Island Creek Oyster Bar is a quintessential Boston seafood restaurant.

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

Eventide is a great fast-casual seafood spot in the Fenway.

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

Mei Mei is the brick and mortar of a great foodtruck that serves Chinese-American food for lunch.

Eastern Standard is a brasserie in Kenmore Square.

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

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

Basho is a cool and casual Japanese spot in the Fenway with sushi and a big menu of small plates.

Sweet Cheeks is a Fenway barbecue joint with biscuits that might overshadow the meat.

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

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

Noodles King serves excellent hand-pulled noodles.

Futago is a decent Udon spot in the Fenway.

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

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