy, ultra classy. The food impeccable. This is definitely a treat restaurant, or I'm-trying-to-impress-a-girl-kind of restaurant. My favorite: Filet mignon. PROS: Classy, upscale restaurant CONS: Pricey!
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This comes from a man who has contemplated stabbing someone in the hand to get the last piece of steak at Peter Luger's in New York. El Gaucho is the premier steakhouse in Seattle: service, food,... More

This comes from a man who has contemplated stabbing someone in the hand to get the last piece of steak at Peter Luger's in New York. El Gaucho is the premier steakhouse in Seattle: service, food, and decor unite in a fusion of culinary brilliance. El Gaucho is one of the very few places in Seattle where I would feel awkward dressed casually and that's a good thing. The place looks like an upscale swank 50s supper club. You could just imagine Sinatra crooning by the piano. Service is par excellence, quick, attentive, unobtrusive, knowledgable, friendly. The steaks are magnificient, excellently marbled and aged, and perfectly cooked as directed. The tableside caesar service is an impressive show and produces a magnificent flavorful salad, everything a caesar is supposed to be, unlike the drivel served everywhere these days. Save room for dessert because the bananas foster is a much better show than the caesar, prepared en flambe tableside. And it tastes as good as it looks. The side dishes are all spectacular, but save them for when you have a big crew to share them with, otherwise there's way too much food. If you like steak and you like class, this is the place for you and you will not be disappointed.
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