The Prairie Whale
Diner · Great Barrington ·
Farm-fresh American fare & craft cocktails in a rustic house
Farm-fresh American fare & craft cocktails in a rustic house
"At the Prairie Whale, owner Mark Firth (formerly of Brooklyn’s Diner, Bonita, and Marlow & Sons) and chef Stephen Browning apply modern twists to classic dishes like pig head rillettes and brick chicken. A handful of specials highlight the best of whatever arrives from a growing network of local farms. Grab a seat at the bar, a cozy table, or a spot on a communal bench." - Emma Van Slyck
"A farm-to-table restaurant in Great Barrington with a menu that changes based on local availability."
"A dinner-only restaurant with a rustic-chic aesthetic and lively ambiance that emphasizes locally sourced ingredients, elevated American entrees, and creative cocktails." - Lauren Dana Ellman Lauren Dana Ellman Lauren Dana Ellman is a New York-based writer and editor who specializes in travel, lifestyle, food, and shopping content. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"If you were blindfolded and led into this dining establishment, you would be sure you were in the middle of Brooklyn—and that’s because its owner is Mark Firth, one of the founders behind Williamsburg mainstay Marlow and Sons. A low-key outpost for Berkshire diners who crave a Brooklyn-tier menu, Prairie Whale’s rustic bar fills with a crowd that’s after craft beers, artisanal cocktails, and natural wines. Come on Sunday evening to see The Lucky 5, a local jazz and swing band that will help you dance away your Sunday scaries."
"A consistently excellent Berkshires spot worth a long drive: housemade ’nduja on grainy bread with soft eggs, artful huevos rancheros, a grass-fed burger with pickled green tomato, and the best fries combine into reliably fantastic breakfasts and lunches that reward the extra travel time." - ByThe Bon Appétit Staff
