Review
The Liberal - Cheryl Greenspan
August 8th, 2004
If you are old enough to remember Tom Jones and El Conquistador, then Eddy's is going to be a treat. (If you think I'm talking about a Vegas lounge singer and a Mexican restaurant, you can still enjoy the exceptional food at Eddy's, it just won't be a trip down memory lane.)
Eddy's is a steakhouse in the classic tradition, like the ones that existed long before the birth of celebrity chefs and the dawn of food TV. Here you'll be served by black suited gentlemen in an air of comfortable elegance.
This lovely restaurant has been in Thornhill for as long as I can remember and hasn't changed one bit along the way. The food is excellent, the service attentive without being overbearing and the ambience is perfect for a romantic evening or a leisurely dinner out with friends.
The fare is a standard steakhouse cuisine so when you go to Eddy's, go with a hearty appetite. Almost immediately, a basket of hot garlic bread arrives at your table along with a "relish" tray that used to be commonplace but has sadly disappeared from all but a few steakhouses around town. The tray offers a generous portion of cottage cheese, black olives, dill pickles and a taramosalata that would be the envy of most Greek restaurants.
Even though all entrees come with salad (be sure to order the garlic and cheese house dressing) or soup of the day and potato or rice, I couldn't resist trying the French onion soup. It was exactly as I expected it would be - piping hot and oozing with gooey cheese and delicately caramelized onions.
For our entrees, my dining companion and I decided we should sample both a steak and a fish. Our server quickly steered us to Atlantic salmon ($20.75) and the salmon trout ($20.75), which he informed us, were the fresh fish on the menu - the rest being previously frozen.
Oddly, these were also the least expensive offerings under fish and seafood. I chose the salmon trout and was presented with a delicious filet brushed lightly with butter and herbs and served with a baked potato and a generous medley of fresh, steamed vegetables.
When it came to choosing out steak, there were no clear-cut recommendations since all of their well-aged, seasoned steaks, we were told, are excellent depending on you personal taste. Well, if our 14oz. boneless rib steak ($26.95) was any indication, you just can't go wrong choosing your favorite cut. Our steak was thick, juicy and you could cut it with a spoon.
If your party includes those not partial to fish or seafood, Eddy's does offer a nice selection of other steakhouse staples such as barbecue back ribs ($26.25), which my mother assures me are the best in town and several chicken and veal dishes.
Even vegetarians can enjoy Eddy's vegetable stir fry with rice ($16.95).