My boyfriend and I went to Earl's for the first time this past weekend. Walking in (past the patio and noisy 101), I was a little apprehensive about the place. It looked upscale but was more than half empty on a Saturday night.
I found the food to be average in every way...taste, presentation and price. My boyfriend really liked his burger and the fries were hot and crispy but my caesar salad was limp and bland. I had two martini's and while the price was decent, they were weak and just OK.
In my opinion, Earl's is nothing special and you can get much better for less.