Best Restaurants for Afternoon Coffee in Fenway–Kenmore

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ArlingtonBack BayBeacon HillBrooklineCambridgeCharlestown

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CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

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185 restaurants available nearby

1. Shy Bird - Fenway

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4.8

Exceptional(9)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Fenway–Kenmore

Booked 43 times today

Shy Bird is a contemporary American restaurant located in Boston's Fenway neighborhood. Renowned for its delicious rotisserie chicken, guests can choose from half or whole birds. The menu also features a range of salads, sandwiches, and vegetarian options. With a warm and inviting atmosphere, Shy Bird includes a dog-friendly outdoor patio, making it a perfect spot for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or brunch. Come enjoy a meal in a welcoming setting!

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2. 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!

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3. Foundation Room House of Blues Boston

4.0

Excellent(56)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Fusion / Eclectic • Fenway–Kenmore

Booked 6 times today

***Please note: All Guests MUST be over the age of 21. In addition each guest MUST have a one-night access pass IN ADDITION TO a ticket to that night's concert (available to purchase on ticketmaster.com), or be accompanied by an annual VIP Club member to gain access to the room. ***ALL GUESTS are welcome to make a reservation for our Lovers and Friends Prix Fixe Dinner, regardless of membership status or Music Hall concert! The Foundation Room is a 21+ VIP Restaurant and Lounge that takes everything you love about the House of Blues to the next level. From smooth leather upholstery to eccentric artwork and elegant fixtures, Foundation Room VIP Club at the House of Blues Boston brings exquisitely designed menus for the most discerning tastes, steps away from Fenway Park. With decadent dining, inspired mixology, live entertainment, house DJs and over-the-top service, members and their guests enjoy nothing less than rock star status.

4. Krasi

4.9

Exceptional(1887)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Greek • Back Bay

Booked 60 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.

5. Don’t Tell Aunty

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3.5

Very Good(5)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Gastro Pub • Back Bay

Booked 38 times today

Don't Tell Aunty is a lively Indian gastropub in Boston’s Back Bay, located at 1080 Boylston St. Known for its bold flavors and playful ambiance, the restaurant serves creative twists on Indian classics, from Kerala fried chicken to rasam ramen. With vibrant décor, live music, and a unique cocktail selection—including South Indian coffee espresso martinis—this spot offers a fun and flavorful dining experience. Whether for a casual meal, late-night bites, or weekend brunch, Don't Tell Aunty brings together great food, drinks, and energy in a welcoming setting.

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6. Buttermilk & Bourbon

4.6

Exceptional(3496)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Southern • Back Bay

Booked 84 times today

Takeout and delivery services are available via our website and Uber Eats. There are three options for seating: Standard (Indoors), High-Top (Indoors), and Outdoors. If one of these options does not appear, it is because we are currently booked for that type of seating during the date and time you are seeking. We offer a fifteen-minute grace period and ask that you call us if you will be running late or your reservation may be canceled. We allow an hour and a half for a reservation of 2 guests and 2 hours for reservations consisting of 3 or more guests. All outdoor patio reservations are subject to being canceled in the event of inclement weather. We look forward to seeing you soon!

7. Contessa - Boston

4.7

Exceptional(118)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Back Bay

Booked 54 times today

Perched atop The Newbury Hotel like a crown jewel, Contessa is a grand destination. Guests are welcomed from morning till night to a sunlit, rooftop restaurant with Art Deco references and mid-century modern detailing, offering sweeping views of Back Bay and the Boston Public Garden. The menu offers a wide variety of delicious options, from feasts of antipasti, carpaccios and pizzas, to pastas and large steaks. A vast wine list, classic cocktails and a selection of dolci punctuate a beautiful meal.

8. South End Buttery

4.4

Awesome(2437)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • South End

Booked 31 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!

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9. OAK Long Bar + Kitchen

4.6

Exceptional(1878)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Unspecified • Back Bay

Booked 55 times today

OAK Long Bar + Kitchen is an exciting American brasserie restaurant in the heart of Boston's Back Bay. Enjoy specialty, hand crafted cocktails at the exquisite coppertop bar and a farm to table menu featuring local ingredients and purveyors.

10. Beehive

4.6

Exceptional(7190)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • South End

Booked 81 times today

The Beehive is an underground Bohemian eatery and bar featuring fabulous cuisine, libations, artwork and world class live music. Nestled below the Boston Center for the Art’s historic Cyclorama in Boston’s South End, we are conveniently located to local theaters, the Calderwood Pavilion as well as Boston's Theater district. The Beehive serves the eclectic fare of Chef Ryan Skeen - rustic comfort food infused with American and Mediterranean influences. Join us for dinner, weekend brunch, patio dining, great cocktails at our bars and next level live music. If you like the Beehive you'll love our sister restaurant Cosmica Mexican Food & Bar for elevated Mexican cuisine and cocktails located two blocks away.

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