Reviewing a CHEAP vs EXPENSIVE STEAK! Gaucho or Wetherspoons?

[@philipmckeon8944]

Wetherspoons can be hit and miss. By giving these two steaks a draw you have actually handed Wetherspoons a complete victory. Imagine a £40 steak only grabbing a draw against an £11 steak. Well done Wetherspoons. Great review Gary. 👍

[@GaryEats]

Good point Philip. Thank you mate 👍🏼

[@pascalsauvage2275]

Only poor people on benefits eat at Wetherspoons so it doesn’t really matter. Equally, only rich people will eat at Gaucho, so again, it doesn’t matter.

[@rundattmedia2106]

​@@pascalsauvage2275what absolute nonsense. Great way to stereotype.

[@pascalsauvage2275]

@@rundattmedia2106 excuse me but it’s not stereotypical if it’s factual. How many Michelin star establishments have you dined at? Probably none. Come back to me when you’ve been to numerous places and then we can converse about the clientele. Idiot.

[@PositiveRaincloud]

@@pascalsauvage2275 Where did you learn that? I work full-time and go to Wetherspoons. Only pompous judgemental bell ends think only poor people go there.

[@markhoneyman8856]

I've only eaten at Gaucho in the O2, you are given a time limit of 90mins. With slow service was informed "would you like to see the desert menu but you only have 10 mins left". After spending alot of money, shoddy way to be treated. Never again. Great video Gary.

[@GaryEats]

Indeed. Thank you Mark!

[@kathleensmith8365]

Thanks for the information about the time limit. At an expensive restaurant, it seems people often go to dine vs. just eat. It would ruin the experience to be handed dessert in a paper bag to eat in the car.😊

[@5714sqd]

All in all, a very fair revue of two steaks. As a Canadian, I find it strange that Gaucho's present their steak unadorned, unlike this side of the pond where it invariably comes fully dressed. Wearherspoons, on the other hand, presented their steak as a full meal, something I would expect to find here. I am sure the Gauchos steak was tasty, but as you point out, it's very lonely. Lovely revue and very helpful. Thank you.

[@GaryEats]

Thank you very much. Yes, it was a very anaemic

[@PhilMcKraken-qn7je]

Not true. High-end steak houses in North America present the meat unadorned to show off the cut by itself. Hiding a steak under sauces, with sides on the plate is a dead giveaway to inferior cooking and presentation.

[@NamlivE4U]

@@PhilMcKraken-qn7je rubbish

[@NicholasDyke]

Hahahaha.

[@deebee5214]

Hands down Wetherspoons did it for me. Loved the thick sauce & that they gave you an actual Steak Knife. Hard to see the value difference of basically 4 times the price at Gauchos though I guess it all comes down to if one is trying to impress someone or is celebrating a special occasion. Cheers Gary.

[@GaryEats]

Cheers mate.

[@PhilMcKraken-qn7je]

The knives are actual steak knives. The blades have mini-serations and easily cut thru even raw beef/bacon. Because the knife doesn't have huge, honking teeth is not a reasonable complaint.

[@PhilMcKraken-qn7je]

The peppercorn sauce is "thin" as there is no added roux. It's a sauce, not gravy with peppercorns.

[@Rboy23]

Gaucho’s is better by a mile. It’s not even close. Steak comes alone in most premium restaurants so the comments on it being “lonely” I found quite amusing. If it’s for value then go for Wetherspoon. If you like the steak for itself, Gaucho’s.

[@TomCushnie]

Gary is killing it at the moment. Love the content. My girlfriend says "you're always watching that man" 😂

[@GaryEats]

Haha thanks Tom. Hello to yourself and your partner.

[@markjones327]

My Mrs says same too 🤣🤣👍

[@CarolFremel-my4hs]

Hope you follow Gary’s recommendations and take her to some nice restaurants 😊

[@karenclancey2557]

Gary , I think the cheaper meal that came with all the sides looked better to me, and price wise was the one I’d go for . The most expensive did look nice but the price was very high for what you got there , can’t fault either steaks though and they were the star of the show. Another great review ! Thanks Gary🙏🏼❤️👏🤩

[@GaryEats]

No problem Karen. Thank you!

[@honestbarsteward]

@@GaryEatsmeal quite clearly NOT 4x better, no onion rings, no peas, shocking peppercorn sauce (tasteless and thin), no drink - great video till you bottled it 😖

[@Darus0811]

​@@honestbarsteward peas and rings are boring..

[@honestbarsteward]

@@Darus0811 what about the sh1tty sauce?

[@ramenlover334]

I think Wetherspoons is a bargain especially when visiting London. Yes we do go to brick lane for curry and eat other fancy places, but with the kids Wetherspoons is very affordable and decent. It’s so refreshing to watch a channel ( yours ) that doesn’t bash Wetherspoons. Thank you for a great review sir

[@GaryEats]

Thank you mate. All the best :)

[@shsh-he5qg]

Haha clearly a person who smashes donners each weekend without shame

[@thomers2451]

You think brick lane curry house is fancy ?

[@MikeNewland]

Brick Lane was brilliant 20 years ago now it's a tourist trap with touts on the pavement trying to drag you in. One tried to stuff you with papadums to compensate for small portions.

[@thomers2451]

@@MikeNewland brick lane is 100% for tourists and people who call themselves a Ramen Lover

[@sonicyouth1915]

Great review Gary, I'm actually a food reviewer myself altho more on Instagram (14k+ followers). By far the Wetherspoons takes it for me, the Gaucho one I get the feeling it's almost like the chef was a bit lazy in not cooking the peppercorn sauce to the right consistency - it only takes a minute more with some starch. And the steak coming out like that, he/she doesn't even need to cook anything, even a sprig of a herb could be a garnish. Whereas the Wetherspoons steak, as you mentioned with the presentation, everything look neat on the plate is a chef that takes some pride in their cooking. In this day and age, unfortunately with restaurants closing they are relying on repeat business & I think Gaucho's really need to buck their ideas up.

[@GaryEats]

Hello, thank you! That's great to hear. What is your instagram? I will be sure to follow (I've got less than 100). Keep up the good work!

[@klackon1]

I have to say, that I have never had a bad meal in any of the Wetherspoons pubs I have been to. The chain always offers good value for money and never pretends to be something it isn't.

[@GaryEats]

Glad you enjoy it.

[@philhudson9587]

All the chains have their meat delivered from big food companies. You can go in on a monday and its fantastic and go in on Tuesday and get shoe leather. Its toss the coin time with steak at a chain pub...I know..I drink at one!!🤣🍺..another great review!!

[@GaryEats]

Indeed, some are very hit and miss but you get what you pay for usually, thank you Phil

[@paulgibbons2320]

Agreed.

[@byteme9718]

How can that be when steals improve with age. If I but I good steak to cook I'll salt it and leave it uncovered in the fridge for a day and the improvement is very noticable. If I but a rib joint I'd do the same but for three days.

[@sheilam4525]

Not sure about the expensive steak, bit of an odd colour! But the chips looked delicious! The Wetherspoons did look worth the money👍

[@GaryEats]

It was!

[@CaesarBest]

I think the colour was due to dry aging.

[@theredeemer9023]

yeah was thinking the same, it looked like chicken in some points as it was so pale.

[@m.s.g1890]

I thought it was pork!

[@PhilMcKraken-qn7je]

Not dry aged. Gaucho uses a 3-part system with v shaped grills. It's just a different manner of cooking.

[@regpither3392]

My local Wetherspoon's for many years. I don't see how a rather sparse meal costing damn near 4 times as much can possibly be seen as good value in comparison, no matter how good it might taste. Wetherspoon's all the way! 😁

[@GaryEats]

Have a good weekend!

[@richjjames7462]

Most wetherspoons are dirty and the food is always half arsed. Get there before the dodgy mid day drinkers

[@CarlBland-tn1jo]

​@@GaryEats cnt complain with spoons for prices

[@Farquad76.547]

Once you eat good food reg you won’t mind paying a bit more for it. I promise.

[@charlenewarr8403]

I've just started watching and I'm addicted love love love these reviews 😊

[@GaryEats]

Glad you like them! Thanks Charlene 😄

[@riddimchef1]

Always enjoy your reviews Gary. The Gaucho’s meal could at least have had a handful of mixed leaves or rocket on it for £40. The Weatherspoons meal looked very good for the money, no restaurant could serve that meal for that price.

[@GaryEats]

Thank you mate. I don't disagree with you.

[@nickroberts990]

That was a really interesting comparison Gary. Just a few observations of the Goucho steak. It looked to me like it had been reverse seared, i.e., cooked in the oven then seared afterwards to get the bar marks. That would explain the pale appearance and rare center. I could be mistaken but it looked a bit cold in the middle. I'm sure it was a high quality piece of meat but they didn't make the best of it. Another great video Gary 👍

[@markw5779]

Yes,and that peppercorn sauce was terrible,if I had made a sauce like that I would of tipped it down the sink and started again 🙄

[@GaryEats]

No problem Nick. Thank you for the info

[@samtaholo]

I also thought the Gaucho's steak looked oddly pale, and your explanation makes a lot of sense.

[@fosterb247]

Great review Gary 👍 But British/Irish beef over Argentinian should aways win on the environmental impact of the food we eat. Wetherspoon's just pipped it at the post for me on that basis 🤓

[@GaryEats]

Thank you matey. All the best.

[@GrrMeister]

*Good Point - Support British Farmers !*

[@phil7794]

I am constantly amazed at the quality and the prices of Wetherspoons meals. How they can achieve such a high standard no matter which Wetherspoons restaurant you go to is again, amazing. Plus the service is first class and the staff so friendly and help-full is a credit to management. Always my first choice for my wife and I for a special night out in a restaurant along with reasonable prices.

[@helenmiddlemas5075]

Gary, I'm so pleased I discovered you. You are so honest, and you tend to pick the foods I do. We used to go to Wetherspoons on steak night every week. But you could never depend on the way it was cook. Unfortunately, spoons do their steaks 'blue'! One thing which is constantly brilliant, is the amazing plates. I really love them. I think we need to go back. Thank you Gary.

[@GaryEats]

That is truly a wonderful comment and it’s made my day thank you very much, Helen ❤️❤️

[@OpinionatedMonk]

I was really impressed with my rump steak at Wetherspoons, my local in Bingley, W.Yorks. I was honestly surprised as my expectations were probably not that high and the price usually reflects the quality, but it was cooked perfectly. Cheers for another great video 🙂 (I've just subscribed as well)

[@GaryEats]

Good to hear. Thanks for subbing!

[@TheMightsparrow]

​@@GaryEatsI'm still figuring out what animal the Gaucho steak came from? Looks like chicken.

[@OpinionatedMonk]

@@TheMightsparrow I thought the same! Or it looks like a weird fish.

[@karlwright1961]

Good call that Gary. Value is subjective isnt it. Both options have their place it just depends on what your looking for & how deep your pockets are. Great to see the budget option was of a comparable standard, great feather in the cap for Wetherspoons.

[@GaryEats]

Spot on Karl. Nailed it.

[@richardjennings3049]

For me the steak looked a bit anemic. Goucho looks like a nice location and good decor but I would have been disappointed with the food not matching my expectation. I’m thinking the Spoons steak being half tough half tender maybe defrosted. Thanks for guiding us Gary 👍🏻

[@GaryEats]

You’re more than welcome Richard 😊

[@dannygeorge7909]

I never thought I say this,but the Wetherspoons steak looked better and cooked to perfection…. The Gauchos steak looked a strange colour and very lonely…..🎩’s off to the chef in Spoons!! Is ‘The Ivy ‘coming soon pal?

[@GaryEats]

The Ivy is coming before Christmas, don’t worry Danny!

[@geordiejones2]

I agree my friend, just wish we had taste vision.

[@MikeNewland]

Yes Ivy I want to see that.@@GaryEats

[@bucksguineapigtalks]

Super reviews - really entertaining, enjoyable and informative 👍👍 Video structure is great and you even have a catchphrase or two! 🤣🤣 We’d probably take our kids to ‘Spoons! Purely due to the end cost. Another super video 🥳

[@GaryEats]

Thank you very much!!

[@stephenfrawley9950]

I only just discovered this channel as a suggestion based on my other feeds. Watched 3 or 4 videos and expected Gary to have at least several hundred thousand subs. Great content, very amused so I'll be subscribing to get those numbers up!

[@GaryEats]

Lol. Thank you Stephen!

[@buckodonnghaile4309]

For a reasonably priced and very tasty steak i recommend 1160 Bar and Grill in London. Added bonus, its only an hour drive to Paris which has some great places to grab a cocktail and a stroll down by the river. *London and Paris Ontario. Flight and accommodations extra. Cheers from Canada

[@GaryEats]

Thank you!

[@garethconnett7672]

Hi Gary, I was surprised at Wetherspoons it looked quite nice, I suspect the person cooking that steak cooked it straight from the chiller and didn't allow extra time for that coldness during the cooking process. Great review as always, until the next time, take care Gary

[@GaryEats]

It was surprisingly good, Gareth. All the best.

[@GaryEats]

Thank you Gareth. Indeed. All the best.

[@julietfoulger9370]

Great Video! Also Wetherspoons do great Fish and Chips. I am going to try a Steak at my local Wetherspoon soon, at the Whalebone, at Downham Market. Xx

[@GaryEats]

Thank you. I'll take a look!

[@kitezzz360]

The more expensive steak looked nice but I think that dish was lacking a bit of garnish, some mushrooms would have been great, lots and lots of them 😀

[@guyjackson1261]

🤣

[@GaryEats]

Haha. I'll give you that!!

[@sygazon2318]

🤣🤣🤣

[@michaeltb1358]

Gary doesn't eat mushrooms!

[@guyjackson1261]

@@michaeltb1358 Whooooooooooossssssshhhhhhhhhhhhhh

[@TheMOV13]

Just discovered your channel… love the straightforward and unpretentious reviews!

[@GaryEats]

Thank you mate :)

[@AnnWarren-y8b]

Thanks

[@GaryEats]

Thank you so much!! That’s very generous of you but please don’t feel as if you have to donate Ann

[@jay-lm4we]

Taking everything into consideration it's spoons for me on this one. Another really good video mate👍🇮🇪

[@GaryEats]

Thanks Jay! 👍

[@pobeda84]

Hello started watching your videos recently. Enjoying them very much. Think I’ve seen you in Maidstone Sainsbury’s today, was it you?

[@GaryEats]

You should have said hello, I was in there.

[@geordiejones2]

Hi Gary and Mr Cameraman, I really enjoyed this comparison vlog as i do them all. I must admit for me on this one i had no trouble choosing the winner. Weatherspoon's gave you a lot for your money, and i personally think there steak was good, and took as much cutting as the Gaucho's one did. I find it very hard to criticise Weatherspoon's meal, as it came with a drink, there was a lots on the plate, and that peppercorn sauce was very good, as was the steak, and at just £11 wow !! As for Gauchos, i agree with most of what you said on there meal, it was missing a vegetable or a good green salad, and the peppercorn sauce looked like they had try to make it them selves and failed. Overasly i could not taste ether steak but they looked quite similar to me, to which i do not think in anyway shape or form the Gauchos one was worth the extra £30, especially with no drink included. Four people fed and watered at Weatherspoon's at £44, or one at Gauchos for £40, Weatherspoon's wins hands down for me. Chris.

[@GaryEats]

Hi Chris. No problem, I guess the fantastic flavour of the steak at Gaucho's had me moving more towards that but the peppercorn sauce was very disappointing. Good assessment and all the best Chris.

[@joereedsmith1531]

Yes should use some of the 44 quid and get decent knives so you dont have to saw though it.

[@RossoneriCurrit]

Really enjoyed the video. Was pleasantly surprised with your review of the Wetherspoons steak, it would make me want to give it a bash now. Loving the channel, well done Gary 🙌

[@GaryEats]

Glad you’re enjoying it Ross. All the best mate.

[@OuterSpaceOwl]

I suppose it comes down to how much importance is placed on the steak element of the meal. If someone wants a quality cut that is cooked to perfection and doesn't mind about the sides, they can go upmarket. I will say the 'Spoons meal looked nicer overall though, even the poor, discarded, blessed mushroom! Interesting comparison there and I don't mind it being a score draw.

[@GaryEats]

Indeed! Thank you, we'd lose on penalties anyway!

[@niyanlan8928]

I love this channel-so down to earth and honest. Even loved it when you admitted to a mistake around the number of peppercorns-most critics would’ve just gone with it but you were honest enough to own up. Good food at good prices isn’t too much to ask for the UK And with your help we will getthere eventually!

[@GaryEats]

Thank you very much!!

[@herberthartwig8544]

Spoons for me Gary Mate, a nice salad with the steak 🥩 would have been nice with it, but that’s only my opinion, keep em coming mate, love your videos 👍👍👍👍👍

[@GaryEats]

Nice choice Herbert. Cheers mate!

[@CarolFremel-my4hs]

Couldn’t eat meat without something green

[@rodneyhanson9884]

@@CarolFremel-my4hs Wetherspoons side salad is about 1.50 or you can have it instead of chips

[@colinsuffolk9161]

Hi Gary good morning another very good review when I used to work away a lot on business I used to use Wetherspoons around the county I thought it was good value for the money for less than £15 pound including a pint of bitter about ten years ago keep up the great reviews and + the camera man 👍many thanks Colin.

[@GaryEats]

Good morning Colin, Wetherspoons offers great value in my opinion

[@stephaniewhite9526]

Love the video Gary. I especially enjoy your "comparisons" and the debate afterwards. For me price rules so Witherspoon's takes the glory. Especially after Gauchos watered your sauce down. I enjoy Witherspoon's steaks especially on their "steak nights" when they are even cheaper. A wonderful video as always and congrats on 25k.

[@GaryEats]

Thank you Stephanie! Have a wonderful evening :)

[@raeleneparker9351]

Hi Gary. We live in Adelaide. Loving the channel 😊 On this occasion I have to disagree with judges verdict. Four times the price for a meal with far less elements and no drink does not stack up, no matter how good the steak , and it looked raw in places. Even though the steak is the star of the dish, surely it’s the meal overall that counts. In the instance you had to build your meal in individual ingredients paying extra for each element and then stuck a service charge on for good luck! Also what is it with this ridiculous “Service charge” that is now in place, particularly in the South of the UK? Keep up the good work.

[@GaryEats]

Thank you! It's usually in London.

[@AngelaDoyne]

great review thanks Gary,always look forward to your videos,

[@GaryEats]

Glad you like them Angela!

[@-.-smile]

Another banger, Gary. Need more of these head to head videos.

[@GaryEats]

More to come!

[@Antagonistix2]

Hi again Gary ! Thanks for the review, steak is one of my favourite dishes. I must say, even though I couldn't taste these two, I was still disappointed more by Gaucho's offering. From how thin the peppercorn sauce looked, to even the rather pinkish complection of their beef. I'm sure for a similar price you could have found something better. But then I couldn't "taste". For me at least, a good pc sauce can lift the other items. Have a great evening. Dan

[@GaryEats]

Thanks Dan. All the best!

[@andrewroberts4736]

Steak videos !!!! Fantastic. I think the cheap one looked really nice. At that price too! Good steak and traditional British trimmings. Just as I like it. That is outstanding overall. Its an 7 elevated to an 8 because of the superb value. I have recommended Gauchos as the one I use in the o2 is really good but it's very expensive. £6 for chips is outrageous to be honest but I suppose I'm old fashioned. That steak looked rare to me and a bit tough when being cut. In Gauchos I always go for medium/well as it always comes up a bit rare. I'm missing the peas and onion rings lol. It's an 8 for me. Seems a bit pricey but not totally obscene. Even though I'm a Gauchos fan, I would have to say, the Wetherspoons did look a better meal but an inferior steak. Excellent comparative review as always. Gary, do me a favour, try a Pizza Hut sit down restaurant please. They used to be excellent but are not what they were. I would value your opinion.

[@GaryEats]

Knew you'd love this one Andrew. I will try one soon mate and thanks for the good assessment. Enjoyed reading that!

[@robertleach9120]

My wife & I were very surprised on our UK holiday this year to find that every time we wanted to order a steak anywhere it never came with any vegetables as they do in pubs over here. In Adelaide pubs here will give you a choice of vegetables or salad. Restaurants generally will add vegetables/salads as an "extra" to the ordered meal. We so missed our vegies that we often cooked ourselves (when we had access to a kitchen) and bought plenty of veg from supermarket. I must say that the steak you had at Wetherspoons was much better than the one we had there. Ours was very thin with no sauce and just a handful of peas. Also, we never came across a sauce other than peppercorn. Over here you usually have a choice of gravy, dianne sauce & mushroom sauce. We found Wetherspoons to be OK if you were (a) on a budget & (b) You couldn't find anywhere else. Having said that, the Gaucho steak was so lonely it will be on First Dates next week ! The Wetherspoons meal looked nicer on a visual scale. Price wise, I would still take the Wetherspoons steak meal as I felt it was better value for money and still nice to eat.

[@GaryEats]

Fair enough Robert. It’s very rare (no pun intended) for a steak restaurant to offer veg with the meal included.

[@miketilley9829]

Hi Gary, Love your content and subscribed a few weeks ago. I can't believe that I'm addicted to your channel, even though I now live in Spain! Your reviews are always well balanced and your on camera presence is perfect. Some of your videos make me wish I hadn't moved! Keep up the great work mate, Mike Tilley

[@GaryEats]

Mike - that's amazing to hear mate. Thank you and I'm glad you're loving the content. Which part of Spain if you don't mind me asking? Cheers.

[@miketilley9829]

@@GaryEats Hi Gary, My wife and I live close to Malaga. We do love Spanish food but I'm from London and I sure miss the typical English cuisine sometimes. A lot of your videos are nostalgic to me. We get a chance to return to blighty every now and then, so it's great to hear your take on where to eat. Your style is easy going but so informative. You should be on the telly pal. So much more entertaining that most of the rubbish on UK TV. Keep it up. Your subs will sky rocket! Regards Mike

[@GaryEats]

I’ve spent a lot of time in that part of the world so if I’m ever back there soon, we can meet up for a pint mate. Really appreciate that and all the best Mike.

[@miketilley9829]

@@GaryEats Sounds good to me. Let me know when your in my neck of the woods and you're on. Through your videos, I feel like I've known you for years! Cheers for now, Mike

[@GaryEats]

Cheers Mike.

[@markramsay6399]

Great video as always. It is interesting your take on mushrooms - shows we are all different (which is good). A glorious food mix for me is fried mushrooms and onions in garlic butter with black pepper. I think that steak at Wetherspoons was cooked perfectly (medium rare), I do not always see this. / Value - Wetherspoons !

[@GaryEats]

Thanks Mark. The chef at Wetherspoons was on form today!

[@richjjames7462]

I like that in an omelette

[@travellerseko]

First of all, I definitely say it is rare in the middle, I agree with you. Just an additional info, American Express Platinum Card dining benefit can be used in only some restaurants. So I believe many platinum card holders are in Gaucho to spend their Dining Benefit:) in glasgow they have only Gaucho and Ivy so no choice to be honest:)

[@GaryEats]

Thank you very much for the information. It’s really appreciated.

[@sean9595]

Wetherspoons, is the one for me.Gaucho’s stake look bit thicker, but looked very anaemic and yes, the peppercorn sauce was not thick enough Gary 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@GaryEats]

No problem Sean. Agreed mate.

[@andreashaynes3346]

Great review Gary and I’d agree with you on the ratings, definitely a score draw. Price-wise, Wetherspoons came out on top with the garnish and the peppercorn sauce. Gaucho’s steak looked a more tender steak but like you said the peppercorn sauce was thin and lacked garnish. A fair result. Many thanks for sharing with us and see you on your next video 👍👍👍

[@GaryEats]

Absolutely. Many thanks Andreas 😊

[@GenYHikikomori]

You might as well buy one at the supermarket and cook it at home - it probably beats Wetherspoons for quality and Gaucho on price if done right.

[@GaryEats]

Don't doubt that.

[@desiangrezifoodie]

I had the same gourmet steak meal in Wetherspoons a few weeks ago. I was very impressed, the steak was cooked perfectly (medium rare) and tasted great. I found my peppercorn not warm enough though. For the money, I'd pick Wetherspoons. I don't eat steak that often and wouldn't feel comfortable paying almost four times the amount for something so similar.

[@GaryEats]

Good stuff!

[@ianwilson8759]

I don't know, I think I would have felt cheated at Gaucho's no matter how good the steak was by itself. The chips looked a bit thin and scraggly, and the sauce did a good imitation of ditch water. Lastly, every chef knows that you need to have a good visual balance on the plate - it needed green, even inexpensive green would have been much better than none at all. If you'd gone there and had a meal for two with drinks the bill would have been over 100 quid. Whereas, you could have gone to Wetherspoons with a wife and four kids, had a more wholesome meal, and still had 30 quid left over out of a hundred.

[@GaryEats]

No problem Ian. As I said in the review, it’s hard to convey at times what you’re tasting and smelling regardless of what it looks like on a plate. Remember, I’m reviewing the food and not the price as much as I do take the price into account.

[@ccr2616]

Draw? Not even close. Wetherspoons by far the winner 17:16 especially by price. Also the Gaucho steak looked to me to have a funny colour to it. It almost looked like a pork chop. Keeping in mind its has to be transported alot further..I also love peas with a steak to add so that may influence my decision. For taste and value for money Id give Wetherspoons an 8.5 out of 10. Gauchos about a 6.5 out of 10. One other thing to mention. As much as I love chips, in Canada they generally serve a jacket potato or even mashed potatoes with a steak. Perfect steak meal for meal is a medium rare steak, loaded potato and peas! This video meant alot to me as i lived in Richmond for 2 years and Twickenham for 6 months. Cheers Gary another great review

[@GaryEats]

I think Wetherspoons is better value, but it wasn’t a better steak

[@dsh1-2023]

Great video. If you ate both on the same day then very well done 😉. Gaucho looked expensive for what it is. At that price, the chips should be perfect. And £3.50 for peppercorn sauce- crazy. And completely agree, they should chuck on some rocket or watercress to add some greenery.

[@GaryEats]

Thanks mate. I did eat both on the same day but I love my steak so no problem there - indeed, you're spot on.

[@rodneyhanson9884]

The chips did look really nice

[@leytonjay]

The Weatherspoons sauce is claggy powdered sauce, don't get me wrong I love thick powdered gravy in a roast or with mashed potato, but proper sauce should be that thin. Gaucho's sauce looked more to my tastes. Great video.

[@GaryEats]

Thank you mate 👍🏼

[@sylviamatthee8172]

Why don't they serve this good quality steak that you ate at the Groucho with some fine green beans? It would have made a huge difference. Not only your tastebuds, but also your eyes want to feast on what is on the plate. Thank you for taking us along. As always, much appreciated.

[@GaryEats]

Indeed. Much appreciated Sylvia!

[@MalcolmJames-sg3zg]

Thanks Gary for another cracking review , take care 👍👍

[@GaryEats]

Thanks 👍

[@margaretmaskell9985]

Mushrooms.😋Food of the Gods Gary!😃 Another great review.👍🏻

[@GaryEats]

Haha I will leave them to you Margaret - thank you 😊

[@michaelayling8855]

Eat some oyster mushrooms with garlic and lemon juice

[@margaretmaskell9985]

@@GaryEats I will gobble them up!😋😋

[@lindahughes2289]

Love a well cooked steak, with a baked potato and sourcream/chives, a nice full salad dressed well, and some crispy Italian bread ! That is it.! LOVE, USA

[@GaryEats]

That is absolutely fantastic to hear, Linda x🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@martindunstan8043]

Good evening Gary, well I was surprised with spoons as that looked a well cooked steak and when considering cost Goucho was over the top for me withthose chips at 6 quid and a peppercorn sauce that honestly looked like thin gravy, I would expect a sensational experience for 39 quid, the steak was clearly perfectly cooked. I would have preferred the spoons one in honesty and what's all this 'peas are peas' it's supposed to be chips,you know the rules🤣cheers✌️🍻

[@GaryEats]

Good evening Martin. Haha, I knew you'd notice the peas are peas!!

[@waynefoulkes2017]

love your videos gary my god this made me hungry really did. as all youre videos do

[@GaryEats]

Glad you like them!

[@stevedempsey3610]

The expensive steak was most certainly rare, and very poorly cooked. Quality of the beef probably saved it. Great comparison Gary.

[@GaryEats]

Thanks for watching Steve!

[@scotty6346]

Great review as always Gary, I would go for the Wetherspoons steak dish, A nice steak and garnish at a good price.

[@GaryEats]

Thanks Scotty.

[@johnpaul9935]

Based on this review Gary I would rather the presentation and affordabillity of Whetherspoons. The whole plate looked far more appetising. Perhaps you are becoming so famous now all the restaurants are dishing up their best for you. You'll have to start going incognito. Another very enjoyable episode.

[@GaryEats]

No problem John. All the best!

[@CarolFremel-my4hs]

We’ll see him in sunglasses and a false moustache soon 😂

[@craigwignall8450]

Hi Gary i go to Preston wetherspoons for a sirloin now and again peppercorn sauce of course👍its great for the price great review will look at groucho for the future maybe Manchester

[@GaryEats]

Glad you enjoy it Craig!

[@taniaedwards4702]

We liked the Wetherspoon's meal, it was a decent plate of food, onion rings, garnish and peas as well as the steak and chips at a bargain price. While the Gauchos meal for us looked a bit spartan, expensive with not much on the plate; at least the steak was tasty. All the best from Tania and Chirpy!

[@GaryEats]

Best wishes to you Tania.

[@philipashbourn1538]

Another great review Gary. I eat at Wetherspoons and Raymond Blanc Brasserie in Milton Keynes, The former is more unpredictable and often cold. The latter on the other hand is always spot on. The price difference is the same at the places in your review

[@GaryEats]

I think I may have to give Wetherspoons another go

[@andrewhayes7055]

The expensive steak looked far superior as did the chips but I would have expected at least a big grilled field mushroom or tomato and onion rings for that price and that sauce did look poor.

[@GaryEats]

The peppercorn sauce at Gaucho was probably the worst one out of everything!

[@PaulNurse1]

I agree, a ladle of peas and a grilled tomato would add maybe 30 pence to the meal

[@tonyfletcher7524]

I knew you were going to say ‘peas are peas’ Gary! Do like your comparison videos and was surprised on 2 fronts on this one. Weatherspoons steak meal looked a lot better than normal but I was a little disappointed with Gauchos. Expected better from them. I wonder what you would have given them out of ten? For me looked about a seven. No greenery and the steak not cooked as well I would have expected either

[@GaryEats]

Haha, peas are peas. I expected better as well but the taste of the steak… wow!

[@zulfqarali905]

Hi Gary boy very good videos and you are doing great job and having fun making some brilliant videos superstar Ali Walsall west midlands england junction 10 m6 Walsall churckery when are you coming to Walsall

[@GaryEats]

Thank you Ali 😊 will be there in 2024 my friend.

[@YvonneMaughan]

Loving your reviews Gary , hope you are well,liked the weatherspoons meal best decent plate of food and good value ❤🎄❄️⛄️

[@GaryEats]

Thank you 😊 all the best.

[@freeone6711]

I'm from the Canadian Prairies, and invite you all here to try a proper steak😉

[@michaelayling8855]

Bison.steak,nice and healthy with no hormones.

[@GaryEats]

Hello!

[@adrianmcgachie]

Very interesting comparison. As mentioned in one of the the latest videos, I would love to try an authentic Argentinian steak, but like many with only modest funds, if I found myself eating that Weatherspoon's steak on a Saturday lunchtime with a cheeky pint i would be very happy chappy for the price.

[@GaryEats]

I understand, and I fully agree with you, Adrian. I think Wetherspoons offers great value.

[@angusmcmungachuck3667]

Absolutely love a spoons, crazy cheap beer prices aswell as the bargain food. I always order a steak or mixed grill, never had to send one back, never will.

[@GaryEats]

Good stuff Angus.

[@paulmorgan6269]

Gary would it be worth adding the time from when ordered to when it arrived at your table ? Just a thought. Keep safe.

[@GaryEats]

Good suggestion Paul. One that I will add to the list.

[@paulmorgan6269]

When it comes to a draw it may help ?@@GaryEats

[@Phife_Diggy]

I think I'd stick with spoons, that second steak looked more rare than medium rare with no crust on it whatsoever. For the price, it looked sad 😅 that peppercorn sauce looked dreadful too.

[@GaryEats]

Fair enough!

[@gggaminginc3200]

Good review, Gary as always. As alot of people have said Weatherspoon's can be a bit hit and miss with the steaks. But Gaucho, got it wrong by using not home grown beef. The peppercorn sauce is nice, but too runny and the fact they dont give you a steak knife with a steak isnt to much to ask for as well imo

[@GaryEats]

Thank you so much

[@Novaera89]

Nothing wrong with Wetherspoons! 😊 I've always enjoyed their steak, particularly back when they did a rump steak, which was delicious. Sadly they're closing most of their Irish pubs 😢 Last time I was in London I had a steak at the Knights Templar Wetherspoons, which is a really nice one. Have a great weekend mate and thanks for the video!

[@regpither3392]

The Knights Templar was one of their best buildings, but has sadly closed now

[@Novaera89]

@@regpither3392 oh that's a real shame, it was spectacular. Is "Shakespears Head" still open? I think I managed around 10 Spoons in two days 🤣

[@mpol701]

Yes and was my go to for the lord mayor's show I'd get there as lord mayor and all the top people arrived at law courts and watch the chauffeur limos out the back while eating my dinner

[@regpither3392]

It is, as is The Penderel's Oak just up the road, even though that one was earmarked for closure some time ago.

[@Novaera89]

@@regpither3392 I've been to The Penderel's Oak too, I recall it being quite modern and bland but the staff were extremely friendly

[@SamuelJCarroll]

Great review Gary very fair to be honest I went to Gaucho years ago and was blown away by the quality but I think you have done a good job with what they gave you

[@GaryEats]

Thank you Samuel. I loved Gaucho's but I wasn't blown away by it.

[@nimmichagger165]

It’s Wetherspoons all the way for me, mate. I thought the Gaucho steak was trying to be a little too ‘clever’ and ‘artsy’ by being presented in that Spartan way. Just give me honest simple grub at a reasonable price! Cheers, mate.

[@GaryEats]

A very fair reflection. Thanks mate!

[@ngatiramona]

Great review, Gary and our lovely Cameraman!!❤️🧡💛💚💙💜💖💕 Agree, even though the cheap one was at Witherspoon is usually lacking.. this time, it was my winner. The expensive one was. Lonely, as you said. Even a medley of roasted peppers would've brightened up the plate. Thank you so much, Gary and Cameraman, for all the wonderful dedication, content, and thought that goes into the reviews. Much appreciated. ❤❤❤😊

[@GaryEats]

You’re more than welcome Mona. I hope you’re doing very well!

[@Ziggylyle]

Frozen chips are a no from me. Chips from the other place looked gorgeous. Went out on Sunday to a great Irish pub, real chips, delicious. Has to be Wetherspoons for me, onions rings,peas, tomato, apart from the frozen chips it was excellent value, and 4 times cheaper. The other had no garnish on it. Great show again Gary, cheering us all up on a cold wet night.

[@PotatoPirate123]

They're decent frozen chips compared to most chain pubs - they're basically deep fried McCains Home Chips so they're pretty tasty. Better than most generic pub chips anyway

[@GaryEats]

You're welcome mate. This weather isn't much good is it.

[@Ziggylyle]

McCains are good, much better than many frozen chips that leave you feeling as if you are chewing cotton wool.

[@Ziggylyle]

The weather is quite awful Gary. As if the rain wasn't enough, very cold is added to the mix.

[@jamesprice4647]

This is a wonderful channel, and there is so much more you can do, Gary. New York, Paris, Madrid and maybe Buenos Aires.

[@GaryEats]

Stay tuned for more updates regarding travel!!

[@TheRivieraKid]

New York, Paris, Peckham.

[@GaryEats]

Lol.

[@andyb6120]

You should have ordered peas, tomatoes , mushroom & a drink to make it fair. It would have been 5 times the price if not 6!

[@GaryEats]

I'm pretty sure they didn't have peas or tomatoes on the menu! Haha, thanks Andy.

[@andyb6120]

Shroom Speeding Ticket 💨 What does a fast mushroom car say? “Shroom! Shroom!” It panto time so look out who is behind you. The Peppercorn boogie man! LOL

[@GaryEats]

🤣

[@thesufi]

Also no drink at Gauchos, unless I missed it. Wetherspoons' value was underestimated here.

[@matthew6994]

great review! That Wetherspoons meal looks very impressive considering the price though the posh steak looks lonely without mushrooms!!! 8:55

[@GaryEats]

Thanks Matthew 😊

[@EastonUlster]

Wetherspoon for me,as just a family day out, we're my children drink so much juice,even with a grand in my tail pocket, the other place didn't appeal to me...

[@GaryEats]

No problem.

[@markemarkatfb]

5 or 6 years ago pretty much everything on the Gaucho menu was heavenly, I could have died happy after every meal, though thankfully I didn’t. But now they are a shadow of their former glory. I know the wider chain had financial problems, but now we almost never eat there. The last medium-rare steak I had at Gaucho wasn’t even rare inside, it was positively raw (or bleu if you want to be fancy about it.) Bring back the previous steaks/chefs! Very fair review, it’s a sad state of affairs when Gaucho can’t blow Wetherspoons clear out of the water even when factoring in the price.

[@GaryEats]

Disappointing to hear about Gaucho’s downturn.

[@patrickmorgan6612]

Hi Gary - have you retired and this is your hobby? Love the videos

[@GaryEats]

Hi Patrick. No, I still work and do videos when I have time off. Thanks.

[@johnf3326]

Retired?! He's no' but a lad!

[@GaryEats]

🤣

[@dogcatdogable]

Odd cook on that Gaucho steak, do they let you choose grilled or pan-fried? I'd want more of a sear, especially on a thick cut that can take it

[@GaryEats]

Indeed. Needed more crust and a sear.

[@alisonhorton2180]

The cheaper meal looked more appealing

[@GaryEats]

Fair enough Alison!

[@garethconnett7672]

I am very glad you have so many views Gary it has alot to do with your mannerism and politeness I think over the next year your channel will do very well, don't change a thing mate, if it isn't broken don't fix it ha ha good luck for 2024

[@GaryEats]

I won’t change a thing Gareth. Thank you!

[@arweljones4984]

That was rare borderiing on blue

[@benoakes01]

I’ve been to that spoons many times, it’s a pretty good one. I’ll go forma steak next time as opposed to the usual fish n chips. Cheers Gary. By the way, I went to Mother Mash today because of your video. The soho one though, not Covent Garden. There were a few simple things they could improve on, but overall we enjoyed our meal. Thanks for the recommendation..

[@GaryEats]

Good stuff Ben. You’re welcome mate 😊 glad you enjoyed your meal.

[@nitrodizon]

the stake needed at least 2 minutes more cooking

[@GaryEats]

Fair enough.

[@simonmorris5626]

There's definitely an opportunity to make a drinking game out of your steak videos. You could take a drink everytime you say 'peppercorn sauce". You said it 21 times in this video!!! 😂😂😂

[@GaryEats]

21 times!? I might need to calm down on it, fair play for counting.

[@simonmorris5626]

@@GaryEats my wife was laughing as I was counting each one. Keep the videos coming mate - they're great!

[@GaryEats]

Lol. All the best to both of you - thank you!

[@kennyboy66]

I have to say, I think Wetherspoons seemed to win by a nose. The reason you first thought the peppercorn sauce didn’t have peppercorns was because the sauce was so thin it couldn’t support the peppers so they sat on the bottom. The ‘posh’ hand cut chips really didn’t look any more than run of the mill fries. Yes, I bet the steak was much better, but how disheartening to see it arrive all alone and looking miserable on an otherwise empty plate? 4x better? Even 2x better? Not for me, but then I haven’t tried them!

[@GaryEats]

Indeed. It looked a bit sad, Ken!

[@2wfit]

First thing I do is 'like' these videos, because they're never a let down!

[@GaryEats]

You are far too kind, thank you

[@tonyanderson652]

Gary I do need some greens . That steak with fries looked barren thanks for the review.

[@GaryEats]

No problem Tony.

[@shirleyanderson1541]

Good review of both restaurants. When ordering steaks in English restaurants, can I order a steak well done? I was just wondering. All the steaks you show are either med rare or rare.

[@GaryEats]

Yes, absolutely. Order how you prefer 😊