EAST COAST GRILL

She says:
While visiting Cambridge this past weekend, Downtown Boy and I brunched at East Coast Grill. It’s a hip, casual spot in Inman Square that focuses on seafood, which is evident not only in the dinner menu, but also in the funky (and fishy) décor. Aside from the raw bar, the brunch menu was not very fishy. Instead it had a strong Cuban influence.

I started out with a fantastic cup of Columbian coffee, and then tried the cornbread crusted French toast with orange marmalade. I wouldn’t say that the French toast was out of this world, but it was as tasty as most, and I appreciated the contrast of the maple syrup with the subtle bitterness of the marmalade.

He says:
My Tortilla Rellanas weren’t quite as good as Uptown Girl’s selection. In fact, they were kind of disgusting. Shredded duck had been stuffed inside a green chili with cilantro and jack cheese to create an over-spiced, yet tasteless brown mush. The sweetness of the sweet potato mash was nicely tempered by a healthy dose of salt, though the garlic-seared greens were slightly undercooked.

I can only hope this dish was an aberration because in the past I have had some truly excellent breakfast burritos at East Coast Grill. At least the fresh-squeezed orange juice was as light and refreshing as I remember.

We say:
Outfitted with a do-it-yourself Bloody Mary bar, East Coast Grill is a fun spot for breakfast with friends. But choose your dish wisely! The foodies in us may prefer their seafood dinners.

For brunch:



For dinner: TBD

East Coast Grill & Raw Bar
1271 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, MA
http://eastcoastgrill.net/