The Prairie Whale is a celebrated farm-to-table gem in a charming historic house, helmed by owner Mark Firth (ex-Brooklyn’s Diner and Marlow & Sons) and Chef Dan Studwell, delivering nose-to-tail American cuisine with daily-changing menus spotlighting local farms, foragers, cheesemakers, and whole animals via in-house butchery for dishes like pig head rillettes, dry-aged steaks, fried chicken, hake, brick chicken, Wagyu burgers, roasted carrots, tomato salad, and kohlrabi salad alongside creative cocktails in a rustic-chic, lively space with bar, communal, and outdoor seating. Dinner-only Thu-Mon 5–9:30/10 PM (closed Tue-Wed), it garners strong acclaim (4.0–4.5 stars) for fresh, flavorful portions, accommodating vegan/vegetarian options, jazz nights, cornhole, and warm service despite waits and occasional sell-outs, making it a Berkshires must for immersive, community-driven fine dining.
Address: 178 Main St, Great Barrington, MA 01230
Phone number: 413-528-5050
Website: The Prairie Whale