I have to say that despite all the rage on Yelp and other websites for gaucho, it was just okay. I got a 100 day age stake and it was pretty thin. It was cooked medium but there wasn't any flavor in it. They also didn't sear it very well so it really didn't taste that great. They oversalted it with sea salt crystals. The only redeeming thing was that the french fries came out super hot and extra crispy. I'd say the french fries were better than the steak. I don't think I'd come here again because it is pretty pricey for what you get and the steak. I could cook a better steak at home. read more

Gaucho's Argentinian Restaurant - Chinese Near Me - Adelaide, SA

A high end Argentinian Steak house in the middle of a street with about a hundred Asian restaurants (Gouger). After having several people recommend this place to us during our Australian holiday, we decided to check it out. Since it was a Saturday we called ahead for a reservation-we were only calling about an hour ahead but were able to get a table outside. It had been 100 degrees (40 Celsius) for a couple of days so no one wanted the outside tables but luckily for us the weather changed and the temp was a mild 79 at dinner time. As others have said, this place is about meat so that's what we had. My wife and I split the porterhouse and while it was a bit under our requested medium temperature, it was a wonderfully flavored steak and just enough for the two of us. It is served cut off the bone and sliced which makes it very easy for sharing. We also shared a pear salad which surprisingly was served at the same time as the main dish (which, as we looked around seemed to be how it works). The two others in the group each had a filet (or as they put it "fillet" - pronounced " fill-it"). They actually have two different ones on the menu and the main differences are the size (in grams of course) and marbling (Scotch Fillet is the less lean, more marbled steak). The other thing American diners will notice is the size and shape-about an inch think and round like a small pancake. Nonetheless, these steaks were also quite tasty. You can order extra sauces for the steaks but we chose not to and we're happy with that choice. The dishes are served with roasted potatoes and they also have a decent wine list featuring several nice choices from the surrounding Wine regions. Recommended. read more

Gaucho's Argentinian Restaurant - Alfresco dining - Chinese Near Me - Adelaide, SA

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Our second most expensive dinners we had on our trip and it was pretty disappointing... I've never had Argentinian and my bf said the flavors are usually really good and strong but our main courses were pretty sad and bland. The night started off good. We have a great espresso martini and some baked oysters. The flavors were amazing! Then I got my steak which I've been craving. It was like it wasn't even seasoned. You should never have to put salt on your steak.... I barely ate half of it cause it really just wasn't good. And I love steak! My bf had the chicken and he said it was kinda boring as well but the sautéed mushrooms were decent. We had a lot of left overs that I used to make omelets the next morning. That was pretty good after I put some salt on my steak and put it in the omelet with the mushrooms! read more

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Meat meat meat, very paleo friendly. This spot was surprisingly full on a weekday night, but we were able to snag a table outside without a reservation. To keep things light, we went with the charcuterie board and a giant smoldering pit of meat over fire. First up was the meat plate; http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/gauchos-adelaide#Zatb5CSICDsEIrFfq_2AFw Packed full of bresaola, osso collo, guanciale, spicy chorizo and pickled ox tongue, it was all lovely, especially the tongue. Next was the parrillada de carne ($60pp) that came with a mixed grill of char-grilled chorizo sausage, lamb chops, free range goat, mesquite smoked turkey drumstick, pork belly, skewers of dry aged beef, black pudding, kidneys and sweetbreads, garnished with lemon wedges, extra virgin olive oil and fresh herbs. It was a beast and this picture does not do its enormity justice; http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/gauchos-adelaide#MPWLugKxQD72f6j_ah1q1A It really was huge and mostly very good. The kidneys and sweetbreads were overcooked and on the organy side, but almost all the rest of the meat was excellent. We ordered for two people but it could have easily fed four normal eaters. Fun spot, I wouldn't mind going back. read more

Gaucho's Argentinian Restaurant - charcuterie - Chinese Near Me - Adelaide, SA

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Normally this place would be way out of my price range. However, about a year after returning from Argentina, the cravings for chimmi churri and huge chunks of beef became so overwhelming that I had to break the budget and invest my life savings into a meal at Gaucho's. Whilst I am no gastronomer, my experience in Argentina has at least equipt me with sufficient knowledge to say that that Gaucho's serves perfect and authentic Argentinian cuisine. My Steak (Bife de Chorizo) was massive and cooked to perfection and there was home made chimmi churri upon the table. Accordingly, my desires were satiated, albeit at a fair portion of the price of a flight back to Argentina. Really this place is suited to swanky old boys wearing suits. This is fine dining, and there is a serious wine list. In addition to huge chunks of beef there is a broad range of Argentinian cuisine available on the menu, including a broad range of seafood. read more

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Almost took me back.. almost. I only wished they had an Argentinian butcher. Great steak, great service. As authentic as it can get.

Where do I start? This place is serious Argentinian fine dining. My family and I have always celebrated each important event here (graduations, birthdays, anniversaries, the time my kid brother got a job). The food here is amazing. My personal favourites would have to be the king prawns, porterhouse, and wagyu beef. Although, the last time I came here I ordered one of their specials: pork belly. It was mouth-watering, and so were the sides of salad and mashed potatoes. The last time I ate here it was my parents' wedding anniversary, and I spoke to one of the staff about surprising them with a dessert and candles. The staff were very helpful, offering to stick sparklers in my chosen dessert, the Don Pedro - Tia Maria with vanilla bean icecream, callebaut hazelnut chocolate and pistachio tuille. Delicious! However, get ready to spend like there's no tomorrow. This time around it was my turn to shout, and for the next week I was living off bread and water. read more

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Stop your grinnin' and drop your linen. These steaks don't fuck around. If you're serious about meat, then Gauchos just might be your holy grail. Gaucho's has long been one of my favourite establishments, purely for the reason that it doesn't compromise. Sure, you could die of a coronary heart attack halfway through chewing your way to victory, but you just have to give the people what they want. There's no better place to get a slab of high-grade beef, Argentinian style. The chimmi churri sauce will blow your socks off - I can't eat a thing at Gaucho's anymore without drowning my meal in the stuff. Let me just give this quick disclaimer - though the decor is wonderful, and the dimmed lights provides great ambience, this isn't the kind of place you'd want to go for a first date. The amount of juicy beef and garlic on your plate won't be kind later on in the evening when things get hot and heavy. If you have the balls to try anything above a 250g steak, I salute you. But you better loosen that belt buckle, because chances are your waistline won't be too happy with all of that carnivorous deliciousness you just devoured. Also, make sure you book in advance, as the restaurant can get booked out for consecutive days. read more

Gaucho's Argentinian Restaurant - Chinese Near Me - Adelaide, SA

If a restaurant is good enough for the Ex - prime minister to eat at, it must be absolutely phenomenal and Gaucho definitely lived up to that expectation! Immediately as we walked through the door, we were greeted immediately by a waiter, all of them dressed extremely sharp. We were lead to the back of the restaurant to a private area, where we were seated next to the table of the man the himself, Tony Abbott. Which was a pleasant surprise. Onto the food, though the wait for long, it was totally worth it as the steaks were cooked to perfection. Each slice into the steak released its oozing liquid flavours, absolutely amazing! I would have to say its the best steak I ever had in Adelaide. The mushroom sauce glazed the steak in a way that brought out the true flavours of the steak. The chips that came with the steaks were also delicious being proper clean cut potato chips. Though I wis that there were more servings of chips as each person didn't get their own serves but it was all placed into a large bowl to share. Overall the experience was amazing, and would definitely comeback again for a special occasion. Though the total cost of the bill was equivalent to the new iPhone. read more

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Always a great place, Gaucho's is now even better! They've always served late all year around and still do. From large glasses to decent steak knives, you feel like you're in South America! Great oysters, blood pudding and of course steak. Great service too. read more

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This has got to be the worst vegetarian restaurant I have ever been to! My dinosaur slab of prime aged porter house steak arrived after sampling some delicious nibbles of spiced almonds and olives. For a moment I felt I was on the set of the next Flintstones movie..... The steak was medium rare and a very thick cut - It almost felt like carving the Sunday roast getting through it. The pepper sauce, which will cost you $7 extra, was delicious - my only criticism was that there wasn't enough of it . A bottle of red wine, an Affogato for dessert followed by a liqueur muscat nightcap ensured I retired for the evening content and probably a little fatter. The service was outstanding, I was sufficiently "topped up" which eased the pain when the bill arrived. This place is definitely not cheap. But the place was full which is a good indicator that most see the value of the cuisine and service. read more

Went with a group of 15 people to this wonderful steakhouse. We ate waaay too much, but then, that is why we went. I really loved the Parrillada de Carne which is a mixed plate of grilled chorizo, lamb, pork belly, quail, kidneys and sweetbreads. One of the guys next to me ate the black pudding, as I was not in the mood for that one. A lot of dishes were being shared and I could not keep up with all the different steaks that got to the table. Everything was good. I wanted to drink the chimichurri. We all hurt afterward. Up early the next morning to run a little of it off. All along the street that has Gaucho's are other international cuisines that beg for exploration. We spent many nights along this street and I can only honestly recall the name - Gaucho. read more

I would recommend Gauchos for special treats, partners and family birthdays and important dates. Defiantly one to try! The first thing to note about Gaucho's is that if you are going to come here, do not plan any significant meals for the rest of the day! Due to the nature of the restaurant I would suggest that this is a place to go only if you are willing or able to spend money. Some might imply that this restaurant may be over priced or too expensive but I believe that in a restaurant such as this one you get what you pay for and it is worth it. I have never seen the chefs here cook a steak to anything but perfection. Because of the meat based menu therefore a predominantly male customer base you can feel like you have walked into a men's club. This comes at an advantage for some things as the tables are large, for plenty of elbow room, which in a time where restaurants are consolidating space to fit as many people in as possible it is quite refreshing to be able to spread yourself out. The negatives of this 'men's club' is the atmosphere is somewhat lacking as there is no clever design elements for comfort or sense of a bigger space, but the wine list here is fantastic, so once again I suggest digging deep into your pockets and you will find the atmosphere as warm as the bottles are long. The service here is fantastic, this may have been because we had dinner at around nine, however, we had our own waitress for the duration of the meal. *relishthegoodthymes read more

Thumbs up to the head waiter who knows his stuff and has some special wines both on and off the list. This is a steakhouse, and their bread and butter are big t bones and upmarket wagyu sliced fillets. As a vegetarian, there is one entree, one main and sides on the menu, but chef can whip up something special and the offer was made to me but I was there as a blogger event with set menu this time. The pumpkin dish was excellent and I ate a heap of that. The house made chimchurri sauce is now being bottled by Beerenberg and is available in IGA's and Foodlands so you can make steak and oysters like Gaucho's at home. Enough to satisfy a vego, but really a meat lovers paradise read more

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The service was absolutely sensational, magnificent wine list and the 800gm rib eye was stunning. I hadn't eaten here for 5 years and as a going-away dinner with my family and friends, I was extremely impressed (as usual). Thanks. read more

Do you like to pump iron? I'm speaking literally here - right through the bloodstream, I'm not talking about the gym addicted all muscle and little else percentage of Adelaide (although if that suits your description you might want to listen up because here is a good source of protein) I am of course referring to Gauchos where you can invite a vegetarian you don't like to dinner just to watch them suffer...then again, why waste a perfectly good seat at the dining table? Set in the heart of Gouger Street, this quaint Argentinean restaurant boasts an ample menu mainly directed at the more carnivorously inclined guest: for example a 1kg T-bone steak, although, there are still a couple of herbivore options on offer as well. And how could I forget the famous chimi churri sauce which goes with everything - and I mean everything. The service is of a high standard, my wine glass was never empty with such attentive staff on hand. The atmosphere, however, needs a little fine tuning; perhaps it was the lack of mood lighting while I lovingly tore into my Wagyu Beef Scotch Fillet, but there was something missing. Nonetheless what this restaurant lacks in atmosphere it makes up for in quality food (e.g. 2010 award for excellence in steak), and after all kids, you're there to eat. read more

Popped in for an unplanned lunch. Partner is a steak fanatic and he pushed the menu aside and went up to view the cuts in the chiller. He selected a rib eye on the bone, asked the waitress which item it was on the menu, and went for medium rare. (COSTILLA DE BIFE 50.9 Riverine - New South Wales 600g grain fed rib eye, aged 28 days) The steak was perfect, beautiful char on the outside, fat rendered and yet still medium rare inside. He ended up gnawing the bone. There were no unpleasant gristly bits, no areas where medium-rare turned into blue or well done - this was a beautiful cut of meat, beautifully cooked. I had the lamb cutlets with chimi churri sauce. (CORDERO * 39.9 Adelaide Hills lamb loin cutlets char grilled with green chimi churri) I requested medium and they were cooked just as ordered. Some char on the outside, fat well rendered, these were delightful nuggets of tender lamb, brought to life by the sweet green sauce with a piquant hint of slow heat. Our only side was steak cut chips, which were perfectly crispy golden on the outside with a floury, roast potato mouth feel inside. We accompanied this with a rather morish Pinot by the glass, and followed up with a round of coffees. The waitress then presented us with a complimentary sweet port, which was quite delightful. The coffee was excellent - creamy, no burnt aftertaste, the milk was marshmallowy and it was good enough we went for seconds. These guys do know how to charge, but it's so worth it. This is how beef should be - top quality cuts, aged, eaten and appreciated on occasion. I'd rather pay $50 for a $50 steak than $30 for a $10 steak. read more

When you think Argentinean Restaurant you should think huge steak slabs to sink your teeth into Surprisingly and for the right reasons, it's about the quality of the meat that is the prime focus of attention The dish was cooked as per the order (medium rare), the steamed side dishes a welcome distraction Service 8/10 Food 8/10 Menu Range 9/10 Wine List 9/10 Price - Probably on the expensive side $80 per head It's one of Adelaides icon restaurants located in the Chinatown district You just visit to cross off the bucket list ! read more

I'm rating this place 3-stars for 5-star food with 1-star service. Great looking place with a really fascinating menu. We waited for a ridiculously long time for our dinner to come without the waitress so much as coming by the ask if we wanted more drinks. We eventually flagged down a waiter from another table and got the impression from what he said that she had forgotten to enter our order and was "hiding" from us out of embarrassment. He eventually tracked down our food (we never saw her again), and I have to admit, it was so delicious as to be almost worth the 2hr+ wait. That said, if our experience was typical of their service, it's inexcusable. read more

I've only been here the once (and spent more than I would on food for a whole month in the one night), but I was pretty impressed. It's an Argentinian restaurant, so expect lots of meat. The food is lovely. Really expensive, but the servings are big and the atmosphere is great, so it really is worth splashing out for a special occasion. My personal favourite would be the wagyu beef. It literally melts in the mouth and is really the only time I will have my meat med-rare. The staff are really great too, which just tops off the whole experience. read more

Steak wasn't that great. We had a big party, they only took 3 cards and expected us to withdraw from atm.

Have been coming here on and off for 10 years Very good fine dining experience but the last 4 or 5 visits, while still being above average, have not met a 5* rating criteria and probably aren't worth the premium compared to venues such as Sosta. Few average quality T-bones , a undersized mixed grill and one steak special (I think it was a 800g tomahawk) wasn't cooked as requested. Always enjoy the diablo oysters and muscles entre - good venue for special occasions and will return. read more

It's an Adelaide institution when it comes to steaks. Those who are dinners will know the word Gauchos. When you walk in it talk of class and high standards and the foods across the menu are simply amazing. One place where it covers every occasion to its finest......... Bon appetite! read more

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Have always loved each and every experience at Gauchos! The staff, smiling as they welcome you, the chefs laughing as they work their magic preparing your meal. We came here with a group and had excellent service throughout - even with one vegetarian diner at the table (we called ahead and the chef arranged a special meal for them). We licked our plates clean. Again! read more

The wagyu at Gaucho's is amazing! It is sourced from one of the two full blood wagyu producers in Australia. Try that with or without sauce, depending on your preference. If you like the original flavour of wagyu, try the one without sauce. I prefer to be saucy because I like it to be moist. De setas complements well with the wagyu. Do not order the fish of the day there! read more

This was a fantastic experience all around. First on a packed night the host put together a table for us outside to squeeze us in. Then the service continued to be stellar throughout the evening. Consistent drink refills and plate clearing all while staying under the radar. Furthermore, the food was great. I had the fillet and my wife had the NY strip steak and both were cooked to perfection. Each also came with complimentary chips that were well seasoned. We also had the pear salad which lightly dressed and added a great fresh element to the meal. Lastly they had a great selection of local wine. Overall one of the best meals I had in Australia. read more

Ate here again on Tuesday..again it was amazing. Both mains and entrees were faultless and the staff as always excellent. They know they're stuff and still very down to earth. I love this place because its got top food, service and atmosphere but still very down to earth and relaxable place to eat. read more

If you like steak and have not heard about Gauchos get it on the top of your to do list. Amazing steaks and service, I went there Friday night and dinner started at 7:30pm but we didn't leave till midnight. It was such a great atmosphere and such good food. Wine list is extensive and they have a great selection of beers as well highly recommended this place to anyone. read more

Amazing steaks and service. This place is a great spot for dinner. The blue cheese sauce is heavenly with the steak. Signature bacon oysters also amazing. Shared dishes are huge! Highly recommend for good food amongst lots of Thai spots nearby. read more

I had been here 18 months earlier, so I knew it would be good, but it still surprised me. We had oysters to start, can't remember what they were called but it was something like devil oysters. They were the greatest thing I've ever eaten. The mains were very meat focussed, which is exactly what I was hoping for. Amazing. read more

The Argentinian food found in this Australian restaurant was fabulous; the restaurant was packed, therefore I recommend calling ahead to make a reservation. They also offer a complimentary port wine upon request only; we ordered a salad and recommended beef to share, which was more than enough, if we lived in the area there would be a good chance we would be regulars. read more

Went there for my birthday with a group of 14 people. The worst experience we all ever had. The waiter did not come around often and also were very rude when we asked for our drinks after waiting over 30 minutes. The worst off all we had to wait for 3 hours for the main meals to arrive. The did not apologies at all for taking so long. I even found out there was a cake there for me and they did not bring it out, so i had to go and collect it the next day but still no apologies from the. I also could not believe they did not ring me that i had a cake there. To sum it up they suck, their service suck and the food sucks. Never go there again. read more

Great steak. Rib eye was awesome as were vegetables and chips. Everyone in our large group enjoyed their meal, mainly steaks. Good service and staff were attentive and efficient. It's a a place I'll come back to easily and would recommend. read more

First time at this restaurant. The server forgot many items trying to commit the orders to memory. They also over cooked our steaks over the desired ordered temperature. Looked like a great place but was rather disappointing read more

Great food and service. The steaks are cooked to perfection. It is however on the more expensive end of the spectrum.

This was the fifth restaurant in which I attempted to have dinner as a single person (traveling for work from overseas). It was also the fifth restaurant that was not full that I attempted to dine in; all of which were "fully booked". I have to admit the poor hostess had to hear a short rant about how inhospitable restaurants are in Adelaide and the I turned to leave. she says, "wait!" as if she could suddenly seat me. I still left. It's obvious Adelaide restaurants feel a single person isn't going to spend the money others would so they won't waste the table. Ended up eating at Nordburger as it was already 8:30 and I'd been on the hunt for a place to eat for 2 hours. What's ironic is that I continuously tell people how hospitable the folks in Adelaide are. This obviously doesn't apply to restaurants. Thanks for the good time! Can't wait to leave. read more

This would have been 4 if we had been seated in the main restaurant but alas we were in the back room which has the ambience of a pub and the noise levels of a footy match. The food was very good, although pricey. The service was friendly and prompt. When booking make sure you ask for the front room. All steaks were good; although we ordered medium they were more medium-rare. The Morton Bay bugs were ok but not great. read more

Great food, had my husbands birthday dinner party here. Great friendly service, lovely food unfortunately was a little disappointed that we were a bit squished in even though I booked months in advance. Also was a bit over priced not yo mention was left out of pocket because they don't split up bills for large groups. Perhaps they could offer people the opportunity to go up, order & pay individually to avoid these issues. Would return but perhaps only in a smaller group. read more

My son and I had dinner Friday night and overall it turned out to be an expensive not worthy experience. We had a kid's meal which was chicken schnitzel strips with salad and chips. It was fine although the fries not nice. I order empanadas de carne which were 7 out of 10 points, provoleta which was quite nice and tasty however it had a Mexican twist on it (sauce and jalapenos), not authentic at all and a morcilla which was disgusting. It tasted so bad that left it all. The staff is fabulous, lovely and friendly. Also the glass of malbec from Mendoza was delicious. read more