Cheeky Monkey is a sensory-overloaded brewery in the Fenway.

Orfano is an Italian steakhouse in the Fenway. It has a three-foot tall pepper mill, so that’s something.

Trillium Fenway is the much smaller (but still crowded, because Trillium) Fenway outpost of one of Boston’s best breweries.

Dos Diablos and Two Saints is a beer hall and taco bar in the Fenway.

Conor Larkins is a a pub in the heart of Northeastern's campus in the Fenway.

Boston Shawarma is a counter-serve shawarma spot in the Fenway near Northeastern.

Tasty Burger is a mini fast-food chain in the Fenway that does actually have really tasty burgers, along with beer.

Time Out Market is a giant food hall in Fenway with stalls run by some great Boston restaurants. It’s cool, but be prepared to pay the tourist tax.

Nathalie is a relaxed wine bar in the Fenway with small bites and an interesting wine list.

465 is the full-service American restaurant inside the Museum of Fine Arts.

The Groove is a cocktail lounge inside Hojoko that's a great place to hang out if you like hanging out in 1970s bachelor pads.

Futago is a decent Udon spot in the Fenway.

Hojoko is a Japanese restaurant in the Fenway that is the opposite of a sensory deprivation tank.

Bennett’s is a good counter-service sandwich shop in the Fenway.

The Hawthorne is a fancy bar with fancy cocktails in Kenmore Square.

El Pelon is a great counter-service taco spot in the West Fens.