Prairie Fire

Loved this little place - we came down the alley to the "beer garden" with a bunch of hungry tired parent and college kids. Loved the ordering online process had a blast making up our names. The drinks came fast water refills were on par, food came when it was ready but pretty fast considering the qualityDelicious - okay a burger is a burger 24 maybe I am a little country in that one BUT gnocchi delicious steak tartar so good and the pizza's rocked! For sure would do it againAlso inside a little nicer but we loved the casual vibe outside.

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.

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.

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 drinkmenu. 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.

Very good pizza with abundant flavors - except the pepperoni which was a typical fast food style, and substantially different from their other more classic pizza not only in terms of format but also quality

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!

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 higherSERVING 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 orderingATMOSPHERE: 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

Prairie Fire is a true testament to its signature style of wood-fire cooking! I went with my group of 4, and we all had an amazing time dining on the unique, charred and Smokey flavor imbued in the food (aside from the pasta, which obviously wasn't wood roasted). The 'Nuda pizza may have been the best pizza I've had in Boston! The crust was soft was soft and chewy, and had that smoky flavor from its charred edges. It was like biting into freshly baked and toasted bread! The 'Njuda gave a pleasant, fiery kick that was complimented by the creamy straccistella cheese. Seeing as how Prairie Fire takes pride in their wood-fire cooking, getting one of their pizzas is an absolute must!Their wood roasted chicken was cooked to peak perfection! As you can tell from the way it glistens in the photo, the chicken was succulent, tender, and wonderfully moist! However, don't sleep on the pastas. Cooked to chewy al dente, both of the pasta dishes we ordered fully delivered on flavor. The fennel maldaldine was herbaceous from its arugula pesto, joined by the salty nuttiness from the pecorino cheese. The lamb ragu from the Malloreddus was tender and savory, complimented by the sweet charred cabbage sprinkled throughout. Overall, definitely come here with a group of friends! I highly recommend getting the full experience of this restaurant and taste the extent of their wood-Fire cooking!

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!

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.