Heritage East at Culture ETX

Well, my denim-clad compadre and I have done it again. We've filled our bellies with yet another mind-blowingly exceptional lunch! This time at a local staple that had been at the top of my list for way too long, Heritage East at Culture ETX. We arrived to a full-house at roughly 12:40, but were seated almost immediately, after being greeted by a friendly, smiling face. We came seeking that incredible looking chicken fried steak that we keep seeing, but unfortunately that wasn't available on the lunch menu. No worries, we quickly pivoted. Wagyu hot dogs?!? Um... Yes, please. 1000x yes. I can never resist Chicago style dogs, so the choice came pretty easily for me, Windy City Dogs. Meanwhile, my farm-to-table fashion icon of a friend had spotted a couple of the Italian Beef Dogs in the making. I get it, who could resist gobs of melted cheese after watching it being poured over something that already looked so craveable? Home made chips... absolutely. Fresh cut fries... those too. Oh, and Crawfish Rolls... we're gonna need a couple of those as well. The best things are worth waiting for, and this rang true today. While Verizon was taking a personal day, what would we stare at while we waited? Easy. I wouldn't have had my eyes on my phone today anyway. The kitchen is a WHOLE show! We're hooked, and ready for the next episode. The highlight, though, was watching the culinary craftsman attempting to close a to-go box containing a Cow Tipper burger. I have GOT to get back there for that burger! The seats began to empty, as the lunch rush came to an end. Beautifully handled by the staff, I might add. They were never hurried or even the least bit stressed, while still maintaining the utmost attentiveness. Just as I began to consider it, our waitress appeared with a "great minds think alike" moment. We were getting a table upgrade. More elbow room, and better kitchen views. Yessss. It was time. Our dogs and rolls were finally presented to us. I think our waitress put them on the table, but my memory is that they descended from the heavens. These were some serious dogs. Forget the ballpark, we had found the true big leagues. Oh, and those chips and fries? The kitchen had massacred enough potatoes to save Ireland. As I proceeded to dive mouth-first into my first Windy City Dog, I realized one napkin would absolutely not be enough for this. Less than 10 seconds later, more napkins arrived, as if she were actually reading my mind. Dog, chips, dog, fries, repeat. Oh, and the Cajun ranch to dip the fries in... yep. Do that. It became rapidly clear that I wouldn't make it to my 2nd dog, especially considering there was still the matter of this Crawfish Roll. The Dungaree Duke had already landed his first bite, and the picture of him just after said bite says it all. I dove right in. Again... yep. Do that. It was like a whole crawfish boil in every bite. Bits of ham helped to balance it out perfectly, and oh that sauce! Incredible! As we humpty-dumptied around in our seats, we realized that we were the only remaining customers. We quickly requested a couple of defeated signs (to-go boxes), and began preparing for our hike back to the parking garage. Not so hasty, said the staff. They already felt like old friends, and were game for a bit of chit-chat before we departed. Y'all, these folks had genuine pride in that restaurant! They were excited to talk to us about everything Heritage East. The deal had been sealed, we are both already planning our next meal here. Execution: 10/10 The Bite: 10/10 The Vibe: 10/10 Expectation vs Reality: 10/10 Final verdict: Worth the drive, the wait, the hype, and then some.

Great place for lunch. Menu good. Simple, classic, but excellent with a few upgraded choices. Hamburger really good. Dogs top notch! Bark with 5 stars on those. Grilled toasted cheese melt devoured! Homemade chips and fries good. Service excellent. Checked on us and food several times. Will come back here!

My husband and I dedicate at 7:30 on a Saturday night to come down. They didn’t have any tables available inside for an hour, but they had outside & bar seating. I mean, it’s our own fault. Outside was great. The deviled eggs are the best thing I’ve ever eaten. I’m not a fan of crawfish, my husband is. It was pretty dang good though. The not mom’s pasta was amazing. The stewed okra had a little kick. But so fresh. I was a little sad about the bread pudding. To me there was no balance. I really only tasted the cinnamon & nutmeg. I felt like it was missing the sweet. My husband loved it though. Overall I loved it. I guess they have brunch too. I’m excited to try it

Wish I could rate 9 out of FIVE stars. The food, atmosphere, service? This place exceeds high ratings on all levels. We are regulars and everything on the menu is absolutely phenomenal. Personal favorites include the Hot Chicken & Waffle, “Duckwaffle,” deviled eggs, and their roasted carrots! Their dessert offerings also knock it out of the park and if you’re in the mood for an excellent craft cocktail head on back to their hidden gem “The Plaid Rabbit.”

Absolutely amazing cuisine! Loved hanging out on their patio eating the highest quality of food in Tyler. Not to mention the mixologists that hang out in their speak easy, they mix the best drinks you’ll ever taste! We went more casual with our order selections this time, but as always it was the highest of quality and the flavors matched!

This review has been a long time coming, but here it is. I’ve wanted to try this particular burger from Culture ETX for years, but for reasons that are in the past, I have chosen not to. As soon as I walked in I was politely told I could sit wherever I’d like. I chose a little table at the back of the restaurant. A very kind and personable waitress showed up to my table and took my drink order. She arrived a few minutes later with my water and I told her I already knew what I wanted. I ordered “The Cow Tipper” with a side of fries. I asked if they cooked the burgers to a specific temp and she replied with medium rare, but I could get it cooked differently if I wanted to. I told her medium rare was perfect. About 10 minutes went by and she brought me out something that damn near left me speechless. It was magnificent. After taking one bite, I instantly knew this was the best burger I’ve had in my life. The patty was so incredibly juicy and seasoned to perfection. It was covered in tons of melted cheddar, pickles, and mustard on a perfectly toasted bun. I also got a side of their horseradish mayo. It was incredible as well. The fries had such an amazing texture in my opinion. Nice and soft, with just the right amount of crunch. From the great service to the amazing food, I can’t recommend this place enough. I know I’ll be back soon to try their other unique dishes.

Incredible food and service. Kyle is the absolute best server, always provides the best experience and loved his recommendations. My husband LOVEDDD the pork chop. Incredible cut and flavor. Their steak and fries are always so delicious. *ask about their smoky ranch, so yummy

Nice restaurant with good food. A bit overpriced for what it is and a bit slow on the service. Overall still had a good meal and would go back

Love, love, love this restaurant. The great food is the highlight, but the service and friendliness of the staff is a very close second. Had Sunday Brunch today, starting with the deviled eggs!!! Always a hit! My wife had the Chilaquiles and she loved them. The bite I snuck was perfection! I had the ETX Skillet and it was amazing. The excellent seasoning and spice, with an over easy fried egg cooked to perfection hit the spot. Please don't let the construction in the square scare you off! The Parking Garage is just 2 minute walk. Let's support these downtown businesses while the downtown renovation continue.

We loved the food!!! We tried the bologna sandwich, turkey sandwich, fried chicken sandwich and hotdog, homemade chips and homemade fries. All were excellent! Service was also excellent!

We've been wanting try this place for awhile and had friends in town, so decided to do brunch. Wow! The bloody Mary's are on point. Our table got chicken and waffles, chicken fried steak and the ETX skillet. All was very good. I'm not a big dark meat eater, so I'd ask for white meat next time, but still, it was delicious. I got the "hot" and it's perfectly seasoned (not hot to me) and the waffle was crisp outside and fluffy inside. I tasted my husbands CFS (I make a pretty good one, so I'm fairly critical of others') but it had great flavor, good gravy. Now we're looking forward to trying it for dinner! We ate in the "speakeasy" and it's super cute and I bet it hopping at night!

We are planning to move to Tyler in a month and came this weekend to get a feel of the city/potential favorite restaurants. This has been one of our favorites so far! It is in a corner lot with a humble interior and exterior. Despite being humble I can tell they spent a great deal on the details to make this place shine. The host and serve were kind and informative. I have a bias for open concept kitchen and it was nice to see the team work on our meal. The porter house was amazing! Nice and crispy with just the right amount of fat. The hush puppies were light and flavorful. We are excited to come back!

My partner and I found ourselves in Tyler for the day and wanted to give Culture a try. We were bummed to hear there was no availability all day. Turns out we could sit outside, which was great. PARKING: Available on the square for free. SERVICE: Our waiter was pretty absent most of the night. There was another one who came and helped that was much better. Part of why this was 4 stars. Food was very slow as well. FOOD: The appetizers were divine. We tried the deviled eggs and hush puppies and were not disappointed. The entrees however - the oxtail pasta and redfish (both recommended by waiter) - were complete misses. The pasta tasted undercooked and it was very chewy. The redfish was fishy and unfortunately fried. The death by chocolate cake was yummy. DRINKS: We split a bottle of wine and enjoyed that. Cocktails were good, not great. PRICE: A little on the high end ($230 before tip), but not bad. AMBIANCE: The inside was very pleasant and romantic. The kitchen was wide open, so you could watch the chefs do their thing. The outside was not as nice, but allowed you to people watch and see the sunset. OVERALL: I was a fan of Culture ETX. Everything but the entrees and our waiter was exceptional. TIP: Make reservations. They also have a speakeasy in the back that was very fun. Definitely worth visiting after your meal.

Love eating here for a date night. We go into the speakeasy about half the time and that is fun. Food is great and I like the constantly changing menu for what is in season. They say they havw a full menu bar, but all the cocktails I really love, they don't have at least one of the ingredients.

Best brunch we ever had the food is delicious and the service is amazing Totally recommended it

Came because I had heard great things. The space is small and inviting. The kitchen is open and I loved watching them work. This dinner was delicious. The chicken fried steak was one of the best I ever had. I will be back!!

This restaurant is very small but cute! I got steak and potatoes and my boyfriend got the meat eaters pizza. The presentation is very good on the food and service was great! I do think the food could've been a little bit more flavorful for the rice but overall it was a good experience and we would go again

The Food is always so amazing. When you go here, ask for Kyle, their head server. He is the best server I've met, helpful and diligent but never bothersome. It has a really great vibe inside, feels very much like a cool New York bistro, but it's in Tyler Texas! Seriously the best spot in the city.

Fantastic food, creative menu and great service. I have eaten here several times and it never disappoints. Brunch is over the top great. Legs and eggs, and thighs and fries are a must try! Our go to place when in Tyler. Simply a great place to eat!

Very cool staff. Very honest. $3 for a sprite, $15 for 3 tacos I forget how much for the pasta. Love the vibe of the place. Let's be honest though, food needs to be perfect for the prices and it was almost there. That's it. I would like to try dinner at some point.

Cozy restaurant located in the downtown Tyler square! They have a speakeasy in the back too. Came by for dinner on Friday and got the truffle mac and cheese, chicken Alfredo, chicken fried steak, and not moms pasta. Loved the truffle mac & cheese and the chicken fried steak, they were amazing!! The not mom's pasta was okay, but chicken Alfredo was good. Service was excellent as well!

The food is great at Culture. Expect a wait because everyone and their momma wants to eat here. That being said, the wait is worth it.

Culture ETX I was not expecting to have such a fantastic dining experience in East Texas. The perfect place on the square with a truly upscale dining experience equal to any large city top level establishment or food. The type services that's standard with a Michelin star type feel. We went with a small group of 4 and shared several item the Delmonico steak with butter outstanding... the duck confit was delicately cooked to perfection and the chicken fried steak's crust was unbelievable light flaky and the horseradish gravy was delicious. I would make a special trip back to Tyler just to eat here again.

Service was great, but that's to be expected with leadership provided by a guy like Chef Lance. Both my buddy and I had the Cow Tipper burger. We drove 2.5hrs from Fort Worth to go to this restaurant and it didn't disappoint. My buddy and I both agreed that the Cow Tipper was the best burger we'd ever had and the fries were pretty legit too! Will definitely be back.

Stopped here on a whim while traveling. Food is excellent, service was fantastic, and the ambience was warm and welcoming. I had the chefs take on duck coq au vin. The duck leg has a texture confit that was flashed fried, the red wine sauce was delicious, the addition of bell pepper to the vegetable melody lends an asian flavor to this traditional French dish. I enjoyed my entrée with a glass of Pinot. I finished the meal off with the chocolate mousse, which was thick and had a chewiness that was unique. I plan on returning next time I'm in the area!

Food and service are still delightful! They now have a liquor license so no more BYOB. However, they are doing a decent job of pricing their wines so you're not gouged too much. The new speakeasy has opened and looks like a lot of fun- can't wait to check it out!

This place was all of that and then some. I had the chicken fried steak that had this amazing horseradish gravy. All I can say is you haven't fully lived your life until you try the gravy, it was so good. The service was top notch and the music was a good mix of genres. I definitely enjoyed my visit and will return if even in the area again.

oh hell to the yes! and have you tried their brunch menu yet?!? we've got to go back and try other dishes. rarely do we read a menu and have difficulty deciding on a main so we'll definitely be back for brunch and of course dinner. service was top notch per usual and the som teased us with new chablis he brought in to elevate their wine list so we also have that to look forward to as well. the duck waffle was our fave but the biscuits and sausage gravy was incredible.

Best duck and overall service. If you aren't in the area you MUST come to this place.

Such a cool experience to have in tyler. the food was great, our server was super attentive, and the secret back portion was just an added bonus to the experience! i don't think it was loud at all in the restaurant, and it's a perfect special occasion spot!

The food is always incredible. It's mine and my husbands favorite restaurant in town! (Possibly #1 anywhere). Service is phenomenal and food is top tier. The one star reviews are just boomers who need to stick to Cracker Barrel as the owner so eloquently put. Try it for yourself! (Ps. The menu is constantly changing. It's smart to cut that cost completely.)

What a shock to find this place in Tyler Texas! We are from San Francisco and were visiting family out in East Texas when we came across this place on Yelp. We were pleasantly surprised at the quality and execution of their dishes. The most memorable were: the steak tartare-huge portion, definitely a shared plate. Topped with a confit of egg yolk with capers, shallots, and other ingredients worked in balancing subtleties of flavors. My only negative critique would be that the house made fresh potato chips it's served with-completely coats a layer of oil on the tastebuds that mask all the delicate balanced deliciousness of the tartare itself. I give them credit for the innovation of serving something other than toasted bread but fried potato just didn't work. As with each bite, you can only taste the potato and something cold. The pork belly is dotted and adorned with tasty misenplace of cherry tomatoes, grilled ramps(?) or scallion, and a pepper sauce. Smoked right before service, it arrives at your table with a grand reveal. Portioned also large-though it's an appetizer, I had it as an entree. The chicken had a delicious rub on it. It was juicy and flavorful in its own right. Oh and the cornbread is amazing. Served with a sweet cinnamon butter that I wanted to swim in Overall, this place has fabulous food prepared by very talented people who love/live for food and it shows playing on all the diner's senses. I wished I had tried the pork chop.

Absolutely amazing, not one thing bad on the menu this is the pinnacle of restaurants in Tyler.

We enjoyed most of the food here, but the customer service leaves something to be desired. Do not expect things you take for granted from other places, like the ability to complain about loud music or your table and someone actually address your complaint. At Culture ETX, they care about the experience they're trying to give you over petty things like what the customers want or expect. They don't really care if you don't like the volume of the music, just pay your $40 for a cheese, meat and bread board and shut up. I had the fried chicken sandwich and it was pretty good! The charcuterie board with all the fixins was nice too, if very overpriced. I enjoyed the open kitchen concept where you can watch your food be prepared (if you're squeamish, don't look as the chefs wipe their hands on their jeans and then go right back to the salt pig.) The people who enjoy Culture aren't going to be phased by bad Yelp reviews, so I just wanted to be honest about what to expect.

I'm not wanting to be really negative when it comes to a new business. However, I did not appreciate my Mother's Day lunch being ruined by poor service.. I had to wait over 45 minutes for the first order to come out, which was incorrect to begin with then I asked for a correction on my lunch and they didn't even get that one correct. If I had known that it was going to be a bad lunch, I would not have even ordered a drink. I would not advise this visit to anyone. I think that the owner is paying too much attention to being seated rather than the real problem, which is in the cooking area and waiters. When the second order was not correct, I said just forget it. I'll just have it the way it is. The waitress did not seem upset at all. Not going back!

Crew is amazing. Food is out of this world. Small setting reinforced the service and attention to detail.

Started off as a nice place. Drinks in back bar were good, Staff was good. Went to our table, ordered appetizers and wine. Received them timely and then ordered entrees. After 90 minutes and watching all others get served, we asked where our order was. Waiter stated that he had 'overloaded' the kitchen. Twice told us that our order was being plated by Lance only to see those plates go to other tables. Finally had enough and got up to leave. At that time, the plates were brought out to us, but we had already decided to leave. Told Lance what had happened and he had nothing to say except that it was gong to be a waste of food. Not once did he offer to make things right-Never once talked to waiter and never once agreed that his staff was at fault. Come to find out, our order had not been place until 50 minutes after we ordered. Lance just stated that we were not going to be happy and he seemed fine that we were leaving. His attitude towards us will make us never to go back, nor recommend. Unfortunate, as we were having a good time and food looked as if it was good.

We have been away from Tyler for about 6 years and a friend recommended this place to me. I got a reservation for a Saturday night and we were seated exactly on time! We loved the great craft beer list, but was disappointed they were beer and wine based only. (More on that later.) We all made sure to order something different, so that we could try a sampling of the menu. Everything was top shelf! The salmon was blackened and well seasoned , the pork chop was truly the best bite of pork I've ever had. But the Delmonico steak was pure perfection! Smoked, then seared and served in a sizzling flat iron skillet! The Mac & cheese side was enough for all 4 of us and it was tasty! I am a bread pudding fan, so the desert menu was already calling my name! I've never had bread pudding deep fried, but man was it amazing! Everyone knows that the crispy edges are the best part, but when they deep fry each slice, you get a crispy edge in every bite! The wife had the lemon cake and my daughter had the apple empanadas with ice cream. The server was friendly and attentive...and very knowledgeable about the beer and wines. I had seen a smoked old-fashioned on their instagram page and I inquired about it. They informed me that I could only receive that inside their speak-easy in the back. They have a genuine "behind the janitor closet" speak-easy with a pass phrase and secret knock! The Plaid Rabbit was incredible! Dark and funky...hip and homey! The smoked old-fashioned was a treat in every way! This will be a must stop for many years to come when visiting Tyler! Culture ETX is a major hit!

Took my valentine to culture etx on the square in Tyler. I've been wanting to go here since I saw the video on Texas Bucket list. It was impressive. Smallish quant restaurant with great style and staff. Food was absolutely delicious. It's not your everyday place to visit because it's pricey. But will definitely be our go to for special occasions.

Pretentious, are we? Love the farm to table concept. Support it when it's sustainable. This is not sustainable. Maybe slim that menu down and do a few things really well rather than ALL things? Soup, salad, sandwiches, pizza, pasta, seafood, steaks, AND noodle bowls? There was probably more on the menu but I got bored. Or distracted. Whatever. Food was good but overpriced (really overpriced). I don't pay $80 for a steak at Ruth's, Perry's, VY's, Morton's, or anywhere f'n else... ...opted for sandwiches (good but overpriced). Nice spot. Nice service. Nice playlist. Really loud playlist. They've applied for a liquor license, which should help with the sticker shock. Maybe ETX just isn't quite ready for this much culture?i

Oh my word!!!! Loved everything about this place. Location, vibe, not stuffy, just really good food, prepared with a lot of thought and love. Pork belly but ends and Cobb salad were on point. Pricing was good. If your trying to decide, just say yes!!!!

What an incredible surprise in Tyler! We recently relocated to the area due to work and have lived in cities all across the country with prominent food scenes. Sure there are a couple gems around, but we were beginning to lose hope over truly amazing food + restaurant experience, especially one worth writing a yelp review over. Needless to say I'm here writing this review because we have found it. We opted to try some of the smaller plates to get a feel for the menu and they were all above our expectations (and left us much fuller than expected!). That ahi poke y'all?! Don't sleep on it. Same goes for the flatbreads and the crawfish smoked ham mac & cheese. The menu is unique and playful, yet approachable and basically feels like one giant soul food hug wrapped up in refinement and culinary vision. Can't wait to try more. There is a clear ambiance in the restaurant of passion and care for their craft and it certainly shows through in every plate ordered. We had lovely, kind service as well from start to finish. Chef Lance and his team are a huge blessing to this town and we look forward to supporting them as much as we can! tl;dr- No the music is not too loud, if you think city folk are all pretentious hipsters definitely stick to Cracker Barrel, and if you leave one star reviews for digital menus also definitely stick to Cracker Barrel. Otherwise please pay this wonderful restaurant a visit asap! You will not regret it!

Updated Review: Someone asked about this restaurant and I shared my experience. The owner got on and bullied and slandered me calling me a liar. Imagine being in customer service and not being able to handle criticism. (Pics are attached) First Review: The manager was SO rude. He had the nerve to ask if we had a reservation when there were open tables. I asked for a menu, and he acted like we asked for a million dollars. The fish is not what they have pictured on open table. They are obviously not from Texas. I was with my friend from out of state and I was SO embarrassed that I took her to this place.

Holy shit the food is amazing. I love all the fun, tatted, engaging folks that work here. The menu is fantastic and changes from lunch to dinner. They are spot on with flavors and I love that they strive to support so many local farms and producers!!! Try everything-- but definitely get the horseradish Mayo to dip your fries!!! Try something new and exciting-- you won't be disappointed!!!

We had high expectations based on the reviews and pictures of the food. Upon arriving, service was lackluster and the servers were inattentive with an air of pretentious hipster. After a very long time wait (in a day and time that wasn't quite busy), we finally were offered water and menus. The house-made chips were quite good and the highlight of our visits but both our mains had no dimension in flavor and yet overly salty. After an even longer time of trying to get our bill, we were finally given a self checkout option without the least bit of courtesy.

Food is delicious and I love the ambience. Great selection of beer! This is definitely a go-to.

We went tonight and as always Kyle did an exceptional job putting up with us! He's the best waiter around and it turns out he's at the best restaurant around! We highly recommend Culture ETX! It has become our favorite restaurant! Period! Do yourself a favor. Go there. Ask for Kyle. And get the corn bread, loaded flat bread, ribeye and the bread pudding. Thank me later! Best food you will ever eat!

Service is great very friendly The food is amazing and beyond great The best macaroni ever Fresh cut fries The philly is my favorites Chicken fried chicken sandwich great batter fried just right

Quiet, relaxed atmosphere on a weeknight. Service was attentive, but not intrusive. Food was delicious, although they could definitely cut back on the salt. Love the open kitchen, but the casual interior doesn't quite match up with the expensive prices.

Intimate sexy atmosphere with great service and wonderful food. We had the red snapper over cornbread covered in hoppin-john & flatbread pizza baked in their custom pizza oven all right next to our table. Our food was prepared by Sous Chef James Hooper. See pic!

Downgraded to one star after the owner and head chef replied to me via Facebook. He just doesn't get it... the fact that "it's against the policy to lower the music" means he values the music or control over the customer. THAT is the real issue here. Too bad he doesn't see negative reviews as an opportunity to improve. Wish them luck!

Hands down the best food in Tyler. My husband and I have ate here a few times for dinner and every time we are blown away. We love the smoked pork belly and ahi poke for appetizers. The ribeye and duck never disappoint. And if you're feeling crazy, order a side of fries. It's a HUGE serving! Highly recommend!!

Delicious food! My husband and I heard about this place from a friend. It didn't disappoint! We started off with the bread plate for an appetizer. My husband had the flat iron steak, and I had the wagyu beef and cheddar sandwich. Everything was cooked very well and bursting with flavor. I was only bummed about not getting any fries. We'll definitely be back again, and we'll come early to make sure to get to try the fries!

This place was a great find. It is run by a group of guys who care about the food they serve. Today we tried a Bistro burger with the house cut fries. It was plentiful and fun to look at. We topped it off with a in house apple pie served with chantilly cream - very delicious. Will come again for sure!

WOW...to start, having just read the exchange below between the business owner and a local patron regarding loud volume of music...for that reason alone I will NEVER return to Culture ETX...how childish. My review. First...the MUSIC was WAY to loud for a place with Culture in its name, although I am sure there is a huge draw for Rocky Horror Picture Show playing at 80 dB while eating $20 pasta. The waitress even came by table saying "I need to turn the music down". LOL...guess I am more a cracker barrel kinda guy says the owner...but pretentious is as pretentious does... Second...food was marginal at best...signature pasta dish (was excited from pics I had seen) was served somewhere between lukewarm and cool...nothing wow or even good about the sauce...half way through noodles were stuck together (my date even apologized later for having ordered it as if she made it)...and blackened fish tacos were not even online with Torchy's...with the cost of what we paid for these two gems puts the food something between a 1 and 2 star. Service was good, young lady was scrambling but polite, understaffed as they scrambled with a party of 8 behind us. So, guessing my review really is about the food. Echoing Dave M of Driftwood's comment...."Good Luck with That".

This cool eatery is in the perfect spot on the square of downtown Tyler. The charming but modern facade invites you to visit from outside to inside. This is my second visit, and the all star service matches the menu prices. I ordered the brick street burger and it wasn't cooked as I requested, so the chef kindly made me another. However, I was somewhat let down by the brick street burger, not for the quality of ingredients, but for the fact that it was heavily oversalted in a few areas on the exterior of the patty. I wanted to enjoy this beautiful burger, but all I could taste was salt. The waiter apologized and offered a dessert, but my schedule was limited.

I'll give them 2 stars for presentation, as the food always looks good, and the dishes sound great in theory, but the taste is always a disappointment. We've tried it on 3 separate occasions, with different couples each time, and not a single visit has anyone been satisfied with the taste or quality of the food. At this point, most of the folks in our circles, have sworn EC off completely as we usually end up dropping $80+ per couple, and are always disappointed or worse.