Best Cozy Restaurants in Fenway–Kenmore

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1. Blue Ribbon Brasserie

4.3

Price: Expensive

• American • Fenway–Kenmore

Booked 29 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.

2. Blue Ribbon Sushi

4.7

Exceptional(514)

Price: Very Expensive

• Sushi • Back Bay

Booked 27 times today

Blue Ribbon Sushi is a vibrant Japanese restaurant and sushi bar located near Fenway Park in Kenmore Square, serving outstanding Japanese cuisine based in tradition and passion, including nigiri, sashimi, and chef-crafted maki rolls, all made with a selection of fresh fish flown in daily from the Sea of Japan, the Pacific Ocean, and local New England waters. The sushi bar selections are complimented by grilled mains including A5 Wagyu offerings. Our curated beverage list features a variety of sake selections, Japanese micro-brews, wines from California and Europe, premium Japanese whiskey and an assortment of imaginative house cocktails.

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3. Bab Al-Yemen Boston

4.5

Awesome(276)

Price: Moderate

• Middle Eastern • Back Bay

Booked 24 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.

4. Equal Measure

4.8

Exceptional(20)

Price: Moderate

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Fenway–Kenmore

Booked 8 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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5. Basho Japanese Brasserie

4.4

Awesome(658)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Back Bay

Booked 1 time 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!

6. Krasi

4.8

Exceptional(1750)

Price: Expensive

• Greek • Back Bay

Booked 64 times today

Krasi is love. Krasi is life. Krasi is wine, literally.Krasi is about conversations and the people immersed in them. It’s about new friends, old friends, and turning strangers into friends.With a Greek wine list of over 180 all natural and biodynamic selections, every pour tells a story. Our menu of regional Greek meze set the stage to feast like the gods. Uncover and rediscover Greece with us. Krasi is Greek, differently.

7. South End Buttery

4.5

Awesome(2388)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • South End

Booked 5 times today

South End Buttery is a neighborhood eat-in and take-away bakery/cafe by day and full bar/restaurant by night. The Buttery's award-winning food has a reputation for combining seasonal, local ingredients to create exceptional everyday food at everyday prices. The Buttery takes casual fine dining to new heights, with classic comfort food as well as dishes for the health and calorie conscious that pair beautifully with the affordable wine and beer selections. You'll feel like you're dining in your own home – but you won’t have to do the dishes!

8. Pammy's

4.8

Exceptional(2247)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Cambridge

Booked 25 times today

Pammy’s is a New American restaurant inspired by the feel of an Italian neighborhood trattoria. Perched between Cambridge’s Central and Harvard Squares, Pammy’s is a cozy yet sophisticated neighborhood destination. For husband and wife team Chris and Pam Willis (who live right up the street), Pammy’s is an extension of their living room. They’ve brought together their love of great food, easy hospitality and chic vibes to create a lively space that is welcoming to all looking for a memorable meal. With dishes that lean heavily on Italian flavors but are not restricted by any rules of the cuisine, the food is unpretentious and delicious. A fireplace wrapped in white ceramic, an oversized salvaged communal table designed for side-by-side dining and rich leather banquets are just some of the design elements that make up Pammy’s charm.We're currently serving a Prix Fixe menu for all reservations. A la carte dining is available for walk-in guests at our bar and in our lounge.

9. Select Oyster Bar

4.9

Exceptional(2500)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Back Bay

Booked 20 times today

Select Oyster Bar, the first solo venture from chef Michael Serpa, is a neighborhood oyster bar & seafood restaurant in the heart of Back Bay. Select offers fresh, local seafood with Mediterranean influences in a cozy brownstone space. A carefully curated raw bar, creative crudo, and thoughtful fish entrees round out the menu. A seafood centric wine program feature classic pairings as well as off the beaten path selections is the center of the beverage program, alongside artisan cocktails and craft beer. Food & Wine America's Best New Wine Bars, Boston Mag Best New Restaurant & Best Wine Program, Improper Bostonian Best Seafood.After 15 minutes past reservation time, we may seat your table. Please call us if you are running a bit late.If you do not find the time slot you are looking for, give us a ring 857-239-8064. Visit our website for more information on our reservations.

10. The Red Fox

4.5

Awesome(128)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • North End

Booked 51 times today

The Red Fox is an Italian American restaurant and lounge brought to you by All Day Hospitality Group (Tony & Elaine's, Ciao Roma, Farmacia, Ward 8). The focus of the menu is on handmade pasta and a mix of throwback dishes and Italian classics, with a fantastic cocktail menu with nostalgic martinis and high quality seasonal cocktails, and an excellent wine list. Located in The North End, The Red Fox pays homage to the Italian American neighborhood and some of the great old school establishments in the city.

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Cherivip
Greater Boston •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Our bartender Adrian was AMAZING. Very knowledgeable and accommodating. Fried chicken was the best we had in Boston.
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Blue Ribbon BrasseriePrice: Expensive• American• Fenway–Kenmore
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4.3
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Eva
Utah •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
The staff were so friendly! We were able to be seated 30 minutes before our reservation which got us out of the rain. They went above and beyond to include a birthday surprise for my spouse at the end of our meal. Oh, and the food was delicious! The grilled chicken fell right off the bone and the meat samboosa and hummus were great, too. Overall, great care was taken of us.
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Bab Al-Yemen BostonPrice: Moderate• Middle Eastern• Back Bay
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4.5
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Donna
Washington, D.C. Area •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Great service. Super greeting. Yummy sushi. Loved the lychee martini!!!
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Blue Ribbon SushiPrice: Very Expensive• Sushi• Back Bay
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4.7
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Mandyvip
Greater Boston •11 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 9, 2024
Everything was excellent but I would suggest dimming the lights earlier. We sat in the space right before the bar and it was too bright around 730p. The lights were eventually dimmed and it made the place more inviting. Also instead of chairs, i think more bench seating like you already have near the bar would enhance the experience and allow for more flexibility for seating different numbers of groups
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Equal MeasurePrice: Moderate• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service• Fenway–Kenmore
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4.8
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Julia
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined on Oct 16, 2024
The ramen was delicious. Highly recommend this place. The wait staff was very helpful as well.
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Basho Japanese BrasseriePrice: Expensive• Japanese• Back Bay
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4.4

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232 restaurants available nearby

1. Blue Ribbon Brasserie

2. Blue Ribbon Sushi

3. Bab Al-Yemen Boston

4. Equal Measure

5. Basho Japanese Brasserie

6. Krasi

7. South End Buttery

8. Pammy's

9. Select Oyster Bar

10. The Red Fox

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