Ankita A.
Yelp
Eastwood has a casual, half-bar/half-restaurant vibe to it that's inviting, cozy, and friendly. Don't come here expecting a dive bar. Instead, come for good beer, wine, and some limited but well done food options.
The first time I came here late at night to catch up with friends over beers. Eastwood is a great environment for this. It's not a loud bar where you won't be able to hear any conversation, but it's also not empty or dingy. Prices are reasonable at about $7 for a tall glass of beer.
The second time I came here was around lunch for a small bite. The place was a perfect break from the outside heat with its large open windows and natural light. They were still offering their brunch menu, which features items like French toast and an Israeli breakfast. We chose to get the Israeli scotch eggs, grilled cheese pita, and fish tacos.
ISRAELI SCOTCH EGGS ($4):
These are unlike any Scotch eggs I've had before, but I surprisingly enjoyed them. For one, they're a good vegetarian version of the dish. Instead of being encased in fried ground meat, these eggs are surrounded by crispy fried falafel filling. The eggs are hard-boiled rather than soft-boiled, but that seems to work better with the falafel casing. A side of tahini comes with the eggs, providing a creamy dipping sauce.
GRILLED CHEESE PITA ($6):
SO. Good. It's exactly what it sounds like: a ton of cheese stuffed inside pita bread and grilled til it's ooey gooey perfection. My suggestion is to get it with regular white pita instead of the wheat one. The cheese is Gruyere so it's a bit stinky, but it makes for an amazing and simple grilled cheese.
FISH TACOS ($12 for 2 tacos, orange juice or mimosa included):
I didn't try any of these, but they looked great! They come as giant, battered pieces of fish inside tortillas served with guacamole, lime, cilantro, onions, cabbage slaw, and a light creamy sauce.
Overall: I kind of wish they offered more drink selections, perhaps a couple cocktails, but they may be working on their alcohol license. For now, the food is tasty, the service is friendly, and it's a great neighborhood place to hang out.