The Prairie Whale

Category: Fine dining restaurant

Address: 178 Main St, Great Barrington, MA 01230, USA

Phone: +14135285050

Opening hours

Sunday: 5–10PM

Monday: 5–10PM

Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday: Closed

Thursday: 5–10PM

Friday: 5–10PM

Saturday: 5–10PM

Reviews

Bryan

May 17, 2022

We went for dinner and had a mixed experience. The food was decent and priced well - however the restaurant’s AC wasn’t adequate and it was hot and stuffy inside. Outdoor seating was unfortunately full. Also the wait staff were trying their best but definitely understaffed. Would check for outdoor seating availability first and if not there are plenty of other places to grab a bite nearby.

Fuaud Yasin

Feb 20, 2022

Let’s start with the good things: food, drinks and service were lovely. Must items to order-chicken pot pie, rib eye, fries, Cesar salad, and chicken sando. A pro time to offer if you’re a table of 5, just make a reservation for 6 as you’ll get a table since we learnt that lesson almost 2 hours of waiting at the bar until we asked the underage host if we could get a table since a few were available, and we got one in minutes. In the end, we really had a fantastic meal, I do honestly wished the host staff could deliver the same level of service.

Melissa O'Connor

Oct 2, 2021

Enjoyed our drinks and dinner here. Got to eat outside under the string lights on a beautiful night. Make sure to show up early, as they do run out of items (we were the second round of guests and they were out of the steak). The menu has tasty vegetarian options, too. Would definitely consider coming back the next time we’re in GB!

Christine Pritula

Aug 27, 2021

If I could give less than 1 star, I would. I usually disregard these comments as outliers, but I am so upset by the dining experience I just had, I hope others listen. After waiting an hour to dine inside (the outside wait was 3 hours) with no warning, the temperature inside the restaurant was 85 degrees. It was so uncomfortable that, in our small room of 4 tables, we watched 3 different sets of diners get up and leave before starting their meals because it was so hot. With the outside temperature cooler than inside, we pleaded with the manager to let us open the windows, to which they finally obliged and the other diners in the room thanked us. Here is where things get worse… On our way out, we said to the manager that they really ought to invest in a better working AC. On the front porch of the restaurant, in front of all outdoor diners and staffers, he said “I don’t have to worry about getting people to come here. You’re welcome to dine anywhere but here. Don’t come back, it doesn’t matter to us.” I was stunned — and wish I was joking. What type of manager says this to a customer!? I couldn’t believe it. We came for a family birthday, what a sour end to the celebration. Oh, and the food was fine (a bit salty), but nothing worth this upsetting treatment.

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Questions & Answers

Bring your own wine?

Joseph Landau | Jun 19, 2019
Christopher Blair | Jun 20, 2019

I'd call ahead if you want to bring a special bottle. They would charge a corkage fee.

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Does prairie whale take reservations?

Jessica Pires | Jun 19, 2019
Christopher Blair | Jun 20, 2019

Maybe for large group....for a whole room.

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Can I bring my 2 small poodles and gave dinner outside?

Susan Gheesling | Jun 19, 2018
Evan Williams | Jun 20, 2018

I've seen dogs with their owners eating outside here before.

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