Caution** first off, I've never written a review before, never been compelled to. A friend and I had lunch there today and I ordered the Caprese salad which is normally amazing!! Today the tomatoes were off so I send it back and the waiter explained that there was a mix up with the delivery that morning....happens ..no big deal, I ordered a cup of soup instead. However, within 10 minutes the owner tops by the table and confronts me about what my problem is, and how wrong I am, and how I should spend time thinking about my behavior. My friend unfortunately popped up with an issue on the freshness of the tuna (normally great - assume the same food truck issue) and we were then subjected to 15 minutes of being berated how about how wrong we were, I mean scary hostel. We were still trying to be pleasant; my friend was trying to finish eating her salad, but she would not stop. We then asked her to leave us alone - we just wanted to enjoy our lunch, after the 10th time asking she insulted us again but finally left. just to be clear - the chef is amazing and so was the waiter, but I won't ever go back read more

Rutila was fantastic. Request her! She's a breath of fresh air. She helped us pair the perfect wines with each course.

It is a small place so reservations are recommended. They have some patio seating. I dined on a Thursday night. Waitress was nice. It took a little while to get our drinks and food and refilled on water. They didn't come back as much as I would've liked. It is a bit on the pricier side which I was surprised! $15 for a glass of wine, that was subpar on quality and veryyy low on pour. And $30 for a plate of chicken breast, mashed potatoes and zucchini. I ordered the chicken that according to the menu should've been butterflied? It was served as a whole breast. No cuts. The mashed potatoes didn't have much flavor and were on the watery side. I have no problem dining at pricey places but this is a bit over the top for what you're getting - service and ambiance included. read more

Bonfire Grill - New American Near Me - Tomball, Texas

The food and wait staff were excellent. The experience with the hostess/manager however was not very pleasant. She was rude and aggressive. Twice walked thru the door outside and let the door slam in our face. read more

Another great experience! The ambiance was warm and cozy. The drinks were balanced and delicious! We tried a couple from the seasonal menu and some standbys. The food is just as tasty as the drinks. Every time we visit this place I wish we went more often. It is so good! The service was good but be warned that it is slow. It's totally worth it but I've never been here and had things come out quickly so make sure you have time to enjoy the experience. Our server was very friendly but a bit slow to refill waters. As soon as we asked for more she was happily on it. Great place, warm atmosphere and delicious food and drinks! read more

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This was my second time at the this place. The last time I was here was in 2020. I wanted to give this place another chance. Maybe they have changed in 4 years right? Right..... First, the staff were great! Please tip those waiting on you. Our waiter was so attentive, friendly, and helpful. The good things ended there. Their menu is confusing, especially the appetizer section, the selection was so big! The waiter explained that it was appetizers and sides together. I would separate it for easy ordering, but ok. It's not my business. I ordered 4 appetizers: steak & mushroom, salmon ceviche, brussels sprouts, and mussels. The salmon ceviche was just gross. It was too fishy smelling and tasting, too salty, and then too tart? I have no clue how all that could be in one, but it was. I took one bite and basically spit it out. The mussels were ok, can't even remember anything about it. The steak in the steak & mushrooms didn't have enough salt. For the first time in my life, I actually tasted something under-salted. It was made medium-rare, which is great, but I wished they had salted it before cooking it. The brussels sprouts were cooked in a sweet caramelized concoction. I don't even want to call it sauce because it wasn't really. Basically, it's the caramelization process. You cook up sugar, it browns, it's soft. Yes if you eat it right away it's ok, but if you let it sit, it will harden and then it's just a gooey mess. So the brussels sprouts, it was obviously pre-cooked and then pre-packaged in bags. The cook then opened the bags and heat it up in this caramel. When I got it, it was pretty soggy, once it sat at room temperature, the caramel hardened and I had hard goo and then mushy sprouts. Overall, I would not come here again. read more

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I was gonna leave 3 stars, but I'm not sure if I can. They overcharged by 20% for an entire, the potatoes were cold but had great flavor, the pizza sauce was so watery that the topping would slide right off; and who I assume to be the chef's child was scream crying for 35 minutes while coughing on everything. To be fair, the crabcake Benedict and shrimp and grits were great! This place has good food, but some dishes are terrible and the speed of the kitchen as well as some aspects of the service are lacking greatly. Our specific server was for the most part good, but keep in mind, this was noon on a Saturday and there were only two other parties in the restaurant. By the time we got our food we were the only ones in there. The service is unacceptably slow and it took them 10 minutes to get the manager to fix a $5 up charge that shouldn't have been there. Sad experience, lacking, also worst behaved kid I've ever seen in public. Edit: I must say this was my experience for brunch, not dinner. I believe that the dinner service would be very different. If you're gonna come, go for dinner. read more

Amazing food and people. Will definitely be back! Good drinks The fondue was excellent. Steaks cooked really well. Was a busy night with a concert in town so always make a reservation. read more

Brunch was amazing. Mimosa flight: pomegranate and lemon-blueberry were favorites. Service was excellent. read more

Bonfire Grill - New American Near Me - Tomball, Texas

First time here. Went on a Friday night with a group of 8. They were able to squeeze us in quickly which was very nice. The exterior could get some work and has LOTS of potential. In fact, this place has lots of potential but I'll get to the rest. You get in and it's pretty small inside. Cozy but it's pretty tight. Service was pretty questionable. He brought out WARM water. We got 1 carafe of cold water to share between all of us but when he filled our water it was again WARM Told him it was someone's birthday at the table and wanted suggestions of things that were good and his answers were not helpful and he completely disregarded the birthday guy. Most servers would have at least smiled and wished him a happy birthday but this guy had no emotion and almost felt as though he was just ready for us to go. Most of the food was good but for the prices it wasn't something that said I'm coming back for more. I think the best thing we had though for sure was their tomato dip for an app. I do think that this is mostly like a bar/ wine atmosphere so perhaps it's more of a drink and snack/ dessert kind of spot so I'll come back and try this spot possibly one more time to try the desserts since our server didn't even ask if we wanted to look into any desserts as well to end the night so maybe that's what we were missing. read more

Bonfire Grill - Menu - New American Near Me - Tomball, Texas

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Portobello and steak appetizer was delightful. Pizza was large enough to share. Good variety of pizzas with unique spins vs traditional choices. Full bar, small inside but lots of outside seating (when it's cooler). read more

totally love the place. Upscale feel, but rooted in Tomball culture and ambiance. Food has always been been excellent and unique for the area. Been there 3-4 times, going again this evening. I really struggle to see any low rankings. read more

Just wasn't for me. Menu needs to be a-little larger print. Nice decor, Service was fine. Food was just okay.

One of the reasons we keep coming back is this is a mom and pop restaurant that cares about its regulars. This feels like eating at a friend's. Cody is an amazing waiter who really cares about serving his customers. Lexi is an amazing waitress who is always available to suggest great dishes, Darlene is a great maitre de/hostess that makes the experience great. I can't recommend this restaurant more. read more

From phone call to reserve a table to paying the bill, the experience was amazing. My husband and I went for date night. We sat in front of the Brick Pizza Oven and were able to see the Chef's at work making the most delectable food. Jamie (our Server) was just a bright light and answered all our questions and even made suggestions that we took her up on. We started our meal with Craft Cocktails and the Focaccia appetizer (OMG - soooo good). I ordered the Beef Burgundy and Michael ordered the Tuscan Chicken Pizza. They were both fantastic. Unfortunately we did not leave room for dessert. I highly recommend this restaurant!!!! read more

I have to give them 5 stars. GF and I go here about once a week. Small place but atmosphere is great, food is terrific, always friendly service. The Chef is the best, always creating new masterpieces on the menu. Definitely our favorite place in Tomball. read more

Bonfire Grill - New American Near Me - Tomball, Texas

Service impeccable.. chef's are top notch on point. Wine selection and drink menu the best hands down. read more

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They try to pass off poor seating at the bar as "chef's table" when I reserved a table. Silly me I tried again and made sure I requested a table and not the bar and she tells me yes I have that. Didn't mention it's an outdoor table in August. I would not have agreed to that. These people are full of themselves for no good reason. It's Tomball for c goodness sake. We'll not make this mistake again read more

Love coming here! Food is always great and drinks are amazing. Such a good place to hang out and catch up with friends

We arrived at 7pm on a Thursday evening and were immediately given a table on the patio (the last table in the place) for our party of 4. We were having a goodbye dinner for friends who were moving out of the country. It was over 25 minutes before we were brought menus and waters. We ordered drinks all around which took another 20-25 minutes to arrive...we also ordered 2 appetizers which came with those drinks. We ordered food when we received the drinks and appetizers. Then never saw our waitress again. Everyone on the patio started talking about how long it was taking to receive their orders and about how long they had been there with no service. At 8:50pm one us went inside to inquire about our orders. We were sitting at the table with dirty plates and empty glasses. We were told by the waitress that she didn't know how long it would be. Apparently the chef had quit? No mention of this to the patrons. Again everyone on the patio was complaining and really beginning to become very frustrated. Since it had been an hour since we had placed our order, we decided we would just go in (because our waitress certainly wasn't coming out), pay for what we had and leave. When we went in, there were probably 2 tables still left inside and 4 outside waiting. We made a comment to the waitress that the manager should have been attending to all of us patrons offering sincere apologies about how the night was going. The manager was literally right there and started arguing with us! She was saying to was too busy to be just walking around to tables...she was actually yelling at us for being frustrated over this 2 hour experience. I have NEVER experienced such behavior. Needless to say, we left without dinner, at an hour where it was too late to go anywhere else. Based on the horrible service and the actions of the manager, we will never return and I will not recommend this place to anyone. I am still shocked that the manager yelled at us for being upset. All that was said was that she should have been apologizing to everyone. Worst dining experience I've had ever. If I could give zero stars I would. Also, about 4 or 5 other tables walked out at the same time after waiting more than 2 hours for food. read more

Stopped in while we were in the area for work. Staff was absolutely great, ambience was chill and inviting! The selection of spirits was plentiful, and then the food... the food!! read more

Bonfire Grill - Ceviche, Fire Roasted tomato queso, and the pizza! Delicious - New American Near Me - Tomball, Texas

We stayed away from here for almost a year because we saw the manager be rude to a family with kids. We started coming back because we liked the food, and today we were sitting outside on the patio with our girls. We bring play dough because we don't like them being on the phone. The manager confronted us and asked us to make sure the play dough stayed on the mat (we had brought mats so they could use to not make a mess). We've been to much nicer restaurants with carpet and those restaurants have never treated us like that. She clearly doesn't like kids. We will not be coming back as long as she works there. The only reason we came here was because the food is good. Our waiter was nice also. But she ruined the mood for us. Sad. read more

Love the brick oven pizza here. The apps are also great and pair wonderfully with their spirits and wines. Great local place for a nice dinner date or for GNO! Very attentive service. Try to grab a seat at the chefs table to enjoy the magic happening around you. read more

Bonfire Grill - Aperol spritz - New American Near Me - Tomball, Texas

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Came on a Sunday. Jalapeno prosciutto appetizer was really good. Shared a burger it was good, wedge potatoes were soggy. The mimosa was good. Manager came by as i was charged for a side i never received. Promptly corrected the total and when i mentioned the wedges she said they dont have a fryer. I have roasted them at home and turned them out hot and crispy and these were cool and soggy. Do better. Service was a 3 out of 5. read more

Bonfire Grill - New American Near Me - Tomball, Texas

My sister and I (young adults) walked in here and an older lady met us at the host stand and told us she could not seat us and refused to help us. Over half the restaurant had tables open. Keep in mind we had just got out of church so we were in our Sunday best. I'm not sure if she was profiling us or what. But I DO NOT recommend going here. read more

Pizza was tasty and Brie was on point. Old fashioned was definitely smoky but not as strong as an old fashioned should be. The side of brisket was a 3 of 5. Nothing like the picture I saw on Yelp. Service was pretty good. Great spot for a date. read more

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The food was excellent. Really enjoyed the crab cake eggs Benedict. Since we were there at brunch, we didn't partake of the outstanding looking bar menu options. Definitely coming back! read more

Bonfire Grill - Crabcake eggs Benedict! - New American Near Me - Tomball, Texas

It's been several years since my wife and I visited the BonFire, but this week we whizzed in for a quick lunch and a few moments of peace. On both counts, we were a bit disappointed, but in the end, it did not reflect on the quality of the food put on your table. If you are swinging in on a tight lunch schedule, perhaps the Bonfire is not your best choice, as the meals are prepared with care and quality in mind. Our holdup in time, perhaps, laid in the fact that I ordered the Green Chile Smoked Brisket Pizza. It took a while to make, but the final result was worth the wait...see the pic. My wife ordered the Meatball Sandwich, and she was not disappointed, except for the wait. The other rub was a rude and obnoxious pair of alleged business 'wannabes' who with dress vests and ties garishly flourished decided it would be good etiquette to conduct a voice enabled business call on some multi-million dollar deal that they wanted EVERYONE in the restaurant to hear, whether they wanted to or not. Instead of taking the call outside, these two nerds spoke at such a loud level that even the janitor in the men's room was privy to all the details of the proposal. After several stern looks and glares, one nerd moved outside, and the establishment's customers let out a selective sigh of relief. I guess it is all about "me". The atmosphere and service at the Bonfire is 5 star and while eating lunch the owner/manager was observed spending a great deal of time talking with wine sales personnel, which speaks highly of care and concern regarding a well-balanced wine list. Overall, the Bonfire is not a quick stop lunch spot, but instead a diamond in the rough of downtown Tomball and should be relished and enjoyed for the food and ambiance that they dish out in ample supplies. read more

Bonfire Grill - Meatball Sandwich - New American Near Me - Tomball, Texas

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Any time I go to bonfire grill it is amazing! We love the casual ambiance mixed with the upscale food. I've never had a dish I didn't like! (Try the Chicken Sabine or Osso Bucco!!) Their wine is always delectable and their dessert port list is always divine. I've been served by Jamie many times and she's always knowledgeable, kind, and attentive! We look forward to coming back! Edit: I forgot to mention they have the best scallops in Houston read more

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Amazing food and service!! One of our favorite places! Staff was very friendly. Drinks were great as well

This is a hidden gem in Tomball! We had the filet with the mushroom risotto. The filet was cooked to perfection and I wanted to lick the risotto plate clean! Great food, great drinks and amazing service! This was our first time but we will definitely be back! read more

The grilled cheese is to die for. So sad then took it off of the menu. It was my absolute favorite.

Yet another place trying to be a lil quirky gastropub. Price point is higher than expected. The bar side of the small business seems like it'd be good enough on it's own. The patio area should be nice at night when traffice on Main quiets down. The restaurant side is overrated and overpriced. There are plenty of food options, but Bonfire felt a little light on the meat / protein options. The tomato basil soup is good, but not worth the $13 for a bowl that they're charging. The steak fries were nothing to write home about. The chicken club is a grilled chicken breast on a bun, so definitely not what my wife expected. There was a thin salty & leathery slice of prosciutto which was jerky tough and impossible to eat within the sandwich itself. They have a charcuterie board on the menu with a listed price of $50. There's no reason to go here and we won't return. read more

Amazing food & even better service. Hidden gem in Tomball Excellent atmosphere as well read more

The drink and food menu are large and unique. Both food and drink are fantastic and the outdoor space is nice. From Steaks to Mediterranean options. Definitely coming back. read more

Service was great! Our waitress was sweet and very personable but the food was just not good. My carbonara was too salty to eat and the pizzas were mediocre at best: it's been a few years since I've been here and it used to be fantastic. I won't completely write it off but another visit like tonight will knock them off our list of local places to go for sure. read more

So delicious. The steak and Bella was a nice start and my fav was the chicken au jus. Chicken moist and flavorful combined with the best butternut squash purée I've ever had. Makes my mouth water thinking about it. Thank you Monica for great service & menu recommendations. read more

Bonfire Grill - Steak Bella & Chicken AuJus - New American Near Me - Tomball, Texas

Tried it out for a Friday lunch, my husband & I split the seafood fondue appetizer- 5 stars- so tasty! We each had a sandwich- chicken club & meatball, both were really good & huge. Waitress was friendly & made good recommendations. We'll be back. read more

Food as tasty as it is beautifully presented! The service was impeccable and our server Jamie was super friendly and helpful with recommendations!. The ambiance was the perfect balance. Upscale delicious food in a welcoming atmosphere! read more

Great restaurant with many tasty menu choices. We split a pizza and had awesome service from Monica at the bar. I've different items on the menu and they were all have been delicious. read more