Three words: wood-fired oven. Much of the menu at Prairie Fire is guided by the behemoth sitting squat in the center of the kitchen and for good reason. Why fix something simple when it ain't broken? Sometimes places can fall into the trap of trying to do too much. Prairie Fire is one of the few that can walk that tightrope, offering a raw bar, pizzas, pastas, a burger, seafood, and more. But everything we tried was delicious. I had an eye on so much on the menu but we ultimately went with the razor clam ceviche from the raw bar, a pepperoni pizza, the Maine lobster ravioli, and the mushroom toast (a crowd favorite). My favorites were the ceviche and the mushroom toast - do not skip it. The mushrooms are cooked perfectly and they slather a layer of parmesan aioli on the bread that cooks into it. Amazing. One of my best bites of 2025. Pepperoni pizza was pretty good but I still prefer the Neapolitan style. Have to come back to try so many other things - the Maine uni toast, the burger, the trout. The sourdough ice cream was a super unique dessert. They take the leftover butts of loaves and soak it in milk/cream and the result is almost like a less sweet salted caramel. Loved the textural addition of the poached pear. We were lucky to come around 5 on a weekend evening and snag some of the remaining bar seats but when we left, the place was completely full. Come early or get a reservation! Parking can be tough in Coolidge Corner; I recommend seeing if you can get a spot in Webster parking lot at the back of the restaurant. read more

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Sat at the bar once with my family and the service left a lot to be desired. We ordered a couple apps/veggies and no one cleared our very small surface area and just kept adding plates. The food was relatively good but nothing crazy. Had the summer squash pizza which just seemed very watery. I regularly order the pepperoni pizza and farmer's salad on uber eats. The pizza is very reliable, but farmer's salad can be hit or miss in terms of getting the freshest greens (had sometimes where they were slimy/gross). read more

Everything is delicious, prompt, good service, nice room. A rare feat! Definitely try it you won't be sorry. We had the roasted potatoes, sausage fennel pizza, farmer salad, ragu pasta and sourdough ice cream. Note: to me, reading the menu, it doesn't seem appetizing. Like if I read the menu in deciding to visit I would probably say no. I can't explain why. It's small, and maybe highlighting turnips seems weird. IDK! Just go an order and you will be happy. read more

Came here with out two Boston College kids. Got seated right away in the dimly lit room. We started with salads, both perfectly dressed, and then split the mushroom pizza, the sausage and fennel pizza, and a margarita pizza that we added pepperoni to. All was great. Good service, decent wine, fun atmosphere, and doesn't take itself too seriously. Would go again! read more

Prairie Fire - Sausage pizza. - Pizza Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

First time poppin in but we had it on our yelp list! We showed up before the dinner rush, right when they just opened for the evening. Being down the street in the area, the craving for pizza was real haha. We were seated promptly, waters and utensils. Our server was nice, checked in on us. The pizza was fennel sausage ricotta cheese and red onions! It was so good, the dough was great to eat all the way thru the crust. It also wasn't burnt crisp or mushy. The pizza dough was yummy, held well by the slice without all my toppings sliding right off and then flopping. We also got the steak tartare was great with Steel and rye (i believe from the Milton location?) sourdough bread toast. So yummy, must get for a starter! Then we took a look at their rawbar menu, ended up choosing the Tuna crudo. They have multiple proteins for this dish. Tuna is my favorite and the fish was actually cold and fresh. Nice clean chew with fatty tuna! Yummy with their almond vinegarette of sorts haha. Scooped up every bit of the plate. 3 dishes for a couple was perfect for us. read more

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Nice place. Wood-Fire cooked dishes. A sample of Coolidge Corner in Brookline. Menu is static. Food is good. Guests are interesting. Cocktails are tasting. Nice place for a snack. read more

Prairie Fire is a must try if you love a good pizza! I knew I wanted to grab the sausage & fennel pizza once I saw the menu... it exceeded my expectations! I mean, I feel like I can be a little picky when it comes to pizza because I really don't typically gravitate towards pizza when choosing what I wanna eat for any meal lol BUT it was sooo good! All of the toppings & flavors complimented each other so well in this dish & the dough was soft while still maintaining its shape when you go to pick it up to eat it. Honestly, everything we ordered was exceptional & tasted very fresh! We ordered the steak tartare & the tuna crudo to try, as well, & both were super fresh, very flavorful, & I highly recommend all of the dishes we ordered from Prairie Fire! Literally can't go wrong. I found service to be pretty good, though I should add that we did go when they opened for dinner. Lots of street meter parking available & had no issues grabbing a spot. Also accessible via train, MBTA Green Line Coolidge Corner! read more

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I came in on a very busy Friday night where all tables were packed. The ambiance of the place is great for date night: it's low lit and has a sense of quality. Host and servers were all very nice and great to speak with. But sadly the food did not impress me. I had a large order with a margherita, mushroom, and kale pizza and while they were decent, they did not have the level of quality I expected from a nicer place like this. It felt like the wood fire was not evenly distributed on some parts of the pie so it felt very charred on certain parts. I also thought the mushroom and kale flavors were very overpowering and it made it more difficult to appreciate other parts of the pizza. I would be willing to come here again and try a non-vegetarian pie or probably skip the pizza all together and try something an entrees. Fingers crossed I'll have a better experience! read more

This was one of the first restaurants I tried when I moved to Boston and I highly recommend. Although it's not traditional Italian food you find in the north end, it's a nice restaurant. The smoked crispy potatoes reminded me of Spain's patatas bravas, they were super crispy! They forgot to put it in at first but apologized and gave it to us for free. I got steak and my dad got pesto pasta and both were delicious! For dessert I got a corn ricotta cake with raspberry sorbet. The waitress was friendly and the rest of the food came out quickly. There's also a big bar that would be great for getting drinks! read more

Prairie Fire - Pizza Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

Came here with a group of 4 with a reservation and we were seated pretty fast. Service was solid, orders were taken quickly and food came out in a reasonable amount of time too. The menu had a good selection of sharables as well as regular single portion dishes. We shared everything which was nice to try a bit of everything, but in general things were suited for individuals too if that's what you like. Food was tasty and good in quality. I enjoyed the pasta and pizza the most for sure - solid entrees overall. The drink I got was also extremely strong which was nice! Overall, Prarie Fire was a good dinner experience. The price was a bit steep, but we had a nice time nonetheless. read more

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The atmosphere and service was amazing! The pizza and drinks were also really well portioned and refreshing. I would definitely come back to this cozy chic restaurant. read more

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We come to Prairie Fire ALL THE TIME! The place can't be beat on vibe, food, cocktails, and service. The menu changes so often that you can literally come once a week and order something new each time! And if nothing seems to grab your attention, just order the fennel sausage pizza - it's a staple and never disappoints. We are huge fans of sitting at the bar and Danny is always the most knowledgeable for creating you something special to sip. Everyone who works here is amazingly attentive and helpful when you're stuck on what to order. Splurge on the raw bar and dessert! They're always worth it! read more

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Delicious! Try the fennel and snausage pizza. So yum! I also had a cocktail that tasted like the smell of lavender how odd? Delicious all around! read more

Clean upscale spot where you can watch the wood fired pizzas being made while sipping your way through their nice wine, beer, and cocktail list. The steak tartare, duck pizza, and mushroom pizza were fantastic. Service was quick. Plenty of seating options to choose from at the bar, island, low and high tops. read more

The 4 of us ended here because one individual in our party wanted pasta and another was gluten free. The menu appeared to meet everyone's needs. They also had a solid drink menu. Our picky pasta eater had the fettuccine. It included meat- Guinea hen ragu. I was initially concerned she wouldn't like it when she realized it wasn't chicken but she loved it. We enjoyed the shishito peppers and heirloom tomato appetizers. Our GF diner enjoyed the chicken while another really enjoyed the fennel sausage pizza. Sadly no GF desserts available besides after dinner drinks. The sourdough ice cream was enjoyed by others. Good and unique. It was a little dark but comfortable with a good vibe- loved the fire. Serve was attentive and helpful in suggesting GF options. read more

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The marherita pizza was not anything I would ever order again. Sorry to say, as I had read good reviews and was looking forward tsrso a delicious pizza . Susan R. read more

Probably the best pizza I've had in Boston. Walked in early evening on a Sunday. All tables were full, but we grabbed some seats at their bar. It's right where they make the pizzas so that was cool to watch. Three of us split 2 pies and that was a perfect amount. Highly recommend the Fennel and Sausage. This place has more of an elevated feel, but we still felt comfortable being casual. read more

Creative pizzas with fresh ingredients. Loved the squash pizza! Drinks were just fine. I would definitely go back!

First time I went, Danny was super awesome; second time around I forget who the second person was, but Chef Brad DOES NOT disappoint. The food was absolutely exquisite, I was forced to keep ordering food. I started out with three oysters, ugh beautifully cut. No sand, no problem. Mignonette was great The steak just melts off the fork. I say it's a sin to order a steak any other way besides medium rare--but that's just me. Naturally, Chef Brad does not disappoint. The mash was such a great compliment to the meat. I had to keep eating. Poetically enough, I felt like the guy from "Ratatouille" that has a flashback to his mom cooking him food; I was brought back by how much better it was than a lot of other steaks I've tried at restaurants in Boston. I asked the server what the chef likes making but doesn't get ordered that much. He said the scallop crisp dish that's seasonal--woahhhh it was just exquisite. I ordered one of the cordials on the dessert menu; unfortunately it wasn't my taste, completely subjective. I was able to switch it to the wine I had been drinking before. I apologized I didn't like it, and the woman with the beautiful Targaryen hair helped me stop saying sorry about it and switched it. Kept ordering the crispy fingerling potatoes and the sourdough ice cream--because it was a sin not to try it. The entire meal was really divine, the service was incredibly personable. read more

Prairie Fire - Pizza Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

We were really looking forward to trying Prairie Fire. The ambience was lovely--warm, welcoming, and well-designed. It's easily the best part of the experience. Unfortunately, the food and service didn't match the setting. The menu felt limited, and there weren't many options that appealed to us. The drinks menu was a bit dull--nothing that stood out or felt creative. When the food finally came out after quite a long wait, it was... okay. Nothing terrible, but bland and not particularly memorable. Service was friendly but slow, and the delay in food made it hard to fully enjoy the evening. read more

Safe to say this place was FIRE service was great, food was great, no complaints and super cute evening

Cute place with nice vibe. Brought my daughter and her bf, because she wanted to try it. Overall food was tasty. Brussels might have been our favorite. Portions were small so that after ordering what our server thought would be plenty, had to order two more dishes! read more

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My family got off of our flight late afternoon, and this restaurant was very close to our hotel. No comments about parking around here as we used public transportation and Uber to get around. We were greeted by a friendly host and sat down right away since we went at an off time. The waitress was attentive and checked in often to see if we had any questions on the menu. We ordered the Calabrian Chili Pizza ($24) and Burrata Pizza ($23), and the food came around 15 minutes after we ordered. They were prepared at the counter close by and placed in the wood fired oven to cook, and the flavor definitely rubbed off on the pizzas! The pizzas were around 12 inches in diameter and cut into six slices - I would say a hungry person can eat an entire pizza. The Burrata Pizza was nice, light, and the Burrata was complemented nicely by the tomatoes and pesto. The Calabrian Chili Pizza was my favorite of the two - loved the pepperoni and tomato sauce combined with the chilis and honey was a flavorful combo. The pizzas were nicely charred and sourdough-forward, but it was still hard to justify the steep price. Come if you really like Neapolitan pizza, but otherwise, you can find other places around that are more worth it. read more

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My first time there. We had not made reservations, but we got seats at the bar, where we watched the excellent bartender do her thing! I had the beef cheek ragu with rigatoni and it was luscious and extremely flavorful. My companion had the white mushroom pizza and declared it to also be excellent. The amaro caramel, toasted meringue, hazelnut crumble chocolate cake was wonderful. Definitely be back. read more

I will not return. Food was not bad but not very good either. Service was poor - and I felt rushed both when they pushed us to order drinks before having a chance to read the menu and tried to remove our plates when I was still sipping my wine.. Prices were quite high. read more

Awesome Neapolitan pizza! I got takeout from Prairie Fire while visiting Boston. I had the Fennel & Sausage pizza: the ricotta and onion + chives are a big part of the flavor profile. I definitely want to try more from the menu! read more

Prairie Fire - Fennel & sausage pizza - Pizza Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

I had an excellent experience dining here for the first time! Our server was super attentive and very communicative about any dietary restrictions or allergies. The servers were constantly refilling our water and checking to see if we were doing okay. Four of us ordered 3 pizzas and 2 appetizers. This was plenty of food because we were all very full at the end and ended up taking half of a pizza to go. We started with some crispy potatoes ($13) and the mushroom toast ($18). Both dishes were so tasty! The crispy potatoes were like smashed fingerling potatoes-- super creamy and silky on the inside with a delicate, crispy skin on the outside. The mushroom toast had a nice balance between crispy toast, buttery aioli, and tender mushrooms. Both dishes were seasoned very well and had a good balance of flavors. For pizza, we got the margherita ($18), 'nduja ($20), and fennel & sausage ($21). I loved how they are not shy with the pizza crust, which was pillowy and fluffy! The pizza crust had a subtle sourdough flavor to it and was super charred on the outside. Some people might not be a big fan of this style, but I for sure love it! My favorite was probably the fennel & sausage pizza. The sausage had a lot of flavor and I loved the whipped ricotta on top. read more

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From the vibe to meal, everything was excellent. Service also exceeded my wife and I's expectations. Our meal was- Bread as our app with a salad. And entrees were steak and carbonara. All were some of the bests we've had. I should add the drinks and desserts were great (office party & sourdough ice cream). We're definitely coming back. read more

crowded on a Friday night but the front desk did their best to make us comfortable until they got us a seat after 15 minutes. we ordered steak tartare, fingerling potatoes, half chicken and short rib. steak was excellent as was chicken and short ribs but i'd pass on the fingerlings if we went again. Service was very good and we had a front row seat watching the wood fired grill in action cranking out pizza etc. read more

Prairiefire Brookline is a wonderful restaurant with outstanding customer service. I want to give very special shoutouts to Olivia and Austin, who's the GM for their incredible work tonight! No wonder Prairiefire is a true neighborhood gem that we all love. read more

Decided to come here for our one year wedding anniversary after seeing all of the great reviews, but we came away from the experience unimpressed. It wasn't terrible by any means, but I didn't have too many really positive points, and the price for some of the dishes seemed a bit high. The actual interior design was quite nice, though the restaurant was a bit loud. We had a 6:15pm reservation and we were seated immediately in a nice cozy corner booth, which was much appreciated. The woman at the front desk was very pleasant and nice as well. However, after the initial welcome, the service at our table seemed a bit rushed and cold - there wasn't much small talk and there were several times where people came to our table to drop off food, take plates away, or refill water without saying a single word. It was a bit strange, and it felt a little like we were being quickly pushed out the door despite only being there for under an hour total. As for the food, we ordered: Wood roasted oysters ($18 for 4) - I was really looking forward to these, but they unfortunately fell a bit flat. The menu said that these had miso kombu butter and crispy garlic, but they ended up tasting solely of garlic butter, and each oyster was practically drowned in it. I would have liked a bit less butter on these, as the crispy garlic ended up soggy in the pool of butter. The oyster itself had very little flavor, and I couldn't taste any smokiness from the wood roasting. There was disappointingly no miso or kombu flavor, and for $4.50 per oyster, I would definitely not get these again. Margherita pizza ($18) - Probably the most reasonably priced item that we ordered, but it tasted a bit bland. The basil was fresh, the mozzarella was good, and the crust had a nice soft and chewy texture, but in my opinion it could have done with a bit of salt sprinkled on the cheese before melting or some salt in the olive oil drizzled near the crust. The dough itself was quite nice, but everything on top could have used a bit more seasoning. Margherita is my favorite style of pizza, but this was not one of the better ones I've had. Malloreddus ($32) - This was a pasta dish with smoked Maine mussels, baby fennel, sea beans, and roasted garlic butter, and it was probably the best tasting of the three dishes we ordered. However, the portion size for $32 was quite small - I would have loved a bit more of the pasta even without any additional mussels. And even then, mussels are considered a fairly inexpensive seafood, so the $32 price tag was a bit puzzling for the dish as a whole, but it did taste nice. The seasoning was on point, and the pasta itself was nice and chewy. It was a dense pasta which my partner didn't like as much, but I thought it was nice. There was a citrusy taste to it as well, and the smoked mussels were the best bite of the evening - they were large and plump with great briny and smoky flavor. The extra green bits added some nice bite to the dish as well - a nicely put together dish albeit a bit small portion-wise. All in all, it wasn't a bad meal, but there was little that was memorable from the evening and the service was strangely cold and distant. I give it a 3/5, and I will not be returning with the current menu. I am curious to try some of the other dishes that were not on tonight's menu but in the Yelp photo album (it seems they have a seasonal menu, which is very cool), however, so we may return for an updated review in the fall or winter. read more

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Prairiefire Brookline is a fantastic restaurant with exceptional customer service. A huge shoutout to Olivia and Austin, the GM, for their outstanding work tonight! It's no surprise that Prairiefire is such a beloved neighborhood gem. read more

Went w a party of five, and my partner and I got the wood-fired anson mills cornbread, squid ink fusilli, and burger - TASTE: 4/5 - the cornbread tasted comforting and the honey chili butter was a perfect side. Enjoyed the subtle combo of chili crisp and brown butter in the pasta. My partner was underwhelmed by the burger; thought the patty and fries could've been better seasoned, and wished the black pepper mayo came through more. Note: he has been to Prairie Fire before and says the pizzas are excellent TEXTURE: 4/5 - the cornbread crust was was crisp, while the inside was soft, especially when paired w the butter. The pieces of octopus and the fusilli pasta itself were tender. We thought the burger's hand-cut fries were a little too thick and fried, making the bites less satisfying PRICE: 4/5 - price points are a little higher SERVING SIZE: 4/5 - didn't think the squid ink fusilli would fill me up for dinner, but I was satisfied! SERVICE: 4/5 - our group made a reservation beforehand bc we knew seating can be limited. We arrived at 4:30pm on a Saturday. Our waiter was attentive w our order and water refills, and our entrees came out 20min after ordering ATMOSPHERE: 5/5 - an elevated space w industrial and rustic touches that extend even to the bathroom PARKING: 4/5 - got a 3-hour metered parking spot a few blocks down on Harvard St read more

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Had to circle back to update this review now that I finally ate inside the restaurant! TLDR: this place rocks and is definitely on track to become my new favorite spot in Brookline. I visit the neighborhood every few months to take my dog to a groomer nearby, so I'm always looking for fun spots to kill time. After eating in Prairie fire's pop-up patio in the summer, I was overdue for a visit inside the actual restaurant. As you might expect, the vibe is completely different from out back. It's super cozy with dark walls, warm lighting, and a long bar wrapped around half the space. The staff was so nice and very attentive--everything you want from a nice restaurant like this. Now for the important stuff; the FOOD! Sadly we only sampled apps this time around, but they definitely didn't disappoint. We went for a half dozen oysters from the raw bar (great quality with several kinds to choose from) and the Steak Tartare and Crispy Potatoes from the Appetizer menu. The potatoes were more of a side than an app, but the black garlic ranch on them is a must try. We had to ask for an extra side of it, it was that good. The Steak Tartare, however, was the star of the show. It's served on top of a thick and perfectly toasted piece of Challah, and is sprinkled with a generous serving of shredded cheddar. I've never had steak tartare prepared quite like this, but I definitely need to eat it again. I saw several pasta dishes and pizzas pass by our table that looked absolutely unreal as well, so I'll be back asap for a full meal. So happy I found this place! read more

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Method: Dine-in Items ordered: Farm greens salad, roasted cabbage, margherita pizza, ricotta gnocchi Aya's favorite: the cabbage (surprise!) The short answer: Really delicious food with a cool, dark, modern ambiance that's perfect for a soirée, friendly dinner, or even a date. The long answer: Firstly I want to apologize for the partial images because I could not help digging in and eating a significant part of the dish prior to capturing. The food is all around delicious, the cabbage was perfectly charred and came with a Caesar dressing that I very much enjoyed (Looking at the menu today, I don't see it, so it must have been a seasonal item recently removed). Everything else was fresh and flavorful. The drinks looked amazing, and my friends said they were delish. Great place that I will certainly keep on rotation! read more

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I'm impressed with the quality of their pizzas and side dishes. I recommend the mushroom pizza and side of grilled veggies. Nice ambience but also great as takeout read more

Went for a pre-Valentine's Valentine's dinner and was very much wowed. This felt reminiscent of our favorite upscale pizza in New Haven, Da Legna's, with a bit more oomph. Loved the sharp cheese and spicy sausage (could it be nduja or a relative?) of the potato pizza and the liquid ricotta blobs with the sausage of the fennel sausage. The wood fired oysters were a lovely complement to the meal. The only minor disappointment was the bread pudding, which was good but not entirely exciting (the yogurty ice cream was nice, though). Looking forward to coming back! read more

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This place is a gem! I showed up a few minutes early for my table and they went out of their way to make me comfortable... a great sign but the best part was the food! They had a couple of off beat choices that I felt the need to try. 1st the stake tartar which is one of my favorite dishes had a very cool presentation. They actually served it on toast not with toast... and it could not have been more delicious or fresh! 2nd- they had a burger with aged cheese , pepper mayo and caramelized onions which I thought would absolutely be too much... it was not! It was amazing! I don't know how it worked so well but it did! Also the actual know how what medium rare is! Great staff, great menu and great food! 10/10 read more

Service was top notch, sat at a ledge table near the bar area. Ambiance was fun and lively with some good people watching. Pizza was good but not great so not sure how quickly we'd want to go but in the area would consider it. read more

Our new favorite restaurant in Boston. Food is unbelievable. The service was great, and wine list was great as well. The mushroom toast was a must get. read more

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