If you are itching to be part of the city nightlife but couldn’t secure a sitter, check out the East Coast Grill in Inman Square. The Grill offers some of the best seafood in the city; the restaurant is brimming with bustle and fire, but is surprisingly kid friendly.

While there is no formal kid's menu, the staff is happy to accommodate little ones with the more kid-friendly elements from the menu (e.g., cornbread, watermelon, fried plantains) and can down-spice entree elements on request. And your babe will have plenty to soak in visually, what with lots of large, brightly colored fish hanging on the wall, funky light art, different patterns and textures on the floors and walls, and little toys and baubles in the beverages. You also can take your babe to see the chefs working their mojo behind the open kitchen.

East Coast Grill, 1271 Cambridge Street, Cambridge (Inman Square), Tel: 617-491-6568