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
                        
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