AUDUBON CIRCLE
Location:
Fenway/Kenmore Square
Cuisine:
American
Entertainment:
yes
Profile:
no
Most entrees $12-18
Telephone : 617-421-1910
838 Beacon St., 617-421-1910. Since 1996, Audubon Circle has catered to the tastes of the Fenway area—whether you’re in the mood for an upscale alternative to the Fenway Frank or a late night hot spot on the weekends, when live DJs bring out a funky and friendly crowd. D, SB, C.
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BETTY'S WOK AND NOODLE DINER
Location:
Fenway/Kenmore Square
Cuisine:
Chinese
Entertainment:
no
Profile:
no
Most entrees $12-18
Telephone : 617-424-1950
250 Huntington Ave., 617-424-1950. Options abound at this fun '50s style diner with an ethnic twist: opt for Latin American- or Asian-influenced flavors, and then create your own dish or choose from an array of "Betty-licious" combos from the menu. A fresh vegetable bar allows you to handpick the veggies that you want on your plate, and both sake cocktails and beer are offered to accompany your meal. L, D, C.
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BOSTON BEER WORKS
Location:
Fenway/Kenmore Square
Cuisine:
American
Entertainment:
no
Profile:
no
Most entrees less than $12
Telephone : (617) 536-2337
61 Brookline Ave., 617-536-BEER; Located directly across from Fenway Park, Boston’s largest restaurant/brewery is always packed before and after Sox games, boasting 16 microbrews on tap and an extensive menu of bold American food, including BBQ baby back ribs, classic sandwiches, buckets of fries and a full burger menu. Daily 11:30–1 a.m.
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BRAVO
Location:
Fenway/Kenmore Square
Cuisine:
Museum
Entertainment:
no
Profile:
no
Most entrees $19-25
Telephone : 617-369-3474
Museum of Fine Arts, 465 Huntington Ave., 617-369-3474. Chef Jacqueline Kelly brings her creative touch to an eclectic and contemporary menu. The eatery’s bold decor, created by famed restaurant designer Peter Niemitz, meshes with a rotating selection of the MFA’s modern masterpieces. L daily 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m.; D Wed–Fri 5:30–8:30 p.m.; SB 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m.
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CORNWALL'S
Location:
Fenway/Kenmore Square
Cuisine:
American
Entertainment:
no
Profile:
no
Most entrees less than $12
Telephone : 617-262-3749
654 Beacon St., 617-262-3749. Cornwall's is a laidback take on the traditional English pub, located close enough to Fenway to soak up the pre-game atmosphere, yet far enough away to escape the post-game crowds. A pool table, jukebox and numerous board games contribute to a fun and youthful vibe. L, D, C, LS.
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EASTERN STANDARD
Location:
Fenway/Kenmore Square
Cuisine:
French/French-American
Entertainment:
no
Profile:
no
Most entrees $12-18
Telephone : 617-532-9100
Hotel Commonwealth, 528 Commonwealth Ave., 617-532-9100. This brasserie in the heart of Kenmore Square resembles an old hotel dining room with its decor, but the restaurant attracts a diverse crowd, from businessmen to Red Sox fans seeking a pre-game bite. Its menu caters to both crowds, with offerings ranging from pork tenderloin to frog’s legs and foie gras to sandwiches. B, L, D.
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THE GARDNER CAFÉ
Location:
Fenway/Kenmore Square
Cuisine:
Museum
Entertainment:
no
Profile:
no
Most entrees $12-18
Telephone : 617-566-1088
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, 280 The Fenway, 617-566-1088. Chef Peter Crowley offers casual-yet-elegant, French-infused fare with an artistic twist. The seasonal menu changes every few weeks, often inspired by current events at the museum as well as Mrs. Gardner’s own recipe books. Warmer weather allows seating amongst the lush vegetation of the museum’s Monks Garden. L, SB.
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HOUSE OF BLUES
Location:
Fenway/Kenmore Square
Cuisine:
American
Entertainment:
yes
Profile:
no
Most entrees $12-18
Telephone : 617-960-8358
15 Lansdowne St., 617-960-8358. The popular national chain known for live music and good times also offers delicious cuisine with a Southern influence. Enjoy a full menu of appetizers, sandwiches, pizzas and entrees like the baby back ribs with mashed sweet potatoes, cajun meatloaf and mushroom gravy and the spicy creole seafood jambalaya in a distinctly rock ’n’ roll setting, as well as its famous Gospel SB. L, D, C.
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JERRY REMY'S SPORTS BAR AND GRILL
Location:
Fenway/Kenmore Square
Cuisine:
American
Entertainment:
no
Profile:
no
Most entrees less than $12
Telephone : 617-236-7369
Jerry Remy, a former Red Sox second baseman and local sports icon, brings comfort food to the city of Boston with his eponymous sports bar in the Fenway (also at Logan Airport). The extensive drink menu offers everything from beer to bourbon to single malt scotches, and the star of the casual yet tasty food menu is the macaroni and cheese, a simple yet oh-so-satisfying treat to enjoy before a game. As you eat, enjoy viewing Remy's personal collection of sports memorabilia from his Red Sox career and the team's recent World Series campaigns. Open daily 11 a.m.-2 a.m. L, D, C.
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LA VERDAD
Location:
Fenway/Kenmore Square
Cuisine:
Mexican
Entertainment:
no
Profile:
no
Most entrees $12-18
Telephone : 617-351-2580
1 Lansdowne Street, 617-351-2580. This down-home Mexican taqueria and bar with upscale flavors is a Boston favorite. Located near historic Fenway Park, La Verdad offers an authentic Mexican takeout menu as well as an intimate sit-down restaurant, complete with a full bar and Mexican wrestling masks adorning the walls. D, LS, C.
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