East Coast Grill

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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! Pros: great food, fun, Cons: hard to get to via T more

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.. Pros: awesome raw bar, fun atmosphere, hell nights Cons: busy, hard to pick surf vs. turf to eat! more

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. Pros: delicious food, great brunch Cons: yuppies more

The food is consistently superlative, tasty without being too fancy, bold use of spice, always slightly on the edge.\r \r What sends East Coast Grill over the top is the staff and the feeling of personal warmth in the restaurant. Pros: Always leave feeling happy Cons: Can be too crowded more

This is one of my favorite restaurants in Boston. The people are really nice and the food is always good. Pros: grilled garlic bread & dark 'n' stormies Cons: no reservations more

ok..lets start off with an apology if I happen to offend any poor souls who think they've been eating good foods all their lives. I'm a spoiled brat when it comes to eating. Maybe it's b/c of my culture or b/c i'm a food fanatic or b/c i'm just a plain picky eater...w/e.\r Let's be on the bright side of thing for 2 seconds. I do admit the atmosphere and the service there are superb. But when I thought about my $80 spent for two people, I honestly careless if the atmosphere is good or the service is superb. I only care for the foods! The sole reason why I'm going out to eat. \r Truth is...the only thing i came close to enjoying is this fried plaintain that came with the mahi mahi fish plate. Which is kinda sad for me since I can go down the street from my house and get fried plaintain at a hispanic restaurant.\r Ok! let's see what else I got...a Vietnamese style fish and shrimp cake that taste just like the shrimp cake I ate at the chinese buffet earlier in the day. After that we got the ""very spicy"" ribs (i forgot all the name) and that was a disappointment. It tasted like a big giant strip of bacon. And ""very spicy""? I don't think so..but then again i can eat habanero pepper for dessert. So that wasn't fair to try and match my expectation. Alrighty! the third dish is this 1/2 lb shrimp dish and that had got to be the saltiest thing I've tasted since i was at hampton beach tasting the salty sea water over the sumer. The forth dish is that mahi mahi fish plate.\r So in conclusion... I will not personally go there again. If i want something similar i'd just go to apple bees and save a ton of money. I mean i don't mind spending the money (i am a certified high roller =) LOL), but to waste it on bad foods is my pet peeve. I hope you enjoy reading my review b/c i spoke from the bottom of my heart. more

This Inman Square institution accomplishes the impossible. It specializes in seafood AND barbecue ? and does both very well. With its sky-blue walls, ?live? volcano mural and animal drink ornaments, this laid-back restaurant does not take itself too seriously. But owner Chris Schlesinger?s dazzling food is another matter entirely. A fine raw bar offers clams; oysters; crab claws; Old Bay seasoned peel-and-eat shrimp; and spicy shrimp cocktail. 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. If you have a taste for finger-licking barbecue, try the sliced Texas beef BBQ, the Missouri spareribs or the melt-in-your-mouth heap of shredded North Carolina pork BBQ. The place is also famous for its three-times-a-year ?Hell Nights,? where dishes are flavored with the ultimate hot sauce, Inner Beauty. The night features the nine alarm ""Infamous Pasta From HELL,? which requires diners to sign a release form before ordering! For gourmet seafood and/or a mean barbecue in a relaxed environment, there is no better place than the East Coast Grill. more

I went for brunch, orginally drawn by my pursuit of a good bloody mary in this town. The ""make your own"" approach was great, and I had one of the best bloody mary's I've had in boston. As far as the meal went, the food was novel, but average. The cornbread was good, but not very warm, the rib was well seasoned (great sauce) but tough, and so was the grilled avocado. The place was packed, but the wait staff was friendly and accommodating. The burrito that was on the special's menu was sold out - perhaps next time I'll get there earlier and give one of the popular dishes a shot. Pros: Great ambience, friendly staff Cons: wait time was a little high, both to be seated and after being seated. more

3 dishes I tried were tasty but quite overpriced. \r Bluefish fish 'n chips featured a 2"" x 2"" piece of fish on a mound of hot but very soggy french fries. Samon was good (a bit thin) as was the Calamari. Ribs were tough, not much meat.\r We ordered the ""Big Bowl of Seafood"" and for $28, it was hardly well named. Te BIG bown, comprised 2 scalops, 2 shrimp and a couple modest sized pieces of fish. I honestly asked if we received the appetizer portion. sangria was a pitcher of Ice with watered down redwine and a few chunks of fruit as far as I could tell. we didn't even finish it, we ordered glasses of wain. Apon leaving, I was asked if everything was OK, and I said, 'will, since you asked, the 'big bowl of seafood wasn't particularly big. the hostes said 'Oh' in a concerned tone and got the manager. I repreated my observation to him and he just sort of shrugged and said 'ok' and walked off. (message read: there are other restaurants, don't come back here: OK, got it)\r \r Decor still fun but a little tired (they might want to dust off the glass sculptures some time Pros: intersting menu Cons: poor value, poor service, poor drinks. more

East Coast Grill is too casual to be described as "fine dining," but the prices reflect the super high... more

East Coast Grill is too casual to be described as "fine dining," but the prices reflect the super high quality of the fish, spices, meats, and loca... more

We went to East Coast Grill for a birthday and were not disappointed. The food was delicious, our server was prompt and helpful, and it was the only restaurant where I felt obliged to order dessert because it was bound to be incredible based on our dinner experiance.\r \r Parking was fine- we were able to get a metered spot right next to the restaurant. We were seated immediately but a note of warning- we were a party of two but the wait for larger tables spilled into the bar area. \r \r Due to the cost of the meals, East Coast Grill will remain for special occasions only, but is #1 in my book. more

I have never written a review for citysearch but felt compelled to after the most outstanding meal of my entire 3 years in Boston at East Coast Grill (1st time there as well). I had the catch of the day (which apparently was just caught by the owner himself) with greens and eggplant that were all prepared in a way that just blew me out of the way. I also was astounded by the portions-usually good food like this leaves you hungry when you leave-I could barely finish my plate. I have eaten at all of the big seafood establishments in Boston and while the fish might be decent at other place (not even close to approaching this meal), you can forget the sides tasting as inventive and fresh as they did here. more

I'm glad to see the star rating isn't a 5. Many review sites rate this highly, but I have to say that for... more

I'm glad to see the star rating isn't a 5. Many review sites rate this highly, but I have to say that for $20+ for a main course, I expect a lot m... more

The East Coast Grill is one of the best restaurants in Boston, without question. The ambience is low-key (you can wear jeans) and the food is truly outstanding. I almost always get tuna or salmon, but I hear the BBQ is excellent, as well. Drinks are fabulous, servers are knowledgable and friendly, it's a great place to meet friends. The only drawback is that everybody knows how good it is, so there can be *really* long waits. Pros: fresh seafood, great cocktails Cons: long waits for a table more

I was quite impressed by the variety of food at East Coast Grill. The fish I tasted (salmon, tuna, raw tuna, oysters, mahi mahi) was all very good. I recommend the raw tuna appetizer. For my main course I had the barbecue trio that included brisket, pulled pork and ribs. I was impressed that a place with such good fish could have such amazing barbecue. All of the food was flavored well but at the same time differently. The service was amazing. Our waiter knew every part of the menu by heart...which is quite an accomplishment because of the complexity of all of the dishes. Lastly, ECG is a great value. It's around 30 a person without drinks. Pros: Awesome Seafood, Awesome Barbeque, Awesome Service Cons: Cramped inside when crowded sometimes more

An excellent brunch spot! The food is very flavorful. They have a make-your-own-Bloody-Mary bar, and, as I learned, the Bloody Mary is refillable ""in terms of tomato juice, but not in terms of vodka"". I had horseradish and a pinch of curry in mine. Everyone liked the nachos presentation, people commented it was a very healthy one. I liked the fried plantains and the special of the day, lemon fish cakes. Tamales, which are cornmeal wraps, were very dry and had too few raisins. The wait on a Sunday around 12 was not that bad, not more than half an hour. Pros: flavorful food, interesting drinks, great decor, attentive service Cons: can't make a reservation for fewer than 5 people more

I like to take guests from out of town here. The atmosphere is fun and the food and service are always great. Besides great BBQ, they have the best seafood around. Pros: Food, drinks, service Cons: parking is difficult, long wait more