Food and service was not great; we ordered a burger, and it was so overloaded with onions that we needed a fork and knife to eat and the wood oven half chicken was tasteless and dry. Our son ordered the margherita pizza but when the waiter brought out the burger and chicken, he told us it would be out momentarily twenty minutes later the pizza had not arrived and the restaurant and brick oven was not busy. I had to asked the maître d' (since our waiter disappeared after serving our food) for an update on the pizza eventually the waiter arrived and didn't apologize just stated the oven was backed up. I had to ask for the pizza to be boxed to go since we had already finished dinner and we had to be somewhere and our son ate the pizza on the way (which was luke warm) . I had looked forward to trying this place but after this experience I was disappointed, It is overpriced for mediocre quality food and subpar waitstaff. read more

I wish this was in my neighborhood. Unfortunately, I live too far away to drop in a few nights a week. Otherwise, I would be there at least weekly. We were greeted warmly and had a 20 minutes wait, so we bellied up to the bar. A great beer selection, with craft beers from around New England. My friend ordered an old fashioned. It was delicious - the bartender took the time to rub the rim of the glass with orange, and to show us the bottle of bourbon that had been sourced by the restaurant owner on a trip Kentucky, where he bought the whole barrel. It is obvious that care goes into every detail at Prairie Fire. Dinner? Yum. We ordered oysters (Island Creek) and wood roasted oysters (wow) to start. The menu is not extensive, but there was plenty to choose from. Our AMAZING waitress Amy walked us through options, gave advice and took very good care of us. We wanted to go back the next day for brunch - too bad we live too far away. I highly recommend. This is a great, friendly spot for a delicious casual dinner. read more

This is a great new neighborhood restaurant, classy but comfortable and cozy, filled with the sweet smell of the wood-fired oven which touches most of the items on the menu- which makes it an ideal setting for a winter's dinner. They have a compact menu with familiar food (pasta, pizza, meatballs, chicken) but a touch more upscale, so it'll work well for both the picky eaters and the more foodie among us. I do wish the menu was a bit more diverse- for example, I already have my favorite local pizza places (Stoked, Otto), and there are a lot of places to get a good bowl of pasta-, but look forward to seeing how the menu evolves and changes over time. There's a lot of potential with that wood-fired oven, and I'd love to see more diversity with items like whole-roasted fish and smoked pork chops (drool...). But what they do have, they execute very well. My smoked spaghetti with (whole!) littlenecks and guanciale was excellent, and was just the right portion size. Our side of charred market greens topped with sunflower seeds hit the spot (minus the large chunk of butter? cream? that hadn't quite melted/incorporated). And the husband's chicken dish was near-perfect: two large flat pieces of juicy, flavorful meat surrounded with crispy skin, atop potatoes and crusty bread swimming in some damn fine jus. All it needed was some sort of veg included, and it would have been a perfect plate. Despite the large bar and comfortable vibe, this sadly isn't really a place to come for just a drink- the drink list seems more geared towards complimenting the food rather than the other way around, with a tiny/traditional cocktail menu, a good-sized wine selection, and a well-curated and interesting/solid beer list. Still, they have some solid choices, including a few Trilliums and a Stillwater Artisanal sour on tap (both excellent!). Good service, nice atmosphere, excellent food, nice beer and wine list- overall a great new spot for the area. read more

Where has this place been hiding? What a find, what a fiiiiind! This is truly a safe haven for pescatarians, vegetarians and gluten-free people. Let's start with their veggies: carrot fritters and roasted eggplant. Not even my foodie husband can make them the way the Prairie chef does. They truly melt in your mouth. Next, make sure you order their oysters. Raw, fried, doesn't matter. Get a plate of both. Your mouth will thank you:) Oblige your waitress and order from the specials list. The ricotta gnocchi are to die for. They melt in your mouth AND are gluten-free. If you or your child are craving pizza, go right ahead, the selection of pizza is quite amazing. Finally, those deserts. While the options are somewhat scarce, don't worry, your sweet tooth will be satisfied. The chocolate mousse and the olive oil ice cream + cake are heavenly. Conclusion: must.come.back! read more

Best pizza I have had in a long time. I'm originally from NY, so v fussy about pizza. Our bartender Danny was excellent. Cocktails were so balanced and well mixed. We love Steel & Rye, so no surprise this place is high quality. Would have given it 5 stars, but the greens we ordered were overly salty. That said the main attractions-pizza and cocktails were truly awesome. Coming back soon! read more

This place has a huge bar with full menu being served. We sat at the bar abd had the wood roasted oysters, mushroom pizza, and duck sandwich. The oysters were on the small side but very tasty with the butter, spices, and bread crumbs. The pizza was thin, crisp, and flavorful. The wood oven cooking is cool to watch. Dont miss out on watching the pizza dough rollers also. The duck was ok... a bit too much cranberry. For dessert the chocolate bar had a few different elements that made for good tastes. Drinks were good, including wine, beer, and cocktail. I want to try the meatballs next time. read more

My husband and I were Lineage regulars when it was open. Seriously - we were there at least 4x a month. So, when it was announced that Chef Sewall was not renewing the lease, we were heartbroken. Cut to our first experience at Prairie Fire last night. First off, the place looks completely different. Which is a good thing. To truly succeed in that space, anyone would have had to make it completely their own, lest they run the risk of $1 oysters, amazing wines by the glass, and lobster tacos haunting guests. The new decor is great - modern, warm and inviting. We sat at the bar for dinner, as is tradition in our household and had great, attentive - but not so attentive as to be annoying - service from the friendly bartenders. There were many hits for us with only a few - but very notable - misses. Here's the breakdown of everything we had (we split most everything and were hungry): 1. Wood Fired Oysters with Hollandaise: These were really tasty. Buyer be warned though, there is bacon sprinkled on top of them that is not advertised. For the Prairie Fire purveyors, I need to know when meat is being added to a seemingly non-meat containing dish. -.5 stars. 2. Wood Fired Beans with Mustard Vinaigrette: YES PLEASE. I loved these and will get them every time I come. 3. Squid Ink and Lobster Pasta: Another home run. This was delightful, the pasta was super fresh and the lobster was well cooked. The sauce was also pretty yummy. 4. Cocoa Pasta with Duck Ragu and Jalapeno: This one sounded real weird to me but I wanted to try it. Yes, it is rich and decadent. It is also totally worth it. SO DELICIOUS and definitely not a summertime dish. This made me daydream about snowy weather and a great glass of red wine. ...which leads me to the wines. This, I'm afraid is where the other -1.5 stars comes from. I don't know if the ghost of Lineage's by the glass wine program is haunting this bar area hard or what but the wines by the glass are a HUGE letdown. We tried three different by the glass options (2 red, 1 white) and none of them were something we would willingly drink again... which is a shame because nothing makes me happier than a great, decadent bowl of pasta and a gorgeous glass of wine. Final verdict - we'll return for the food, for sure. If the wine program gets an overhaul and the pork additions are more clearly advertised, we may even become regulars. read more

Not Wild about Prairie Fire - we don't need another Pizza place in Coolidge Corner. OK its upscale - but if you don't want pizza or pasta there isn't much protein on the menu -- Was hoping they would have some fish or seafood mains... There is no cocktail list - its mostly focused on beer -- on a very positive note - the staff is all very friendly - and if you request a cocktail they are very skilled bartenders and can make anything you ask for. Sorry -- I miss LIneage... read more

Super cute ambiance and friendly staff for a night date. Came here and sat at the bar. Ordered drinks, oysters and pizza to share. Everything was good! read more

We checked out Prairie Fire on Saturday night the third evening for this new entrant to the Brookline restaurant scene. It's brought to you by Dan Kerrigan from Steel and Rye. Pizza, pasta and small plates are the theme. The place has a simple refinement. Not too fancy but clean and straightforward. The menu is split into small plates (apps), salads, pastas (half and full portions) and pizza. The wood burning oven is the center piece of the space from it come pizzas and a number of other tasty items. Now lets get down to it. The pastas were stand outs. Unusual and creative. Fresh homemade pasta. We tried three all were very good. The chicken-pork meatballs and greens were both excellent. The pizza was very good as well although I have had better in the area. I am very happy to welcome Prairie Fire to town. I will definitely return to try some other items! read more

What a great place to replace Lineage. Right in Coolidge Corner across the street from TJ's/Brueggers! Very modern and hip atmosphere. The crowd is young professionals and up. Great place for a date night as tables are candlelit and the volume is pretty low. They have a long L-shaped bar with lots of seating and tons of table. It's just one large space utilized really well. Host and waitress were so friendly and nice! The vino selection is awesome but cocktails seemed limited. Red/white selections are delicious and just the right temperatures. We ordered the Greek salad- really fresh and they didn't soak it in dressing. Vegetables tasted good and crunchy! They knew we were sharing food and brought the salad on two plates so we didn't have to do it ourselves. The Squid ink pasta was my favorite and amazing!!!! With buttery lobster chunks! I liked how they didn't use a squid ink sauce but just pasta and a light red sauce. So delicious I'm still thinking about it. We also got the fennel sausage pizza. It's a thin crust with lots of flavor. I really loved the dough. Usually I don't like the crust but I was dipping my crust into the squid ink sauce.. Prices are pretty standard for Brookline and lots of metered parking make it easy to come again. Overall, really great place to grab dinner and it's not super busy/packed with a long wait just yet since it's fairly new. Excited to see if their menu changes thru the seasons! I want to try their chocolate pudding..Will def be back for more!!! read more

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Excellent service and very pleasant staff. Good vegetarian options. Delightful addition to the neighborhood! Note: you can order take out from here. read more

Delicious new spot! Very small menu, but executed EXTREMELY well. We had the oysters, tuna carpaccio, Margherita pizza, and Greek salad. Everything was fresh and delicious and looked beautiful. The service was top notch, gorgeous space and home made sodas and cocktails were phenomenal! Highly recommend. read more

Prairie Fire - Pizza Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

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Really good vibe. Friendly customer service. Went alone to the bar for dinner while visiting for work - it was the perfect environment. Tasty food and cocktails, too. read more

Ask for Carrie she's an amazing waitress!!! She recommended some amazing dishes and we loved every single one. Everything is so authentic and fresh. Everything is handmade in their restaurant. My father has a health condition and my little brother is super picky but everyone loved every single dish. They even had a savory mushroom ice cream that played so well with all of the dessert flavors. Between the flavors of fresh ingredients and a brick oven you really can't go wrong with any dish. read more

Prairie Fire - Pizza Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

Spent a weekend in Boston with some friends, and discovered this restaurant around the corner from our hotel. The Saturday dinner crowd is comprised mostly of young families with noisy children - nothing a few cocktails can't help you tune out. Their raw oysters were fresh, and definitely cheaper than you'll find them in New York. And while the apple & fennel salad was definitely unique, the cheddar and chamomile dressing didn't exactly pair together well. My squid ink campanelle was perfection, though - from the flavorful sauce to the texture of the lobster bits, I was thrilled with my dish. read more

Prairie Fire - Mmmm.. squid ink! - Pizza Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

A cool place close to my hotel. I have had oysters and an old fashion so far. Just ordered dinner. read more

Prairie Fire - Cool bar - Pizza Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

After our first dinner here in July, 2021, my wife and I knew we had to return. The service was top notch, manager, host, and wait staff each ensuring that we had what we needed and were enjoying our experience, which we definitely were. Each course was served with perfect timing: we had time to relish the delightful bottle of wine we'd ordered before the appetizers were served, and then, just as we'd finished the apps, the main courses arrived. Every dish was prepared with an expert combination and preparation of natural ingredients to present a unique gustatory sensation with each bite. Dessert was of the same calibre as the rest of the meal. Our second visit in September of 2021 was just as enjoyable--multiple staff greeted us, referencing our previous visit and welcoming us back. This is a restaurant that spends as much time on cultivating staff and service etiquette as it does on designing culinary innovations and the perfect dining ambiance of earthen tones, subtle lighting, and tasteful background music. This is one of the few premier restaurants we've visited in the three decades we've spent sampling American and European establishments. Kudos to Prairie Fire; we look forward to our next visit! read more

Great new-ish spot. Awesome for drinks or food. Great service and nice area right in Coolidge Corner

Haven't been back since covid and it's better than ever. Their new GM and rehired team is amazing. The chef has a fluke ceviche that is truly amazing. Pizzas are grilled fired. If u are lucky enough to get Dana for your bartender, he will create the drink of your choice perfectly! read more

After 2 days of me talking about it, my wife recommended I share how great my experience online so I locals can know how great this place is. I was in town earlier this week for work and struggling on my Whole 30 Diet. Anyone who has ever done the diet know how hard it can be to eat out, never mind in a city you aren't familiar with. After over an hour of looking online of places to go that didn't involve too far of a walk, and giving up on finding a Whole 30 Compliant delivery meal. I decided to walk to Prairie Fire because it was close to my hotel, I was starving, and I figured if all else failed I could just eat oysters. When I arrived and sat down at the bar the first thing I noticed was the amazing Bourbon selection, which I wasn't able to indulge in, which made me frustrated, yet impressed. I asked a few questions to the bartender about how things were made, and I immediately knew I picked the right place. He was incredibly helpful and understanding of my diet providing some of the best customer service I've ever had at a restaurant. The Chef even came out at one point to make some recommendations about some Whole 30 complaint substitutions to make my meal as best as possible. I had the wood Roasted Oysters with Lemon and Parsley, The Grilled Sea Trout, and the Market Greens. EVERYTHING WAS AMAZING! I left Happy, full, and Healthy. I called my wife when I got back to my hotel room just to tell her how delicious everything was and how we had to try and make the Herb Vinaigrette ourselves soon. What started out as what was looking like the worst dinner alone in my life turned into one of the best dining experience I've ever experienced. I will surely come back next time I am in the area. read more

One of the best dining experiences I have had in a long time! I had frequented Prairie Fire pre-pandemic and was always a fan, but they have truly stepped up the game. Our waitress was so knowledgeable and helpful in navigating both food and drink choices, and everything was delicious! I especially loved the cabbage side (never thought I'd say that about cabbage!) and the sourdough ice cream dessert (like an elevated cherry Garcia ice cream!). The whole ambiance is very warm and elevated and we were checked in frequently by our waitress and management. Highly recommend. read more

It was our second time coming and felt like a review was in order. From right when we walked in everyone was so pleasant. Kids were happy and the food was incredible. But the service! Unreal - great job. I'll be back with the family for sure, and I'll get that mushroom pizza again .... (and the sourdough of course) read more

I am obsessed with prairie fire! I have been many times (even through the pandemic takeout phase) and have loved every bite. Brought a friend for her first time and she couldn't stop saying how amazing all of the food was. The drinks are perfect every time and the service is incredible. The staff is always attentive, friendly, and professional, going above and beyond to make sure everyone has an enjoyable experience. As someone who lives in the neighborhood, I feel lucky this elevated but casual spot as a go to within a short walk. (Definitely worth the trek if you don't live nearby). Favorites include the crudo, pizzas, pasta, and the sourdough ice cream. I appreciate that the menu is variations on a theme- you won't always be able to find the same exact dish you had last time, but it's all within the same taste palate so you're sure to find a similar new favorite. It keeps the menu fresh and keeps me coming back for more. Been meaning to review forever and finally wrote one for open table so posting here too! read more

"Raw oysters" is only one oyster. This place also comes up for whiskey bars but the selection is limited

They've reworked a few things on their menu since Terri's 1* review (which I think I very unfair). It's SO FAR from 1 star! There's now an pretty extensive drinks menu... Cocktails, Wines included. The Appetizers are limited, but hopefully on a rotating menu- we had some delish sunchokes and cauliflower apps. I loved my squid ink pasta with lobster chunks. My husband liked his Cocoa fusilli a little lesser, but only relatively! It was still pretty tasty when I tried it! Our server Nate was so funny! And attentive! All in all, I give this place a 4.25 but they seem to be improving towards a 5 ... that rating will shoot up if they add a couple more protein based dishes to their menu. read more

We've been loving the dinner at Praire fire as a Friday night tradition, but they're brunch was a bit of a let down. We got the salmon and hash browns, the side of brioche toast with a side of jam, and the breakfast egg sandwich (wIth sausage on it). Unfortunately everything had a great concept was too much of everything! The toast managed to be dry, I have no idea how, the egg sandwich could have come straight from the Dead Sea based on how freakishly salty it was, and the hashbrowns were so browned they seemed like they were deep fried for an hour. We really wish the food was as good as it sounded on the menu, but everything was too much. Too much salt, too dry, cooked too long. read more

I really wanted to like this place. Had the roasted oysters, oysters, brussel sprouts, and a gnocchi dish. Overall everything was delicious. The portions seemed small and it was pricey. Will try again after they have had more time to work out the kinks. read more

Fantastic take on flatbreads/pasta/desert. Everything from the ambience to the drink list/beer/wine variety to the welcoming staff. I strongly recommend checking out Prairie Fire for dinner or Brunch the next time you're in Coolidge Corner. Will be back for more ASAP! read more

Stumbled across this place quite by accident when both kids were starving and our other option didn't work out. We felt kind of down and out but little did we know, we'd just discovered a total gem! Brunch was delicious - breakfast sandwich was fantastic, especially with the cabbage. Unusual and oh so yummy with the runny egg and green goddess dressing. They had a kid's menu! It was reasonably priced! It included an awesome drawing for the kids to do and they got a bunch of crayons! The kids split a pizza (these are huge pizzas, not sure any kid could legit eat one themselves) and my son declared it was "fabulous" and "better than freezer pizza" (high praise). My daughter actually ate the crust. A sign of a true fan. The interior was spacious and the seats were cozy. Bathroom was clean and the servers were all friendly. I was so happy that they handled food allergies easily. We can't wait to come back! read more

Should add another $ sign to the description. $34 for the lamb entree, which looked lost on the plate. The market greens were excellent. It's a hot dish, which was a pleasant surprise. The squid ink campanelle with lobster arrabiata was delicious. However, it was rather lacking in lobster, just a few pieces of knuckle meat. The desserts sounded very interesting, but I figured they would also be miniature, even though they're $10. My cocktail, Disappearing Act was great. I'd come back for that. read more

I've been here many times for dinner and it's always great ambiance, friendly service, and good food. What more do you need in a neighborhood restaurant! By far the best nice restaurant and bar in Coolidge Corner (way better food than Hops and Scotch or Hamilton) They do change the menu pretty often to go with what is in season so it can be sad to see some of my favorite dishes go so soon, but the pizzas and pastas are always yummy. Definitely check this place out if you're in the area! read more

The food here is great, but the execution and service definitely has some room for improvements. I've oysters, pizza, and squid ink pasta and they were all very good. Unfortunately, the service here is extremely slow... they take a long time to come get your order and also to check in to see if you need anything else. This is also not a place to get a quick meal! It takes them a very long time to get your food ready (in addition to the slow service)! I'm genuinely confused about why it takes them so long to get the pizza ready... pizza should done very ready fast ... But all in all, the food here is great, so I'd like to give them another try. Hopefully they have better service now. read more

We stopped in on a Saturday for a late lunch. Super friendly and competent staff and more importantly, surprisingly great food. The gem salad was excellent (whaaat? Salad?), the oysters very fresh, the biscuits were like heaven (half biscuit, half croissant crust), the pizza solidly tasty and traditional (in a good, Itian way)... I could go on and on. So happy to have this addition to the local food scene. read more

Had an incredible time here! We are from out of town and had a super long day. Found this place on Google and decided to try it - so glad we did! Staff was SUPER friendly and the atmosphere was perfect. Not too loud or stuffy. The food was SO GOOD. I even tried the mushroom ice cream dessert because I was curious and it was amazing. Wish we had time to go back for brunch! read more

Thanks to the bartender Danny I had an awesome experience. He helped me pair my meal with a great beverage. He recommend the best pasta I've had in Boston. I ordered the Squid Ink Campanelle (bravo). What really blew me away was the excellent customer service. I will definitely be back because of Danny!! read more

I've been here twice, and have gotten the exact same thing both times because it was good: the cinnamon roll, the potatoes, the margherita pizza and the wood fired pancake with granola. It's a lot of food - we split it between three people and had plenty. Everything is rich and you can watch it being fresh made in the oven. The decor is trendy, but it's a comfortable place. Reason for 4 stars instead of 5: I saw that they used bottled iced coffee, which surprised me for such a nice establishment, and it wasn't very good. I skipped it the second time. read more

Very limited menu with prices on the high side. We've been twice but don't think we will make it back a third time. We generally enjoy sitting at the bar but not here. The end near the pizza station is not well tended to--understandably the pizza dudes don't want to help you since they are constantly making pizza. But this makes service awkward and inattentive. Additionally, one of the pizzas we ordered came out beyond charred. It was burnt all the way around the bottom. I love charred pizza (hello Picco) but not burnt. Burnt has a very bad taste to it. We asked for a new pizza and it also arrived burnt. Thankfully our other pizza was fine and the manager took the burnt one off our tab. Shouldn't have happened though. Bummer. Good drinks. read more

Food is good, but service is terrible. Bald bartender who is often there has zero personality and is outright rude. We've been a few times since we live close by, but have now vowed to never return. read more

All food here is amazing. I was with a friend of mine for brunch and she said it was the best brunch she ever had. The pizza here is absolutely incredible (I'm partial to the sausage), and the roasted oysters are an absolute MUST. read more