El Gaucho is hands down the best dining experience in the Boise area! I took my husband for his birthday -way to make him feel special- personalized menus and a personalized note. They welcomed us by name and the customer service was incredible. Our server, Bailey took excellent care of us, from the table side "vanilla and smoke old fashioned" and table side Caesar salad, to explaining the specials and menu, to caring for us throughout our meal-it was wonderful. I was also impressed with the GM, Jordan. You can witness his dedication to the success of this restaurant, talking to each table and helping the servers. In fact the staff had nothing but good things to say about working there-which speaks volumes to me. Now the food- we started with the wicked shrimp- amazing with a kick! Caesar salad was perfection and freshly made table side. I had the salmon and my husband the filet-both cooked perfectly. With sides of Mac and cheese -the best I've had -and Brussels. Portions are generous-we left with a huge to go bag. The restaurant is beautifully designed in a moody elegance. Live piano music every night adds to the ambiance. It's a wonderful place-everything was great. This one is most definitely worth checking out! We will be back-already planning our next visit! read more

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I took my husband here for his birthday. They called me a day before to ask me the name of the one having a birthday and how old he was turning. You can also send them a picture of you opt to as well. Turns out they make you special menus that have the information you give them on it. It was a really a very personal touch and it is awesome and you get to keep the menu and they will put it in a plastic sleeve to help protect it. From the moment we walked in we were treated very well. When you first walk in, you will see their beautiful bar fully stocked and well maintained. The dining room is beautiful with chandeliers adorning the ceiling. It is hard to believe that this place was once Western Proper. Nathan was our server and he was excellent. He gave us a run down of the menu and how they chose the best ingredients for their dishes. For drinks, we got the Raspberry Kiss, Huckleberry Pad and For Whom the Bell Tolls. They were all delicious. The bread... of man the bread was so so so good. If we weren't there for an actual meal, I could have eaten 5 baskets of that bread. Then I went for the special soup of the day, salmon chowder. So flavorful and had lots of salmon in it. Then, on to the main course. They had a special today and it was Salmon Tonkatsu and my husband had the 6 oz filet mignon with a delicious brandy sauce and they did a little fire show with the sauce. Everything was cooked perfectly and was delicious. We ended the meal with a delicious Grandfather Port and a small cheese and fruit plate. This place was amazing. The only downside, of course, are the prices. This is definitely a special occasion place but we were extremely pleased... and extremely stuffed. We will be back, absolutely. read more

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I was really looking forward to dining at El Gaucho, but unfortunately the experience was pretty disappointing overall. The Wicked Shrimp appetizer was definitely the highlight and had great flavor. The Caesar salad was okay, nothing special but still enjoyable. The main issues came with the entrées. I ordered the ribeye medium, but it came out much closer to well done and was very dark on the outside. It also lacked seasoning, which was surprising for a steakhouse. The lobster mashed potatoes were the biggest letdown. They had a strange taste that reminded me of stale tap water and were hard to finish. For the price point and reputation, I expected a much better meal. Hopefully this was just an off night because the appetizer showed they are capable of good food. read more

El Gaucho - Lobster Mac and cheese - Diners Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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We recently hosted a business welcome reception at El Gaucho and had an exceptional experience. Misty, the Event Manager, was outstanding throughout the planning and execution process. Her attention to detail, proactive problem-solving, and thoughtful recommendations were invaluable, making her a true pleasure to work with. The event space was beautifully prepared, with every detail thoughtfully arranged, from the linens to the floral décor. Communication with Misty was consistently prompt, professional, and pleasant, which made the planning process seamless and stress-free. The bar staff provided excellent service and took great care of our clients throughout the evening. Thanks to the professionalism of the entire team, we were able to arrive, enjoy the event, and focus on our guests. The food was delicious, beautifully presented, and plentiful. We greatly appreciate the outstanding hospitality and would highly recommend El Gaucho for corporate events and special occasions. read more

Came here on a Tuesday night for some amazing food and we got a fire show too! As you walk in you're greeted by friendly staff who offer to take your coat while you enjoy your dinner. The ambiance was classical and calm. They have live music. We ordered a good amount of food. We got the calamari, the escargot, wild mushrooms, dry aged Washington heritage pork chop and the flaming sword brochette of tenderloin & New York. I'll start off with the food we liked the most which was the brochette of tenderloin & New York. The meat was perfect, super tender and you can taste the fire. It also comes with a fire show which I highly recommend. Next was the mushrooms, they were cooked to perfection and the seasoning was spot on. The Pork chop was also very delicious. It was a thick cut of meat and charred on the top. I believe it also had huckleberry sauce which gave it sweetness. The calamari tho was okay, I thought it could have been crispier and the escargot lacked flavor compared to other escargot's I've had in the past. Overall, we had a great time. Food was great, fire show was amazing, great staff and awesome ambiance. Will definitely be coming back in the future! read more

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Went to El Gaucho to celebrate my husband's birthday and it is one of the best things that we have here in Idaho! Love the food presentation, staff, and the food itself. Ambiance was lovely and intimate with the live piano playing! Would definitely come back here again, and try out their other food on their menu. I was disappointed to Jo because our personalized menu was thrown away by one of the staff. read more

El Gaucho - Diners Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Absolutely 100% I recommend El gaucho! I love the staff they really make you feel individualized and they make the entire experience. From the menu to the food, it is incredible. The steak is cooked perfectly the tableside Caesar is such a fun experience. The desserts are fabulous. They time every course perfectly. The entire restaurant feels like a moody relaxing oasis it almost feels like you're not even In Boise. The bar is perfect, and the bartenders are extremely knowledgeable. So exciting to see more fine dining in Boise. read more

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We got to be a part of an industry night here and was really impressed with the small bites, steak and bananas foster. The cocktails were other worldly - especially the Old Forrester Old Fashioned. read more

El Gaucho - Diners Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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The dinner service was very very good. The bar and dining room are very nice and the live piano was great. Part of the issue was that our reservation was late for our usual dinner time. That's not their fault at all. Not having a table ready until ten minutes after wouldn't have been that big of a deal if we weren't already later than usual and they didn't communicate well and we weren't literally just 20 feet away in the bar. Having to check ourselves felt a bit lazy. We started with a simple wedge salad. It was very good. They brought their famous bread to the table and it was also very good. Our table shared the Mac n Cheese. It was awesome. Highly recommend. Now the bad news. The biggest issue, and the severe disappointment was the steaks. For a place that puts itself out there as the best steakhouse! My "medium" Filet, which was described as mostly pink with a little cool center. Was very "well" done. Hardly any pink at all. For the price they want, there is no way a steak that far off should have been served. My daughter's medium rare steak was slightly better, but not even close to on point. Maybe "medium" but probably more like "medium well". Two of our steaks were cooked correctly and I think they were good. Not amazing, but very good. 2/4 isn't good enough for a place that charges this much money. I hope it's just the fact that they're new and the kinks aren't worked out yet. We also had the famous bananas foster desert, and it was very much as advertised. Awesome presentation and was wonderful. The QC has got to improve. We will wait a while, a long while, to try again. I'm sure they'll figure it out but it definitely lest a bad taste in our mouths. Literally. read more

El Gaucho - 1/2 Wedge salad. - Diners Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Great service from reservations to our delightful server. This was my second time dining here & overall it is very good. Some things could be improved upon. The music for one is really enjoyable up until the pianist leaves at 9pm (on a Saturday night no less) and then the room just feels awkward. The music over the sound system is so low there's absolutely no point to it. We sat there without any real ambiance for the last 90 minutes of our dinner. The tables upstairs are quite awkward as well. The people on opposite ends cannot communicate & it makes for segmented conversations. Not ideal. I won't sit up there again. The room itself is attractive but is missing something on the walls. It's almost like the one piece of too small art on the wall makes it look goofy instead of finished. The upstairs table faces a half wall which is slightly too high so you don't have anything to look at, as if you're in an office cubicle. The designer failed to create a space where you want to linger. The steaks are quite good as you'd expect from El Gaucho. The tableside bananas foster is a total disappointment. There is no color or sizzle on the bananas & the caramel is light & desperately needs a pinch of good salt to balance out the sugar bomb. Super mediocre especially at those prices. They should skip the tableside preparation in favor of getting it right in the kitchen with some beautiful caramelization on the bananas & add something crunchy for contrast like some toasted nuts. The waitstaff & management do a great job making customers feel appreciated & pampered so I'll likely be back. I'm hopeful they'll get the music sorted out & create a lively atmosphere & if they do I'll give it 5 stars. read more

Lackluster, underwhelming & over priced. I came here with some work colleagues for a nice dinner, and unfortunately, our steaks were off temp, they missed drink orders, over charged/didn't comp & kind of just odd service. Our "assistant", as she called herself, kept calling me beautiful lady throughout the night, which was weird, but other than that she was very nice. The place was nearly empty of patrons but fully staffed. drinks were slow and just ok. Wish they had a higher end wine list for the price. The scalloped potatoes were amazing. Everything else was just alright. Our steaks were over cooked, I ate mine but we sent one back - took 20 min to get it back, it was still over but they insisted the chef had "temped it right" and had my colleague cut into it under a flashlight. Again, just weird. I'd rather hit Baraboo or Hemlock for the price point. Ambiance was fine, they did have a live piano player. read more

True fine dinning has finally arrived in Boise. Excellent service, outstanding food and an amazing experience all the way around.

We recently ate dinner there and ordered the table side Cesar salad. It was prepared in front of our table and I noticed the romaine lettuce was not fresh. It had some brown on many of the leaves and was more bland than a true Cesar that I have had in the past. I ordered the halibut and it was fair, bit on dry side and husband ordered chicken and he said it was tough, rubbery. The crispy Brussels sprouts and side of corn were delicious. We both had 9 oz portions of wine. The whole meal was over priced (almost $300.00 with 20% tip) compared to Chandler's steak house which was excellent and less pricey over 100 dollars less. Our drinks at chandlers included martini and husband had 2 glasses of wine. read more

Amazing service at the bar top! It was a nice relaxing experience! Staff called me by my name!

Excellent service from Greg and team. Went above and beyond as I was celebrating my birthday. Food was cooked perfectly and absolutely amazing. The attention to every detail was met. Thank you for a fabulous experience. We will be frequent diners and looking forward to our next dining experience at El Gaucho! read more

We've made it a point to try all of the newer steakhouses around Boise, and El Gaucho easily stands out. The steak here was, without question, the best we've had--perfectly cooked, incredibly flavorful, and clearly high quality.The experience was made even better by our server, Ashley, who was kind, attentive, and an absolute delight throughout the evening. From start to finish, everything felt polished but still warm and welcoming. This one immediately goes to the top of our list. Five stars, no hesitation. read more

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Food is amazing and atmosphere as well. They have bar food too if the other stuff is too pricey

Great service! Filet Oscar is amazing, crab Mac was great, mushrooms were bland. Don't order the key lime pie unless you just want to eat a spoon full of sugar. Texture is off of whipped cream, powdery and gritty and no lime flavor- way too sweet read more

El Gaucho - Key lime pie. - Diners Near Me - Boise, Idaho

An absolute 10 experience! Every detail down to lighting our path as we were walked to our table was great. The food, service, ambience, layout were fantastic. Only their 3rd day open and it ran like they'd been here for years. We had it all: drinks, starters, salads, mains, sides, and dessert. Everything was impeccable and we had plenty to choose from. Our waiter was great, a nice guy who did seem nervous but he did fine. Very attentive, kind, knowledgeable. We're so excited to have a better option than some other very high priced restaurants in the area. Can't wait to return! read more

Amazing food, table side theatrics, the best deserts in town. Definitely try their Steak Diane, made table side.

Go see Canaan! He is the best! Great customer service and very friendly! You will have a great time!

My husband and I celebrated our anniversary at El Gaucho last night and they made it so special for us. We were welcomed with a beautiful card and red rose petals on our table along with a complimentary glass of champagne. Our server Britt was amazing! She was so helpful with the menu and made the BEST table side Caesar salad!! Our night was the most perfect from start to finish. I recommend getting the table side Caesar salad, table side baked potato and the key lime pie!! We will definitely be back to El Gaucho and will request Britt as our server again. She definitely made our night the most special. read more

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The service and atmosphere was amazing. Our server Ryan was fantastic definitely will be a returning customer.

While making the reservation i mentioned 1. Birthday of husband and 2. Gluten free and dairy free. They wished him hb upon check-in, had table decorated! They brought me gf bread and my husband el guacho bread! Very impressive! The sommelier was attentive and helpful' our waiter was patient w my ingredient questions! We are coming back!! read more

You have such a fabulous restaurant from service to food it's so disappointing to see people in leggings, hoodies and T-shirts when you go for a nice dinner out. Dress code! Please! The people of boise need to step up. It's honestly pathetic. There are plenty of casual places. Can't we have nice places?! read more

I arranged a reservation for birthday and surprise engagement. They had everything ready, including a personal card. The food and service were outstanding. Chateaubriand! We will be back! read more

El Gaucho - Our Chateaubriand being dutifully prepared at our table. - Diners Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Inaugural night at El Gaucho Boise was amazing. The ambiance is old-school swanky, the steaks are the best in town, and the service impeccable. Love the piano! The space between tables is wonderful so you have some degree of privacy. Can't wait to go back. read more

This location is horrible. I've been to this restaurant in Portland and it is amazing. None in our party of 7 will not come back toThe server was awkward and highly dramatized, it was very uncomfortable. For some reason she felt the need to speak loudly with all kinds of odd names for each of us. We waited over two hours for our food and it was not busy at all. The food was average at best. Potatoes were cold and short ribs were disgusting. Also, one of our party ordered several different items all were out and he was not told until about an hour in. Do not waste your money read more

We hosted a dinner with our board of directors in a private room - with great communication throughout the planning with Jennifer, Misty and Erika. Throughout our event, the team took such great care of us - from being set up in plenty of time, having drinks ready to go, keeping pace with appetizers and food delivery, not to mention great food! Just an overall wonderful experience for our group. Highly recommend! read more

El guacho Was a rollercoaster of flavors .. not in a good way. Starting off the wicked shrimp was poor quality with a sauce that was not desirable. Calamari was actually top notch. The only good thing we had. Quality of steaks were poor. Does not live up to the price. Morton's and Ruth's Chris have far better quality steaks worth their price and rib eye there costs less than what you charge. My bone in rib eye tasted sour and plain. No flavor. Couldn't eat even half of it. Just a few bites. My daughter tried a piece and spit it out. Her filet tasted like Persian /Armenian Lule kabob. Good flavor if it were actually a kabob but I would never pay $75 for kabob. It was supposed to be filet. The quality was piss poor. No offense but longhorn steakhouse has better quality and flavor than this. The lobster tail was ok but no umami there either. Anthony's does a better lobster for less. No umami experience with the steaks. You know that dopamine hit you get when your brain fires from something so delicious? No umami wow with our sides. Dessert was also mediocre .. soufflé wasn't a real soufflé it was more like a dense drenched pudding lava cake that lacked good flavor. The decor/architecture was beautiful .. but will not be returning. read more

Our wait staff were amazing, and the food was excellent as always, the only thing I see when we come there that I would address is the acoustics in the building that you recently acquired. I don't know what business was in the building before you moved in, but the sound noise is very loud, and hard to have conversations. This could be easily addressed with sound absorbing tiles, to absorb some of the reverberations and reflections of sound. I'm sure expensive but hope you will consider looking into it! It would just complete the wonderful experiences we have coming there! read more

We can't say enough about the service. It was truly top notch. Enjoyed meeting the Executive Chef at our table to inspect our cut of beef.

This was an outstanding experience. The place is beautiful, piano in the background. Our waitress Laura was on the spot with her service. To top it off each of our dishes was done to perfection. Definitely coming back. read more

Long time fan of the Fire & Vine brand restaurants. We are moving to the Boise area next month from Seattle, and are thrilled that El gaucho is in the downtown Boise area. I took my son and grandson there tonight for a guys night out and had the greatest experience. The ambience was great as usual. The customer service was exceptional as well. Spending years in the wine industry, I was pleased to see their broad and creative wine list. I was able to meet Greg, their wine manager, and I'm excited about their wines and what's to come as well. Love that they represent a lot of Washington wines.The appetizers were amazing, the main course was superb, and the desserts were even better. My son and grandson and I had an amazing time and will be back. read more

Laura was our server tonight and she was amazing! The food was wonderful, she went through the menu with us and made sure on several occasions that we had what we needed. The fact that you had gluten free table bread for my mother-in-law was an added bonus and nice touch! Definitely enjoyed our night. read more

Ashley was amazing at coursing out our experience and being flexible with food allergies. Jordan was accommodating and wonderful to get to chat with. We will definitely be back. El Gaucho Boise hit all the marks from opening the doors for us at the host desk to a wonderful dessert and timely service. read more

Fantastic. Great food, great service, nice restaurant space. So glad they came to Boise

We had family in town and went to El Gaucho during opening week. The restaurant was beautiful, the food was delicious, and our server Greg was fantastic. On recommendation we went with the chateaubriand, I'm usually a ribeye fan, but this was delicious - probably the most tender steak I've ever had. It was carved at the table and came with enough sides to feed us all. We also loved the bananas foster flambéed at the table. We welcome the new addition and can't wait to go back! read more

Great new addition to Boise downtown restaurant scene. Great bar. Overall awesome service and food.

Karla was our server and she is fantastic. All assistants were top shelf. All interactions were engaging without being over the top. The pace of service was great. We did not feel rushed nor did we wait extended periods of time for service items.The service team was right on the mark with everything. Our best dining experience in 13 years of living in Boise. Way to go team Karla!!! Oh yes, the food was also fantastic! You get what you pay for and we got the best!!! read more