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Prairie Fire, Brookline, MA

Prairie Fire

4.8
4.8
545 Reviews
$30 and under
American
242 Harvard Street, Brookline, MA 02446

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 46 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • 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.

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!

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 545 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 is a captivating neighborhood gem in Coolidge Corner, offering "incredible food and ambiance," perfect for dates or gatherings with friends. The "mushroom toast" and "clam pizza" are crowd favorites. The service is "friendly and accommodating," and the atmosphere is "cozy and stylish." Reservations are recommended for this popular spot.

545 Reviews
  1. Richard

    Baltimore1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  2. Jaquline

    Greater Boston7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  3. Alex

    Greater Boston8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As usual, prompt service and our bartender checked in with us just enough and was very pleasant. Noise level is just right and the ambience and energy here are perfect for a date or catching up with a friend. Food and drinks are both on par you won't be disappointed.

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  4. Claire VIP

    Greater Boston12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    my favorite neighborhood restaurant....servers are warm, friendly, reliable...I am so lucky it right around the corner from me.

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  5. Jeffrey VIP

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great variety of delicious food options at good price points. Their bar program is solid and they have a great backbar of whisky, gin, and amaro. Staff is friendly, helpful, and attentive.

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  6. Mike

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely incredible food and ambiance. Will definitely be returning!

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  7. Penny VIP

    Washington DC22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is a true neighborhood gem. Probably the nicest restaurant in Coolidge Corner. Perfect for a girls dinner or a date night. MAKE SURE YOU GET A RESERVATION, the spot is on the smaller side! Plenty of bar seats, though!

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  8. sarah

    Greater Boston16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    great food and drink, I come often but have realized coming with others that if waiters hurt your feelings you probably won’t be happy—

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  9. Anonymous VIP

    Greater Boston5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great spot. Spinach Fusselini was awesome, as was the fried quail and steak tartare. Pizza dough is fabulous, but we felt that the clam pizza doesn't need the Lardon as it doesn't add anything to the dish. We suggest guanciale or chorizo in its place,

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  10. JennyC VIP

    Greater Boston5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my favorite restaurants! Everything is always consistently good.

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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 545 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
10:30 PM
Booked 46 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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