Just went to Echo & Rig tonight and I wasn't amazed by anything.
Pros: Awesome wines... had two bottles of the zin, awesome sides.... had an awesome garlic mash and asparagus with a fried egg; awesome service... our server was sociable and on point with everything; and awesome oysters... these things were the right temperature, size, texture, and the spicy sauce was perfect.
Cons: not so awesome steaks which surprised me because this place is known for their steaks. I asked for medium rare, but I got a steak so well done that all the juices were burnt out of it. One thing I've noticed about a lot of steak houses is that if 3 out of 4 of your table ask for well done steaks, and you ask for medium rare, then you're steak is coming out like everyone else's... well done! Another issue I had inside was the general ambience. Not sure how to put it in words, but my table sat in front of the stairs, the kitchen was open to view and noise 10 feet away with the bright florescent lights encroaching into the dining area.