Stellar service from the moment I entered the restaurant. Knowledgeable sommelier, Simone, and excellent table service by Manny. I loved the pianist's music choices, and he seemed to play continuously throughout my dining service. Attention to my gluten-free needs and offering a cheese plate in place of the other desserts was absolutely appreciated for my birthday. It was a perfect birthday dinner celebration. read more

Every experience has been first class. Recently celebrated a birthday with small group and the special touches the staff provided made it such a memorable night. The steaks have never been anything less than perfect! read more

I'm vegan and they don't have any dinner items that are vegan but the two times I've been here I've let them know and the chef will throw something together for me. First time was a cauliflower steak and last night was a delicious stuffed pepper with their mushroom risotto. It was so good!! And very filling. Their autumn salad without cheese is also vegan (if you're a honey eating vegan) and it was also very good. It was very kind of them to accommodate my dietary needs, thank you so much Chef :) Wait staff was also very kind. read more

El Gaucho - Vegan dinner! - Steakhouses Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Great food and a really nice ambiance. Highly recommend their salads as they are fresh and good.

Excellent service - excellent steaks. Baked potato and wedge salad is a must! Well-paced, helpful recommendations, and attentive without being intrusive. We go here every time we are in town. It doesn't disappoint! read more

Another impromptu walk to El Gaucho, yet this one on New Year's Eve, led to a great meal at the bar. Our reservation at another place was handled poorly, and when we showed up, they were in chaos because several employees called in sick. We moved on, and took a chance at El Gaucho. It was a festive way to celebrate the beginning of a new year with martinis and steaks, in an elegant room with doting servers. Stacy and her compadre were behind the bar, making everyone feel great. We left happy, with enough time to watch the celebratory fireworks from the space needle at midnight. Happy New Year. read more

We had an another wonderful time at El Gaucho celebrating the holiday season with friends in the bar area! Once again, Stacey, Jackie and Simone gave us fabulous service and it's always nice when the general manager, Ryan, stops by and says hello! Must also mention, we appreciate when the dining room servers that we know come by and say "hi"! These special touches always make our time at your restaurant feel special! A big shout out to your team! read more

Our waiter, Todd, was exceptional and made our dinner extra special. We enjoyed my daughter's special birthday all the more because of him. Thank you. read more

OMG. This was the best dinner I have ever had! My brother brought us here for our birthday dinner. It was amazing. From the steak, potatoes, Mac and cheese, bread and drinks. The deserts are to die for. This will forever be my favorite dinner. I can not wait to go again. The service 5 , food five , desert 10 , drinks 5 . If you want a delicious and memorable meal give them a try read more

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We went to celebrate our 20th Anniversary and we could not have felt more special. We were wished Happy Anniversary so many times, the table was beautiful and the personalized menu was a great touch. Also, the best steaks ever! read more

El Gaucho - Martini - Steakhouses Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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My first visit to El Gaucho. It was absolutely delicious. Huge fan of the tableside service options. Flaming meats, (the steaks were amazing!) potato fluffed tableside and banana foster (the vanilla bean ice cream is divine) We also got the corn & Brussels. Free garlicky cheesy bread and after dinner cheese plate were nice. The Latta bottle of wine was so good! Our server gave great recommendations. Service was wonderful and the ambiance was lovely. Very expensive dinner but we left so happy & satisfied The forced 20% tip is interesting but our server deserves it. Our kids had a great time at their first high end restaurant. We will likely visit again someday on another vacation to Seattle. read more

El Gaucho - Latta Rhône Red Blend - Steakhouses Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Food was great but the most impressive was the quality of service. The attitude of our server was all about the customer. I felt welcomed and appreciated. Specifically when we asked about splitting food and the staff made it so easy by cutting ahead and served family style. We definitely recommend this restaurant. Loved the live music. read more

I've been here twice for special occassions. What I love: - the steak combo (can't remember the name) where it's steak for 2 and comes with sides cooked table side. Omgosh what a fantastic deal. Always cooked well and the flavors are fantastic. I always get this with my hubby. Highly recommend. - Customer Service is TOP notch here. Your water glass will ALWAYS be filled. everyone is extremely polite and accommodating. I had a complaint once and they immediately corrected it. - Their rewards program - if you sign up, you can points for your birthday and such and it makes the meal that much more worth it. I found giftcards at Costco that helped lower the price even more. - Complimentary cracker & fruit plate at the end of the meal. I never make it to dessert since the meal is always so filling but the little refreshing dessert plate always is a nice palette cleanser. The interior is suuuuper dark though. I do wish it was just a tad brighter in there. But it does create that old school steak house intimacy vibe. Hard to get good pictures though haha For special occasions, they write you a card and all the staff members sign it. So sweet. It's the little touches that I appreciate! I am a fan of El Gaucho! read more

Everything was phenomenal!! Our server Todd was excellent and very knowledgeable about his wines and food selection. I will most definitely be back. read more

The lack of culinary effort is appalling, considering the amount of money being asked for a mediocre steak and seafood. My filet, arrived over cooked, dry, and cool. There wasn't a single drop of juice on my plate after cutting it. 18oz lobster tail for $125 was a joke. It was maybe 12-14oz prior to being cooked. Poutine - cheap soggy frozen fry's with hyper salty "short rib" and overly melted cheese curd. Our server walk away from our table as I was ordering apps, to attend to the table next to us who raised his hand to complain he didn't get his Dr. Pepper soda. I expected so much more... read more

Everyone and everything was fabulous!! The service could not be better!!! And the 5 course meal we had was absolutely amazing!!! read more

El Gaucho - Banana Foster!! - Steakhouses Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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5 Stars - Incredible First Experience at El Gaucho! My husband and I came to El Gaucho for the first time to celebrate his birthday, and we were absolutely blown away! From the start, the staff made the night incredibly special. They surprised my husband with a custom menu that had "Happy Birthday Jamal" printed right at the top, along with a personal birthday message from the restaurant--such a thoughtful touch! Without us even asking, they gave us a tour of the restaurant, which made us feel truly welcomed and valued. The atmosphere was elegant and cozy, and the service was top-notch. Now for the food--wow. I ordered the bone-in ribeye and it was hands-down one of the best steaks I've ever had. My husband got the New York steak, which he liked, but he definitely had food envy after tasting mine! We also tried the Tenderloin Diablo and it was to die for--spicy, tender, and packed with flavor. We shared the mac & cheddar cheese and asparagus as sides, and both were fantastic. The mac was creamy and rich, and the asparagus was fresh with the perfect bite. We left full, happy, and already planning our next visit. If you're thinking about going--go! Highly recommend El Gaucho for any special occasion (or just because you deserve a great meal). read more

Are you tired of your food server bringing your food to the table before you even have your napkin and silverware, water, and beverage? I am. That is their job! So... last night my pod pal and I took a trip down memory lane and went to the Happy Hour at El Gaucho Seattle which did not in any way disappoint. We were so happy and left with our creme brulee to go that even the cat enjoyed. Fell asleep watching tv with a smile on my face! So worth the trip and we will be back again and again. And I must mention the fine looking male waiters wear suits and ties and I like that. They were so incredibly professional. Everything about the entire experience was perfect. https://elgaucho.com/seattle/ read more

Went to El gaucho while visiting Seattle and OMG 5 stars aren't enough. Upon entering you see a fire pit and a beautiful bar and very luxury decor. They don't have a dress code but is a place jf you want to wear your Sundays best you can. Our server Jimi was on top of things. Never let our water glasses get low and he was very informative of the menu from starters to dessert. My old fashion he recommended was smoked and was exactly how an old fashion should tastes. He had wonderful energy and was pleasant to talk to. Also the manager Mauch was amazing as well. He kept us laughing and entertain upon his visits to our table as we were one of the last groups to leave. They start you with a garlic/cheese type of bread that was toasted and freaking phenomenal. We ordered crab cakes, fried calamari and lamp chop lollipops to start. The crab cakes were flavorful and the batter was perfectly cooked. Calamari was well seasoned and came with a sauce I would dip anything in. My favorite was the lamb as it was cooked perfectly with a great char on the outside. For the main course we all had steaks that were cooked and season to perfection. My first bite tasted like butter. Just melted in mouth. We ordered the Brussel sprouts and mash potatoes as sides. Brussels sprouts were charred but flavorful and the mash potatoes were whipped perfectly. For dessert I had the key lime pie and that crust and filling and me wanting more and more. All in all this was a 10/10 experience. Would highly recommend. You will pay for this service as it is not cheap but it's worth every penny. read more

Came in with a buddy, who is going to be pet sitting my cat while I'm out of town. He'd never been to The Gaucho, so I thought this would be a good way to show my appreciation. He didn't know what to expect, and was blown away. We arrived a little ahead of the reservation, so we hopped up to the bar and ordered drinks. As soon as the drinks were ready, our table became available, so the hostess put our drinks on her tray, then led us to our table. The table was in the back, and elevated, so we both had an amazing view of the restaurant. I had called ahead and asked if they could put a personalized message on the menus, which they did, and even added a little black cat as well. This was such a cool personal touch. For drinks, my friend ordered the Kentucky Jam Band, and I ordered a Moscow Mule. My friend really enjoyed his cocktails, and I can honestly say that I've never had a better Mule in my life. While we looked at the appetizers, the garlic bread arrived, which was delicious as always. My buddy ordered the Poke, which was very fresh and flavorful. He's a big sushi fan, and was definitely impressed. I was planning on ordering the scallop appetizer, but noticed that the preparation had changed. I asked our waiter, Doug, and he confirmed it was a new appetizer, but that I could still order the old one. Again, the appetizer was fantastic. They get these firm char-marks on the scallop, which not only adds an amazing flavor, but also an awesome crispy texture, to the otherwise soft scallop. My buddy ordered the roasted half chicken as his entrée. The chicken was perfectly cooked, with a nice crispy skin, on a bed of roasted corn and mushrooms. I ordered a rare sirloin (my favorite), "Gaucho Style", so it came with a lobster medallion, asparagus, and bernaise sauce. We additionally ordered mashed potatoes and roasted summer vegetables as sides. I've never had the famous Joel Robuchon mashed potatoes before, but if you told me that the Gaucho mashed potatoes were prepared in the same way, I would totally believe you. They were soft, creamy, and luxurious. The roasted summer vegetables were great (Squash, bok choy, tomatoes, kale, marcona almonds). They were perfectly cooked, al-dente. The plum tomatoes were scorched, but not falling apart, and the marcona almonds rounded out the flavor and texture profiles. Both of these appetizers are must-order items. Doug, our waiter, was excellent. He was attentive, without being annoying. He knew exactly when to check on us, and greatly contributed to our experience. Additionally, Larry Sonnenberg, the front of house manager, stopped by to introduce himself and make sure our experience was as expected, if not better. This was especially impressive since the restaurant was packed (Saturday night), and he was busy lighting skewers of meat of fire, and otherwise interacting with the tables. Neither my buddy nor I were able to find room for dessert, but we did make short work of the after-dinner fruit/cheese plate. The El Gaucho rosemary crackers are amazing, as is the fig jam. Before checking out, Doug asked if we had valet parked, and checked our ticket. When we exited the restaurant, my car was already there and waiting. Great service! Also, I was happy to see the complimentary bag of chocolate chip cookies, from the valet, waiting in my car. Needless to say, this was a superlative dining experience. If you've never been to El Gaucho, I cannot recommend it enough. They are there to take care of every little detail you require, and to make you feel as if you're in the center of their world while you are there. Thank you Doug, Larry, and the rest of the El Gaucho staff! read more

I had high hopes for this place but it was kinda a disappointment on the food service was grate all around there was allways someone so you never needed to wait now for the food the poutine was very hevey on the st the wedge salad was good love the extra egg and olives they put on it the blue cheese was grate the dressing was not good the onion soup was grate needed more cheese but it needed to be sharper fir me the steak is what I came for was not very good it was cook how I wanted it but it was tough it had mostly grisel and fat lasley the 20% service charge is bs that just makes me not go back read more

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Impeccable perfection! This is everything you'd expect and hope for from a fine dining restaurant. My server was fantastic, engaging in personalized conversation, and everyone on the service staff was attentive to anticipating any dining necessity. The atmosphere is great - live piano music, dancing flames in the middle of the dining room, beautifully set tables, and an immaculately clean environment. Every dish was prepared with careful attention to detail and mix of ingredients. Mixed greens salad had the perfect amount of pecans, cranberries, and dressing to complement the fresh greens. Asparagus was cooked just right with a light sauce, just he way I like it. NY steak was cooked prefeclty with an amazing crust, juicy interior, and delicious seasoning. Fig preserves with the charcuterie plate was so good and the perfect complement to goat cheese. The sorbet was a remarkable balance of flavors, pear with a ribbon of contrasting raspberry, a well thought out conbination. I am eagerly looking forward to the next time I return to dine here, and recommending to all my friends. read more

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The food at El Gaucho is always good but it's the staff/service that makes it a restaurant we truly look forward to visiting.

Mach and Sarah are amazing! If you get the table side Caesar then take the time to watch them make it or order a different salad! The wagyu poutine is to die for! Brussels are delish Chateaubriand* sub out asparagus for something else and unless you really like broiled tomatoes you can skip that too. read more

I absolutely LOVE going to El Gaucho. It is my favorite restaurant, hands down. My husband and I normally go to the Tacoma location, but decided to head up to Seattle to celebrate our birthdays. It was the best experience. The staff spoiled us and made sure our dinner was memorable. It started with our seating. There is an upper platform type area that wraps around the main floor. You can see the entire restaurant from our view, including a peek at the kitchen. Our server, Moc (or Mok?) was witty, genuine, and added to our experience. At one point he actually walked us over to the kitchen, and introduced us to Sam, one of the head chefs. Sam was manning the grill and explained how their charcoal grill system works (you have to see it to understand). Our food was amazing as always. The lobster was perfectly cooked, as was my husbands filet mignon. We got roasted sweet corn as a side. Pro tip: ask for a half portion. The full size is huge and you'll never eat it all a half portion is perfect for two people. My cocktail drink was prepared tableside by the bar manager Simone. She talked us through it as it has a flavor bubble on it that was so cool to see. She also was the one who made our dessert. Speaking of dessert... I will never tire of cherries jubilee, that is also made tableside. It's so fun to watch it come together. I actually like Seattle's version better than the one in Tacoma. They add sugar to their sauce, which makes it thicker and richer. We also were given a slice of key lime pie to share, or other fave desert, because the house was spoiling us. My final shout out goes to the manager/executive chef Kirin. How he does both roles, I don't know. But he did that AND took time to frequently check in with us. Turns out that he's from our neighborhood and used to work at another restaurant that was a fave of ours years ago. Small world. He really ensured that we had the best time from start to finish. I know this review is long and rambling but it's hard to describe my love of the place. If you are looking for a fancy dinner out, you can't go wrong here. Is it expensive? Yes. Is it worth every penny? Also, yes. read more

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The ambiance, services and amazingly delicious and decadent food is one of a kind! Our favorite server Todd and the sommelier Gabby enlightened our experience impeccably! Our favorite date night venue read more

El Gaucho - Classic Wedge Salad Chateaubriand Asparagus French Fries - Steakhouses Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The ambience of this place is old elegant steakhouse but without the stuffiness. The live pianist added to the great vibe. The food was fantastic- I ordered the flaming sword tenderloin which added a show at the table but also tasted very good. For dessert I had the bread pudding which was delicious. The old fashion was labeled as a winner in 2017 and did not disappoint. Would highly recommend this place whether it's a special occasion, here on vacation or just wanting good food. read more

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We discovered the bar at El Gaucho on a Woodinville Whiskey tour earlier this year. We loved it so much, we have been back twice for dinner. Each time, enjoying a cocktail and appetizer in the bar before dinner. We are so impressed by the service and the food. The tableside presentations are so fancy. We can't wait to return. read more

a wonderful spot in belltown! as far as i can tell, it is on the fancier, higher end side, but my friends and i came quite casually for happy hour and it was fine! the ambiance is super moody/dimly lit, which is fun for maybe a little romantic dinner date or gorls night out even. i went to happy hour so im not sure what the other menu items are like. i got to try the elixir and strawberry cocktail, both were sweet and easy to drink. we also ordered the fries with truffle aioli, and the aioli was fantastic, the truffle really came through and the fries were nicely fried. we also tried the poutine, which had a wonderful gravy/sauce full of big portions of meat. my friend and i shared the steak sandwich. the steak was tender and so flavorful and it paired really well with the slab of mushroom. i think one of my favorite parts was the live pianist! he plays every fri sat and sunday, AND he takes requests (and loves it!). we had such a fun time asking for random songs. the food was good, but i would come back just to listen to him play piano. read more

First time here and wow! We started off with some garlic bread that was delicious. That was following by an appetizer that has spicy shrimp, can't remember the name but that was so good. Worth the heartburn. We got a filet and ribeye along with Mac and cheese and the scalloped potatoes. The food was exceptional. When you arrive and if your table isn't ready, you can go sit at the bar. If they get you before your drink is made, the bartender will take the drink to you. I had a Seattle sunrise (sunset?) and it was good. Unbeknownst to me, I got engaged that morning so our server was kind enough to give us complimentary champagne to toast. I also asked him (I believe his name was Oakley?) where the bathroom was and he was such a gentleman and escorted me to the bathroom. Even extended his arm so he could walk me there. He was so wonderful and even took a photo of us. He gave great food recommendations. There is a tip already included in your total, I believe it's 20%. They tell you right before you order, it's on the menu, and you're reminded again when your check is handed to you. Our server was so nice and wonderful, we decided to tip him more on top of the 20%. When he saw it, he reminded us that the tip was already included and we said we were fine with that because his service was amazing and deserved it. So we walk out and I'm going to assume this was someone who was above our server, but he showed us our receipt and asked if we meant to do that because the tip was already included. It felt like we were being interrogated in front of the restaurant lol. The service and everything was great but that last interaction was odd to me. No need to follow me and stalk us until we walk outside. I will return though. read more

Incredible steaks and the service is impeccable, the best in Seattle by far. They make you feel as special as their delicious food.

Hands down the best El Gaucho location (in my opinion). Vintage style restaurant perfect for romantic night out and great at accommodating large parties too. Wait staff is always friendly, warm and attentive. You can't go wrong with any dish! Delicious and consistent all around. I've always left this place feeling better than I came in. Truly a gem. @hungry_critic on Instagram read more

El Gaucho - Faust Cabernet - Steakhouses Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Ok El Gaucho, you done DID IT!!! You done DID ITTTT!!! What exactly did you do? You have now become one of my favorite places to eat at whenever I pull up to Seattle. This experience was EASILY a 5 star experience. Let's start off with the dimly lit restaurant which is always a winner. I hate going to steakhouses & the lights are turned all the way up TURN THE BRIGHTNESS DOWN . My waitress was EXTREMELY knowledgeable about any and everything on the menu. I respected the fact that she told me about the specials since I ordered 2 things off the specials. The specials items are NOT on the menu so make sure your waiter/ waitress tells you about them. Let's get into the appetizers. Do yourself a favor, ORDER THE PORK BELLY!!! This item wasn't on the menu so I'm lucky I was told about it because this pork belly was OUT of this world! It was easily one of the best pork belly appetizers I've ever had. It's up there with my favorite pork belly which is from Steak 48 in Houston Texas. GET THE PORK BELLY, DON'T TEST ME!!! I was also able to try the wicked shrimp which was delicious. I'm not a huge fan of spicy food but this was the perfect amount of spicy, very flavorful. Do yourself a favor by dipping the house bread in the sauce soooooo good. Ok here is where I tell you what to get for your entree. GET THE FLAMING SWORD TENDERLOIN!!! Now I know what you're thinking, "You're just saying that because they set it on fire" and YEZZZZZZZZZ that's EXACTLY why. You already know everything you order is going to be amazing anyway so why not have it set ablaze in front of everyone? It's so cool, the gentleman showed up with a long sword of tenderloin and then WOOOOOOOSSSHHHHH flames! It was lit......... Ok moving on . Also tried the lamb shank from the specials menu because our waitress sold us on how good it was BUTTTTT I shouldn't have ordered it. Don't get me wrong, it was VERY good but it didn't wow me like the tenderloin did. I would give it a solid 8 out of 10, very high rating but I can get a nice Lamb Shank anywhere so next time I'll try something else. We only ordered 1 side which was the Au gratin potatoes and that was EASILY a 10 out of 10. The perfect amount of cheese, which was A LOT just like I like it. Throw that damn cheese on there, MORE PLEASE!!! Ohhhh and lastly I was able to try their blood orange old fashioned which is apparently their award winner & I can see why. Perfectly made cocktail, would have ordered more but I was nursing a hangover from the night before bwahahaha We had NO room for dessert, I'm talking literally NONE so I asked for the bill so I could roll my way out the restaurant. They add a 20 percent tip to your bill automatically so budget that in when you non tippers are ordering lolol. I loved our waitress so much that I tipped on top of the 20 percent tip! I used to be a waiter so I know the struggle. El Gaucho, you guys killed it. Thank you for such an amazing experience I'll be back for more items & to try more of your specials. GET THE PORK BELLY!!! read more

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Very overpriced for somewhat decent food. It used to be SO much better and worth the money

Our server, Shea, was excellent- helpful and attentive. Food was amazing. Nice peaceful ambiance. read more

El Gaucho - Food service at our table - Steakhouses Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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So disappointing. I've been a loyal El Gaucho customer since 2010. Every time I visit Seattle I make it a point to come in for a meal. I've been to the Bellevue location a handful of times and the downtown Seattle location easily a dozen times. Club member, racked up hundreds of points, expensive but excellent food, service and always worth it. Sadly, not anymore. First visit since COVID I was super excited to visit again. I went to the new location and was warmly greeted by the hostess and seated by the bar promptly. Service was fine, menu has been updated, everything is more expensive and I get it. Post COVID, inflation, labor costs. Happy to pay a bit more. Boy was I disappointed. Blood Orange Old Fashioned $19 Smoked Buffalo Trace Old Fashioned $24 Wedge Salad $14 18 oz Bone-In Ribeye $78 Baked Potato $9 25th Anniversary Cabernet $16 Total $232.85 including a 20% service charge, 15% of which I was told by the server goes to the server. Drinks were excellent. Wine was fine. Expensive but perfectly mixed. Wedge very good but half the size it used to be. For $14 it's way over priced but whatever. It's El Gaucho. The steak. I've never seen a sadder ribeye. No way this is anywhere near 18 oz. I get the bone weighs an ounce or two and it's dry aged for 28 days but this thing looks like it came off the Golden Coral serving line or Texas Roadhouse at best. I mean seriously, less than half an inch thick, it was maybe and I mean maybe 10 oz. Flavor was fine but given the density or lack thereof the char to meat ratio made it a bit too much. Potato. Whatever. It's a baked potato. Oh and the bread basket. 4 meager sourdough slices pre-buttered and cheeesed. What is this? I'm sorry but for $250 this meal was totally unacceptable and not once did anyone ask how things were. Even when I commented on the steak the server "reminded" me it's a bone in ribeye. Look at that picture. That bone might weigh an ounce. At $78 I expect a thick piece of meat, 1.5 to 2 inches thick. Not this flattened, pounded piece of meat that looks more like flank steak. I'm very sorry to say, but as much as I've loved this place and as many memories it's created for over a decade, it appears to be a shadow of its former self and I will not be returning anytime soon as I can find way better ways to spend nearly $250. Thanks for the memories. read more

El Gaucho - Steakhouses Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Happy Hour Review. I fear making this review and I hope nobody reads it. We arrived at 5:45 pre-game. For $24 the chimi steak sando and fries was almost a religious experience. Cooked to perfection and drizzled with chimi sauce sitting on fluffy bread soaked with the steak drippings. Fries were crisp and delicious. Decent amount of steak on the plate. All three of us had the sandwich with happy hour drinks. Bartenders although slammed with customers were efficient and friendly. With the kraken being shutout at home this was the highlight of the night. read more

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probably the best restaurant i've been too. staff was insanely welcoming and nice. food was amazing. it was my birthday and they gave me a birthday menu, card and free fruit and cheese at the end of the meal. had the seafood pasta added scallops and my partner had the steak. 10/10 for an anniversary or birthday dinner! read more

This place was fantastic, exactly what we would expect from a high end steak house.. The service was spot on the food was tasty and cooked to perfection. I definitely recommend this restaurant read more

Amazing service and great happy hour. I am not a fan of aged steak and came specifically for the escargot. Came early enough for HH to try out their menu for a party of 1. Wished I dined with more people so I can try more food. Until next time! read more

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