Boston’s Biggest Restaurant News January 2018 | Eater Boston
"I noted that East Coast Grill made a comeback only to close for good just under a year later before being remade into Highland Fried." - Rachel Leah Blumenthal
"I learned that the long-beloved Inman Square restaurant at 1271 Cambridge St. has closed for good under the East Coast Grill name, with its final brunch marking the end of an era before the space reopens as Highland Fried from Marci Joy and Mark Romano; East Coast Grill opened in 1985, changed hands in 2012, briefly shuttered in January 2016 before reopening in 2017, and was famous for its hyper-spicy “Hell Night.”" - Eater Staff
The food was what you would expect from a typical wing joint. Multitudes of flavors and heat levels for those who are adventurous and daring. The service staff were on point and attentive. My only complaint was that the table I was sitting at was extremely sticky and tacky. This was a big disappointment for me. Not even my food plates could slide easily across the table as I literally had to pick them up and move them aside. The restaurant was not very busy when I went during the middle of the day for lunch.
Jazzy J
Google
I ordered a 30 piece wings, lemon pepper and something. The size of the wings were fine, no seasoning, no flavor...very disappointed and hungry!! I added plenty of seasoning at home, but not the same...it was on Nat'l Wing day.
Molly G.
Google
We enjoy eating at this restaurant and our food was good, however, the chairs are so very uncomfortable. I am a larger woman, but not plus size, and we had to move to a booth due to the chairs hurting my thighs.
Raven V.
Google
Me + my sister dined here this past weekend. It was nice. I had the 5 pc boneless wings and tater tots. It was good. I had the margarita & it was a little too strong for me. Our waiter Ken was really generous and kind. We enjoyed his service. Nice restaurant.
akirason1
Google
The food here was really good. The fries were really good and everything came out hot and fresh. The portion sizes were great also. (The salad was HUGE) The sauce verity is pretty awesome and I love the fact you can adjust your heat levels. Our server, Alexandria, was amazing. We will definitely be coming back when we are in the area.
Mary
Google
Today 9/30/25 was the worst service I experienced. I am a regular customer cause I work at Walmart and I always order the same thing when I do go in there. My burger had the extra mayo but my onions wasn't right sent it back then they refixed it and tried to be funny without putting the mayo on my food and giving me mayo packages. Then when I was talking with the waitress she tried to get loud with me about the onions being grilled till I told her to walk away from me. My coworker also stated her wings didn't have any heat to them and she ordered mild. This was the worst experience I have experience since coming into this establishment. Hope on my next visit they get it together
Winter W.
Google
This has to be a joke, right??? Ordered Chicken quesadillas via Door Dash. I did not uncheck or remove anything from the quesadillas. BUT I received dry chicken wrapped in greasy tortilla...no cheese or anything else that by definition resembled a quesadilla. I look at their receipt and see that everything besides chicken was unchecked/removed. NOT done on my end and NOT how the order is in the Door Dash app (which I discussed with them). ECG could have at least had the dasher call and confirm.
BUYER BEWARE!!
haley H.
Google
I got the mac and cheese burger hands down one of the best burgers I’ve ever had! I can’t even make that up so good!! Also got the bourbon honey mustard wings!! They were amazing. Service was also good he was attendent and made sure everything was how we liked it and