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Prairie Fire, Brookline, MA

Prairie Fire

4.8 (553)
$30 and under
American
242 Harvard Street, Brookline, MA 02446

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 40 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
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.

Our Beer Garden is open for the season. It will be open during our normal business hours, weather dependent. It is seated on a first come, first serve basis. We do not take reservations for the beer garden.

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. 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. 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!

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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Delivery & takeout
  • 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

What 553 people are saying

Prairie Fire reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Greater Boston

    American

  • Boston

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Prairie Fire offers a cozy and inviting atmosphere with "fantastic service" and a diverse menu that delights. Standout dishes include the mushroom toast, clam pizza, and sourdough ice cream. Patrons praise the "cozy vibe" and "delicious food," making it a beloved neighborhood gem perfect for any occasion.
553 Reviews
  1. Samuel VIP

    Greater Boston120 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Always really good, a repeat restaurant for us. Constant improvement.

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  2. Kristen

    Greater Boston5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Mushroom toasts + gnocchi were fantastic- will be back just for those :)

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  3. sam

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful experience! all the food was very good, drinks were prompt and tasty and our server (ariana i think) coursed our meals perfectly! we’re not fussy diners but she went above and beyond and was so friendly she really made our experience a 10/10.

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  4. Gabriela

    Greater Boston5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was incredibly better than when I visited 2 years ago. Not just better, but delicious. Pizza anf mushroom toast but the show steelers were definitely the halibut cheeks, the angolotti and the fries that came with the burger. Service was exceptional and the ambiance was perfect. I went with my 9yr old son and parents on mother's day, but this is a good date night spot as well as.

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  5. Kate VIP

    Greater Boston106 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious and service was great. It was just really noisy tonight

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  6. Sydney

    Denver / Colorado3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was good but expensive for what you got. The pizza was delicious, especially the crust; however, the $4 per additional topping on a 12 inch pizza is very overpriced, though, and makes me feel I can find similarly good pizza for better prices at other Boston restaurants. Overall though, the restaurant was a good Sunday stop to try.

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  7. Barry VIP

    Greater Boston40 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, a fantastic experience. It’s our neighborhood go-to, but get in a car or hop on the T if you aren’t lucky enough to be in walking distance

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  8. Howard VIP

    Greater Boston25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This a great place to eat and centrally located for those that travel by public transportation. The food has been and always been fantastic. The change in the menu is always a great surprise.

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  9. Richard

    Baltimore / Maryland1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Unbelievable food and service!!! Can't wait to come back to Brookline for another meal or five!!! Thank you!

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  10. Jaquline

    Greater Boston8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall I liked this place. The tuna tartare was good. I really liked the endive salad. Cheese plate was solid. The mushroom pizza could have been amazing but they put way too much cheese on it which resulted in greasy floppy pizza but the crust was spot on. The flavor of the gnocchi was good but they were gummy. The sourdough ice cream was bomb, the sticky toffee pudding was dry. The service was kind of slow. They did not offer bottled water but their tap water smelled like a toilet bowl.

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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 553 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 40 times today
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
  • Delivery & takeout
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