Gaucho Grill in Manchester is the best steakhouse I've ever been to - but with a price tag to match!

Went to Rowlands with Mrs Whoateallthetries last night and our first impressions were good. Very tastefully decorated and clean. Only 1 table eating when we got there but got pretty busy a bit later on. The light is a bit bright though - they could do with a dimmer switch to create a bit more "atmosphere". Also, a bit cold in there.

Starters were excellent and the steaks were good - nothing you couldn't rustle up yourself at home though to be honest and the chips were a bit too greasy for our liking. 1 piece of advice though - the chef seems to overcook the meat slightly so if you want yours done medium then ask for medium rare - if you want medium rare ask for rare. We asked for medium and both steaks came at least medium-well done. We didn't make a fuss of it but I overheard people on 2 of the other tables complaining about the same thing. Desserts and coffees were nice though.

However, the biggest let-down has to be the price. We spent £40 a head which was too much in my opinion. The drinks prices are definitely too high. I don't mind paying £3 for a bottle of lager as that seems to be par for the course in a restaurant these days but £15 for a bottle of Jacobs Creek Shiraz that I can pick up for £5 to £6 in Tescos?! I don't mind paying £15+ for a bottle of wine but it has to be something a bit more special for that price (especially when you think that when you buy in bulk at wholesale I bet you could get Jacobs Creek for about £3 to £4 a bottle).

Overall, it was good but nowt special. At £40 per head I would expect a bit more of a restaurant "experience" with a fantastic atmosphere and service to match. A welcome addition to the limited number of restaurants in Leigh though (which isn't difficult).

Went on Saturday, was packed with parties.
Food was more than adequate, we had to send two soups back for being cold, but that isn't a major issue.
The main courses were fantastic, the steak was perfect, the chips superb, makes a change eating proper homemade chips.
The only problem is the place is too small, hopefully he will make a go of it and be able to buy a larger place.
But if you haven't been, get there you won't be disappointed.

I was talking to Dave and June last night and they said that Saturday nights are being booked weeks in advance. They're really chuffed with how things are going there so I would advise anyone wanting to go at the weekends to book before you go.

I went on Saturday too. It was choas. They definately need to expand to cope with the demand. They got our order wrong but rectified it quickly. Food was ok. I will probably go back (but not on a Saturday night!).

We booked on Friday, but could only get 5pm or 8.30

Yes they work and I got mine next day delivery from mini ciggy .com

Would reccomend medium nicotine strength as high is to strong for me , thats probably for Woodbine smokers