El Gaucho Fisherman's Village

Restaurants · International Fusion

Rating: 4.5 (508 reviews)

Address: 51/7 Fisherman's Village, Koh Samui, Surat Thani 84320, Thailand

Status: CLOSED

Phone:+66 98 889 5968

Website:https://elgaucho.asia/

Menu:https://elgaucho.asia/th/en/store/all-day-dining/

About

El Gaucho Fisherman's Village is a premier, high-end steakhouse offering an exceptional dining experience in a stunning beachfront location. Specializing in premium meats, particularly Wagyu and USDA Prime cuts, the restaurant consistently impresses guests with its world-class cuisine, impeccable service, and breathtaking seaside views. While positioned at a premium price point, most diners find the experience fully justifies the cost, making it a top destination for meat lovers and culinary enthusiasts.

Highlights

  • Exceptional quality of premium meats (Wagyu, USDA Prime, Japanese cuts)
  • Stunning beachfront location
  • Attentive and professional service
  • Extensive wine and cocktail selection
  • Flexible dining environments
  • Consistently perfect meat preparation

The Vibe

Elegant and sophisticated, with a versatile atmosphere that balances upscale refinement and relaxed beachside comfort. Guests can choose between air-conditioned indoor seating or romantic outdoor dining directly on the sand, with stunning ocean views enhancing the dining experience. The ambiance is quiet to moderately lively, perfect for special occasions, romantic dinners, and discerning diners.

Popular Dishes

  • Wagyu Filet
  • Ribeye Steak
  • Japanese Wagyu
  • USDA Prime Steak
  • Wagyu Burger
  • Beef Carpaccio

People Especially Praise

  • Meat quality and precise cooking
  • Friendly and professional staff
  • Beautiful ocean views
  • Unique dining experience
  • Attention to culinary details

Kids-Friendliness

Not specifically designed for children. While staff is accommodating, the restaurant is more oriented towards adult diners, with a sophisticated atmosphere and higher price point that makes it best suited for special occasions and adult dining experiences.

What This Place Offers

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • NoContact delivery
  • Delivery
  • Onsite services
  • Takeout
  • DineIn

Highlights

  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great wine list

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible seating
  • Assistive hearing loop
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Halal food
  • Hard liquor
  • LateNight food
  • Organic dishes
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom
  • Wi-Fi
  • Free Wi-Fi

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Quiet
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • FamilyFriendly
  • Groups
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Tourists
  • Transgender safespace

Planning

  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments
  • Credit cards

Children

  • Good for kids
  • High chairs

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking
  • OnSite parking

Opening Hours

  • Monday: 11:30 am–11:00 pm
  • Tuesday: 11:30 am–11:00 pm
  • Wednesday: 11:30 am–11:00 pm
  • Thursday: 11:30 am–11:00 pm
  • Friday: 11:30 am–11:00 pm
  • Saturday: 11:30 am–11:00 pm
  • Sunday: 11:30 am–11:00 pm

Photos

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Reviews

Rating: 4.5 (508 reviews)

Sentiment Breakdown

  • Positive: 83%
  • Mixed: 12%
  • Neutral: 3%
  • Negative: 2%

Overwhelmingly positive. Guests consistently praise the restaurant's exceptional food quality, service, and unique beachfront setting, with minor reservations about pricing.

Reasoning

Nearly all reviews highlight extraordinary meat quality, excellent service, and a memorable dining experience. The primary critique is the high price point, which most guests still consider justified by the restaurant's outstanding quality and unique atmosphere. Occasional minor service inconsistencies do not significantly detract from the overall exceptional dining experience.

Location: 9.5599744, 100.0303074

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