Downtown
El Gaucho Seattle
Where it all began: Swanky. Nostalgic. Ritualistic. Personalized. Spirited.
The bustle of Seattle’s Belltown is instantly hushed as guests enter a bygone era – a world of shimmering candlelight, live jazz on the piano and the palpable anticipation of an exceptional dining experience, including the attentive tableside service that is the El Gaucho hallmark.
Join us for happy hour, dinner service, a special event and exceptional private dining.
Holiday Closures
We will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day & New Year’s Day.
Menus
Our menu features fresh seafood selections and 28-day dry-aged Niman Ranch All-Natural Prime Certified Angus Beef® and custom-aged Certified Angus Beef® Tenderloin Filets as personally selected by John Tarpoff. Steaks and chops are prepared on our one-of-a-kind charcoal grill in our open exhibition style kitchen. Our commitment is to sourcing the finest ingredients – and we proudly source the best products in the world. Not all menu items are listed on our website—we also offer daily fresh sheets as well as vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options. Please feel free to contact us regarding special requests or food allergy concerns.
A 20% service charge is included on each check. El Gaucho retains 100% of the service charge. Our professional service team receives industry leading compensation including commissions on sales, health insurance, 401K, and extensive education and training for a successful career path.
 
General Manager: Stephanie Mulein  Email | Bio
Executive Chef: Jonathan Garcia   Email | Bio
Live Music: Daniel Davison Tuesday–Saturday 6pm. Alexey Nikolaev Thursday 8pm. Eric Verline Sunday & Monday 6pm. Josephine Howell Sunday 7pm.
 
Hours: Sunday-Thursday: Lounge 4-10pm; Dinner Service begins at 5pm. Friday-Saturday: Lounge 4pm-12am; Dinner Service begins at 5pm. Valet parking available. Happy Hour: (Bar only. Not available on holidays) Sunday-Monday: All night; Tuesday-Thursday: 4-7pm & 9pm-close; Friday: 4-7pm & 10pm-close; Saturday: 4-5pm & 10pm-close.