Thanks to its close proximity to Fenway Park, Game On is a great place to come and watch the game if you can't score a ticket to the game. Good bar food and tons of TVs. They also have a crazy after-game scene, as the younger crowds flock here to party after a Red Sox win. Check out Game On's menu of traditional Fenway fare like authentic Buffalo Wings, potstickers, fried ravioli and Chowda & Chips HERE.

A bar on the edge of Fenway Park's outfield. You enter from Lansdowne Street, but a large window in the sitting area allows diners and drinkers to peer out onto the field to watch the games. According to BU Today, there's "no nachos, no chicken wings, no quesadillas," so don't expect typical bar fair; "high-end," classic sandwiches like "pastrami, salami, beef brisket, corned beef, liverwurst.... turkey club, grilled cheese with bacon, and 'sliders'" make up the better part of the menu's hearty choices. Click here to view their menu. On tap: Bud, Miller Light and Sam Seasonal.

A famous watering hole, often featured in live camera shots during crucial Red Sox games. The Cask 'n Flagon is where Red Sox nation gathers to celebrate or commiserate. Recently featured in the Reebok ad that debuted during the 2007 World Series - Donny Wahlberg sat at the bar here, and Bobby Orr walked by too. Those heading to a game can save a few bucks by filling up on the Cask's straightforward bar fare and skipping the ballpark's expensive snacks. The walls are lined with high-definition TVs and photos that depict the histories of Fenway and the Sox. Locals fill the huge wraparound bar that resides in the middle of the main room while keeping an eye on all the sports news via an ever-present sports ticker. The Cask has some of the city's most aggressive bouncers--be on your best behavior.

Boston Beer Works is the oldest brewery/restaurant combo in Boston. They have 3 locations, this one across from Fenway is bustling during baseball season and throughout the year. The beers on tap change weekly. Usually there are several seasonal offerings to go along with a stable of beers, ranging from light to dark. There are alternatives for those not inclined towards the hop-laden brews too. The food is excellent - basic American bar food done right. And what's better than tucking into a burger and a beer? Chowing down right next to the tanks where that beer was made.

Mauluken is karaoke headquarters in Kenmore Square, the restaurant offers it nightly from 9pm until 1am. Serving a wide range of Japanese food and offering take-out Maluken is a good spot for lunch or dinner. But it's not until later that the action really gets started.

"The third location from the partners who brought "pane Romano" (literally Roman bread) to this area. It's not bread, but rather very thin pizza spread with highly seasoned toppings. Add to that homecooked entrees, simple salads, a handful of desserts, and a very stylish place where you can spread out with your laptop. Like the other locations in Harvard Square and Weston Center, this Campo is also becoming a meeting place." (Sheryl Julian, Globe staff | December 22, 2005) Great Authentic Italian food, you can get a great tasting combo with a sandwich and either soup, salad or pizza, plus a drink, for around $6.60.

Opening up in January 2008, the 3,000-square-foot space occupies the ground level of graduate housing at 580 Commonwealth Ave. just outside of Kenmore Square. The restaurant has 90 seats, and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The restaurant serves beer and wine.

A McDonald's is a McDonald's no matter where you go in this country. You can expect your service to be quick and somewhat apathetic. The cheeseburger is not going to taste better than the last one you had. Upside: Free Wifi, although I suggest this be your last resort for a quite sit down place to study with your laptop.

Housed within the Howard Johnson Hotel - this is the same venerable Hong Kong that you may know from Harvard Square. Scorpion bowls and all those other very strong, tropically influenced drinks are available along with the Chinese food. No Msg, Very Friendly service. the layout is strange - as it is in an old HowardJ's. dont let that fool you... The prices are great, $4-10 for most dishes. Tip: I would only avoid going there before or after games... or else you'll be sitting near 5 pot-bellied dudes getting liquored up and loud as hell before a Sox game.

America runs on caffeine and sugar and Boston needs a Dunkin Donuts every block or so.