The Fireplace

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Parking: There are a limited number of free spots in the restaurant's rear lot.

Know Before You Go: The restaurant only takes a limited number of reservations, then opens the rest of the seats to those willing to stand in line.

Logs burn in a stone chimney facing the bar; an exhibition kitchen lines the slightly elevated, understated dining room. The menu mirrors the space by emphasizing comfort on the one hand and New England tradition on the other. Starters include artisanal cheeses and meats, nice raw bar selections, and creative small plates like sweet pea and Parmesan ravioli. Roast meats meet their match with...

The Scene
The cornerstone of the Washington Square dining scene, the Fireplace attracts young couples and older families with award-winning "New England grill" cuisine and a comfortable bar environment. While there's only one… Read More

"A respite in busy Brookline", this "relaxed" "must-go" delivers a "homey" vibe via "hearty", "inventive" New England–style fare and a "roaring fire" on "cold winter nights" near the "comfy" bar; the "gracious" staff contributes to the "warm" feeling, and the tabs are moderate to boot.

Opened by chef Jim Solomon in 2001, the cuisine served at the Fireplace is chiefly from the New England region. Feast on the scalloped oysters with spring leeks and foraged mushrooms with apple-endive slaw or the spit-roasted half chicken with mashed potatoes and sage brown butter. For dessert, the New England cheese plate is a good pick. Fireplace also has a special menu for kids. And if you...