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Prairie Fire, Brookline, MA

Prairie Fire

4.8
4.8
518 Reviews
$30 and under
American

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 27 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
We are currently open seven days a week. Saturday & Sunday we are open with an All Day Menu. Reservations can be made on our website, or through OpenTable. Due to the intimate nature of our dining room, if you would like to make a reservation for more than 4 guests, please give us a call at the restaurant.

We hold reservations for a 15 minute grace period. Please call us if you are running late, we will do our best to hold your table but cannot guarantee it. Due to the size of our dining room, we do appreciate 1.5 hour dining experiences for parties of 1-2 guests, 2 hours for parties of 3-4, and 2.5 hours for parties of 5 or more guests that book reservations. We always welcome walk-in guests to our bar.

Reach us at 617-396-8199 with questions, comments or additional assistance. We hope to see you soon!

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (617) 396-8199
  • Website
    https://www.prairiefirebrookline.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    242 Harvard Street, Brookline, MA 02446
  • Neighborhood
    Brookline
  • Cross street
    Beacon Street & Harvard Street
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Coolidge Corner Green C Line Stop, 66 Bus Coolidge Corner Stop
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

Menu

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What 518 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Greater Boston

    American

  • Boston

    Best Ambiance

  • Boston

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Prairie Fire is a beloved neighborhood gem with a "cozy atmosphere" and "delicious, creative menu." Diners frequently highlight the "incredible cozy ambiance" and "outstanding food and service." Favorites include the "mushroom toast," "bone marrow," and "wood-fired chicken." Despite occasional noise concerns, the overall experience is consistently praised as a "delightful" and "relaxing" dining spot.

518 Reviews

  1. Catherine

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My family and I love going to Prairie Fire! The food is always so good and consistent and the staff is so friendly.

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  2. David

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic restaurant, we love coming here. The pizza’s are great but don’t miss out on the mushroom toast. There’s always a great selection of oysters, well shucked and super fresh.

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  3. Joy

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was prompt and excellent! My friends and I had a variety of the main courses, and couldn’t wait to take the leftovers home.

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  4. Michael

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My new favorite place to eat! The roasted baby beets, smoked crispy potatoes, arrowhead cabbage, broccolini, mushroom pizza, and New York strip steak are all delicious with amazing flavor!

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  5. Jerry

    Greater Boston

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server worked a busy section and she was superb! Knowledgeable, friendly, and so helpful.

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  6. Lisa

    New York City

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on January 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The perfect cozy environment and delicious, creative menu for dinner with old friends on an arctic January night. We eat here a lot, it’s always relaxing, low key and stylish, and the staff are true professionals.

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  7. Gabriella

    Miami

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always go to Prairie Fire it’s our spot! Best food! My favorite drink is the disappearing act.

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  8. Tulin

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible cozy ambiance! Food is fresh and delicious. We celebrated my son’s birthday and it was fabulous.

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  9. Howard

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience. Something new every time we go.

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  10. Liza

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dinner!! The food was delicious, our server was friendly and helpful, and the cozy atmosphere was perfect. We will definitely be back - the beets starter and Marguerita pizza are fabulous!

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FAQs

Prairie Fire offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 396-8199.

Prairie Fire is rated 4.8 stars by 518 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 27 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Prairie Fire

242 Harvard Street, Brookline, MA 02446

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Beacon Street & Harvard Street
  • Neighborhood
    Brookline
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Coolidge Corner Green C Line Stop, 66 Bus Coolidge Corner Stop
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine
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