My husband and I had totally forgotten about this place and happen to remember it when we went to vote yesterday and popped in once we were done there. We always sit at a bar, and we were the only ones at first, but it and the restaurant filled up quickly. It's really nice to see a restaurant in Bonsall doing well. I ordered a Cosmo, yup in Bonsall. It was really great. I might have ordered more than one...oops. My husband got the CPR sandwich and said it was the best sandwich he's had in a long time. I got the Cobb salad. It was so so good, super happy to have found an amazing and fresh salad in Bonsall. Overall this place is a step above other local restaurants, but still super laid back and not stuffy. There are a ton of food and alcohol choices. If they had a happy hour we'd definitely be in weekly. So glad we remembered this restaurant again! read more

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Always love coming here! Wonderful food, atmosphere, and service. I have never once been disappointed here. The owner is very kind and helpful. Great job Backdraft! read more

Stopped here on our way to Oceanside. Took an hour for one sandwich and fries. Won't be back. Update: the owner reached out and said a family emergency occurred and they were short staffed. The fries in the photo weren't the right size. read more

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Just go home from my belated birthday gathering here. We had a large and rather loud group, all of whom have never been here besides me. I have been here many times and know how good the food and service is, but was worried if my friend group would feel the same way as we all have very different tastes. Well, let me tell you that Backdraft did not disappoint! We ordered my usual faves, the brussels, dispatch dip, and the CPR crispy chicken sandwich. My friends also ordered sidewinder fries, bbq wings, and the hot spot with the wasabi mashed and ribeye. Needless to say, there was hardly anything left. Everyone was very impressed with the delicious eats and all of them said that they want to come back soon and try other menu items. One friend suggested we just come next month to celebrate for no reason! We were all down with that. A few other customers moved away from our table, probably because we were being too loud. Oh well, we were just having fun and laughing! The inside is quaint and next time if it's cooler, we said we'd sit outside so we aren't disturbing the others. Thankfully we had a bomb waiter! Josh was just the freaking best! If you come here, ask to be seated in his section! You will not regret it! He was fast with the drinks and constantly checking in on us to see what we needed next and we can be kind of needy, so that was great! That guy needs a raise! We will for sure ask for him next time we come. He provided the best service we've ever had here. Anyhow, thanks for another wonderful night Backdraft. We shall see you again very soon! read more

Backdraft Bar & Grill - My birthday celebration with the best waiter ever! Thanks Josh! You're awesome! Until next time! - Sports Bars Near Me - Bonsall, California

Excellent food! Warm/Friendly staff Can't ask for better! Truly enjoyed my visit. Might also add the atmosphere is quite inviting! read more

Great food, solid menu and great service! Even solid pizza when kids are picky eaters.

Pretty busy place where there on the weekend server was awesome burgers look great. Lots of different beers on tap.

The food was awesome but the service was the worst I've ever had ANYWHERE!!! I will give it another try because one horrible waitress with a bad attitude who makes snarky comments hopefully isn't the "norm" for this place. read more

Friendly staff, festive atmosphere, outdoor seating as well as bar seating. My fav is the potato pizza but everything is amazing. 5150 sauce is to die for. Salmon is prepared perfectly. This restaurant is in regular rotation for me! read more

Food was amazing. Our server was great! If you are in the area, definitely recommend!

This is my second time at Backdraft Bar & Grill with my family. It is a very cute little bar and the outdoor patio is charming for being in the back of a building. When we first came here we were surprised with the selection of alcoholic beverages and wine. That's when we learned that the owner, owns a few liquor stores. Now to the food, today we had the Hazmat Wings. We did half buffalo and half 5150. The buffalo tasted good as always, but their 5150 sauce is amazing. I can't pinpoint exactly what the sauce is, but it sure is tasty. For our entree, we ordered the Tanker Hero. Their sandwiches here are large. It says 12 inches, but I swear they are larger. When subway says 12 I think they're fibbing, but Backdraft isn't. They taste of their Italian dressing with the sandwiches very refreshing. Our server was Mackenzie and she was very accommodating with everything we needed and made sure we were happy. She had a bit of humor which always makes an experience fun. The rating for our experience was 9/10. read more

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Met my daughter there for dinner-several friends had recommended this place. Don't let the small, modest exterior entry fool you-it's huge inside-both inside and outside seating. Excellent service (Cayden and Caleb were our servers); excellent pizza-priced correctly. Only caution is really look closely at the wine list-we had a very small glass of Cabernet and it was $16.00. However we will be back to try their saladsCheers, Walt read more

We were told to come here by a local (as we were staying in Fallbrook at an Air BnB)...we came early as the reviews looked great. We arrived around 4:30 and glad we did, they were just starting to get busy. We were seated quickly, but seemed to be as they were still cleaning as there was a smell of wet dirty mop water, the waitresses were busy talking about their lives and who had Covid, what they did during the day, all while the lady who was either the manager or owner was sitting at the booth closest to the bar chimed in so we all knew their personal lives. Our waitress was nice. She took our order. Didn't offer any recommendation other than what I asked her which she liked better as I am not a huge meat eater.... My husband ordered the steak, I ordered a pizza. The restaurant filled up fast with families, and older couples (seemed to be regulars) as the manager lady stopped by most of the tables and said hello, but was sure to skip our table. Made us wonder...did she skip us because we were new or just of different ethnicity than everyone else in the restaurant...we were in Bonsall! My husband got his steak. I told him to go ahead and eat as the waitress said "my pizza would be right out"....5 mins later, she said it again....9 mins later...same thing...he was almost half way threw his meal and my pizza came out. I thought it was strange how a pizza is a lot easier to make and cook than a steak, but I didn't want to say anything as the manager made it clear she didn't want to stop by our table! I only ate 2 slices of my pizza at this point we just wanted to leave. The manager was busy entertaining the table behind us about different types of whiskey and bourbon....we paid the bill $68!!! ONE AND DONE... Husband immediately got sick when we got home....def not going back or referring anyone to go there...should have known as we were ignored........sad! read more

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Decent food. Large quantities. Friendly service. Very nice beer and crazy good bourbon selection. Didn't find the food to be as tasty as others have, but it was well worth a try. The menu mentions "spicy" for several menu items, but if you really like spicy, best to ask for extra-spicy based on our experience. read more

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We have started coming regularly for the great food and friendly service! Love the Breakroom Favorite pizza, and all the subs & entrees. Fun place to be! read more

I just ordered a Ceasar salad for lunch. The lettuce was warm with some brown traces. There was maybe 1/2 tsp of cheese on it. I have eaten here before and never had anything like this. Very disappointing Backdraft!! read more

Backdraft Bar & Grill - Lunch Ceasar salad served with warm lettuce and maybe 1/2 tsp of cheese. Minimal croutons-$13.00. So wrong! - Sports Bars Near Me - Bonsall, California

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First time here. Was well staffed and quick. Great for groups. Lots of TV's to watch the game. Good food. Not bad prices, will be back!

Great vibe. Outdoor seating is good. Our server Kaden was amazing. Very patient, funny, and entertaining. Bar menu is unlimited ideas. They are open to making something that is not on the menu. Food is complex flavors. Burger tasted homemade, tender, and juicy. Sourdough pizza had amazing crust and flavors. Ribeye was just right. Owner is former firefighter who provides scholarships to students and supports the community. read more

I used to really love this place. We used to eat here at least once a week. Lately the food hasn't been great. The mashed potatoes are always cold when they arrive and the soup seems like it's straight out of the microwaved. The last time I ordered a pizza the middle of the pizza was soggy and uncooked. I'm sad about this because it's one of the only good restaurants in Bonsall/Fallbrook What happened???? New cooks? You guys need to get back on track. read more

I stopped in here after I starved myself for the day (not on purpose, lol). I had just come from that horrid "massage" place a few doors down and needed a drink, too, so this fit the bill since I was too lazy to drive anywhere else. I walked into a half empty restaurant as the dinner rush was just starting to come in. Olivia, the bartender, was very friendly and had a great positive attitude. She took my order and let me sample a few of the beers on tap before I decided on the Abita Strawberry Lager (shocking, I know, lol). I also got the Dispatch Dip and the Defensible Space Pizza. The dip really should have been enough for me, but the lil piggy deep inside of me yearned for that pizza! This is the type of place that makes their own creations, so me being me, HAD to indulge. Was it worth the extra calories? HELL YES!! Next time I'm in the area, I'll be back to try some of their other menu items. The potato pizza looks fire! The dip and pizza were so freakin' lip smacking delish that I literally could have eaten all of it right there. I didn't, though, and I gifted myself a doggy bag so that I could pop the leftovers in my air fryer and pretend it was fresh all over again the next day, lol. Believe me, it really was as good as new! If you find yourself in the neck of these Bonsall woods, mosey your way on over to Backdraft Bar & Grill for some good eats and beer. You just might find yourself coming back for more... read more

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This is my fav appetizer! I actually order it as my entree because it's hearty and fills you up! The steak slices are so tender. And I'm not the biggest fan of wasabi, but the wasabi mashed potatoes are delicious and don't have too strong of a wasabi flavor. Pairs very well with the steak and the sweetness of the glaze on top. All of their food is great you can't go wrong! read more

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Place is in an older strip mall. We were seated immediately. Ordered a beer they were out, ordered a wine they were out. We found out what was in stock and ordered. The pizza was good- service young and slow. I would try again but all the service seemed inexperienced but nice. read more

Great tucked away place in Bonsall. Great place to watch sports on the big TV's at every angle, but also has a nice outdoor area! Clam chowder soup was delicious and packed full of clams. My salad had one of the best ranch dressings in North County! Caleb was an excellent server...very attentive and helpful. read more

Backdraft has amazing food ! Especially the AED eggs and the dispatch dip ! The energy is lovely and I highly recommend it

They were the best for my father's celebration of life. We had no notice and needed to find a place that served my dad's favorite foods (burgers and fries) on short notice to do his celebration to accommodate work schedules. I called Backdraft Monday and Angelique was an angel helping me choose a delightful buffet and use their whole patio for lunch three days later. We had the spicy sweet bacon, fries, Mac n cheese, Brussels, two salads, CPR chicken sandwiches, pizzas, and sliders! A huge hit! They also did an open bar and taps--everyone was thrilled. They were so helpful with tables and friendly service. Mackenzie and everyone took amazing care of us, and all my local family will be back to eat soon. Thanks so much--it was memorable because of their friendly service and great food! read more

After searching Yelp, hoping to find somewhere new, we discovered Backdraft Bar & Grill and decided to give it a try. It's located it the back corner of a small shopping center. Adequate parking for the different businesses in the center. Upon entering we were greeted by a friendly employee and told we could sit wherever we wanted. The place had a nice layout, a lot of four-seater tables that could easily be pulled together for larger groups. Nice comfortable slightly padded seats at each table. We found the place to be about half full already and it had only opened maybe 35-40 minutes before we arrived so that was a good sign. It did end up filling up shortly after our arrival. Found the menu to have a nice variety of appetizers/starters, burgers, sandwiches and pizza. We started out with an order of Blazin' bacon, which was sweet and spicy bacon. It was really good and gave a nice slow burn from whatever spice they used. We'd get it again for sure. We also ordered the Halligan (ham & cheese sandwich). I should add you get to select the bread and cheeses you want on your sandwich, along with the option of having it served hot or cold. It really allows you to customize your sandwich. We also ordered the Jaws of Life (meatball sandwich). I don't know who supplies their bread but the white bread used on the sandwiches is awesome! The owner was doing his rounds, checking on the guests, so I had the opportunity to chat with him for a couple minutes. Learned they have added a good size patio and bar in the back and the back wall is one of those roll up walls so it will really open up the space when that wall/door is rolled open. We will definitely be returning and if you haven't tried it yourself, give it a whirl I don't think you'll be disappointed. read more

This place has been on my list of new local spots to try. It was a wet kind of day so...we felt like it was a go it and eat kind of night. Nestled in Bonsall, CA situated in the corner of the strip mall not to far of a walk from the Bonsall Post Office. Upon entering the establishment we were great by a young gentleman who had a striking resemblance of a young Josh Hartnett (I just aged myself). Funny thing is the servers name was J.H. He was very friendly and definitely a people person. He went over the menu with us since it was our first visit and explained some of the his personal favorites and what other patrons have been ordering. As my wife and I are foodies...we already did some menu reconnaissance earlier prior to deciding to go to BACKDRAFT. We were eyeing two pizzas and I let my wife choose and she went with the Mop-Up Pizza...which I thought was a little adventurous. Adventurous? Adventurous! Oh...and the Smoke Alarm Sprouts which our server sold to us...explaining it was a FLAVOR BOMB! As we waited for our food I took a look around at the decor and our server who happened to be in the front explained a little history of BACKDRAFT and how the establishment was a Memorialized Tribute to a fallen Fire Fighter (who was a family member of the owners...if I recall) Stormy McInerny. They even had a wall with Stormy McInerny's photo with a Soecial plaque and Fire Departments have been pinning their patches on that wall! Our food arrived and our server wasn't joking! The Smoke Alarm Sprouts were a burst of incredible flavors (FLAVOR BOMB). It was sweet and tangy + bacon + goat cheese! This is going on our must order again list! I literally wanted to lick the plate...so good! Then the pizza came which smelled yummy as well! Being Filipino I think I'm very adventurous when it comes to eating but I was very surprised when my wife went with the Mop-Up Pizza simply because she knew two over eat eggs would be on top! I love eggs and I love sweet and tangy + olive oil and garlic with a handmade pan Sourdough crust! My wife tried the combination with egg and pizza and it was like eh...but she loved the pizza as its own! I enjoyed the combination but wouldn't say I loved it...I ended up asking the owner where the inspiration of the pizza came from and she said, "Ever had a Carbonara Pasta?" And we were like, "we've heard of it but never had it." But all in all we really enjoyed the flavors of the pizza... Wife thinks it could have been balanced out with some arugula for color and to balance the flavors more...but each is to their own. Overall, our experience was great and we will be coming back again soon! The atmosphere was quiet, even for a bar + grill but then again it was a rainy evening but a good steady flow of patrons came in while we were there. This place is great for small to larger groups! They have lots of TV's and the staff was very personable. We love the theme and the inspiration of the restaurant. Without knowing Stormy...I feel like he would have loved the place. Enjoy the photos and give them a shot! read more

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The pizza at backdraft is by far the best in the area. They also are now serving spirits and the selection is first class. Service is always good, we have been probably 8 times since they opened. This is also a great spot to catch a game on Sunday, they have plenty of TV'S, so all the games are on. read more

I came here with my brother and his family for dinner on a Thursday night around 6pm. To my amazement this place was kickin'! This was a happening place for Bonsall. We had to wait about 15 min for a table for our party of 5 people. No biggie....I'm happy to see a restaurant doing well since it's such a hard business to be successful when there are so many restaurant options. The bar inside was tiny and there was an outdoor patio dining area that was apparently just put in recently with heat lamps and an outdoor bar. This looks like it could get very popular in the summer once it gets warmer. We ordered the AED Eggs and Smoke Alarm Sprouts as starters. The eggs were AH-mazingly delish but the brussel sprouts fell a little short with flavor. I got the Firehouse Salad which had a ton of yummy ingredients. My brother got the CPR Burger which he said was tasty and juicy. He also got a side of fries for the kids which looked like odd shaped twisted ears yet very good. You could easily fill up on these deadly fries before your food arrives....so be careful. Kids got a pizza which I didn't try but I assume it was good since they ate half the pizza. The service was great despite how busy it was. Our server came to check up on us quite frequently and make sure our drinks were always full. I'd come back again and try a few other items on the menu. read more

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Had dinner here tonight. Staying up the road as we travel through, food was amazing. Cocktails were delicious (great recommendations from our waiter Ash!) service & food read more

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Just had lunch with the wife today. Great atmosphere very comfortable chairs. We split an order of wings with the 5150sauce they were great. The wife had the Tanker big turkey sandwich. She really enjoyed. I had the up in smoke. Great tasting burger with the 5150 sauce. We will definitely be going back. read more

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Good food and great service makes Backdraft Bar & Grill stand out from the rest. The ONLY reason I couldn't give five stars is because they didn't serve my favorite beer, Sculpin. read more

Food was amazing!! We all ordered something different and they all were fantastic! We ordered a burger, pesto shrimp pizza, lobster ravioli and the mashed potato steak appetizer. Drinks were good as well! Service was very slow and seemed a bit disorganized but other than that we loved it! read more

Parking plenty. Indoor/ outdoor seating. Great menu , drinks were great. Service was great, very helpful as far as menu items and seating. Plenty of seating and TVs. Enough space for daytime meal and just to enjoy your conversation Will definitely return! 5 miles from my home read more

We came here to celebrate Father's Day. Firefighters theme. Had the filet, baby daddy had the ribeye and our son had the chicken Alfredo with a Mac n cheese. For starters the deviled eggs. The deviled eggs were good and had a little kick to it. The steaks were good the potatoes needed a little more flavor and the Brussels sprouts had a bacony Caramelized taste. Friendly service. They do have an outdoor dining area. Located in the usps shopping center in Bonsall. read more

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While they offer an impressive bar, I think their kitchen (grill) is their real strength! I admit I'm often challenged by their menus, the food is great! Burgers, pizzas, salads!!! As a "takeout" they are hard to beat! Try the Cobb salad! It's amazing! read more

Excellent food. Great service. Priced very reasonable. Sincere and friendly staff and management.

I LOVE this place! Fantastic cocktails and wine list. All of the food is so good. They even have create your own pizza for the kids menu. My favorite is the mayday fries with crispy chicken! 10/10 read more

Got take out and got the Apple/goat chz salad and the wasabi mashed potatoes/steak app both were great. Had a drink at bar waiting to food bother Bartender nice and drinks were good. Only down side there was no music. Will be back for sure. read more

friendly service and tasty food! i love the outdoor patio. our server, cali, was very attentive and made sure our order was perfect. we will definitely be back to this little gem. read more