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East Coast Grill

1271 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA | Map it  

02139 42.373601 -71.098601

(617) 491-6568

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Features

Neighborhoods:
Wellington-Harrington
Price:
$$$
Cuisine:
Seafood, New American
Categories:
Catering, Barbecue Restaurants, Restaurants

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Restaurant Special Features:
Dine At The Bar, Bar Scene, Date Spot, Group Dining, People Watching, Local Favorite, Private Rooms, Brunch
Payment Methods:
Travelers Check, MasterCard, Discover, Visa, American Express, Gift Certificate

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Review Highlights

ambiance
100%
“Delicious food and wonderful atmosphere.”
dessert
100%
“liked the fried plantains and the special of the day, lemon fish cakes.”
drinks
100%
“The raw bar is awesome.”
food quality
93%
“East Coast Grill is known for their incredible raw bar, but don't forget about their equally as good bbq options.”
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menu variety
100%
“For seafood lovers, mouthwatering selections include the grilled jerk-rubbed salmon with banana-guava; grilled coriander-crusted swordfish; and white pepper-crusted tuna with spicy bok choy salad.”
overall
100%
“East Coast Grill is my favorite restaurant.”
service
86%
“But when I thought about my $80 spent for two people, I honestly careless if the atmosphere is good or the service is superb.”
value
66%
“However, there was a long wait, the service was slow, and the grilled shrimp were overcooked or had sat around waiting too long, so they were really disappointing given the price.”
wait time
16%
“After a long day sightseeing we were looking for a nice, but casual restaurant.” View Less

Reviews for East Coast Grill

Henrietta26

Member since Nov, 2010 View Profile
3Reviews
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Joined 2 years ago
4.0
November 11, 2010

Free $50 gift certificate to East Coast Grill. East Coast Grill is one of my favorite treats. I just found this offer on Facebook, which is super easy to do and the prize is awesome. Check it out: www.bit.ly/b88EOJ If you go to ECG, just make sure you can handle the heat!

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JustinCanCook

Member since Jan, 2010 View Profile
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Joined 2 years ago
4.0
February 10, 2010

Why don't I come here more often?. Located in Inman Square, this laid back spot offers some of the finest grilled seafood and BBQ in the area. While the food is almost no-frills, the slightly above average cost translates into impeccably prepared simple food. Another sign of quality, Chris Schlesinger, the chef/owner, is almost always there.

Last time I went was for Bob Marley's birthday celebration. The regular menu was supplemented with a few Jamaican specialties like salt cod fritters, and a "ganja-smoked"-steak. The steak was, seriously, one of the best steaks I've had in Boston. The homemade hot sauce (real inner beauty) is outta control tasty, and will set your head on fire (try the wings). The best part is that everything on the plate is delicious. Leave no slaw untouched!

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aroldan

Member since Dec, 2009 View Profile
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Joined 3 years ago
4.0
December 17, 2009

Foodie Fun! Hell nights!. East Coast Grill, more than anything, is fun. And not cheesy fun, but awesome foodie fun. From the BBQ-shack meets funky diner meets upscale bar atmosphere to the pint-sized giant margaritas to the $13 "kitchen appreciation special" of 6 PBR tallboys destined for a cheering group of chefs, East Coast Grill delivers.

I've been here for both regular meals and last night for the infamous Hell Night, and in either case it's been really fun stuff. Hell night sees the restuarant all decked out with caution tape, the waitstaff clad in leather and bandanas, and the open kitchen filled with chefs wearing surgical masks. And it's not like you get the sense these people are grudgingly decking themselves out with "flair," as you might expect, but that everyone on staff there is really just out to have (and to show you) a good time with some great grub.

The food isn't superlative, but it's pretty damn good - I think the thing that stands out the most for me is the raw bar -- fresh, tasty oysters and clams, and great shrimp. If you go, check out the raw bar platter which is about the perfect size for a two-person app. Mmm..

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JonG

Member since Jul, 2009 View Profile
3Reviews
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Joined 3 years ago
4.0
July 14, 2009

Everything on my plate is delicious. This place is great i am always satisfied. They also have the best oysters around. It is crowded with yuppies, but I guess that is what happens when you serve such tasty food.

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Plunkadelic

Member since Mar, 2009 View Profile
2Reviews
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Joined 3 years ago
5.0
April 16, 2009

Great vibe, unbelievable food. The food is consistently superlative, tasty without being too fancy, bold use of spice, always slightly on the edge. What sends East Coast Grill over the top is the staff and the feeling of personal warmth in the restaurant.

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