Everything was delicious. Service was very friendly and accommodating. Definitely should make a reservation beforehand but if you don't mind getting a bar stool those are available upon walk in. Drinks were perfect. read more

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Excellent experience! My first interaction was with Valet , Ferass , what a great guy and awesome first impression. Our server Shea was amazing, professional yet down to earth. Loved the scallop potatoes ! Wish the steaks weren't so big , really wanted ribeye but over a pound is a little too much , went with 8oz filet. The whole dining experience was top notch. The only critique is the hostess stand had 4 I am assuming hostess, and the talked and laughed so much , our table was very close to them that it was a disturbance. Girls , please show a little more professionalism and save your gossip for your break read more

Finally made it to the new space for HH. It's dark and luxurious like the old place. Honestly it seems a lot smaller but they do a lot with mirrors to open it up. We grabbed HH and it's more just bar counter seating than I remember it. The old stand bys are there and I think it's still a fun visit. I really do miss the movie theatre downstairs though. read more

High standard service and great bar seating area for sure. Salad and cocktail met expectation. The steak was well cooked, but the crust somehow tasted a bit bitter to me, not sure whether it's supposed to be. Mashed potato would probably be better not with the cast iron taste. read more

El Gaucho - steak, wine, mashed potato - Steakhouses Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Its been 10 yrs since my last visit @ the previous location on 2nd and I got to tell you the new spot (The Stables) is truly incredible in every way. The old building inside was decorated as good or better then the last spot. Our sever Todd was of course excellent, made us feel right at home. We brought a very old bottle of wine that the sommelier took extra time with and came back for a tasting with us. We were asked if we wanted to tour the back end of the restaurant and of course we did. The layout of the stations, prep, and where they stored the Niman Ranch meat was incredible and very clean. This restaurant can handle up to 400 people, but they make you feel that your in a much more intimate setting. We ordered the works as to apps Wicked Shrimp an the Ahi Tuna, Caesar table side and a few Signature Drinks while we waited for the wine to breathe. I shared the Chateaubriand (which is hard to find these days), paired with this incredible wine we were all in heaven. Nice piano playing in the background. Everyone was in just a great mood we didn't want to leave. We finally finished out with the cherries jubilee that was served table side and was truly delicious. Here's my suggestion, if you have one night you want to celebrate go here and truly enjoy yourself as it will be an evening you will never forget. read more

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I wanted to squeeze in a steak dinner before my Seattle vacation ended and decided to give El gaucho a try. Ordered their flaming sword brochette of tenderloin with Yukon gold mashed potatoes and they were pretty delish. It was also entertaining to watch a server cook the tenderloin in flaming fire right in front of my table - pretty neat experience! During my dining, my server did not ask me for my name nor did she provided me with hers, which I thought was both surprising and underwhelming especially with my dinner check being in 3-digits (before taxes) and it is not something that happens often when dining at a nice steakhouse such as el gaucho. She and her colleagues were quite attentive throughout my dining which I appreciated. Their blood orange old fashioned was pretty tasty except the bartender did not give the "extra loving pour" of bourbon you would expect from a steakhouse. I thought I would have a better experience than Capital grille and will most likely go there next time I am in Seattle. read more

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My first dining experience with the Fire & Vine group and it was awesome! Hats off to our server- we came for spring Restaurant Week and I know we were far from his biggest ticket table but you wouldn't know that from his service level. Our meal surpassed my (high) expectations. The truffle soup was rich but light, flavorful, and the mushrooms were tender without beinf weird and slimey like we all know they can be. The steak had me drooling and I apologize for my accidentally provocative pic of it. 3 courses here for $65 is unreal- if you have never been I HIGHLY suggest you venture during fall Restaurant Week. If you have been before, my message remains the same. Giving four stars as I didn't have a "traditional" El Gaucho Seattle experience but that's just reason to come back! read more

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El Gaucho has been my top steak restaurant in the greater Seattle area for some time, but the new Seattle location deserved a fresh review. Once again, our experience was 100% top notch. The food is amazing, but the service is what sets them apart! At one point early in the meal, we had 5 members from El Gaucho staff talking to us -- the genuine interest in the wine we brought plus our celebration made the experience that much better. We enjoyed the usual -- Cocktails, Tableside Caesar (mandatory), Wicked Shrimp (really spicy), Filet Mignon (New York solid 1B), Baked Potato, Rosted Corn, & Bananas Foster (also mandatory)... can't go wrong. The new location has very nice vibe - next time I want to sit at the table in the center with the fire! To top it all off, my budding jazz pianist son actually got to play "Fly Me to the Moon" during a break in the Jazz Bum set - definitely a highlight! We are already looking forward to next visit read more

El Gaucho - My son rocking "Fly Me to the Moon" - Steakhouses Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Had the best experience this evening! Came in to celebrate my husbands birthday and they had a personalized happy birthday note along with the menu saying happy birthday to him! Our server Todd was amazing!!! Gave great suggestions, was very attentive and made sure we had everything we needed and more! He made our Caesar salad and baked potato at the table and it was delicious! The food was delicious and the fruit and cheese plate at the end was a delicious palate cleanser and best way to end the meal. We are thankful that Todd made our night so special and will be back for him! Also love music was lovely read more

I really enjoyed my experience here - it was a great restaurant serving excellent food. Arriving to the restaurant, one is welcomed to a space that's both special, yet comfortable. All staff members were friendly and attentive. The food was great - I had the Bone-in Ribeye that was tender, flavorful and perfectly cooked. Our table shared Mac and Cheese, Mashed Potatoes and Brussel Sprouts and everything was satisfying. They offer a nice selection of different wines that will satisfy most tastes. I think the Baileys Bread Pudding is their signature dessert and it was very good - rich, warm and creamy...the alcohol flavor didn't really come through, which is actually my preference, so I really enjoyed it. If you're looking for great food in a unique setting, El Gaucho is a great choice. read more

we had a wonderful evenin. food was delicious and perfectly prepared. Kyle was a fantastic waiter. The piano player did a wonderful job playing live music while we dine. It was a very pleasant evening. read more

El Gaucho - Amazing dinner - Steakhouses Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Always an elevated dining experience. Really good food and beyond great service. Always top choice for cozy, romantic dining experience. read more

El Gaucho - Steak & wine - Steakhouses Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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The food and Service is above expectation. Their success is due to them putting attention to the smallest details. The bread was to die for, then our appetizer was even better. The insane mushroom soup blew the first items away. We all said, there is no way the entries could even keep up with the soup but we were wrong. The main corse was better than all the rest. All this was coupled by perfect service and great recommendations. I recommend this eatery to anyone with 6 stars!!! Enjoy read more

Service and experience were one of a kind excellent. Greeted with a coat check, passed the talented live pianist and escorted to our rose petal adorned table. Had personalized Anniversary menu, card and complimentary Champaign glasses. The bone in ribeyes were a little more cooked than the medium style we ordered, but the mac n cheese, mash potatoes and risotto were delicious. Must order the bananas foster flambé. Service was excellent. read more

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Everything was delicious here. Portions were a good amount and got super stuffed pretty fast. The mac and cheese had these long twirled noodles that would make the cheese drip as you took a bite out of the hot bowl. It was creamy and light cheese that didn't hurt my stomach after. The snails were huge and baked with butter and garlic. Nothing was overpowering. After eating all the snails, we dipped the toasted bread in the garlic butter. The drink we got was pretty strong, forgot the name though. Wasn't planning on drinking it, but it was pretty good to resist. Finally, the steak came out. I've never had such a good deal on steak that was actually good. Usually when I go to fancy places that sell steak, it's always dry, but this place was juicy and full of flavor! They had a delicious baked potato filled with melted cheese. Never had such a great baked potato until I can here. Service was okay. Everyone was super kind, but kind of felt like no one would check up on us and was really hard to get anyone's attention so we could order. Maybe that's why the drink hit us pretty hard lol. read more

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Heart wrenching, dissapointing, terrible. Save your event for other fine dining in Seattle. General Manager has since reached out to ask us to try them again, but I'm not sure I want to risk it again. We made reservation weeks in advance for 8pm, 31st wedding anniversary. Requested nice intimate table or booth. Arrived 15 mins early, we dressed formally, hostess nice, but seemed unprepared for us. Our reservation requested a photo "so they could greet us"? We were understandably SENT (not escorted) to bar to have a cocktail while waiting to be seated. No prob, sounded great. We grabbed one of only spots in bar (a dirty table) waiting to be greeted. After 5-10 minutes server approached with linens, not to offer service, but to reset the table. I explained we were sent here by hostess to have a drink while waiting for our table. He asked us to leave and go back to hostess station to figure out where to go. Awkward. Still no drink order. At that point I wanted to just wait in lobby, after being ousted. Embarrassing. We were eventualy seated in mid section of dining room, so noisy, my husband of 31 years and I could not hear each other. We were next to servers water station, a family with young children, a loud table of 6+ men having a business meeting, and others in hoodies and jeans. Don't expect any dress code to be upheld. We requested a different table, happy to wait. A cocktail order finally came, but by then server not interested in us, knowing we were moving. No appetizer offered, no bread. just wait. After an hour after arrival, we were finally moved to a nice table. Food was adequate. Over charred steaks. Terrible brussel sprouts we couldn't eat. Server was adequate. She did not ask or care why the brussle spouts remained untouched. We skipped dessert. Not offered anything complimentary, drink, dessert, or otherwise. Happy to pay for good service and nice evening out. We are no strangers to fine dining. We don't object to 20% service charge. Just crushed they could not save the evening for us. Save your money for different local were service and food match the price. read more

I must not get out very much. Because this place only got four stars and since I walked in this was like 10 stars. A gentleman in a full tuxedo welcomed us outside at the valet. He opened the door for us took my coat and gave us a claim check. Then they took my bottle of champagne (it was for caviar later this evening at our hotel) and put it on ice for us while we ate. We sat fire side and they served us a Caesar salad tableside which was crazy delicious. Now they made steak tartare TABLESIDE!! We had a white truffle mushroom soup (again ridiculously delicious). Then I had a 6 ounce fillet and a lobster tail and my friends had steak tartare, seared scallops & the singleness crab app. Service was impeccable. OH MY GAWD BECKY! Look at her butt! I'm not even going to reference the craft cocktails. We had things that were smoked, (several old fashionds) a gin drink named "Marilyn" egg whites, whipped --everything... tantalizing. I'm not sure who owns this place but they run an amazing ship because from the valet person to the receptionist and the bartender to the person pouring our water & the servers and the manager a fabulous team. read more

El Gaucho - WHAT?! Piano player? Saturday night? Sign my Florida ass up. - Steakhouses Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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El Gaucho Bellevue and our server Steven were top notch all the way around. Our water was topped off obsessively by the assistant server and plates were promptly cleared without feeling rushed. I believe we spent about two very pleasant hours there. We really miss the location on First and Wall in Belltown but after visiting the Bellevue location we are hooked. From the central location to the courtyard area to the lobby of the building everything was stunning. Even the parking garage underneath was extremely clean and well lit. We didn't use the valet service but at 5pm on a Tuesday night we had a spot right next to the elevator. It was our anniversary so I noted that in our reservation online and the table was decorated with rose petals. I was even able to order a dozen roses in a vase at a reasonable price ahead of time. We ordered the Caesar salad and Chateaubriand for two which were pleasantly prepared table side but next time I think we will order the Flaming Sword Brochette of Tenderloin for the additional culinary performance art. I could go on and on about our experience but I believe everything about the experience was incredible and the prices were reasonable for today's market. I would strongly encourage you to visit this particular location at least once if your budget allows. read more

Never fails to deliver an excellent dining experience! I love the ambience with the piano player, dimly lit dining room with a fire going. The food is exceptional and service on point. read more

Always amazing- Food excellent- Love tbe fruit & cheese tray perfect Touch Customer setvice always accommodating Our go to place for our anniversary read more

From top to bottom, amazing dining experience. This was my second time here and it was just as delicious if not better than the last!

Everything about this restaurant is top notch. The food, service, and ambience are all outstanding. We went for our anniversary and the entire staff made our experience feel very personal and special. From customized menus congratulating us on the occasion, to rose pedals spread across the table, every single part of the dinner was executed to perfection. Our server Jimmy as well as the manager Kirin went above and beyond as well to ensure a great experience. If you are looking for a place to celebrate a special occasion I can not recommend El Gaucho enough! read more

El Gaucho - Steak Dianne Crab Mac and Cheese Kimchi Spinach - Steakhouses Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Ambience was perfect. Service was awesome as well. Food was wonderful! We sat near the kitchen and my partner enjoyed being able to see the steaks being prepared (he loves to cook)! Loved the extra touches for our anniversary celebration! read more

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I'd highly recommend El Gaucho for a special evening. Their chateaubriand for two was the perfect selection for a couple of wild and crazy carnivores out on the town. It is an upscale establishment, and my wolf hat did feel quite out of place... yet it was cold and I reveled in the startled glances from every patron we passed by. Somehow they were under the impression that we were celebrating an anniversary, and I was about to protest, until I noticed the red rose petals adorning our table under the heartfelt greeting card. The chocolate martini was another pleasant surprise, as I usually go for the lighter and fruitier drinks. Surprise number three came after the meal was finished and plates were cleared. Our fancy waiter whisked a platter of fruits, cheeses and nuts to our table. May I crack you another filbert, my dear? read more

El Gaucho - Chateaubriand wonderland - Steakhouses Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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It's awfully mediocre for what you pay. Firstly, the atmosphere is very loud and the music a bit silly. I was really surprised by how many of the patrons were wearing t-shirts. Kind of a margaritaville vibe. We had scallops, crab cakes, and truffle mushroom soup to start. The crab cakes were the best and the rest was quite bland. The truffle soup was very plain and lacking. For entrees we both got the Wagyu. While I enjoyed it, there are much better options in town that are a better deal. The corn and risotto sides were both more enjoyable than the steak. All in all, it was overpriced, bland, and the food lacked any soul. The staff all seemed very dedicated and hard working, but there was a palpable air of unhappiness. This is just another chain at an absurd price point. It felt like the worst of the 90's in there. Think McCormick & Schmicks, but worse food. read more

El Gaucho - A5 Wagyu with sides. - Steakhouses Near Me - Seattle, Washington

For, what is supposed to be a high end steakhouse, I was very disappointed. We had a $1300 bill for 6 people. Appetizers were fine, nothing special, My $68 steak came out cold. Sides were really salty. And the som was not very helpful with wine choices or attentive to the table. They don't come anywhere near food and service at other steak restaurants like Bourbon Steak, Capital Grille or Elways. I have no need to ever go back. read more

Steak was tasteful, our waiter was a bit pushy and so attentive almost to the point of overbearing. Quite a dark atmosphere. The pianist was excellent. A bit overrated and very pricey. read more

Food was good but not that much better than outback if I'm honest. I do appreciate they're starting with high quality beef that didn't have a miserable life. My experience was significantly marred by the constant playing of a cacophonously loud pianist. The guy had stamina but no sense of what's appropriate for background atmosphere. I had a headache by the time we left, and for 3.5 hours I could not hear anything my dining companions said. (And it wasn't just me, we all had trouble hearing each other.) Service was very charming but then they blew it by giving me the wrong leftovers, and it was something I can't eat. All in all El Gaucho is very expensive for meh experience. read more

We came here for our anniversary, they decorated our table with rose petals and had a signed note from the staff which i thought was a really nice touch. I really enjoyed the live music on the piano as well. For the food, I'm not a huge meat/steak person but I really enjoyed it here! For appetizers we ordered the wild shrimp. The shrimp were large and cooked well the flavor was strong with a bit of heat to it. Sides: - mac and cheese with lobster: creamy and flavorful, not just cheese flavor! The lobster was tender and not overcooked - crispy brussel sprouts: loved how crispy they were Mains -new York strip: you get a slab of meat hahaha it was cooked nicely and has a subtle flavor to it. But if you want any veggies or sides you'd have to order separately - flaming sword: really fun show and the sauce complemented the meat. Would recommend There was an automatic 20% service charge that doesn't go to your server so you do have to tip on top of that. That was the only thing that threw me off as I've never seem that before. If youre a big meat eater this is the place for you read more

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This place is amazing. They have mastered their craft. The restaurant ambience was amazing. The service was excellent! Their food was amazing and cooked to perfection. I had the lobster tail which was over 1lb, cooked to perfection. Their drinks were great and our waiter was top notch! read more

If you want to spend $600 for two people in two hours this is the place to go!!! We went all out so bring your huge wallet of bills and be prepared to spend too much. I've been to the old El Gaucho in Seattle and wanted to try the new location. The ambience was very romantic and they had a live piano player which was lovely. The staff was friendly and super helpful. Our waitress Jackie was perfect! She rocked her job. The drinks were crazy fun they even lit a drink on fire which was entertaining. The old fashion had bacon in it and I don't know what they did but the taste of that bacon is unforgettable. From the appetizers to dessert everything was fantastic! The meat just melt in your mouth. We ate too much but we still got dessert. Overall the experience was a delight and it did break the bank. :) read more

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Dined here recently when in town with my wife for a weekend getaway. We had a great experience. Ambiance: Absolutely fantastic. Dark, classy, and great music playing in the lounge that can be heard throughout the restaurant. Service: It was great. Don't remember our server's name but he was on point all night. Very knowledgeable and patient answering our questions. What we ordered: We ordered a bunch of stuff and split it. Cosmo/OldFashioned:Strong and tasty. Wish they had the big ice cube for my old fashioned. Wedge Salad:They split this in the back for us and it was huge. Cold, crisp, and delightful. Chateaubriand for two: They carve it tableside. It comes with two baked potatoes, asparagus, and cliff sauce. The cliff sauce is like a melted butter. I asked for a side of creamy horseradish and it was delicious. The meat was great albeit slightly overcooked.We ordered med rare, and it was definitely closer to medium. Nonetheless it was still delicious. I love that on their baked potatoes they use a cheese sauce instead of shredded cheese. Great main course for two. Side of Roasted Corn: Great flavor and perfect size to share. Honorable Mention: On a past visit the Wicked Shrimp and Caesar Salad made tableside were spectacular. The Service Charge: They charge 20% service charge on each bill. I hate fees. Just let me tip as I see fit. I bartended for 8 years I know how to tip. I cant dock them for this fee because it seems like most Restaurants in Seattle do. I know they justify it with high wages and benefits but I guess I just have a lot of apprehensions about it. Our hotel didn't charge a resort fee here in Seattle, yet the same chain I'm staying with in San Diego is charging one. Just food for thought. The fee wouldn't stop me from Dining here. Final Thoughts: I highly recommend El Gaucho for a great meal in Seattle. read more

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Who'd have thought the most friendly service experience of the evening would come from the busser, Johnny Cruz (I asked him his name)? What a pleasant, friendly, engaging, interested and welcoming young man. Attention Seattle El Gaucho management: Elevate your in-house talent and give Johnny a server position. Our server Sara was cold, unfriendly and treated us as an afterthought and a bother all evening. She made us feel unimportant and second class. She mentioned the fact that we'd noted on our reservation that our dinner was a "pre-event" (Kraken game) dinner - almost with a negative spin on it. It was off-putting right from the start. She gave the impression that she didn't like serving pre-event clientele. The restaurant atmosphere, ambiance and dim lighting are awesome, and the food was good. Hubby LOVES his Bombay Sapphire martinis - but they were out of Bombay Sapphire gin. How does that happen at a top rated steakhouse? We arrived at 4:20pm and were among the first customers to be seated, so they were out before they even opened at 4pm. The tableside Caesar was ok, the taste wasn't familiarly Caesar-like though. Sara was a tad snarky and sarcastic as she was preparing the salad. When she walked away, I merely said to my husband: "WOW". The honey chipotle corn was amazing, as were the Brussels sprouts. The scalloped potatoes seemed to have too much cayenne or something similar in them. I couldn't eat them, but hubby enjoyed them. I was disappointed as I LOVE scalloped potatoes. Our medium rare filet mignons were utterly melt-in-your-mouth perfect. We had no room for dessert, and needed to get going to the Kraken game, but our server Sara oddly brought us a fruit & cheese plate when we told her no on the dessert. It struck us as odd, as we told her we needed to get going, and to be honest, we don't consider fruit, cheese, crackers & fig jam to be a normal after-dinner offering. It made me feel that perhaps Sara realized she wasn't as friendly as she could have been, and was making a last ditch attempt at getting a good tip. As stated by others, El Gaucho does add a 20% service charge to your bill, but like we always do, we tipped on top of that - we added an additional 20%, despite not receiving the friendly above-average service we were certain we'd receive at this highly acclaimed restaurant. We will certainly come back, but would love to have Johnny Cruz as our server! We also won't order the scalloped potatoes next time. The spice was overpowering and made the potatoes unenjoyable for me. read more

Everything was wonderful. Service, food, atmosphere. It was great! We will definitely be back.

My boyfriend took me here for my birthday. I was looking forward to delicious food and El Gaucho did not disappoint. Our waiter was extremely fun and knowledgeable, and helped guide us through the menu. He also let us know about other El Gaucho restaurants around the area, and also recommended we try their happy hour some time. They also had a piano player during dinner. He was extremely talented and provided great ambience and fun to the dinner experience. The bread at the beginning was yummy. We each had soup, one French onion and one insane truffle. The insane truffle was insanely delicious and my boyfriend said that the French onion soup was one of the best soups he has ever had. For dinner, I got a filet, he got the filets Oscar, and we got the fluffed baked potato and mushrooms as well. It was all just so good. The potato was creamy and delicious, the mushrooms were yum, and our steaks were both cooked wonderfully and just gave you that smile every time you took a bite. For dessert we got the bananas foster. I have never had it before, so I wanted to try it. It was good but about halfway through, I just got burnt out on it. I was extremely full, but I also wished I had gotten the key lime pie instead. I joined their Revelers club a few years back when a coworker told me that on your birthday and anniversary they give you a $75.00 off a purchase of $150.00 or more there. We used that on our bill, as it's a bit easy to rack up a bill there. We can't afford to eat there all the time, but it was worth the splurge, and plus it was my birthday. We look forward to returning again sometime, hopefully sooner rather than later! read more

My boyfriend and I went here for our fancy dinner while visiting Seattle. everything we ate was fantastic. The service was good, and the restaurant has a nice fancy vibe. I would highly recommend going here for a nice dinner. read more

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Drew and Jimmy provided exceptional service that was clearly authentic and sincere. This was a special treat for my daughter and we both thoroughly enjoyed the meal, service and experience. read more

Perfect New Years Eve dinner. Restaurant was full by 5 pm. Classy decorations and happy vibe from the staff. Meal was amazing. Worth the splurge. Everything was A+. read more

We enjoy eating out for special occasions. Of all of the fine dining locations we like, el Gaucho seattle is the top in food quality and service that is above and beyond. On a recent visit with our two boys, the chief and GM came to talk with us and introduced us to a special off menu dish, and even brought out and showed my son his knife set when he found out he was really into cooking. Unparalleled experience! read more

El Gaucho - Table side service - Steakhouses Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Well it hasn't gotten better. I'm going with the age of El Gaucho has passed and even the newer dining room cannot save them. A work dinner brought me back and I was so excited for the table side Caesar and steak - again I was disappointed. Honestly I would say it was primarily our server. On top of being downright RUDE - shouting across the table for orders, I had to inform him I could not hear him when he was standing on the opposite end of a 10-top from me, argued with me about my steak temperature when I ordered medium and there was no pink, clearly over cooked, and also told me to wait for him to disperse dessert menus to ask for coffee...I asked for it and he literally made me ask a second time once he put the menus out. Was that necessary? No. Also when making the Caesar he was training another and mentioned to the trainee he likes to take liberties with the mixture for his own spin - spoiler alert, his own spin has way too much anchovies and pepper. There were other complaints around the table of the meat being a tad burnt, which I found with mine as well. I have never been somewhere of this price where everyone was trying to pawn off the leftovers. Two stars because it was edible. read more