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Local Restaurants

A short walk from the lobby — restaurants and bars we'd actually send you to.

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New England seafood
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Kenmore Square

Row 34 — Kenmore Square

Our in-house oyster bar and seafood room. Pristine New England oysters, the warm-buttered lobster roll, and the right energy before a Sox game.

On-site
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Mon–Fri 4–10pm · Sat 11:30am–10pm · Sun 11:30am–9pm (bar open later)
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British pub
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Kenmore Square

Cornwall's

A British-style pub serving Kenmore Square since 1973. Bangers and mash, cottage pie, darts, and one of the better rotating draft lists on the block.

2 min walk
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Mon–Sat 11:30am–2am · Sun closed
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American pub
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Kenmore Square

The Kenmore

The neighborhood craft-beer-and-burger spot a few doors down. Locally-sourced patties, rotating drafts, laid-back vibe — our easy pick for a casual night.

Next door
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Sun 10am–1am · Mon–Wed 11am–1am · Thu–Sat 11am–2am · Sat–Sun brunch until 2pm
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Korean fried chicken
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Kenmore Square

bb.q Chicken Kenmore

Korean fried chicken across the square — twice-fried, glossed in honey garlic or hot-spicy sauce. Quick, casual, reliably crispy.

2 min walk
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Sun–Thu 11am–10:15pm · Fri–Sat 11am–11:15pm
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Burgers
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Fenway

Tasty Burger

The Fenway classic. Cheap, fast, exactly what you want before or after a game — and open until 2am every night.

10 min walk
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Daily 11am–2am
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Oysters & seafood
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Fenway

Eventide Fenway

The Beantown sibling of Portland's beloved oyster bar. Counter-service, with the cult brown-butter lobster roll. Walk-in friendly.

10 min walk
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Sun–Thu 11:30am–9pm · Fri–Sat 11:30am–10pm · Oyster happy hour 3–6pm daily · Sat–Sun brunch 11:30am–3pm
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Italian (wood-fired)
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Back Bay

Terra

Wood-fired Italian on the top floor of Eataly. Romantic, a real night out — order off the spiedini menu.

15 min walk
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Mon–Thu 11:30am–9:30pm · Fri 11:30am–10pm · Sat 11am–10pm · Sun 11am–9:30pm (closed 4–5pm daily)
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Southern comfort
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Back Bay

Buttermilk & Bourbon

New Orleans by way of Back Bay — honey biscuits, Nashville-hot fried chicken, and a bourbon list to match. Good for a group.

18 min walk
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Mon–Wed 5–10pm · Thu 12–10pm · Fri 12–11pm · Sat 11am–11pm · Sun brunch 10:30am–3pm + dinner 5–10pm
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Yemeni (Halal)
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Kenmore Square

Bab Al-Yemen

Boston's first Yemeni restaurant, two doors from the lobby. Try the lamb mandi, eat with your hands.

Next door
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Mon–Thu 2–10pm · Fri–Sun 12–10pm
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French
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Back Bay

Deuxave

Modern French cooking at the corner of Comm Ave and Mass Ave. Polished, dependable, the right answer for a quiet anniversary.

15 min walk
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Sun–Thu 5–9:30pm · Fri 5–10pm · Sat 5–10:30pm (dinner only)
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New England seafood
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Kenmore Square

Row 34 — Kenmore Square

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On-site
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British pub
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Kenmore Square

Cornwall's

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2 min walk
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American pub
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Kenmore Square

The Kenmore

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Next door
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Korean fried chicken
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Kenmore Square

bb.q Chicken Kenmore

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2 min walk
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Burgers
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Fenway

Tasty Burger

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10 min walk
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Oysters & seafood
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Fenway

Eventide Fenway

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10 min walk
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Italian (wood-fired)
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Back Bay

Terra

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15 min walk
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Southern comfort
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Back Bay

Buttermilk & Bourbon

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18 min walk
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Yemeni (Halal)
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Kenmore Square

Bab Al-Yemen

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Next door
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French
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Back Bay

Deuxave

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15 min walk
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