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91 Gouger St
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Watching the grill man at Gaucho's on a busy night is compelling street theatre, so look in through the big kitchen window before sitting down inside. Almost all of this will come off perfectly cooked is a remarkable feat of organisation and skill. The steaks all have the full flavour and tenderness of aged meat and are served with an intimidating scattering of chopped raw garlic, a dish of chimmichurri sauce, roast potatoes and greens.The smokiness and quick cooking time of the grill also work a treat with super-fresh calamari and prawns.
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Reviews of Gaucho's
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Wartha 4 reviews
I think the review beneath by 'davideades' says it all. Food is fantastic, but if you don't like Garlic best to mention it when you order the steak, but as I love Garlic, it is FANTASTIC. I don't bother ordering any sauces, the Chima Churri sauce on the table is great, and goes nice with the Garlic too :-). -
davideades 4 reviews
I have not dined at Gaucho's before but had heard a lot about their steaks. I was told "expensive but very nice food". So my expectations were reasonably high when I arrived, 15 minutes before my friend was due to meet me. I was promptly given a table and offered water while I waited. It was cold, wet and miserable outside and to be in this very cosy restaurant was already a very good start.
Starter
We just settled for the old standard, Garlic Bread before moving into the main course. It was tasty and Garlicy. Not much else you can say about Garlic Bread.
Main Course
We both decided to have the Vaquita Cordobesa Fillet 350g grass fed yearling beef, which is aged a minimum of 4 weeks served with hand cut fried potatoes with rosemary and sea salt. I ordered it medium rare and it was cooked to perfection and delicious. The side order of Vegetables, sauted seasonal greens with olive oil, and lemon were crisp, hot and very tasty. The topping on the steak was really nice but if you dont like Garlic, perhaps mention that before you order.
Dessert
We were both quite full now but we could not resist the Churros. This is a spanish style pastry served with a callebaut chocolate sauce and dulc de leche. We shared the dessert and the awesome sauces that made the dessert a delight.
Wine List
I am not a wine expert by a long shot. Thats why you go to dinner with friends who do take an interest in wines, regions, foot size of the grape stomper, year produced, etc.... You can let them make the decision, and blame them if the wine is not good, but my wine guide friend hasnt let me down yet. He chose a wine but unfortunately it was not available so he asked for a recommendation. The waiter suggested the 07 Longview The Yakka.Adelaide Hills, good old South Australia and my friend gave it the thumbs up but more importantly for me, I really enjoyed it. He did think that the wine selection would be a bit more extensive but Ill leave that to him to judge because it seemed pretty darn good to me.
Service
The service was at all times friendly, efficient, and not obtrusive. I noticed once that the waiter actually waited for me to finish my sentence before refreshing my friends wine. This might be normal for many restaurants but not normal where I have eaten before. Maybe as I knew I was going to write this, I was more attentive to what was going on around me. I guess as I do more reviews I will get more service savvy. Well see.
Nice Touch
We were asked if we wanted a coffee and we declined as we were well satisfied with our meals and drinks. The waiter came back with the bill folder and presented it to us. Fair enough. But then asked if we would like a complimentary glass of Port each. Why? I don't know, maybe we just looked like we needed it or he felt sorry for me as I had to endure my friend's story of taking a 'Balloon Animal' making class. But it was a nice touch and really added to our experience. As we left the waiter that had served us so well made a point of coming over and opening the door for us to leave (perhaps making sure the Balloon Animal crazies were definitely gone!) and wishing us a good night.
Overall
By the time we left the restaurant was nearly full with diners. The noise level was very good considering the amount of people around us. At no time did we feel like we had to raise our voices to be heard. We found the seating comfortable and plenty of space around the tables so that you did not feel crowded.
From a cost perspective it is definitely not a cheap place to dine, however you get what you pay for in life, and the service and food made the final bill pretty well irrelevant.
I will definitely be back. Thoroughly enjoyed the night and the meal was exceptional. I am looking forward to trying another restaurant famous for their steaks, maybe COS Leigh Street, as my friend suggested that the Gauchos steak experience is unique due to the Argentinians fondness for Garlic. -
Kelly T Local Star 474 reviews
I haven't been for several years but it was the best meat I've had in a while. The tapas to start was delicious. The mixed grill was huge and our request for no offal was accommodated with no fuss. It went brilliantly with our wine selection from the extensive wine list. The only downfall was that the duck leg and the witlof salad had been oversalted.
Great service all night. -
sqleung Area Expert 32 reviews
The customer service is the best I have seen! However, the same cannot be said for the other aspects. The food prices will put a giant dent in your wallet and to top it off, the food is quite average compared to other steakhouses. It can be quite busy and the atmosphere is satisfactory. Overall, worth a visit if you can afford it.
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Gaucho's
The Advertiser
Thursday, July 20, 2006
He juggles, he dodges flames, he flings plates in all directions.
Watching the grill man at Gaucho’s on a busy night is compelling street theatre, so look in through the big kitchen window before sitting down inside. Most of the menu will have passed over this grill - chicken and quails, prawns and calamari, the occasional rabbit or goat leg, kidneys and black pudding, even slices of provolone cheese. That almost all of this will come off perfectly cooked is a remarkable feat of organisation and skill.
Source: Adelaide Now | Restaurant Reviews | Cuisine
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