Buenos Aires Grill
(206) 441-7076
2028 Virginia St
Seattle,
WA
98121
47.615
-122.3466
Neighborhoods: Belltown, Downtown
Last updated 4.01.09
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The Scene
The smell of grilled beef infuses the dining room, tantalizing folks having a quick mojito at the bar. Menus are made of leather and the walls are draped with tattered cattle ranch signage. Staff members quicken the restaurant's pulse with spicy tango dances every weekend.
The Food
The garlicky chimichurri sauce--the Argentinean equivalent to salsa--is perfect for bread dipping. The hefty portion of crisp calamari is a great way to start. For dinner, the best bet is the Parrillada Mixtra (mixed grill), a selection of meats that includes tender short ribs, a thin skirt steak and sweetbreads served tableside. This giant platter comes complete with the menu's two best side dishes: tender grilled vegetables and perfectly salted french fries.
User Reviews
LuisAndAngie
July 05, 2009
I'm argentinean, moved to the US in 2002 and since then I have been trying to find good argentine restaurants that would be truthful to the argentine way of cooking. Buenos Aires Grill was my latest find and I feel I should share my experience with you. Pros: * Tango dancers were really good and entertaining, even danced on the bar! * Service was attentive and our glasses were refilled constantly Cons: * Food is "way" overpriced, a milanesa (breaded chicken) was $27!!!; two rather small "fried" empanadas were $9 and the list keeps growing... * There was something that really cranked our gears and it was the "small print" at the bottom of the menu that read: "On tango nights (Friday and saturday) a minimun purchase of $30 per person is required... so if you were planing on getting a salad, now you were FORCED to order something else to reach your QUOTA; so we had two options: to get up after we received our drinks and walk away or to stay and hope the food was worth it... sadly we stayed... * It took 25mins to get our appetizers, a "cold" morcilla (blo od sausage) and 4 small overlyfried empanadas (which with the time they took they could have baked them like most argentineans do!) * My milanesa was covered with super thick ham and "tons" of olives.. argentine style??? , the chiken was overpowered by the tick breading layer and on top of that once again FRIED. I make milanesas quite often at home and believe me everybody was hoping I was serving food that night... he he Once again, we stayed in hopes the food was worth it since we don't mind paying for quality food, but at the end of the night we felt ripped off. I normally don't write reviews but I wanted to make sure other patrons don't think this place serves AUTHENTIC ARGENTINE CUISINE, I am still trying to find such place and I will make sure to post a review as soon as I find it. Good luck everybody! Luis And Angie
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deb09
April 14, 2009
When I walk into the Buenos Aires Grill, I am greeted by this crazy delicious aroma of grilled meat and the din of people chatting, a relaxed and always friendly community of regulars who cannot stay away, and the newly discovered who are always welcomed. Immediately I think of the wine I will have with my grilled steak. Never have I had a steak like this. Often before I move or take another step I am greeted by the Manager, Latin, welcoming smile, and little bravado, a consummate professional. Since they opened 6 or so years ago, my husband and I have been going to this get away, this little piece of Buenos Aires, It is not just the tango dancers who glide around the dining room, or the music that has everyone swaying, or the great food, and yet it has to be all of those things, but one of the most important things to us is the manager and how he and his staff responds to his guests. It is the professional service amidst the friendly banter they all share with the diners, old and new- that is really what surprises me each time. Everyone is made to feel welcome and know that their dining experience will be excellent. Our evening is in good hands. We sit back and do as we would in Buenos Aires, where time quickly slips away while great food and conversation is happening all around us, and take it all in- and we do.
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ShariJB
April 12, 2009
I owe Buenos Aires and its manager Alberto overdue kudos. In October we had my Mom's 72nd birthday dinner there. The food was great, they were very accomodating, and we had a fun night. My Mom died in January and we held her Celebration of Life at Buenos Aires. Alberto was again extremely accomodating - they opened early for our event and came up with a menu of fabulous food that was within our budget. We have been back several times for dinner or just drinks and appetizers (Jackie in the bar is great, too). Our kids love the fries and the tango dancers. This has become our favorite place for an evening out.
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The Moore Theater is just across the street.
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Restaurant Special Features:
Late Night Dining, Romantic Dining, Dancing, Dine At The Bar, Bar Scene
