Fenway Park, located in Boston, Massachusetts, is home to one of America's oldest professional baseball teams, the Boston Red Sox. Fans looking to grab a bite to eat and drink before and after the game have several choices in the Fenway area. Restaurants featuring fine dining with outdoor seating line the streets, as do the rowdy pub-style establishments perfect for those looking for a burger and beer with friends.
Popular with area college students, fans and Red Sox players, this American-Italian restaurant is a Fenway Park-area staple. The restaurant features a bright dining room with extensive patio dining which is very popular during the summer. Established in 1992, it began as a small pizzeria and has developed into an establishment with separate take-out and dining-in menus.
Food options include sandwiches, pastas, pizzas, calzones and a wide variety of meat entrees. Prices range from $5 for appetizers to $20 for entrees. Canestaro also has a full-service bar featuring mixed drinks, beers and wines. With free parking in the rear, the restaurant is open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.
Canestaro
16 Peterborough St.
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 266-8997
canestaros.com
Rated as the No. 2 baseball bar in the United States by ESPN, this restaurant and bar is very popular among Red Sox fans. Close to Fenway Park on the corner of Lansdowne and Brookline, fans flock to Cask'n Flagon for pregame dining and fun. It features outdoor seating along the street, as well as a large dining room with televisions and old photos of legendary baseball players like Ted Williams and Joe Cronin.
The menu features pub-style food including burgers, pizzas and hot wings, but also full entrees such as ribs, pastas and fish and chips. Cask'n Flagon has after-work specials and a wide variety of beer and cocktails. Open daily from 11 a.m. to 1 or 2 a.m.
Cask'n Flagon
62 Brookline Ave.
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 536-4840
casknflagon.com
Less than a mile from Fenway Park, Petit Robert Bistro at Kenmore serves fine French food at reasonable prices. Those looking for more than the typical bar fare will find this option attractive before heading to the big game. The menu features traditional French entrees such as frog legs, salmon, duck and lamb. Several side dishes and appetizers are also available.
The small bistro in Kenmore Square does provide limited outdoor seating and is open daily from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Reservations can be made by calling in advance. It features a full wine list, a separate lunch menu and a pastry bar. Entree prices range from $15 to $20.
Petit Robert Bistro
468 Commonwealth Ave.
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 375-0699
petitrobertbistro.com
