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Popular destination for classic steaks, local dishes & a long wine list in an intimate ambiance.
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I came into Don Julio with mild expectations because I didn’t want to be disappointed if I were to have followed the rave reviews and restaurant rankings.
I wouldn’t say I was disappointed in my experience, but I didn’t love it. The food was good, there’s no doubt about that. However, the price does not match the quality. I’ve been to quite a few other restaurants just in Palermo that have given the same or better quality food at much lower prices. But still, the food at Don Julio was good.
What made me not love my experience was mainly the service and atmosphere. My service was bumpy in the beginning with a 15 minute delay on receiving water, 10 minutes for a wine menu, etc.. And when the time came to order food, a new waiter came to my table and said nothing… he just stood there until I began asking if I could order with him. It was odd, but not unfriendly by any means. When it came to paying, after I paid with card, the waiter also asked for a 5.000 tip right there, which was odd to me. I had no problem giving that much of a tip, but the way it was brought up was odd and unprofessional in my opinion.
Lastly, the outdoor seating at Don Julio was not comfortable to me. It was cold with a slight breeze and their heaters tried, but did not mitigate the cold.
I didn’t hate my experience, but I didn’t love my experience. I wouldn’t return, and I wouldn’t recommend to a friend.
I wouldn’t say I was disappointed in my experience, but I didn’t love it. The food was good, there’s no doubt about that. However, the price does not match the quality. I’ve been to quite a few other restaurants just in Palermo that have given the same or better quality food at much lower prices. But still, the food at Don Julio was good.
What made me not love my experience was mainly the service and atmosphere. My service was bumpy in the beginning with a 15 minute delay on receiving water, 10 minutes for a wine menu, etc.. And when the time came to order food, a new waiter came to my table and said nothing… he just stood there until I began asking if I could order with him. It was odd, but not unfriendly by any means. When it came to paying, after I paid with card, the waiter also asked for a 5.000 tip right there, which was odd to me. I had no problem giving that much of a tip, but the way it was brought up was odd and unprofessional in my opinion.
Lastly, the outdoor seating at Don Julio was not comfortable to me. It was cold with a slight breeze and their heaters tried, but did not mitigate the cold.
I didn’t hate my experience, but I didn’t love my experience. I wouldn’t return, and I wouldn’t recommend to a friend.
HOW TO GET A TABLE: 1) Book 3-4 months in advance, or a lot more, for indoor seating. 2) If you don't have a reservation, here's what you need to do... Aim for getting a lunch table, it's much easier, especially during the week. Show up around 10:30-11:00 AM and wait in a line (the earlier the better). They will start taking names down around 11ish for outdoor seating. We were there at 11:10, got a table for 1:30 PM and you have to check in 30 minutes ahead of time. We showed up at 1:05 and we seated in 10 minutes, *on a Tuesday*. Trying to get a table for dinner is harder. They don't start the waitlist until after lunch, but it's not clear what time they start it, so you might need to try around 4 pm? We tried to get on the waitlist at 5:30 pm on a Monday and the first open table was at 10:45 pm. So, dinner is a lot trickier to get.
Now you have a table, so how is it? The service was top notch, the waiters are very attentive and knowledgeable, working well as a team. The menu has a lot of interesting options. The prices are the highest in Buenos Aires and our meal was about $55 USD per person (wine, shared apps, steaks, sides, shared desserts). The steaks were big and delicious, my second favorite in BA (behind the bife de lomo at Fervor). The mashed sweet potato side was delicious, as were all the desserts. The appetizers were delicious too. Basically, everything was amazing and totally worth it. You'd pay A LOT MORE for this meal anywhere else.
5 stars!
Now you have a table, so how is it? The service was top notch, the waiters are very attentive and knowledgeable, working well as a team. The menu has a lot of interesting options. The prices are the highest in Buenos Aires and our meal was about $55 USD per person (wine, shared apps, steaks, sides, shared desserts). The steaks were big and delicious, my second favorite in BA (behind the bife de lomo at Fervor). The mashed sweet potato side was delicious, as were all the desserts. The appetizers were delicious too. Basically, everything was amazing and totally worth it. You'd pay A LOT MORE for this meal anywhere else.
5 stars!
Best steakhouse and best steak in my life. Yes it was pricy comparing to other places and options in Argentina. And especially in the country where everyone has parrilla (grill station) at home, paying usd 80 for a steak seems to be a little over the top.
I have tried many top notch steakhouses in many countries as well as Argentinian style steakhouse in my home country. Still I love the way my meats were cooked here at Don Julio. The juice and texture were incredible.
BOOK MUCH IN ADVANCE to avoid long wait!!!!
I have tried many top notch steakhouses in many countries as well as Argentinian style steakhouse in my home country. Still I love the way my meats were cooked here at Don Julio. The juice and texture were incredible.
BOOK MUCH IN ADVANCE to avoid long wait!!!!
Simply incredible, in all ways imaginable - meat, veggies, atmosphere, service - impeccable.
You don’t need a reservation, just go there and ask them to put you on the waiting list. It will be a few hours, so just do something else while you wait. It’s worth it.
You don’t need a reservation, just go there and ask them to put you on the waiting list. It will be a few hours, so just do something else while you wait. It’s worth it.
Don Julio is excellent. The quality of the ingredients is clearly extraordinary, and they have a great selection of cuts that other parrillas don't offer. They also have a great selection of wines and the desserts (don't miss the Dulce de leche ice cream..) are mindboggling. But it might be more expensive than it's worth. There are other parrillas in Buenos Aires (Cabrera) that are unbelievable as well. And just because it seems inexpensive compared to a Keens (NYC), does not mean that the pricing is justified. But it is certainly a very well managed Machine. Kudos
Visited some time back but this review was long overdue.
This restaurant doesn't have its reputation, reviews and awards for nothing. It was an amazing experience, mind blowing food and great value for money.
If you're in Buenos Aires this is an absolute must!!! And actually plan it ahead and book.
This restaurant doesn't have its reputation, reviews and awards for nothing. It was an amazing experience, mind blowing food and great value for money.
If you're in Buenos Aires this is an absolute must!!! And actually plan it ahead and book.
I had a great experience of eating at Don Julio, the world’s best steakhouse 🥩
I came to Buenos Aires with the one Nobel goal, to eat 😊,
Buenos Aires may be known as the Paris of South America, Paris or not, it is definitely the foodie’s capital of South America.
I was lucky enough to get into Don Julio on
My first night, what an experience! Definitely lived up to it’s reputation.
So how was it? Firstly. The service there is second to none. Very accommodating. Very nice. Very professional. The food was great. The wine was great the experience was great. Highly recommend. 🥩
I came to Buenos Aires with the one Nobel goal, to eat 😊,
Buenos Aires may be known as the Paris of South America, Paris or not, it is definitely the foodie’s capital of South America.
I was lucky enough to get into Don Julio on
My first night, what an experience! Definitely lived up to it’s reputation.
So how was it? Firstly. The service there is second to none. Very accommodating. Very nice. Very professional. The food was great. The wine was great the experience was great. Highly recommend. 🥩
