Buenos Aires Grill Reviews

The food was great, I had the rib steak and salad bar friend had the sirloin and we both thoroughly enjoyed our meals. The atmosphere was intimate and charming, with a couple tango performances that were very entertaining. Our server, Andrew, was perfectly attentive and made just the right recommendations for me; he was great!

I lived in Argentina from Dec. 11, 1999 until Sept. 8, 2001. I had so many great asados. I had so many amazing empanadas. Since I've been back, I have mastered the art of the empanada. My wife makes the most amazing chimichurri. I laugh to think I used to get a dozen of them for either $2 or $2.50 if I was in the interior of any given province, or $4 for a dozen in any capitol city. The empanadas here were OK. They honestly aren't as good as mine. But, since I've been back in the U.S., I have never been able to have an asado that tasted as good as this one. I got their parrillada which had so freakin' much meat on it. The skirt steak (carne asada) was so good. And, their chicken was amazing. The chorizo was pretty darned good, too! I still laugh because $52 for that is actually a good price for what I got, but I remember getting twice as much meat as that from the carnicero en El Dorado, Misiones and paying $12 :)! But this was awesome and well worth it. The flan with dulce de leche was the best I've ever eaten, hands down! Marco, the owner, came out and personally greeted us and talked to us about my time in Argentina. He came back later and checked to make sure all was well.

Fantastic empanadas! Delicious milanesas Super good steaks! Great spot to experience authentic Argentine cuisine.

Came to meet friends for happy hour. Stayed for the beautiful Malbec, empanadas and tango dancers. Lovely atmosphere inspired me to pull out my own Buenos Aries photos to reminisce. Owners are friendly and welcoming and made sure our service was great! Next time ordering the Sorrentinos or maybe the Osso Buco. So happy this place is here!!

It was just to try Argentinian food, and saw a Tango performance that delighted the guests! Food was outstanding! The bartender gave me a pointer to a wonderful robust beverage, which I enjoyed!!! Everything was delicious, a great evening to remember!

Started with a beef carpaccio, would not order it again. Food was ok, but the service was below average, and we where the only table in the whole restaurant. I wouldn't come back when I'm in town.

After trying so many wonderful restaurants in Seattle we chose this wonderful place to eat. the food was simply amazing we had the dinner for 2 which had all types of steak and chicken on it. the people dancing added great entertainment while you waited for the food

So wanted to love this place. Reviews were decent. Downright glowing. Appetizer longostino was excellent. Service very attentive. Steak pounded sirloin was good. But very disappointed in grilled octopus. Overall it's a nice atmosphere but the food is hit or miss.

On a slow Saturday night at 8pm, our party visited Buenos Aires for a "good piece of red meat". Sadly, for us all, it was a very poor decision. The service was spotty, the main meal took nearly an hour to serve, and the quality of all of our various steaks was extremely poor for the price. (even when one entrée was free on a Diner Discount card!). Next time we will look for an Outback at a fraction of the price.

They recently reopened in Belltown and I am so happy they are back. Everything from the apps to the main course was perfect. We were a party of 4 and all our dishes were top notch. From lamb to filet steak to halibut everything was done exactly right. The service was exactly what you want. Attentive but not bothersome. Waitress suggested some different wines which we did order and drank with delight. And then of course there are the Tango dancers! Oh la la, so much fun! What a joy. Would be a great date night place.

In less than a month we went twice! The food is gorgeous and really argentine tasting. There is a tango show but nothing that bothers you. They are dancing around the tables so everyone can see them. Both times we went with our 2 years old son. Although the place seems better for couples and friends, they have high chairs.

The grill mix was so delicious and made us very full in terms of flavour and quantity (it was meant for two persons, but it would be enough for 3 or even 4!). Compliments to the chef and many thanks to our server Mark! We also got to enjoy live tango dancing which was amazing!

I went here with some friends and was excited to try it. I arrived a little early and had an old fashioned at the bar, very disappointed as it looked nothing like the one on their website, it was served in a tiny glass with crushed ice, the bar tender clearly had no pride in the drinks they where serving. We tried the meat sampler which came out on a hot grill box. It was average and overpriced for what we got. The steak was pretty bland and the chicken overcooked. The only good thing was the pork sausages. I wouldn't recommend and for sure would not go back.

I had dinner with my friends there. We shared some empanadas. The steak ones were good but the one veggies one was kind of acid. Then I ordered the Chicken but they didn't have it that day. There was also other mains on the menu not available that day either. For dessert they were also out of Chocolate cake and there was just two flans. The panqueque seemed like done hours ago. Overall the experience wasn't good. I won't come back to this place.

Quite possibly better than "real" heaven! The Buenos Aires grill solidly delivers. My wife and I recently visited the BAG and I must say that despite having high expectations I was not disappointed. The steaks were great, the Malbec delicious, and the service spot on. In addition, there were the occasional tango dancers gliding through the restaurant providing a significant boost to the ambience and making for a thoroughly enjoyable evening out in one of my favorite cities (that is about as far away from the real Buenos Aires as you can get.) 🙃

Delicious, cooked to perfection steak with an amazing fresh salad bar. While enjoying our dinner we had the privilege of being entertained with some live tango dancing.

We were in the mood for steak and what better than an Argentinean restaurant? We picked this up based on good comments and on their website. It was a Tuesday evening and the place was empty but we at least could choose where to sit. We had a parrillada and we all loved it. Tasty and tender meat, good wine. Portions are very abundant and we couldn't have dessert because food was too much. Service was good and they gave good advise for the wine (a very nice Malbec). The place is big and I cannot tell how noisy it can be but our evening was very quiet and we enjoyed and relaxed. Will come back next time I am in Seattle

Steaks divine, and sides were yummy. My daughter and I shared one, as they were huge, but the butternut squash wasn’t fully cooked under the steak. They had ran out of pepper sauce too which was a shame as the Demi glacé they served was $5 and tasteless. Other than that, we enjoyed our visit and would return.

The restaurant is very tastefully decorated and gives a warm cozy vibe even though it is quit big. We expected good quality meat and the restaurant delivered. Excellent taste and nicely grilled. On Tuesday, diner is accompanied by jazz!!! As other restaurants in Seattle the portions are quit big.

Stayed downtown and this was a wonderful find. Service was ok- but knew that going in from other reviews but the food was outstanding.

Ok ok ok . . I very rarely say ya gotta go . . . Butttt ya gotta get the "hanger" steak. Anddddd it's half the price of the Met or Gaucho!! Do it!!

We landed in Seattle from the Midwest this morning and were transported to Argentina by dinner. A welcoming atmosphere, entertaining music accompanied excellent food and fine service. We will share our experience with others and anticipate a return visit.

Three of us arrived with a 6:30 reservation. No one else there on a Wednesday evening until a small party arrived about 8. We brought two special bottles of wine, for which we were glad to pay a modest corking charge. We ordered an appetizer, then the parallada for two--bastante! The friendly server brought the little grill right to the table: imagine the meats still sizzling and the coals beneath glowing. I had enjoyed this creation several times in the former location. I don't know of another place locally where you could enjoy it. We shared three desserts. My concern: a beautiful, spacious venue that seems unused.

Amazing Food.. Tried the oven grilled fish, and need to say that it was one of the best in Seattle... The tarte de chocolate was out of this world

This restaurant is actually owned by Brazilians but it has a nice argentine touch. The service is excellent and the food is good. The beef is American and tasty. There is a good selection of Malbec wines. On Friday and Saturday at 7:30 and you can see a couple of professional tango dancers performing here. Worth a stop

Very poor sign of customer service. I wish them luck and improvement I did not see a closed sign. I had been driving around to find parking. It was cold and windy. I walked in and was told it would open in 15 min. That's ok I said. Can I wait by the door since it's cold outside. I was told "no". I needed to go outside. If this was my restaurant and the first customer walked in and asked if he could wait 15 min because it was cold outside and was going to join me in my place for dinner; I would have said yes. That would have made his day and showed I was part of a "service" industry. I've traveled all around the world and things like these are what make experiences difficult and non memorable.

I love steak and going to an Argentinian type of grill seemed the right thing to do to finish my long weekend visiting family in Seattle. The problems at this restaurant are multiple. First of all the food. The steaks were good, but certainly not of the quality one would expect for the prices. I've eaten at Peter Lugers in NYC for less than the cost of the meal here. The starters were merely okay; certainly nothing special. The next problem was the comfort level. It was a cool evening but the restaurant was uncomfortably warm. The suggestion to "turn up the air" was met with an "I'll open the front door." The next problem was the service. The restaurant was understaffed and as a result anything you wanted (a sharper knife, another piece of bread) required trying to find the wait staff to take care of the issue. As one would expect when a restaurant was understaffed service was very slow. The final insult came when I received the bill. A 20% tip had been automatically added. It is bad enough when a tip is automatically added, but it is adding insult to injury when the amount of the tip is on the high side. I brought this to the attention of the serving staff and was told all restaurants in Seattle would be going this way because of the new minimum wage law and the necessity of paying the kitchen staff through this mechanism. If the food was great, the comfort level high, and the service even just "above average" this might be acceptable but given all the deficiencies, I find that the whole experience was so unpleasant as to warrant this long review. As I said in the title, I would never go back again and I would recommend no one else go there until the place gets their act together.

Food was so good. My girlfriend and I both had steaks. Food was so good. Honestly much better meat than you would get in Argentina aArgentina. Also the sweet potato’s were so good.

I was a little skeptical after reading the reviews but our meal was excellent. We shared the parrillada which could easily feed 4. All was flavorful and cooked to perfection. Our server Katie was excellent. We used a Groupon and it was definitely worth the price. We will return.

Excellent Steak and ambiance. Tango dancing, great service and fine wine list. Perfect for a date night.

This restaurant used to be on Virginia between 2nd and 3rd in downtown Seattle. At that location, which I visited numerous times in the years it was open, the service, drinks, ambiance and most importantly, the food was fantastic! I was sad to see them close their doors. A few months ago, the former owner reopened this restaurant in its current location. I was happy to hear this and made reservations for my husband's birthday. Although the service was good, the drinks were terrible and the food was worse. I couldn't believe it was the same owner. Food was basic and bland with an overpriced tag. If your looking for a great South American dining experience, go to the Grill at Ipanema, which is across the street.

We were searching for a place in Belltown to take our daughter for her B'day Dinner. Searching through Restaurants participating in Seattle Restaurant Week and found this place. Conveniently located on 1st Ave in Belltown. What a great find!!! Service was excellent. Our waiter was very helpful in explaining our menus, options, and offered solid opinions. Drinks from the bar were great. It was not very busy, so we could easily check out the decor. I would expect this to be a fun place with energy on a weekend evening. It still comes down to the food and it did not disappoint, not by a longshot. All of the various meats that were ordered were tremendous. Oh... and the empanada appetizer was to die for!!! Just a great place to come to for a great, meat centric meal where you dont have to pay the exorbianant steak house prices. We really look forward to going back.

Out on the town Saturday night. Started with Tapas at a local bar- but still hungry- wanted a 'real meal'. Walked passed Beunos Aires Grill and decided to see if we could get a table. After some back and forward- and table shuffling- we were showed to the bar for a short wait. When we were finally seated at our table- we ordered the traditional Parrillada Para and the American Wagy Costilla(Tomahawk) 32 oz steak. Oh my -was it worth the wait. The assorted steak on the Parrillada offering was delicious- a meal on its own. The Tomahawk steak as OUT OF THIS WORLD-best steak I've in years. Our waiter Robbie was amazing- full of fun facts and never lead us astray. We were pretty full but he suggested we finish with the Flan. Now- I am not a big flan fan- but this was the best flan I've ever had-can't wait to go back

We ordered a beef steak meal & grilled chicken meal. The steak was grilled exactly as it should be, the meet was tender and the basing was extraordinary. The grilled chicken came with creamy mushroom sauce that made the taste very delicious. The fries were amazing! When I am back at Seattle again, I will definitely go back again.

We went here for nice dinner and it is a very nice atmosphere. There were plenty of seats available but they put us at a table next to the street with the sun shining directly on me and no blinds to block it out. It ruined the whole nice ambiance of the place. The drink special was good. The food was fine but they messed up the order and the sides weren't that great. I had the pork chops and my girlfiriend had the chicken which were both delicious. The service could have been a little more attentive and they might have gotten a higher rating in addition to not seating us in direct sunlight or at least giving us an option.

The hand of god must have grilled my steak because it was fantastic! This place is fun as any place can be! Great cocktails, empanadas and the meat is superb. Loved the old location, the new one is a bit deep in the city but beautiful. In a city with 7 or 8 great steak houses to choose from, BAG will be the one you remember for the over all experience. Pranzo Bella Esperienza!

Excelente steak, I ordered the churrasco,empanada and chorizo ( beef empanada). You won’t be disappointed, the steak was tender and tasty. Best chorizos i tested for a long times. Sweet potatoes were like butter. I will recommend this restaurant to my family and friends.

We had some people in our party who are non-meat eaters and they ordered the salmon entree. Bad mistake. This place doesn't really grill or season it well. It was bland, a bit watery tasting! On the hand, the meats had excellent flavor and served on cute little cutting boards. There are many of those pictures already on TripAdvisor. I also ordered the caruca for appetizer, which is bone marrow you can scoop out of the bone and smear on bread. That part was delicious. See the picture.

Painful . . This used to be one of my fav go to spots in Seattle. The steak is still great . . just as good or better than Gaucho or Daniels. But everything else has slipped one or two bubbles . . Service is terrible . . Basically in a fake nice sort of way. Salad is bad. Their grill and their chef . . One of the best in seattle . . Just order a steak and nuthin else . . 5 stars. The main guy . . "Owner"?? Was awesome . .everyone else . .Burger King.

The long and short of it is that this place was a huge disappointment--the worst of the "Seattle Restaurant Week" participants we visited. To get to the point, the food here is not good enough (not by a very long shot) to justify the dizzyingly, shamefully high prices on its regular menu--and not even good enough to justify the lower price of the "Restaurant Week" prix-fixe menu. (If we'd paid full price, this would be a one-star review.) We started with the empanadas, the only prix-fixe "appetizer" offered. To say they were nothing special is an understatement. The chicken was slightly better than the beef, which was strangely seasoned, but these were utterly generic empanadas, and tasted about like something you'd find at the grocery store and heat up in your oven. For a main course, we sampled the filet mignon and the churrasco, each of which was a let-down in its own way. To start with, the filet mignon could hardly have been more "mignon." (If that was 10 oz of meat, I'll eat a napkin.) It came wrapped in bacon and smothered in greens of some sort. The failure of this dish is not just that the filet was nothing more a thin circle of meat, hollow in the middle and filled, but that the accompanying flavors were so overwhelming that you could barely taste the meat. The churrasco was flavorful enough, but came smeared with their version of chimichurri--one might have preferred it on the side, and one might have wanted a bit more of it. It's a sloppy move, frankly, to do it that way. By the way, the meat we'd ordered "medium" was nearly mooing, that's how bloody it was. The sweet-ish potatoes that accompanied both meats were quite good and well done. For desert, we ordered the "panqueques"--basically a pair of caramel-filled crepes. The dulce de leche was good, but the amount was stingy, and the berry coulis on the plate, though it added color, was entirely the wrong flavor to accompany caramel. The service was reasonably attentive but impersonal. Or, rather, there was a lot of banter but no actual warmth or indication of specific interest in us. That's fine: We don't require a waiter to be our new best friend, but the "hail-fellow-well-met" act wears very thin very fast, and seems as false as it is. We'd have had a cocktail, but they start at $12, which is simply rude. We understand that rents are high in Seattle, especially there, within walking distance of such major tourist traps as the Pike Place Market, but, at this low level of quality and obvious indifference in the kitchen, there's no reason on this earth for this restaurant's prices. Picking your pocket would at least be more honest.

We went with my daughter and wife for a nice dinner, and had the "entraña" or skirt, and the new York steak of "bife de chorizo". They were both greatly cooked. The salad bar was good too. My only complain is that they don't offer bread, which is very customary in Argentina. John the manager was great, and had a very nice conversation with him.

Came here for our anniversary and restaurant week. Service and place was spot on. Restaurant week was a nice affordable way to get a sample of what this place had to offer. I would be happy to come back on a regular night. I also noticed that there is a good variety of main dishes that are more affordable if you don’t want red meat. Salad bar was nice and I hear it is cheaper if you order from the grill. I would probably not pay $14 for this but it came as an option with the fixed price menu and was nice to get some vegetables

We went to the Grill to celebrate my son's graduation. He is a meat-eater and we had had previous experience with this restaurant in its old location. We arrived at about 7 pm on Friday night and the place was empty. Our waiter was inattentive and the food mediocre at best. My wife was troubled by the flies buzzing around our table and although the atmosphere was quiet and looked nice, the Seattle food hygiene rating was only "Okay". The only highlight proved to be the tango dancers making their way across the floor and near our table. While interesting, in the empty restaurant it was a bit eerie. We were sorely disappointed and not likely to return.

We chose this restaurant because it was able to accommodate the 6 of us at 8:15 pm on a Saturday night. The restaurant has a beautiful design with bar and booth seatings. It was not a very busy night, and there was two pairs dancing tango on separate occasions. The food and drinks were average, my food "matabre al horno" was a bit too rich, it has a lot of things stuffed in it. I'd say stay safe and order the steak. The appetizers and desserts were ok. I recommend to order the tablitas to share (an array of cheeses, house charcuterie and marinated vegetables). The worst part of the dining was the service. The waiter didn't ask how was our meal until we were already finished with our dinner (which at that point is a bit too late for him to offer me if I wanted to try something else). The other waiter also didn't know what splenda is, and he delivered a cold coffee. He also made a not funny joke. I gave him a pass for trying, but I really do think they need a lot of training to improve their service. The restaurant wasn't busy at all and our order wasn't complicated. My recommendation to come here to enjoy the atmosphere and have a drink and snack at the bar.

We had a great time at Buenos Aires Grill! The food was great: my husband had New York Steak, I had Lamb Shank. Our side dish Kale was a bit of salty but they made another one for us immediately. Lovely ambience: it reminded us so much of the restaurants we went to in Buenos Aires. We loved the art works on the wall too. The staffs were awesome: The manager John chatted with us and told us all about this restaurant and upcoming tango dancing nights. My husband and I both love Argentine tango. Our waitress and busboy were both paid close attention. The tango dancing performance was a nice touch to the whole evening.

They have finally opened up in a different location. The old one closed a few years ago. This location is still in the same part of town where there are a lot of restaurants, bars, pubs, etc. This new iteration is a little different than the original location a few blocks away. The types of steaks are also a bit more varied than the original. We've been twice now, the first time just sort of sampling appetizers, which were all good, and the second time going for the 12oz filet. Unique way of preparing it: they essentially butterfly it, cook it, then fold it back over to serve, making it about the size of a standard "baseball" filet. I'd get the Provecal-style fries--definitely better than the unadorned ones. Pisco Sours also good but a bit different than what you get in So. America.

A few days ago my sister and I came here for my bday dinner because she had purchased a Groupon for $30 off; plus we've never been here before so wanted to give this place a try. We ordered the assorted grilled meat for 2 people. The food came out pretty fast, which only means that it wasn't cooked to order. The meat was probably sitting under a heat lamp for who knows how long. All the different steaks were dry, especially the sausages. The sausage seems dehydrated because the skin was wrinkly and there was no moisture left. The chicken surprisingly, was the least dry of them all. The salt was not rubbed on evenly, there were huge clumps of salt on one side of the meat, and barely any salt on some parts. Overall, the meats were too salty to my liking. The one thing that was nice was the complimentary dessert for birthdays. The flan was creamy and came with fresh strawberries (got to give them some kind of credit, right?) So here is the real reason behind my 1 star rating: When the bill came out, my sister tipped $8.00, which equates to a total amount of $37.45 (she has neat hand writing.) However, when she checked her bank statement a few days later, she noticed that the server had given himself an additional $2. Her bank statement showed that $39.45 was charged, not $37.45. We looked back at the customer copy to double check the amount. How could someone mistaken $8 for $10? Especially when the total amount was also written on the merchant copy legibly? It could've been an honest mistake, but even if it were a real mistake, that means the server didn't pay enough attention which is also not good. I could probably see how someone could mistaken the number "7" with a "9" at a quick glance. (Trying to give them the benefit of the doubt here.) But even then, my sister wrote $8 clearly on the tip line... Anyways I'm not tripping over an additional $2. What is not ok is the lack of integrity. I wonder how many times the server have made a "mistake" and "accidentally" charged people a few extra dollars without customers realizing it? I'm glad my sister caught it and gave the restaurant a call. PSA- Remember to always keep a customer copy with the amount written on it. Check your bank statement after dining out at every restaurant because these situations are NOT uncommon.

We enjoyed Buenos Aires Grill at the old location many times. The steak was oh so good and I craved the cream spinach. The waitstaff was excellent, professional and so welcoming and we would dine there frequently. We have tried the new place twice now and can't say we will return. The service was bizarre. Couldn't figure out if the hostess was our server or who it was. We had to ask for a wine menu and then sat almost 25 minutes before placing an order for wine. The place was not busy, only a few tables. Server was nice but seemed way to casual for a nicer, higher priced restaurant.. She didn't seem to care that we sat for a pretty long time waiting to order. Other staff just walked on by. Just kinda strange. Ordered an empanada app and naturally the meal came at almost the same time. Salad came at the same time too. Not really the way it typically works at a nicer steak house... Just not worth the money! Still love watching the tango dancers, wish it could be better!

Went here for a business dinner and really enjoyed it. The salad bar was very good and the steak ( rare) was very tender. Will go back again!

This is my first time in the new location. We had the Parrillada Para Dos for $80, a side of brussel sprouts for $5 and beers. I’m glad that the food is still delicious. All the meat was very tender! The chicken was a little over cooked but the garlic fries was crisp and flavorful and the sausages were fantastic. The chimichurri sauce and honey balsamic aioli was spot on and really enhanced our meal. The only reason they did not get a 5 in rating review was the service. Once seated it took 10-15 minutes for someone to acknowledge us seating there to take our drink order. The place just opened up and maybe had 4 tables of people so they weren’t busy. Service was friendly and efficient during our meal until we had to wait for our check. It’s a good thing we like to people watch and enjoyed each other’s company. Another pro to this restaurant is the parking lot next door to the building. $12 for 2hrs after 5pm. All together this restaurant is a must for date night!

This was our first visit since they moved to this location and subsequently re-opened by the original owner. The restaurant’s interior is striking, high-class and well appointed. Without the typical crammed in seating found in so many Seattle restaurants, all tables are good sized and nicely spaced. The wait staff was well informed, very cordial and extremely attentive, without hovering. Our party of four started off by sharing the Langostinos that were sautéed in garlic, parsley and pepper flakes. The large shrimp were excellent, and once gone, we used the delicious bread to finish off the wonderful sauce. Three in our party then ordered the soup of the day and I went with the Lamb Empanadas. While all enjoyed their soup, I found the empanadas to be good just not great and I would skip them in the future. For my entrée, I had the skirt steak; the very tender meat was delicious and cooked perfectly. My steak was served atop a nice portion of French fries. The consensus of the table was that we all enjoyed our meal and will definitely return.

I went there with my colleagues after work, the place is big and clean, friendly staff, good selection of wines and the parrillada dish is big and delicious, you can share it between 3 people (menu suggests 2). The crepes with Dulce de leche are to die for. If you love meat this is a restaurant that you will enjoy.

Waitress had no idea how the meat was seasoned, and did not know what a Brazilian steakhouse/churrascaria was for comparison. Another waiter answered my questions about seasoning. Food came, a $70 mixed grill for two, and had no flavor. I had to salt each bite as I cut it. Waitress never checked on my drink and never stopped at the table to refill sodas. I spoke to manager, who had an excuse for every concern I raised. Even said he did not expect a waitress to know what a Brazilian steak house was, even though he ran an Argentinian steakhouse. Very poor experience, no flavor in the food, and poor service. I will never return to this poorly run restaurant.

Service is below average. Food is just ok. Very salty. Empanadas are great. Owner raised prices and reduced quality and portion size of food. Super expensive for what it is. Not recommended at all. Empanadas, while are yummy are overpriced. $6 each one (before was 2 per $8) Chicken milanesa $28 and was below average any chicken Parmesan. My last time there.

Recently re-opened in a new location, this Argentinian restaurant served excellent food. I had salmon which was Prefectly cooked and my friend had steak which was also spot on.

Delicious food! grilled steak, pork, chicken and sausage. The staff was great, very attentive. The restaurant was an intimate setting, at least it was when we went. We got there at the beginning of dinner time.

The meat speaks for itself and it's excellent! Aside form that we had excellent empanadas, a very good red wine and although we were really full, we tasted the flan as well (worth it!). Atmosphere is very pleasant and service attentive. Prices could be a bit better.