Saturday, February 4, 2017
Eddie Vs
Eddie Vs
Location: 521 N Rush
Cost: Probably around $50 per person
Ive always been prone to ordering fish at a steakhouse. Im a big fan of the steakhouse atmosphere but the guilt from my dietician/mom pushes me one way. Eddie Vs is a new spot in town that does a nice job with both fish and steak with a menu that weighs heavier to the former. Theyre a chain that started in the South and has put their first midwest location in River North. They keep a policy that anything they serve was swimming within 72 hours which helps quell any concerns over the freshness of seafood in Chicago too. The other night, they invited Jenny and I out.
Logistics
Eddie Vs welcomes you in with a lively bar. They had a jazz combo in the corner, a bunch of bar seats, and a few comfy booths. Further back they have a more formal dining room setting. We took a bar top, the courses were well timed, and the service was friendly. They treated us to dinner, but normally an entree runs around $30.
The Food
We started with their selection of Raw Oysters and the Lobster Tacos. The oysters had great variability in brine and salt. It was Jennys first oyster, and she was a big fan. The lobster tacos had a smooth aioli and came on a homemade tortilla. As if that wasnt enough to start with, we also split a bowl of the lobster and shrimp bisque. The lobster to bisque ratio was very favorable.
From there Jenny got the Sea Bass, and I got the Grouper. We also had a bunch of sides including the Brussel Sprouts, the Au Gratin Potatoes, the Crab Fried Rice, and the Beets with Walnuts. The bass came in a light soy broth with pickled ginger. It was steamed and very delicate. The Grouper was sauteed in a buttery sauce with a light base. Jennys favorite side was the fried rice, and mine was the brussel sprouts.
To finish the meal we got the Bananas Foster Butter Cake with Butter Pecan Ice Cream served flambe style. It was rich and dense with just the right amount of sweetness. We didnt think wed have room, but it ended up being one of our favorite parts of the meal.
Overall
Eddie Vs has a large variety of seafood options with a great atmosphere. Id come back for the music alone, but the food was spot on as well. Im excited to go back and get through some of the rest of the menu. There wont be a Pearl rating as is my way with the complimentary dinners, but I highly advise you to try out Eddie Vs.
Cost: Probably around $50 per person
Ive always been prone to ordering fish at a steakhouse. Im a big fan of the steakhouse atmosphere but the guilt from my dietician/mom pushes me one way. Eddie Vs is a new spot in town that does a nice job with both fish and steak with a menu that weighs heavier to the former. Theyre a chain that started in the South and has put their first midwest location in River North. They keep a policy that anything they serve was swimming within 72 hours which helps quell any concerns over the freshness of seafood in Chicago too. The other night, they invited Jenny and I out.
Logistics
Eddie Vs welcomes you in with a lively bar. They had a jazz combo in the corner, a bunch of bar seats, and a few comfy booths. Further back they have a more formal dining room setting. We took a bar top, the courses were well timed, and the service was friendly. They treated us to dinner, but normally an entree runs around $30.
The Food
We started with their selection of Raw Oysters and the Lobster Tacos. The oysters had great variability in brine and salt. It was Jennys first oyster, and she was a big fan. The lobster tacos had a smooth aioli and came on a homemade tortilla. As if that wasnt enough to start with, we also split a bowl of the lobster and shrimp bisque. The lobster to bisque ratio was very favorable.
The Oysters
The Lobster Tacos
The Shrimp and Lobster Bisque
From there Jenny got the Sea Bass, and I got the Grouper. We also had a bunch of sides including the Brussel Sprouts, the Au Gratin Potatoes, the Crab Fried Rice, and the Beets with Walnuts. The bass came in a light soy broth with pickled ginger. It was steamed and very delicate. The Grouper was sauteed in a buttery sauce with a light base. Jennys favorite side was the fried rice, and mine was the brussel sprouts.
The Crab Fried Rice
The Roasted Beets and Candied Walnuts
The Au Gratin Potatoes
The Chilean Sea Bass
The Grouper
The Brussel Sprouts
To finish the meal we got the Bananas Foster Butter Cake with Butter Pecan Ice Cream served flambe style. It was rich and dense with just the right amount of sweetness. We didnt think wed have room, but it ended up being one of our favorite parts of the meal.
The Bananas Foster Butter Cake
Overall
Eddie Vs has a large variety of seafood options with a great atmosphere. Id come back for the music alone, but the food was spot on as well. Im excited to go back and get through some of the rest of the menu. There wont be a Pearl rating as is my way with the complimentary dinners, but I highly advise you to try out Eddie Vs.
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