Paging Eccell Group.... details please!

http://www.bodegacoastfreshfish.com/

(Saw this on the Coming & Going thread and thought it deserved it's own thread...)

will replace eccell steakhouse

Good. I've never liked that place anyway. Steaks not worth the money, and the attitude and atmosphere just never clicked with me. Plus, with all the legit steak places around town, why would you even bother?

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[This message has been edited by TexAgs staff (edited 5/5/2010 10:06a).]

Hopefully the fish tastes better there than it does at Cafe Eccell.

Replace Eccell Steakhouse??? You've gotta be kidding.

The MyBCS Mojo isn't working for some reason... surely someone has some information on this place?

Hubby and I just had lunch there last week. The waiter confirmed with us that Bodega Coast will replace Eccell Steakhouse soon. Sad to see it go. But I'm sure the more casual restaurant will attract a more diverse clientele. We're waiting with abated breath, Eccell group!

Must go have Eccell Steakhouse soon - loved the brunch, but this might be a great new brunch location... we'll have to see!

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the attitude and atmosphere just never clicked with me

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Did they not have enough flair for you?

I will definitely have to visit Eccell Steakhouse a time or two before they depart. I hope they do well with Bodega Coast; it seems like seafood restaurants really struggle in BCS.

I have heard that Bodega will still offer a couple of the steaks from Eccell Steakhouse's menu. We won't have to give them up cold turkey!

[This message has been edited by MikeTV (edited 5/5/2010 10:13a).]

The rest of my post went something like this... "I'm entitled to my opinion that Eccel Steakhouse was a poor attempt by the Eccel Group. As someone who frequents Cafe Eccel and La Bodega, I hope this new restaurant is an improvement and I look forward to giving it a shot just like I did Eccel Steakhouse."

My only request is that you keep the prices reasonable. I'm sure you've already made more than a few bucks at your current locations and will continue to do so at the two more you will be opening in the coming months.

[This message has been edited by TexAgs staff (edited 5/5/2010 11:29a).]

Thank you all for your interest. We are keeping specifics under wraps for now. We are definitely going for a more diverse clientele by having more laid back offerings at a lower price point than the steakhouse. Attention steakhouse lovers.....we will still have 70% of the top selling favorites that we currently have. We don't want to lose you guys! We will also still have two USDA Prime cuts.

The menu is very unique and follows our typical goal of fresh made items from scratch that you can't get elsewhere.

The vibe at the new place will be exceedingly more lively than the steakhouse, but a step above La Bodega in atmosphere.

We are launching labodegacatering.com at the same time. We have already written a new catering menu and are actively marketing catering as we speak. So, if you want catering from any of the three restaurants, we can accomodate that now.

We have been in this community since 1978 and have been in business since 1989. We love the restaurant business, love TAMU, and want to continue to do this for the foreseeable future. We deeply appreciate everyone's support.

also...soft opening tentatively Friday may 21st

[This message has been edited by EccellGroup (edited 5/5/2010 10:56a).]

Eccell - what happened to the Bodega Baja Grill or whatever it was supposed to be called that was going to open in the old Circuit City shopping center a year or so ago?

Turk, my guess is the two are one in the same....

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With the looming downturn of the economy, we elected to suspend expansion at that time.

Bodega Coast is the consequential hybrid from that situation.

Lobster Queso on the new menu or I'm out.

big Steakhouse fan. Sad to see it go.

Dang it.

Eccel was our favorite special occasion steakhouse.

We are definitely keeping the lobster queso. It has a cult following.

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We are definitely keeping the lobster queso. It has a cult following.

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Awesome! Thanks!

I'm gonna miss Eccell.

For the love of all that's holy... please tell me you'll keep the Smoked Gouda Mac "n Cheese... puhleeeeeeeeeeeeeeze?!!!

The smoked gouda mac n cheese is becoming roasted jalapeno mac n cheese. Mac n cheese evolution.

How about that tart tower? That thing is awesome! Will it be staying around?

It's becoming the"strawberry tart tostada". Similar flavors, more relaxed presentation

Can I get a job there? I am currently waiting tables here in town and am looking to move somewhere closer to my house which is off university. I have a little less than a year of experience waiting tables.

now i have to drive to houston to get a great ribeye.

Will you still have the crab cakes? I love 'em and the wife swears they are the best thing she's ever eaten.

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now i have to drive to houston to get a great ribeye.

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No BBQ grill in the backyard, huh?

http://www.texags.com/main/forum.reply.asp?topic_id=1013120&forum_id=34

We will still have the same actual crab cake, but it will be sauced and garnished differently.

I'm glad your wife enjoys it so much.

Oh, and also.....

We will still have a USDA Prime Ribeye and USDA Prime Strip, as well as a 6 oz. Filet. We are switching suppliers, however. We will no longer be using our butcher in Austin and switching to Ruffino Meats locally.

[This message has been edited by Costa and Andreas (edited 5/12/2010 6:57p).]

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Lobster Queso on the new menu or I'm out.

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*whew*

I have a gift certificate for lunch at Eccell Steakhouse. Do I need to try to rush over for lunch in the next week or will it be honored at the new restaurant?