Thanks to an affordable, easy-to-navigate menu and 140 TVs, the Sports Grille Boston makes an ideal watering hole and an especially appropriate pre- or post-game dining destination. Sports fans of all stripes cheer on their alma mater or their favorite teams on one of the restaurant's 15 satellite channels. Friendly waitresses and bartenders are careful not to distract patrons from the big game.

From pizzas to burgers to hot dogs, all the old favorites one finds at sporting events are here, waiting to be devoured. Those without tickets to a Sox game need only grab a seat and munch on a pair of hulking chili-cheese dogs to replicate the experience. Juicy turkey tips and huge, freshly made salads cater to palates evolved beyond standard pub grub. If your team wins, indulge in one of the grill's all-American desserts (apple pie or chocolate cake).

The Grille caters to families with a kids' menu, but parents should know that patrons can get rowdy during contentious games, namely Sox-Yankees match-ups.

Facing a wait? Don't fret: An outside screen ensures you won't miss a minute of the big game.