The Fireplace is a very nice restaurant located in the heart of chic Washington Square on Beacon Street in Brookline. It is one of the few restaurants in the area that is as nice for casual Sunday brunch as it is for romantic evening dining. With the kitchen's focus on comfort food and the warm ambiance created by the restaurant's interior decor, this is one of the best places to go on those cold winter nights in Boston.
The Fireplace pays great homage to its namesake with a large edifice loaded with kindling crackling away along side diners on the first level and bar area. Though most of the dining area is on the second level, the warm glow of the fire is picked up nicely in the orange and red tones in the decor throughout. It is the perfect place to go for a special occasion or social gathering.
This restaurant specializes in gourmet comfort-food. The chef here serves everything from mashed potatoes, steak, green beans and other home cooked favorites with a touch of elegance. Dinner entrees range from about $15-$25 and the portions are plentiful—no chi chi presentations with two green beans per plate! They have an excellent deal on every other Thursday where they offer a tasting menu paired with different wines for about $30. It's an excellent bargain and an interesting way to learn about new libations.
Perhaps the best thing about The Fireplace is their brunch that is served on Saturday and Sunday mornings. People line up around the block for the Challah French Toast! They also have a nice assortment of lunch and traditional breakfast items like omelets and burgers. Brunch prices are reasonable at about $15 per meal, but be warned to go early or endure the wait.
The service at The Fireplace is always professional and friendly no matter how busy they are. The food is prepared with much attention paid to details, and the bartenders mix some great cocktails. This is one of the best restaurants in the area and one of the reasons to head west to Brookline from Boston!