Gaucho Dubai Review

Went for Business lunch

Grilled pumpkin and quinoa salad (6/10)
Empanada mendonica (5/10)

Chorizo (Medium rare) (7/10)
Baby gem salad with hazelnut (4/10)

Mini dulce de leche (6/10)
mini chocolate brownie (5/10)

Pearlini (6/10)

Food Quality
Average

Service Quality
Excellent, thanks to Andria

Cleanliness
Good

Value
Average

Overall Experience
Average

Along wine amazing argetenian wine selection. The staff is great as well

Really unimpressed with Gaucho Dubai. We went there on a Saturday afternoon for the roast. The restaurant itself was really really cold, the food was mostly warm when it came out but was stone cold in a matter of minutes. I had to send my gravy back as it was cold when served. They also got my wifes orfer wrong even though she has called the restaurant twice to be specific in what she wanted as she is a vegetarian. The service was also really poor and we had to continually try to get the waiters attention even though there was only one other couple in the restaurant. Outside was quite dusty and the curtains they have outside were reallly dirty. Having said all this the ribeye steak I had was really delicious. Overall the restaurant looks and feels a little tired and worn and the overall attention to detail was very poor. Not what I have come to expect from Gaucho. We wont be back.

Fancy restaurant located in the DIFC area.
Parking was easy, you go to the underground parking and give the car to the valet.
Hostess was welcoming and guided us to our seats and introduced us to our waitress for the night, who also was very helpful and friendly.
The food was very tasty, though our main course took more than 30 minutes to arrive. Also, the cutlery given was dirty, had food crumbles on it and smelled unclean. I asked for another spoon, and it smelled fishy as well.
Not the experience you'd expect from a 5 stars restaurant.

Upscale yet cozy steakhouse, high quality meat and surprisingly a great and varied selection of wines by the glass for being Dubai, most definitely coming back.

Great atmosphere and spriz aperol / Campari as in Italy, the best drunk in Dubai, moreover the least expensive in happy hour (16: 30-19: 30)

I would come again. Super food, drinks and staff. Just love the cowhide chairs

Amazing steak house, one of the best. Great service from the staff especially from Arven who is very helpful and entertaining. Services is one of many ways that makes a succesful business

I can't say i was too impressed with my Gaucho dining experience.
Ok they have good service... but the food was a major disappointment. Chewing a sandal may have been more appetizing.
My starter was good, i was recommended by the waiter to try the braised black ribs. It was yummy and had a citrus twist to it.
For my main i had the 300g Rump, which was meant to be the leanest cut of meat with a pure distinct flavor with a side of pepper sauce. The steak arrived and it wasn't medium as ordered, it was more like medium well. but thats alright, no biggie, it happens. Tried to eat it... and it was a mission to cut and to chew. I was on a business lunch so i didn't want to be that person who causes a scene... I quietly ate my meal... but would i go back? Quite certainly not. Sorry Gaucho.

Great ambiance, specially stairway to restaurant and interior. Gaucho is in the top 3 best steakhouses in Dubai, providing excellent service. Best Argentine in Dubai

This was the first time we have visited Gaucho for brunch and we were not disappointed. It s a simple menu that s done very well. Starters included beef ribs, empanadas, tuna and tomato salad. All excellent and for sharing.You then get a choice of main course. 2 types of steak (sirloin and ribeye), chicken and a vegetarian option. The steaks are great and the portions are generous. Desert is a buffet but I was too stuffed to try any. Beverages are free flowing though there is not a wide variety choose from. We used our entertainer vouchers which saved us AED700. Service is very friendly.

I went for brunch to Gaucho with my friend and from the entrance you feel so welcomed thank you to the host nikolina for assisting us all the way to the table with a beautiful smile, good ambiance in the restaurant.
The staffs are so professional and so attentive to the guests and big ups to clifford to making us happy every time he was visiting our table we will all laugh he really took good care of us.
Felt so nice and i will definitely comeback with more friends because i love the meat .

Too fancy interior.
Appetizers were good but main steak was not impressive

One of my favorite steak restaurants. They could certainly lower their prices.

The only way to justify the price of the beef we had with my girlfriend is that the cow was flown here firts class with Emirates an hour before it was served... Very posh, a bit too pretentious to my taste. Had much better meat in many other places for a fraction of what we paid here...

Eating 6 of 10
Service 6 of 10
Price 6 of 10
Location 8 of 10

In general, the place is nice, the crew suffers from a bad deal that does not go up to the class of fine restaurants. I have been asked for a churrasco de chorizo dish. A full level after eating. I found out that it was a seductive text. When I turned to them, I turned to them. I got someone who even apologized. The supervisor and explained that it was the first visit and I expect the last visit was responded to his convenience,

One of my favourite places in DIFC. Try their mini burgers. They are simply amazing.

First brunch experience. Basic!
Good starters thought . That's about it

Always make Drama for booking, but almost empty

Good food , serving so,

Last month my Husband and I went for brunch there 3 times. Pretty much all in a row. I can only comment on the brunch as I haven't been in any other case but the food was excellent, the ambience was lovely, the decor and surrounding area was 5 star but most importantly the staff were so attentive and really welcoming. They make the brunch what it is and really bring up the class of this place. We were served by Anastasia last time, and before that a man who I have forgotten his name but he greeted us and remembered us when we came in each time and made sure we were well seen to. We will be back again.

Expensive but totally worth it for the most amazing steak in town

Gaucho was the third restaurant we tried during Dubai restaurant week. The service was friendly, the person who waited our table very attentive.

As a drink we ordered a frozen strawberry daiquiri, only the original unflavored one was on the menu but they offered to make the drink the way we wanted.

Before dinner was served they brought some bread, butter and finger licking chimichurri dressing, it was so good that we were adding it on every dish.



As a main course we both ordered the rib eye. We got a good portion of meat although a big chunk of it was pure fat, this was expected so no surprises there, just ate around it not being a fat fan J

As for the desserts they weren t really impressive. We got a pineapple carpaccio served with ice cream this was overall very sour, and some dulce de leche profiterole.

As an overall this was an enjoyable but not memorable dinner. Would go there again though try their a la carte menu

Great steak house. Amazing ambiance, great service. I really enjoyed the business lunch- the portions are just perfect if not more than enough.
Really worth the buck

One of most elegant places to enjoy food drink and music

The restaurant is very gorgeous and the dishes are tasty as well as their sophisticated style of handling. I recommend everyone to try the restaurant ..... The restaurant is very gorgeous, plates appetite, as well as their style sophisticated in handling. I advise everyone to experience the restaurant

One the best places for a proper steak dinner and a hangout with friends. Great service and ambience

Business lunch: Soup, 2 appetizers to choose from, Maine to choose, Side to choose.

The place where you can eat many kinds of small dishes is very good. Everything is delicious.

Very great service and the food is absolutely delicious.

We went there for Christmas brunch. Words cannot describe how great it was. And it's not just a food! Perfect service, atmosphere, live music (great bonus because we didn't expect that). I wish we would be able to book it for the next year as well.

Wow! What can I say .... restaurant furnished in a futuristic country style, excellent meat and young, beautiful and helpful staff.

Zuma was closed after 15:00, so we decided to come here and it was a fantastic option. Service just 10 out of 10. Argentinian beef just amazing, draft beer, asparagus in February, and octopus were just delicious. The only crab was a little bit salty, but still we were satisfied.
I like it!

We came at 20:15, main course came at 22:00 after two prompts...Seriously? Risotto? I don't fancy raw food

Gaucho is by far the best steak restaurant in Dubai, the atmosphere is on point and service impeccable. Eaten in many Argentian restaurants around the world and Gaucho is up there if not the best.

Perfectly seared steaks - with garish and marinade. Excellent suggestions by the friendly waiter from the types of cuts, the perfect method of cooking to the accompanying drink to go with it.

We went to Gaucho Friday evening Brunch and honestly I can not recommend this restaurant highly enough.
From the decor to super amazing staff and then the food was unbelievable.
Each time the food was brought to us we thought it can t honestly get better than the last one and it was, it was all really good, we still talking about it days later.
We are living in Dubai ten years we go to a lot of restaurants this restaurant wins on every level.
The staff are happy, super good at their jobs they take time with you when it the time to do it, their training is second to none in Dubai in my opinion.
Gaucho stand up and take a bow especially ZOLA you were unbelievable thank you for our amazing night and CLOE fantastic time we had because of you two guys

Staff are very friendly, very knowledgeable in what they are serving, the food is of superior quality and the layout is very nice. Only down side is that it is not very busy.

Friendly service and food tastes good (no doubt). But too expensive with no wow factor to be honest (they don t even give you bread on the table). Good to try once I guess but personally wouldn t go there again. Maybe it s just me; the whole fine dining experience is over rated. You can get the same quality for half the price and definitely more quantity of food in many places around Dunai. What s the point of paying $100 for a steak if you re still hungry after you re done?

Lovely interior deco, smiling and professional staffs, the meat though...i felt it wasnt well marinated and our meal was literally just the meat, i would expect this info to be communicated while placing orders. I like the fact that they bring the raw meat to your table fpr explanation. Also found it too loud (music) for a fine dining restaurant but this could be because its a friday night. The Pre dinner drinks area could also be communicated at the entrance.

Not comparable to Gaucho UK at all. Service needs to greatly improve. Reservation team gives wrong info. about their promotions. No reason to return to Gaucho Dubai.

Alert
Food update
Superb steak
Was sooooo tender could get lost
Customer service was fabulous
Clifford was engaging and very helpful

I believe this will become a regular place on my visits to the city

Very spacious and unique decor

Odd choice of music was fine but should have been lighter

What else

Hmmmm

Little bit funny to find

I guess thats all folks

Till next time

Stay awesome go......

Overall the restaurant seems fine, lovely interior designing choices taste wise the food is nice and the presentation is lovely simple and classic. The restaurant just needs to focus on textures and layering toppings. I didn t like the cheese breads very chewy with it comes to eating bread.

Khalifa Bin Tarish.

Best steak in town! 4 cuts in one plate for MeatMe Monday!

I visited Gaucho for a business lunch. For starters I got the beef short ribs which were cut into cubes and perfectly cooked. The quality of meat was as good as it gets. For the main, I ordered the Rib-Eye Medium Well. While it was a good steak, it wasn't the best steak I've had. The pepper sauce I received with it was quite amazing though.

Magnificent, tasty meat.
Been twice, both times had a very good experience. The place is elegant and the food is purely amazing. The list of wine is respectful.
Prices are in line with the other restaurants of The Gate (that is, high). Don't expect to pay less than 450/500 for a full dinner and a glass of wine. But it is worth the money

What an amazing experience! First of all, Brando (our waiter) was very friendly and super helpful with everything. The food was delicious. The octopus potato salad is so yummy! The steaks were so good, and the desserts were heavenly (please try the Dulce de leche fondant, it s amazing). We weren t dissatisfied with any of Brando s recommendations. Thank you!

I went for lunch with team members , so it was more like business / teaming opportunity. Even though it was not full the service was bad they mixed up the plates and it was very slow !
Overall worst Argentinian steak house I ve ever experienced in my life ! So typical dubai standards you better train your staff !

This review is based on what I actually experienced. I went to Gaucho and stood in front where the information desk (usually where the waiter/waitress will ask and usher you in) for 5 minutes and nobody was around. The kitchen door was open so I peaked and saw that there are people inside and obviously cooking. So we stood there and waited. We saw a lady, seems like she was from the toilet and she is a guest dining in. I did peak again thinking that maybe the waiter or waitress is just inside the kitchen, but no one came. Then we decided to leave as we are waiting for 5 minutes and nobody is around. There was not even a sign saying that the person in charge will be coming back or what, just nothing. Then as we are entering the elevator to leave, a guy came, he apologized and said he is sorry, but we never ended up dining in because I felt like this should not have been the case in a very expensive restaurant like this. I guess Gaucho needs to improve their customer service.

I cannot review the food as I never tried dining. It was a waste of time going there. Maybe you should visit this restaurant on a day like Friday to make sure that someone is around to cater you and lead you to a table where you can sit and dine properly.

Go stright for the meat...you will not regret it...you don't even need the different sauces that are served with it...it is just tender and yumm

Amazing Argentinian grill, one of the best for me in Dubai
Romantic setting
Very professional and knowledgeable waiters
It has a bar and a smoking area
Pricy (what were you expecting)

Gaucho turned to Iris during summer. Excellent lounge restaurant with friendly staff

Went to Gaucho for their Friday brunch and wasn't disappointed. Starters were nice and if we asked for more we got more. The main course Sirloin was big and very tasty with some really tasty sauces. As it was our 30th wedding anniversary final celebration we were given a personally decorated sweet tray which was a very nice gesture. Wine, both white and red were of a good quality and it flowed freely (as part of our package). Staff were all very friendly and helpful when needed. Would definitely go back. Thank you all.

Amazing place, great hospitality, yummy food. Overall must visit place.

Lovely food and beautiful ambience. Lovely waiter - Zola! We will definitely be back :)

We were 6 people and in a hurry to catch our flight (we couldn t leave dubai without eating at gaucho to remind us of when we used to eat there in Kuwait). We didn t expect the service to be as quick as provided. The speed hasn t affected the amazing food we had; more than expected. Credit to out host that was helpful, nice and well explained the meat types available.

This place has deteriorated. Not worth it, you can go to Texas Roadhouse and have a much better Steak. Service is bad as well. Save yourself the trouble, this place will not serve you proper steak. Oh.. music is trashy! Loud RnB from the early 2000s during dinner, really??

Very few restaurants in Dubai are consistent with food quality, and Gaucho is no different. My last two visits there (Feb 19 and Dec 18) have been less than ideal, whilst the numerous times in 2017 and 2018 were excellent to the point I keep bringing friends there and celebrated many birthdays.

In the last two visits, the beef quality and taste, and service have slipped. The done-ness was not right and I had voiced out, but the manager and service staff simply insisted it was right. My partner s fillet was good, hence the balanced rating of a 3.

Bottom line is that you aren t guaranteed a good meal every time you go there anymore. Sad because this was one of my favourites for a few years.

Went there for birthday celebration and wouldn t advise anyone to do the same.
First I got caught on their videos of fun and dancing and bright name Argentinian restaurant
In reality there was nothing in common neither to first no to second. Argentinian left only on paper. Ambience, music, menue has nothing in common to the name.
Place was empty, music was heavy techno that was absolutely useless for Those 6-8 occupied tables.

I felt that place is in big demand of cash and customers (what is not surprising)
- First bell was when they told that for cancelation of reserve for 6+ people table they will withdraw 150 aed per person and asked credit card details
- second bell was when I told that I will bring my cake and they said that for serving it they will charge 25aed per person
- third bell was when I asked number of times if that day is ladies night and they confirmed and when we came they told that free drinks are not allowed at the table but only at the bar. What was never mentioned over the phone (after I made a scandal they allowed it as an exception to our table)
- after we ate and asked to redeem entertainer discovered that some of the meals are not included. That is never practice in any other restaurant.
- not speaking about the service when me and my friends were moving heavy chairs by ourselves in any possible ugly way and waiters were just watching.

Place doesn t worth its bill. It is very outdated. I had a feeling like I got back to 2010 year when it was expected guests like whatever offered.
Do not recommend to anyone.

Great Friday brunch, some of the best wine and food you will find at brunch in Dubai.

Great brunch. Really good food, drinks are spot on. Perfect service.

Gaucho Dubai
Location: Dubai DIFC
Speciality: Steak at Gaucho
Monday: Ritmo Latino - Latino Dance Class

Foodie Rahgeer's rating: 4 Foodie Star for Gaucho .

Cost: AED 260 per person - Yes its expensive since they use premium quality meat.
If you want to have fun after food just head 1 floor up to burn some calories and dance to Latino beats with dance instructions at Indie Dubai

We actually tried their Gaucho expereince menu which is only offered to media to showcase the signature dishes.

Must Try: Braised beef back ribs, Tuna and Gaucomole, Rib-eye.

Gaucho is a paradise for 'Ghost Khors' i.e. Carnivores and they offer you the best bits of a cow 'The Argentine way'.

We had amazing time at Gaucho as Rib eye tops our list of favorites followed by the beef back ribs while the dessert wasn't able to match up with the Mains and starters that's why a 4 else this place deserves an obvious 5 Star.

If you want to take your partner on a date who loves steaks this is a place to go but that's just no it, immediately after a lovely dinner head directly a floor up to Indie where you can enjoy your drinks with live entertainment but what's special about Indie are their new weekly schedules :
Monday - Ritmo Latino (Latino Night) Dance Class
Tuesday - No Profile (Guys Night)
Wednesday - Ladies Night
Thursday - Bazaar Night (Arabic Night)
Friday - Caravan Night (Arabic Night)

Great steak as usual , a tip for steak lovers : never go beyond medium

The meat was mediocre, the sides were very poor. For the price it's definitely not worth it. Felt we were paying more for the location than the food. The service however was great.

Meat lovers paradise. You can tango on Wednesdays as they have tango nights.

Staff are very hospitable and attentive.

I tried the Rib-eye steak, with asparagus side and french fries.. all Deeeeeelicious!

The meal cost me around 490 AED.

Come back again: SURE!!

Amazing food and hospitality! The steak was delicious and the service provided by Anastasiia was stellar! Will definitely come again!

Restaurant is empty while when we call for reservation they say they are full. The steak was not that good either. Pricey

The Gaucho experience was lovely. The food was of a very high standard and the service was excellent. I would highly recommend this restaurant...I must have left a small stone in my shoe because it was making my big toe ache throughout the evening!

Love coming here for the ladies night , great food and ambience . Our waiter was nice and pleasant . I would recommend coming here

Decent food but they make u pay for parking if u spend a lot of time at the restaurant... well that doesn t make business sense

Food was really excellent! And the place is so pretty!

Had the Churrasco, poor quality, carrefour meat, service is quite average to bellow because is understaff, waiter try yo do theur best but.... Mr. Management, They are not magicians... Then be prepare to pay DIFC 7 % Valet is only 3 hrs for free, brunch is 4 hrs xtra 43 aed.... What saved the day was the starters, ribs delicious, tuna also very tasty.

Probable one of the best or the best Argentinian restaurant in town.
Service was nice.
The meat was cook as expected which is probably the most important in this kind of restaurant.
Couldn t taste the wine as I was there during a dry night.

One of the best places for steak in Dubai, it s so tinder that they won t serve you a steak knife

Crowded during Covid19 situation times with not much social distancing on Tuesday. Had to leave feeling terrified.

Dear Sirs,
I have being happy with my visits at Gaucho, DIFC in the past.
But yesterday evening, was for my greatest disappointment and regret the worse ever in a restaurant in Dubai.
I work as a Tour Guide and Travel agent in the UAE, and enjoy to have lunch and dinner around the best restaurants around the city with friends and clients.
I chose yours, to celebrate two very importants private occasions.
First of all, the staff was disturbing our conversations by far to often.
Second, the steak my husband and my friend ordered need to be return TWICE because was to hart to eat.
Third it was to expensive for the service and the quality you offered.

I am looking forward to hear from you!

Thank you for you time!

Kind regards,
Marli Fox

By far the best steak I've had. I heard a lot about the steak at gaucho from a few of my friends, so we decided to try it out. We made a reservation, when we got there we were promptly seated. We weren't sure about what steak to get since they have a huge variety but our waiter had no problem advising is based on what we told him. He brought out a tray with different kinds of steak cuts and explained the different kinds that were available. Most of us ordered the steak marinated with garlic and parsley. We all were really happy with the quality and the quantity. The steak was so tender, and the marination was perfect. Since we've been there, we always recommend gaucho to all our friends. @ urvashi belani