Best Casual Restaurants in Fenway–Kenmore

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ArlingtonBack BayBeacon HillBraintreeBrightonBrookline

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CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

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All dining options

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335 restaurants available nearby

1. Eastern Standard

4.6

Exceptional(803)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Fenway–Kenmore

Booked 64 times today

Originally opened in 2005, Garrett Harker’s flagship restaurant has reopened its doors just up Beacon St. only three blocks from its original location. Eastern Standard continues to offer seasonally focused New England interpretations of classic brasserie fare, including raw bar and charcuterie, nostalgic favorites like steak tartare, baked rigatoni, steak frites, and butterscotch bread pudding, and some new soon-to-be-instant-classic dishes. Cocktail legend Jackson Cannon has crafted a beverage menu that features an array of craft cocktails both new and classic, a curated selection of wines, and craft beers from near and far.Please contact events@eshospitality.com to inquire about hosting your private event or large party reservation.

A photo of Loco Taqueria & Oyster Bar - Fenway restaurant

2. Loco Taqueria & Oyster Bar - Fenway

4.3

Awesome(129)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Fenway–Kenmore

Booked 32 times today

LOCO TAQUERIA & OYSTER BAR FENWAY is a funky neighborhood joint located on Brookline Avenue in Boston that specializes in tacos, raw bar, and tequila.Reservations for Red Sox home games and concerts at Fenway Park are very limited, we reserve most of the restaurant on a first come first serve basis those days.

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3. Blue Ribbon Brasserie

4.5

Awesome(280)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Fenway–Kenmore

Booked 23 times today

Blue Ribbon Brasserie is built on the vision that originated over 30 years ago in New York City's SoHo at the legendary original Blue Ribbon, well known as the restaurant "where chefs go to eat." Blue Ribbon is also famously ready to serve here in Boston!The space is highlighted by a 70-foot white Carrera marble bar, an oyster bar, and a 16-seat private dining room. The soaring interior has been designed as a collection of intimate dining spaces featuring cozy leather banquettes, shaded table lamps and bistro tables, and a light-filled solarium with floor-to-ceiling windows that look out into the neighborhood and beckon inside the Boston community and visitors alike.

4. Standard Italian

4.6

Exceptional(35)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Italian • Fenway–Kenmore

Booked 13 times today

Standard Italian is a warm, modern, urban Italian restaurant serving housemade pastas, stuzzichini (little snacks), and hearty entrees from Chef Brian Rae, plus a lineup of martinis and more from Bar Director Jackson Cannon. Visit us in Fenway Center, just across the plaza from our sister restaurant Eastern Standard!

5. Equal Measure

4.8

Exceptional(25)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Fenway–Kenmore

Booked 10 times today

Helmed by ES Hospitality Bar Director Jackson Cannon and Bar Principal Eliza Hoar, Equal Measure is a contemporary bar that features highly innovative cocktails with an emphasis on seasonality and sustainability. Just down the hall from legendary neighborhood brasserie Eastern Standard, EM's highly curated back bar is stocked with world-class spirits, both rare and hand-selected.Though the culinary-inspired cocktails feature unconventional ingredients, the balance and flavors that come through are designed to be as satisfying as any classic. Whether it’s your first visit or you’re a long-time caller, you’ll be welcomed as a friend into the bar’s warmth. This is a place for familiarity and discovery, for the adventurer and the traditionalist.Reservations open 7 days out. We look forward to seeing you soon!

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6. Bab Al-Yemen Boston

4.5

Awesome(301)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Middle Eastern • Back Bay

Booked 25 times today

Bab-Al-Yemen is not only a restaurant where you could find authentic Yemeni cuisine, but it is a unique experience designed to serve as a hub of Yemeni culture in the city of Boston. Named after a well-known historical landmark of Yemen, Bab-Al-Yemen serves dishes cooked in accordance with traditional Yemeni recipes using high quality ingredients.Yemeni food is highly regarded in the Middle East for its rich flavors. Some of the staples are lamb mendi, haneeth with rice, and fahsa with freshly-baked bread. Bab-Al-Yemen is located in Kenmore Square and warmly welcomes each guest to discover and appreciate its food and hospitality.

7. Hojoko

4.6

Exceptional(989)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Fenway–Kenmore

Booked 24 times today

Hojoko is a rock n roll izakaya honoring the pulse of Japanese nightlife by serving sushi, robata grilled yakitori and street food small plates paired with craft cocktails, premium sake, wine, and beer. Located directly behind historic Fenway Stadium and walking distance from The MGM Fenway and The House of Blues, Hojoko is the perfect stop before any event. Dishes like our Wagyu Cheeseburger, Wasabi Roulette, and our 48-hour Ramens keep locals and travelers coming back. Several unique spaces in the restaurant make it the perfect place for a business dinner, birthday celebration, or event gathering space.

A photo of Basho Japanese Brasserie restaurant

8. Basho Japanese Brasserie

4.7

Exceptional(661)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Back Bay

Booked 3 times today

Basho is a Japanese word that is roughly translated as "location" or "a space where activities occur". It could be a family gathering, socializing with friends, or a business event; moreover, it could be the setting for an unforgettable experience. We call this setting "Basho".Basho is a contemporary Izakaya brasserie where dishes are prepared in two separate areas: the principal kitchen and the sushi bar. Rather than offering individual starters and main courses, Basho serves dishes that are designed for sharing and are brought to the table steadily and continuously throughout the meal.Your server will be happy to assist you in choosing dishes, such as our Spicy Tuna on Crispy Rice Appetizer, which is highly popular or our specially crafted 1338 Signature Roll. We are also conveniently located within the heart of Fenway. If you're ever in the area for a Red Sox's game, stop by! We are only a 2 minute walk from Fenway Park!

9. Fenway Johnnie's

4.5

Awesome(169)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Fenway–Kenmore

Sister restaurant of West End Johnnie's, Fenway Johnnie's is located in the Kenmore square area of Boston just outside the gates of historic Fenway Park.

10. Mighty Squirrel

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$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Fenway–Kenmore

Mighty Squirrel is a spacious taproom and kitchen one block away from Fenway Park. Offering pizzas, salads, tacos, and more and a wide variety of beers, hard seltzers, and hard smoothies, there's something for every taste. The establishment has several private event spaces that can be reserved for special occasions.

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From verified diners like you

J
Justin
Greater Boston •1 review
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
Food was great. The acoustics lent the room to be louder than expected, but overall eloquent ambience and experience.
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Eastern StandardPrice: Expensive• American• Fenway–Kenmore
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4.6
C
Charlotte
Seattle / Eastern Washington •2 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
The food was great but took so long for us to get it and they weren’t exactly busy. Had to ask our waitress several times about it and it seemed like she had forgotten to put the order in the first time.
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Loco Taqueria & Oyster Bar - FenwayPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Fenway–Kenmore
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4.3
D
DonnaVIP
Greater Boston •19 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Standard Italian is my new favorite restaurant! The food and drinks are outstanding and the service is excellent. They've also done a great job of making a large, new building space elegant and inviting.
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Standard ItalianPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Italian• Fenway–Kenmore
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4.6
K
Kristina
Greater Boston •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
The drinks were creative and well presented, bartender was knowledgeable and friendly. We ordered the meat and cheese board which was delicious and well thought out and in my opinion was enough for 4 people.
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Equal MeasurePrice: Moderate• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service• Fenway–Kenmore
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4.8
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Dana
Greater Boston •1 review
5.0
Dined on Jan 24, 2025
Our server was absolutely wonderful! The food top notch as before. The only thing was that it felt as though the restaurant was a little short staffed.
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Blue Ribbon BrasseriePrice: Expensive• American• Fenway–Kenmore
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4.5

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