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    Prairie Whale

    3.7 (370 reviews)
    ModerateNew American
    Closed 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Hipster
    Casual
    Outdoor seating

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    Well done and no pinkness here.  I would try again but order rare of ordering a burger.
    Khloe S.

    We haven't been here for a few years and the service was great and fresh ingredients! I was craving a burger with my daughter and rarely order but this was over cooked. We asked for medium rare and it was well done. I was bummed because this was a fine choice of beef but over cooked. Overall, it was cozy and pleasant environment and they catered to our mocktails!

    Vegetable risotto
    Dede F.

    I can't believe I haven't made a review for this place before, as it is my husband's favorite. The menu is always so clever and unique. We come here for unusual pairings and always consistently creative, excellent food. We popped in but didn't have a reservation and were able to sit at the bar and that was super fun. Everyone shared their comments about their food orders. All comments were very positive. We will be back soon.

    It's A Popular Place Whether It's A Holiday Weeknd Or Not. They Open @ 5pm...Get Here Before That
    Mercedes C.

    I'm Dominican. My husband is Puerto Rican. These two groups know shit about what the hell is a prairie whale. Found out it's a pig. None I've eaten in eons (and don't miss it). Blame my daughter's Muslim father. Hubs and I noticed Prairie on Main St during one of our day trips to Great Barrington and since then, looked forward to visiting. Menu is varied for any eating lifestyle- just let folks know to omit this or that and ask how it's prepared. I did. Prairie brings a slice of the countryside to this farm-to-table top spot in the area. Keep in mind, long holiday weekends, mean long lines. So when we came on a Sunday holiday weekend, folks had already been on line. Start lining up 1/2hr to be safe. Lunch isn't served. Only Dinner. Lounge while waiting for your table on their lawn. There's outdoor seating- but again, you'd have to get here before 5pm to take advantage. It's a rustic and woodsy space with a buzzy scene inside with Jamiroquai and modern-Disco playlist. Due to staff shortages, Prairie seems like they're only filling a certain amount of tables to avoid a rush of customers so we skipped the 1+1/2hr wait and sat at the bar. Bartender/server was friendly. Our meals were clean and unfussy, straightforward but intriguing and tasty (so is the rest of their menu). Between hubs' Caesar and my Napa Cabbage Salad, I don't know which one was better because they were equally good. Hubs liked his Brick Chicken and my Hen of the Woods dish was interesting. I expected lots more (way more) mushrooms since it's actually the star of the show and less of the roasted squash. It was good though and....small. Hubs enjoyed his Lemon Drop, my Cranberry+ Smoky Mezcal is something our Bartender/server 'crafted' on the spot since she had no Pepper-infused Tequila- and turned out weak. Great Barrington is known for so many things and one that stands out for me is their approach to food. And this is one place, I'd like to try again.

    Dinner
    Marv G.

    Atmosphere: Low lighting and intimate feel. Loud music overhead and the sound of voices throughout the place. Customer diversity was not there. Food: Not for the chicken fingers and fries type people. They had some interesting options like brussel sprouts with fatbacks. Ordered a hot alcohol drink that was amazing. The food was well made and presented well also. Again, if you are not adventurous with food, it may not be for you. What we had was excellent. Service: Good service, nothing to note. Overall: I would go back for the drinks for sure. Food was good, not sure what I would order on a second trip.

    Cheeseburger
    Rachael C.

    Came here right when it opened so there was no wait time to be seated. Our food did take a while to arrive but it tasted fresh and delicious! The portion sizes were pretty big as well. It seems like they have a rotating menu so would definitely come back to try other food items!

    Radicchio Cesar salad
    Sarah R.

    Prairie Whale was packed when we visited, but it's clear to see why. It's a first come, first serve basis, which can be tough for such a popular joint. Luckily we put our name on the waist list and posted up at the bar. I tried an orange wine and it was tart and refreshing. My husband had a special cocktail that had pims, gin, and a few other ingredients and it was delicious! Then we had a tumeric based mocktail that was refreshing. We eventually moved to our table and were ready to order! We started with a radicchio Cesar salad that was a terrific mix of bitter but well balanced with the fresh salad dressing and anchovies. We then ordered the duck tagliatelle which was incredible! I had the cod- cauliflower puree, olives, Brussels with a vinaigrette. When I tell you this was the best dish I've eaten in a while I am not exaggerating! We also got a side of corn bread that's topped with spicy honey butter. WOW! Do yourself a favor and come to the Prairie Whale and you won't be disappointed.

    Fried Chicken with Honey Butter and greens
    Téa Jane B.

    Super hip atmosphere that gets busy quite fast. A rustic modern vibe that attracts both a younger and older crowd. Menu was very limited, and can't say the cocktail menu was all that enticing but the food was very tasty. I ordered the fried chicken. It came with a dense slice of corn bread topped with honey butter that melted in your mouth. It also served a little kick. The food was delicious to say the least.

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    The best food in Gt Barrington, a little noisy when busy but it's worth it. Pizza is great also.

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    Amazing flavorful food, beautiful rustic ambiance, and top notch service. What more can you ask for!

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    The Mill

    4.3(111 reviews)
    3.8 mi
    $$$

    my favorite restaurant in the Berkshires has morphed into an even more comfortable and beautiful…read moreplace than it's earlier version. the food remains the best, as well as the service

    This is a mixed review, and I apologize for its length. The Mill doesn't take reservations for…read moreparties of four or fewer. Since we were driving from Cambridge to Egremont -- about three hours -- to celebrate a special occasion with friends who live nearby, we called to ask whether they could make an exception. The manager gladly did. A few hours before the reservation, however, the OWNER called and brusquely informed us that they do not take reservations for parties of four and that "maybe they could accommodate us," before launching into an unnecessary lecture about their 5+ policy -- essentially cancelling our reservation. Why do that to your customers? Unfortunately, it didn't stop there. When we arrived, he was again rude and dismissive, seating us at a tiny table in the corner of the bar that was clearly too small for dinner. Thankfully, the manager stepped in, rescued the evening, and moved us to the main dining room, where we ended up having a wonderful night with our friends. She also checked in throughout the evening to make sure our experience improved, and her professionalism genuinely turned things around. As for the food: we ordered the Smoked Fish Pate appetizer, the Grilled Salmon, and the Artichoke and Goat Cheese Ravioli. The pate was exceptional -- layered, balanced, and memorable. The salmon was perfectly cooked, flavorful, and refreshingly not buried under heavy marinades. The ravioli was also excellent. Dessert was a rich chocolate cake that capped off an otherwise delightful meal. The decor, service, and overall comfort were all A+. This easily could have been a five-star evening, but the owner's unjustified hostility convinced me that this is not a place I would return to.

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    The Elm

    3.1(54 reviews)
    0.2 mi

    If I could give it no stars I would. We order two drinks. There's not a soul in the place. We…read moretried to cheer up the staff. "oh it's a bad time of year but glad your here", bar tender no personality. my wife ordered a rye drink called the railroad. the bar tender served a ginger ale drink that was sweet and horrible and the ingredient list did not call for soda in it. I did mention it was too sweet and said why did you add ginger ale how can you fix this with out waiste? He said I can add club soda. my wife said "no I don't want club soda I would have ordered a club soda drink and it causes head aches and why would you add ginger ale to a drink that doesn't call for gingerale ?""?! He slammed the check on the bar and took the drink and tossed it. Don't trust the staff , the bar tender was rude and then argued with us over wether club soda causes headaches then told me we were not welcome back after my wife pushed back about the drink and then pushed the check back to him when he abruptly closed the tab for two drinks we were never served. They had the two of us and two other bar attending patrons. It was empty !!! Your bar tender sets the tone for the experience. We won't go back and we are local, and the bar tender is why. We love local and if the locals won't go back you better look at the bartender for being an obstruction !!! What I can say in my experience and my wife's is this guy obviously HATEs women. His disrespect was quite evident toward a my wife and will make your event miserable. If miserable at dinner is your thing, this is your place. He was revoltingly insulting and rude to my wife who only was worried her drink was altered and refused the check. there's good reason this place was empty. There's so many better restaurants around with kind service!

    Food was very good. Atmosphere was very nice. Entree portions were the size of appetizers and…read moreexpensive for what they give you. We ordered pasta that was made in house. We asked for bread for the sauce and they said they do not serve bread. We offered to pay extra for it and they said they don't have it in house. For a pizza restaurant they could easily have bread on hand if they are baking dough in house. For two people with a glass (not a bottle) of wine, the bill was not worthy of the meal. We left hungry and went over to Juju's and had a better experience. Disappointing to say the least. I felt like they were trying for a Boston or NYC vibe but didn't quite get there.

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    Barrington Brewery & Restaurant

    3.4(435 reviews)
    1.4 mi
    $$

    My wife and I visited Barrington on New Year's Day. The place is very rustic and we like that!…read more It's a relaxed atmosphere. We ordered the soft pretzel and cheddar ale soup for starters. The soft pretzel, made fr spent brewer's grain was really good! The cheddar ale soup was a bit disappointing. It delivered on the ale, but the soup was thin and had a kind of gritty texture. Not the creamy texture you'd expect in a cheese soup. My wife got the brisket sandwich with fries. It was odd. Normally brisket is served sliced which accentuates the tenderness, but this was pulled, like pulled pork. The flavor was okay. I had the chicken pot pie which was okay. I wouldn't order it again. We didn't like the service at all. The staff wasn't really welcoming at all. When I went to the bar to pay for a four pack of brown ale, I waited probably five minutes before anyone paid attention to me. Two servers and the bartender all basically ignored me, and the bar wasn't busy. The bartender was engaged in small talk with other patrons. The highlights were the beer and the chocolate stout cake, which we took home. The beer is excellent. I had a brown ale and a stout. The chocolate stout cake with chocolate ganache is really good! In the end, the other reviews I saw were pretty accurate. Beer - great! Food - meh. Service - not good.

    My husband and I stopped in and had a Barrington Blonde beer before heading out to dinner. Beer…read morewas very good and light. Service was good. Bright and airy inside with plenty of seating.

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