110 Grill Opening Date Confirmed At Old Hilltop Spot

SAUGUS, MA — After some rumblings on a potential kickoff date, the 110 Grill will start business at the site of the old Hilltop this weekend.

A spokesperson said the restaurant will host a ribbon cutting Friday evening, offering free appetizers as the newly restored 68-foot Hilltop cactus is lit. The restaurant will then be open for dinner.

The 5,200 square foot, 140-seat restaurant is the first business to open in the spot of the iconic Route 1 restaurant.

"We see the town of Saugus, MA as the ideal location to lay down roots, and we’re thrilled to partner with AvalonBay Communities on this exciting new project that’s situated on a such a celebrated piece of history," said 110 Grill COO Ryan Dion in a press release.

It's the 18th 110 Grille location in Massachusetts. More are expected to open next year.

Starbucks is soon to join 110 Grill near the big cactus.

Photo by Mike Carraggi, Patch