One of Portland's most indulgent dining experiences, El Gaucho wows with tableside preparations, old-school service and high-quality steaks. Behind heavy wooden blinds, the dimly lit restaurant is often crowded with NBA players, visiting celebs, couples on extravagant dates, families celebrating special occasions and suited professionals negotiating new deals. Whether in a plush booth in the bar listening to live Latin guitar, or seated at a white linen table with a view into the open kitchen, diners enjoy flamboyant presentations like meat skewered on swords, Caesar salad mixed tableside and flaming Spanish coffee. Classic steak and potatoes dominate the menu, with crab legs, ribs and other meats thrown in for good measure. Check out their new late night menu, which begins at 10:00pm, for more reasonably-priced samples of their high class meals.

Reservations: Yes

Smoking: Yes (only in designated cigar rooms)

Cuisine: American Traditional Dessert/ Ice Cream Shop Steakhouse

Parking: Valet

Payment types: Cash American Express Discover Visa/Mastercard

Meal price: $$$$ ($41 and over)

Business hours:
Sun: 5:00pm - 11:00pm
Mon: 5:00pm - 2:00am
Tue: 5:00pm - 2:00am
Wed: 5:00pm - 2:00am
Thur: 5:00pm - 2:00am
Fri: 5:00pm - 2:00am
Sat: 5:00pm - 2:00am

Happy hour:
Daily
Early: 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Late: 10:00pm - 1:00am