El Gaucho Bellevue
The Eastside’s iconic destination steakhouse.
Hours: Open Tuesday-Saturday at 4pm. Last seating is 9pm. Valet parking available.
Please note: In accordance with King County’s mandate, all guests 12 years or older are required to show proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or a negative test result taken within 72 hours of your reservation. All guests are required to wear face masks to enter the restaurant and when not seated at their table.
Menus
We will be closed Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
We are offering special holidays hours:
Christmas Eve seating 4-8pm
New Year’s Eve seating 4-10:30pm
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 prepared on our one-of-a-kind charcoal grill in an open exhibition-style kitchen. Our commitment is to sourcing the finest ingredients – and we proudly source the best products in the world.
Revel and Celebrate at Home with Our To Go Options
Celebration packages and many of our classic dishes are now available to pick up and enjoy at home.
Pick up is available: Tuesday – Saturday • 4–9 pm
or call 425.455.2715
Revel and Celebrate Life at Home
Celebration Packages: Enjoying a birthday or anniversary with us is a treasured tradition and until each of our guests feels comfortable joining us in our restaurants, we are providing special Celebration packages for elevated in-home dining for two. Both the Iconic Gaucho Menu and the Surf & Turf package are available for $180 with the option to add select bottles of wine.
Iconic Gaucho Menu
Caesar Salad For Two
classically made from scratch
Chateaubriand
An El Gaucho tradition for two! 20 oz center cut of tenderloin served with mashed potatoes, asparagus, cliff sauce
Key Lime Pie For Two
sweet whipped cream, graham cracker crust
Surf & Turf Menu
Caesar Salad For Two
classically made from scratch
12 Oz Filet and Fresh Fish
28-day dry-aged Niman Ranch All-Natural Prime Certified Angus Beef® Tenderloin Filets; Fresh Fish simply grilled, lemon beurre blanc
Side of Roasted Sweet Corn
and Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes
Key Lime Pie For Two
sweet whipped cream, graham cracker crust
Add on a Bottle or Two!
AQUA 20th Sparkman Chardonnay ~30
Fire & Vine Rosé ~25
Fire & Vine Cabernet Sauvignon ~40
Nicolas Feuillatte ~50
Dinner
Starters
Wicked Shrimp
sautéed with our custom wicked spice ~22
Tenderloin Diablo
sautéed tenderloin tips, cajun cream sauce ~19
Steak Tartare
tableside preparation ~23
Dungeness Crab Cakes
apple & fennel slaw, herb aioli ~27
Northwest Oysters
half dozen on the half shell ~23
Escargot
garlic-herb butter ~14
Diver Sea Scallops
lemon beurre blanc, chives ~20
Pecan Crusted Brie
honey, cherry balsamic reduction, fuji apple ~18
Soup & Salad
French Onion Soup
hearty, rich, peasant style ~13
Crab Bisque
dungeness crab, johnnie walker red, cream ~14
Gaucho Salad
mixed greens, baby shrimp, cherry tomatoes, roquefort dressing ~16
Classic Wedge Salad
iceberg, pancetta, tomato, egg, crumbles, kalamata olives, roquefort ~14
Mixed Green Salad
kiln dried cherries, julienne pear, candied pecans, apple vinaigrette ~12
Tableside Caesar Salad
classically made from scratch
minimum two ~ 16 per person
Steaks & Chops
We proudly serve 28-day dry-aged Niman Ranch All-Natural Prime Certified Angus Beef® and custom-aged Certified Angus Beef® Tenderloin Filets. Steaks and chops are prepared on our one-of-a-kind charcoal grill in our open exhibition style kitchen.
Baseball Cut Top Sirloin*
12 oz ~47
Filet Mignon*
8 & 12 oz ~69 / 83
Bone-In Rib Eye*
18 oz ~78
Steak El Gaucho*
8 oz custom-aged filet mignon, maine lobster medallions, asparagus, béarnaise sauce ~89
Filet Medallions Oscar*
two 4 oz filets, fresh dungeness crab, asparagus, béarnaise ~87
New York Steak*
14 oz ~72
Peppercorn New York*
14 oz ~75
Bone-In New York*
18 oz ~79
Tableside
Chateaubriand*
An El Gaucho tradition for two! 20 oz center cut of tenderloin served with baked potatoes, asparagus, broiled tomato, cliff sauce ~155
Long-Bone Chateaubriand
32 oz cut of bone-in ribeye served with baked potatoes, asparagus, broiled tomatoes, with the choice of bernaise, roquefort, peppercorn or bordelaise sauce ~230
Flaming Sword Brochette of Tenderloin*
crimini, béarnaise ~72
Add-ons
Béarnaise* ~6
Roquefort ~6
Peppercorn* ~6
Bordelaise ~6
Oscar Style crab, asparagus, béarnaise ~25
Gaucho Style lobster medallions, asparagus, béarnaise ~25
Canadian Lobster Tail 18 oz ~125
King Crab Leg lemon beurre blanc ~49
Grilled Prawns three prawns ~16
Grilled Scallops three scallops ~20
Seafood & Specialties
Canadian Lobster Tail
18 oz, drawn butter ~125
Grilled Alaskan King Salmon
seasonal preparation ~55
Grilled Alaskan Halibut
seasonal preparation ~55
Diver Sea Scallops & Grilled Prawn Linguine
fresh herb, beurre blanc ~45
Oven Roasted Half Chicken
mushroom ragout, roasted corn ~35
Blackened Tofu
squash, charred corn succotash ~37
Vegetable Tagliatelle
seasonal mixed vegetables, grilled shallots, herb butter ~37
Shareable Sides
Gaucho Mac & Coastal Cheddar Cheese
bread crumb topping ~12 / + lobster 21
Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes
buttery, velvety ~11 / + lobster ~26
Crispy Brussels Sprouts
harissa aioli ~13
Asparagus
lemon butter beurre blanc ~13
Roasted Sweet Corn
chipotle honey butter ~13
Sautéed Mushrooms
shallots, garlic, white wine, butter ~12
Rainbow Carrots
maple syrup, dried cherries ~11
French Fries
chipotle aioli ~ 8
Tableside Baked Potato
russet, butter, sharp cheddar cheese sauce, scallions, fluffed tableside ~8
Scalloped Potatoes
a hint of spice ~12
Wine
We strive to provide our guests the highest level of service and quality when it comes to wine, our courteous and knowledgeable sommelier is always at the ready with a pairing suggestion. Our wine list includes well-known labels as well as wines from smaller, family-owned vintners. We have an extensive selection of wines by the glass as well as an ever-changing wine list, so even the most dedicated aficionados can expect to find new and exciting wines each time they dine with us.
For our guests wishing to enjoy that special bottle from their own cellar, you are welcome to do so. There is a corkage charge of $30 per 750 ML bottle with a limit of one bottle for every two people. For larger groups with multiple bottles, please inquire within the restaurant. Captain service and crystal stemware will be provided. Please contact us at 253-272-1510 for information.
Dessert
Desserts
Seasonal Crème Brûlée
classic ~11
Chocolate Bourbon Cake
bourbon caramel, vanilla bean ice cream, candied pecans ~12
Key Lime Pie
sweet whipped cream, graham cracker crust ~12
Olympic Mountain Sorbet
seasonal selection ~8
Tableside Flambé
Bananas Foster
(for 2 or more) ~16 per person
Dessert Cocktails
Gaucho Coffee
zaya rum, amaretto, kahlua, coffee, whipped cream, cinnamon ~14
Salted Caramel Espresso Martini
vodka, bailey’s, butterscotch, kahlua, godiva, espresso ~15
Lemon Meringue Martini
stoli vanil, limoncello, pineapple juice, lemon sour, simple syrup, whipped cream ~15
Root Beer Frost
root beer, stoli vanil, st. brendan’s irish cream float ~13
Cocktails
Signature Cocktails
Blood Orange Old Fashioned
People’s Choice Winner – 2017 Seattle Old Fashioned Face-Off.
house bourbon, stirrings blood orange bitters, brown sugar simple syrup, angostura bitters, ~18
Barrel-aged Gaucho Manhattan
bourbon, sweet vermouth, maraschino cherry liqueur, peychaud & angostura bitters ~18
nolet’s silver gin, st. germain, fresh lime juice, grapefruit juice, topped with yellowhawk white sparkling wine ~17
woodinville whiskey, woodinville barrel-aged maple syrup and grapefruit ~19
Aviation
empress gin, lemon guice, luxardo marashino, creme de violette ~16
Gaucho Cosmo
strawberry, raspberry infused vodka, orange liqueur, cranberry juice, lime juice ~16
Pearvue
vodka, belle de brillet, triple sec, lemon, simple syrup ~17
Vieux Carre
michter’s rye, benedictine cognac, sweet vermouth, angostura and peychaud bitters ~20
Smoked Old Fashioned
buffalo trace, frangelico, angostura bitters, simple syrup, herbsaint absinthe wash, orange peel, hickory chips smoked tableside ~24
Dulce y Fuego
sauza tequila, orange, jalapeno, lime sour, tamarind syrup, cinnamon sugar rim ~16
Pink Hues
belvedere vodka, pink grapefruit, st. germaine, lime sour, peychaud bitters ~16
Marked in Smoke
makers mark, smoked woodinville barrel-aged maple syrup, black walnut bitters ~17
Happy Hour
Happy Hour
Tuesday—Friday 4–6pm | Available in lounge & patio only
Not valid on Holidays
Tenderloin Diablo
devilishly spicy! ~15
Wicked Shrimp
spicy hot! ~15
Steak Frites*
6oz niman ranch flat iron, black truffle aioli, fries ~20
Gaucho Burger*
niman ranch CAB® sirloin, bacon, tillamook cheddar, tomato, lettuce, thousand island, onion, brioche bun, fries ~15
Mixed Greens Salad
roasted grapes, julienne pear, candied pecans, fuji apple vinaigrette ~7
Cheese Plate
assortment of cheeses, with fresh fruit, crackers, roquerfort and fig jam ~12
Gaucho Fries
chipotle aioli ~5
DRAFT BEER ~5.50
Diamond Knot Hefeweizen
Georgetown Bodhizafa IPA
Georgetown Manny’s Pale Ale
El Gaucho Rotating Tap
WINE SELECTIONS
Vandori Pinot Grigio ~7
Jeio Prosecco ~9
Lu & Oly Chardonnay ~9
Fire & Vine Rosé ~9
Anterra Merlot ~7
Drumheller Cabernet Sauvignon ~11
SELECT COCKTAILS ~8
Gin Martini
Vodka Martini
Manhattan
SPECIALTY COCKTAILS ~10
Gaucho Cosmo
strawberry, raspberry infused vodka, orange liqueur, cranberry juice, lime juice
Barrel Aged Margarita
barrel aged tequila, triple sec, lime juice
Gaucho Manhattan
bourbon, sweet vermouth, maraschino liqueur, peychauds & angostura bitters
*State law requires us to inform you that consuming raw or under-cooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
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. To make that possible, a 20% service charge is included on each check. El Gaucho retains 100% of the service charge. For more information on our service charge, please read here.
Private Dining
We coordinate so you can celebrate. Our Private Dining team will create an experience for your most important business and personal moments. Our beautiful private rooms provide the perfect venue for your every occasion.
Event Director:
Whitney Twede
425.455.2742 | Email
General Manager, El Gaucho Bellevue
When serving guests and leading his team, Ryan Bear is inspired by the words of Dean Koontz and strives to “Brighten the corner where you are, and you will light the world.” He joined El Gaucho in June 2021 after nearly two decades in the hospitality industry and at 37 reached his goal of being a general manager by the age of 40. Ryan most recently served as the general manager of Everett’s 8800 at Big Sky Resort in Montana which is located at 8800 feet of elevation and only accessed by ski lift and stocked by a Snowcat vehicle.
Ryan was born in Staten Island, NY and grew up there and in the Bronx. His father played outfield for the NY Mets, Pirates, and Tigers, and won a World Series with the 1960 Pirates, where he played with Roberto Clemente. An avid reader and writer, Ryan graduated high school in the top 1% in the state of New York in English and graduated from Oklahoma Southern Nazarene University in Bethany, OK with a major in political science and a minor in journalism. He enjoys spending time with family and friends and singing Karaoke after enjoying a Rowan’s Creek Manhattan.
Executive Chef, El Gaucho Bellevue
El Gaucho Bellevue executive chef, Margarito Moreno, says that he seeks to learn something new every day. After 14 years in the kitchen at El Gaucho Bellevue, Margarito is ready to lead and teach, while continuing to grow in his own career. Margarito grew up in Netzahualcoyotl, Mexico and learned to cook from his mother at the age of seven.
He moved to Seattle when he was 20 years old and worked for a variety of restaurants before joining the El Gaucho team in 2005. Over the last 14 years, Margarito has worked in every role and station in the kitchen. Margarito was promoted to Executive Chef because of his natural leadership, hard work ethic, passion for his team, and the El Gaucho culture and values.
Margarito enjoys spending time with his wife, Beatriz, his two daughters and son, his first grandchild and their dog.
Live Music: Eric Verlinde Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday – 5:30-8:30pm. Tom Kellock Wednesday, Friday – 5:30-9:30pm.