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El Gaucho - Portland
El Gaucho is the Northwest's steakhouse legacy focused on elegant old-school, tableside service for people celebrating their lives. Located in the heart of downtown Portland.
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135 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.6
/
5
Rating Breakdown 135 reviews
5 stars
(90)
4 stars
(37)
3 stars
(6)
2 stars
(2)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.6
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.7
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- special occasion(105)
- romantic(77)
- notable wine list(58)
- fit for foodies(42)
- good for groups(25)
- hot spot(18)
El Gaucho - Portland Reviews List
Review 1 for El Gaucho - Portland
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great place
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Went for 1 year anniversary dinner and had a great time!"
Dined on 5/15/2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 2 for El Gaucho - Portland
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Always great
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Never had a bad meal, fantastic service"
Dined on 5/15/2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 3 for El Gaucho - Portland
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great Service
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Took the family out for Mother's Day - Brendan was our waiter and took very good of care of us - Steaks were Excellent"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 4 for El Gaucho - Portland
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Mother's Day Dinner - A real hit
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The perfect ending to a great day to celebrate Mother's Day. Excellent!"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 5 for El Gaucho - Portland
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
solid for that special night out
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"With acoustic music played at just the right level and low lighting, this is a great place for a special occasion. It is pretty pricey so check out the menu so you don't get sticker shock. The steaks, crab cocktail and drinks are all amazing."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, romantic, special occasion
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Review 6 for El Gaucho - Portland
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great Ambience
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Very nice, low lights. Expensive, but food is excellent."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: romantic, late-night find, special occasion
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Review 7 for El Gaucho - Portland
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great service and food!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"If you are prepared to spend a lot for the best service and teriffic food, then this is the place. They take care of you from the moment you walk through the door until the moment you leave. It's pricey, but you know that going in. Great for special occassions."
Dined on 5/08/2013
Special Features: romantic
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Review 8 for El Gaucho - Portland
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service Excellence
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We knew the food would be exceptional.
Arrived ten minutes before they opened. No big deal. Seated immediately and served royally throughout the evening"
Arrived ten minutes before they opened. No big deal. Seated immediately and served royally throughout the evening"
Dined on 5/05/2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 9 for El Gaucho - Portland
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Expensive
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This is an outstanding restaurant for perfectly cooked meat and for excellent service. It definitely is a special-occasion restaurant unless you are very rich. The prices are very high. We knew that before we went, so we were not surprised.
I wonder why all the males waitstaff were bald-headed."
Dined on 4/29/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 10 for El Gaucho - Portland
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Predictably Exceptional
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great food and service as always"
Dined on 04/25/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, hot spot
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Review 11 for El Gaucho - Portland
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
We have been here before and
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We have been here before and it was excellent. The last two times were lacking. We like the oysters Rockefeller until this time. They added bacon which took away the taste of the oysters. We commented on it and they said this is the true recipe. We looked on google and it did not include bacon on any of the recipes. We will ot order them again.
I had the steak El Gaucho and thought the hollandaise sauce was to salty over the lobster. Both my husband and I ordered our steak medium. Mine came out medium well, His was good. The difference of cooking a 14oz with a 6oz.
I would ask that they have a better wine selection in the $50 range."
I had the steak El Gaucho and thought the hollandaise sauce was to salty over the lobster. Both my husband and I ordered our steak medium. Mine came out medium well, His was good. The difference of cooking a 14oz with a 6oz.
I would ask that they have a better wine selection in the $50 range."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic
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Review 12 for El Gaucho - Portland
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent place to dine
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great food and service as usual. It is spendy, but worth it for special occasions. The pepper crusted filet Mignon, cooked rare, was just about the best beef I have ever tasted in my life."
Dined on 04/26/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 13 for El Gaucho - Portland
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The starters (crab cake),
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The starters (crab cake), entrées (Bassebal cut)and sides (Mac & Cheese) were espectacular! You must try them!"
Dined on 04/26/2013
2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 14 for El Gaucho - Portland
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A great place for any special
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"A great place for any special occasion. Perfect."
Dined on 04/25/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 15 for El Gaucho - Portland
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Amazing steaks and over the
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Amazing steaks and over the top sides. Highly recommended. Expensive - but no more than other top steak destinations."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion
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Review 16 for El Gaucho - Portland
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The food was good, but not
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The food was good, but not superb. The service was excellent. Our waiter was attentive and took the time for small talk and to explain menu items. The restaurant was a little dark, but it created a good mood for a romantic dinner."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2007
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 17 for El Gaucho - Portland
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Went during happy hour. Wedge
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Went during happy hour. Wedge salad was just ok- not enou dressing. But the steak frites was awesome! Alli my server was very friendly and a great server ."
Dined on 04/22/2013
2004
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Review 18 for El Gaucho - Portland
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Perfect, as always
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Having experienced the vast majority of the elite dining experiences in Portland, I can say with certainty that El Gaucho is a cut above the rest. We are never disappointed in anything. It is a true dining experience, and our very favorite in all of Portland."
Dined on 04/19/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 19 for El Gaucho - Portland
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Well, we enjoyed ourselves.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Well, we enjoyed ourselves. Service was incrediable! Food not as good as we remember ... But still amazing.To dark and bit cramped up for our taste, life music at the barwas to loud :("
Dined on 04/20/2013
2008
Special Features: good for groups, late-night find, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 20 for El Gaucho - Portland
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food was excellent! Our
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was excellent! Our server was very good at matching what our tastes to the menu items. The only drawback for our dining experience was the noise level. As the restaurant filled up and the live music was playing, it became increasingly more difficult to hear each other. We definitely will return, but probably for a more casual evening."
Dined on 04/19/2013
2012
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 21 for El Gaucho - Portland
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
El Gaucho is the best steak
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"El Gaucho is the best steak house in Portland and that's saying something because there is some stiff competition. It is also the place to get the best steak tartare in Portland. It is everything a steak house should be. Like any stellar steak house, leave ample room on your credit card before ordering, it is expensive, as in five dollar signs. My only complaint is with their wine list. It has some excellent vintages, but it is very aggressively priced in the mid-range (I cannot comment as to whether the $1,00 to $2,000 bottles are fairly priced). They could significantly improve the quality of their $60 - $100 choices and still make 100%+ on their mark-ups."
Dined on 04/16/2013
2009
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Review 22 for El Gaucho - Portland
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Best dinner I have had in
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Best dinner I have had in months"
Dined on 04/13/2013
2009
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 23 for El Gaucho - Portland
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We don't go out to dinner
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We don't go out to dinner a lot, but when we do, we love to be treated like Royalty. This is the place...without a doubt!"
Dined on 04/12/2013
2007
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Review 24 for El Gaucho - Portland
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Love it !!!!!!!!! It is a
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Love it !!!!!!!!! It is a birthday tradition ....no soon to end"
Dined on 04/13/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 25 for El Gaucho - Portland
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Superb.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"El Gaucho is consistently amazing. The food is the best. The service is impeccable. The wine list is to die for. It is very expensive, but you definitely get what you pay for."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 26 for El Gaucho - Portland
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Perfect.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Perfect. Best steak house in Portland."
Dined on 04/07/2013
2009
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 27 for El Gaucho - Portland
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Thanks to all for helping
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Thanks to all for helping to make for a very special night."
Dined on 04/04/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 28 for El Gaucho - Portland
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
First Time for my wife and
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"First Time for my wife and she loved it! Thanks!"
Dined on 04/06/2013
2009
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 29 for El Gaucho - Portland
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We scheduled a nice evening
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We scheduled a nice evening out to celebrate a milestone birthday. El Gaucho was recommended by friends, so we gave it a try. It was a fantastic evening! The service, wine, meal, and dessert were all very, very good. We had such a good time that we're going to schedule another evening there for the next birthday. It was worth every penny spent. Don't hesitate to spend a special evening at El Gaucho!"
Dined on 04/01/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 30 for El Gaucho - Portland
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Steaks were tender and cooked
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Steaks were tender and cooked to order, however too salty. Scalloped potatoes were nicely done. The "traditional" Caesar salad was a disappointment, and side vegetable fell short of expectations."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2007
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Review 31 for El Gaucho - Portland
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
el gaucho was diffently a
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"el gaucho was diffently a experience for a life time. i found the food and service was excellent however the expense was just alittle for me.
laura sollenber"
Dined on 03/15/2013
2013
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Review 32 for El Gaucho - Portland
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great Steak!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Best steak I've ever had! Melts in your mouth, well seasoned, excellent flavor! Very good, attentive service. Pretty expensive, but the steak is actually worth the price tag!"
Dined on 03/26/2013
2013
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 33 for El Gaucho - Portland
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
My wife and I were given a
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My wife and I were given a gift card to El Gaucho's a few Christmas' ago. We finally had a night to ourselves and decided to go and experience this restaurant. I had placed reservations about a week in advance through Open Table. When we arrived we were greeted immediately and I told them we had reservations. They took our coats and showed us to our table. My wife had the 8oz Filet Mingnon and I had the Baby Back Ribs entree. The Filet Mingnon was outstanding!! The ribs were fantastic too, but the only complaint I had was that the BBQ sauce was not very appealing. If the ribs had been naked and the BBQ on the side, it would have made the experience much better. Overall it was a great place and great food."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2010
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 34 for El Gaucho - Portland
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Flawless experience as usual.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Flawless experience as usual. El Gaucho Portland is our choice for special occasions. The table-side entrees are especially good."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2009
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 35 for El Gaucho - Portland
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I took my boyfriend there
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I took my boyfriend there for his birthday. Neither of us had ever been there, but it was recommended to my by a close friend. The food was superb and the wine was excellent. When we walked in two men were playing one of my boyfriend's favorite songs, just by chance. It was Michael Jackson's Human Nature. We had a great time and it was really nice eating somewhere where we truly felt spoiled. Just wish we had had enough room in our stomachs for the delicious desserts offered."
Dined on 03/06/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 36 for El Gaucho - Portland
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
While we were sitting at our
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"While we were sitting at our table, my husband got a phone call from the hostess asking if we were going to keep our reservation. Apparently she didn't recall sitting us. She first took us to one table and then had us move to another. I would have thought she would have remembered doing that. She did come over and apologize for leaving the message on his cell phone when she realized her error.
The food was excellent but the wine was not worth $18/glass. I just ordered a chardonay. We had let our server know we were going to the Blazer game at 7pm, our reservation was at 5:30 and we were still late. We spent over $200 for just two of us. Our friends also spent almost $200. Very expensive! Definately a special occasion destinatio"
Dined on 03/02/2013
2012
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 37 for El Gaucho - Portland
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent for any occassion
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent food and atmosphere. Always enjoy coming to the restaurant and recommend it to others."
Dined on 02/27/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups, notable wine list
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Review 38 for El Gaucho - Portland
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Must experience
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The staff were incredible, and the food was outstanding"
Dined on 02/26/2013
2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 39 for El Gaucho - Portland
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good Experience, Not Great!
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We have visited this restaurant several times and our party enjoyed the dining experience, but more by intention than the service received. We were there on a Friday evening, and the restaurant was somewhat busy. The service staff made a gallant effort, but we experienced several long lapses in attention between order placement and serving, as well as the long wait with dessert menus in our hands. My clam chowder was good, but not great. Similar with the steak - cooked to the correct temperature but lacking recognition of any promised secret spices and the sense of proper aging. This evening seemed to have slipped since our last visit both on the quality of food and service received, a poor result at premium prices."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2007
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 40 for El Gaucho - Portland
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food was good but overpriced.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was good but overpriced. Waiter was nice, but misapplied our gift card and then the manager came over to "explain" it to us (that our bill had $50 taken off of it), and we had to explain that the gift card had much more than $50 on it and it was incorrectly run. He checked it and then corrected the amount, but not before making a big scene in front of our guests initially (acting as if we didn't know how to do basic subtraction), and then didn't apologize. Service should be better than that when you're paying $400 for one meal. Honestly, the food is better at Stockpot Broiler and they treat you like royalty every single time, so I'd prefer to go there next time."
Dined on 02/17/2013
2010
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Review 41 for El Gaucho - Portland
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Special Occasion Dining Experience
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My husband and I dined at El Gaucho late in the evening prior to Valentine's Day. We were offered the use of Valet and Coat-check service upon entering and greeted warmly. Live classical guitar entertained us while we dined and provided quiet and stimulating background music. Our server was knowledgeable about the food and wine menus, offering advice and suggestions. Our meal pacing was comfortable and the food prepared exactly as specified. We particularly enjoyed the filet mignon and bananas foster, prepared table-side. My husband also enjoyed the Ahi tuna appetizer, a special for the evening. Overall, a wonderful dining experience to celebrate a special occasion. This was our third time at El Gaucho's and we've never been disappointed."
Dined on 02/13/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 42 for El Gaucho - Portland
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Not much else to say except,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Not much else to say except, both the food and service were outstanding"
Dined on 02/13/2013
2007
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 43 for El Gaucho - Portland
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Close, but no cigar!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We've dined at all four of the El Gaucho restaurants and have thoroughly enjoyed them all. This experience was good, but fell short of what had previously been a perfect record of extraordinary dates. The service was good but not impeccable which, for us, it had been every other time - just a bit slow. Still a fine restaurant - just not their best night - or ours."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 44 for El Gaucho - Portland
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Fantastic Food!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Wonderful old time steakhouse atmosphere. The background music was a little too loud which made the conversation level higher. Would have like a few less tables squeezed into the room. Otherwise, it was a wonderful experience."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 45 for El Gaucho - Portland
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The steak and the salmon are
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The steak and the salmon are both excellent choices. If you like spicey food then you have to try the Wicked Shrimp as an appetizer. The staff is friendly and always on top of things."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups, late-night find, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 46 for El Gaucho - Portland
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Let down
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"we were very excited to try this restaurant from the reviews - what a let down. The service was attentive and somewhat deliberative, but lacking. A positive was the caesar Salad - table service which was fantastic. However, the beef was a let down - the preparation was pedestrian and not prepared to order. over priced and pretentious. A better bet is the Prime Steakhouse or Ruth's Chris"
Dined on 01/26/2013
2011
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Review 47 for El Gaucho - Portland
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Thank you for another great
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Thank you for another great meal. We'll be back"
Dined on 02/11/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 48 for El Gaucho - Portland
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great service. Delicous food.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great service. Delicous food. Great cigar room."
Dined on 02/08/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 49 for El Gaucho - Portland
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Impeccable experience!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"A truly amazing experience for the senses! The food, service, and ambiance were stunning. I would recommend to anyone, and am eager for the chance to return!"
Dined on 02/07/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 50 for El Gaucho - Portland
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great experience! The food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great experience! The food is always wonderful and I love the live entertainment. It was a bit loud and difficult to hear the person across the table from me."
Dined on 02/06/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups, romantic, special occasion
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