Wow, the E&C is a blast from the past. On busy West Terrace and suffering from an awful 1970's cream brick makeover, it was nonetheless a favourite of diners in the 1980's and 1990's, when you had to book to get a table.
Fast forward 30 years and its a little quieter, but menu is much the same and the decor is almost back in vogue again!
That might sound like a criticism but in fact that is the E&C's strength - no nonsense steaks, schnitzels, seafood, a good salad bar, and a reasonable wine list, not to mention bar prices for drinks.
We ate on a Friday lunchtime and from list of rump, sirloin, t-bone, porterhouse, rib-eye and eye-fillet steak, we ordered the Filet Mignon (yep another blast from the past - that's fillet steak wrapped in bacon). It came cooked to order and was a 300gm portion that was 3cm thick and full of flavour. Coupled with the hot vegetables or salad bar and a bottle of Mitchell Peppertree Shiraz, it was a simple but enjoyable meal.
You order at the counter and service was attentive and friendly.
If you are wanting a steak fix, definitely a low key alternative to the more trendy, and expensive steak houses in town. read more