Brunch;
Wife - Prosciutto Eggs Benedict .
Myself - Steak and Eggs.
Dessert;
"Two Timing" Pies
The entrance is set kind of out of awkwardly off to the north side, and has very unique "saloon" doors which open into a patio on either side, before the actual entrance. Right inside the entrance to the building itself is the hostess station, which is easily missed (yup, I walked right by it.) The decor is on the darker side, with "stone" paneling on the wall and dark chairs, however it also has 2 of 3 walls filled with windows that offset the darker design making it feel warm instead of dark.
We came at noon on Canada day, and we were seated right away. Our server (Sherell) was also there promptly to take our drink order, and although the dining area was not at capacity, there was still a number of tables occupied. And of course she was also very prompt when we were ready to order, which also arrived very quickly. (Order taken at 12:10, arrived at 12:25).
My meal: Steak and Eggs with Breakfast potatoes and toast.
I always ask for my steak "on the rare side of medium rare", and it was done exactly as I like it. The breakfast potatoes were a good size, and done till they were golden brown and crispy. The eggs I ordered scrambled; they were soft, and light, exactly what you should expect.
My wife's meal: Prosciutto Eggs Benedict.
The eggs were slightly overdone, but that was the only issue with it. The hollendaise is made in house, and had a bright lemon taste the lightened a normally heavier sauce. The spicy tomato chutney under the eggs was an excellent surprise flavour that definitely added something special to the dish.
Desert: "Two timing pies".
Which comes with a smaller versions of both the Key Lime Pie, and the Chocolate Pecan Pie.
The Key Lime Pie; I found the the filling had a pronounced lemon flavour, and a more subtle lime flavour, which I expected to be the opposite. The crust was very nice with the addition of coconut to it, which gave it a little chewiness, and was a nice accent to the tartness of the filling. Although i was not blown away by the "key lime" in the filling, it was still a refreshing and enjoyable desert.
Atmosphere:
6 out of 10. The front door is almost hidden, and going in is confusing. The Hostess stand is relatively hidden. The Decor is quite dark, but it is reminiscent of a gentleman's club, or an old school lounge. This might be more obvious at night, rather than during the day, but in the daylight it didn't feel too confining. One other thing I noticed was the noise level, which seemed to be a bit more raucous than I would have expected in what appears to be a more upscale establishment. However this may be due to the way it has been marketed, in which encourages drinking (even for breakfast) which makes people automatically louder.
Food:
9 out of 10. Good food, well done. The Tomato chutney and Hollandaise with excellent, and the only issues were minor. (I would have liked to have seen some salt and pepper on the steak prior to cooking, and My wife's eggs were slightly overdone.
Service:
8 Prompt, courteous, and friendly. One of my "pet peeves" at any restaurant is to have to ask for a refill on my drink, and to really impress me, don't ask me if I'd like a refill, just bring one.
Overall;
7 out of 10. Location of the entrance is where Browns loses most marks for me, and the noise level made it difficult to have a normal conversation with the person across from you.
Here is their website; Browns Social Club.
And their menu; Browns Social Club Menu pdf.
It was too busy by the time we left to take pictures of the interior and entrance (which faces the back of Visions.) Sorry!
Bob
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