Just don't order the fish and chips unless you like hush puppies wrapped around a flake of cod. Quite disappointing because they looked so promising. They are like fish corn dogs minus the stick. My husband loves the General Tso braised pork shank--gets it every time. Clam chowder decent. Shrimp cocktail nice and meaty. Staff are always pleasant and friendly. read more

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The ambiance and Christmas décor were festive, and they even offered a fun specialty menu with holiday-themed drinks and dishes. The homemade fries were thinly sliced and delicious. The mussels had good flavor, though the pieces were small and not very meaty. Unfortunately, the toast was overcooked and so crispy it was hard to eat. The burger was also a bit dry and could have used more seasoning for flavor. read more

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Solid choice in Milford for good food, friendly staff and all around good experience. The one thing is they are consistent. My friends and I frequent here on occasional Tuesdays for trivia night (starts by 7pm) and all of our food choices have never disappointed. I often get something different each time but you can't go wrong with salads, sandwiches, burgers or entrees. They have a seasonal special menu which includes drink/app and entree choices for the season: very creative/festive. Parking can be a bit difficult but street parking nearby is available and usually the adjacent town/recreation building is unoccupied and I have parked there with no issues. read more

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This local spot appears smaller than it actually is, and it offers amazing food. There is a small parking lot in the back, but plenty of seating is available. I ordered the Thai Crunch Salad and the General Chao Pork Shank. The salad was perfect--crunchy and light--not heavy at all, while the pork shank was both crispy and moist. Both dishes were excellent. read more

I'm a regular. There are many great things about this place. I just have to comment on a recent change. For years, I've been ordering the Pad Thai Noodle Bowl. It's very good, although the add-on protein has always been a bit of a stingy portion. But the recipe changed and whatever gave it a crunchy texture was removed (was it peanuts? Bean sprouts?). It used to be a little spicy too, and had some peanut sauce. I believe that the type of noodles changed too. Anyway, tonight it was mushy, texture-less, and bland. What happened?? Please go back to the old recipe! read more

I have always like Bonfire Grille for dining! Yesterday I used Bonfire Grille catering and got wings and sliders! Everything was excellent from ordering the food to staff picking it up and the food itself was delicious! I would definitely recommend Bonfire Grille for dining and catering! read more

Family was looking for a good place to eat after holiday shopping near Milford and Orange and this came up as a popular destination that we had not yet tried. It's a cozy nautical-themed sports bar/American food fare that was brightly decorated for Christmas, Everyone at the table enjoyed their california chicken sandwiches, and burgers. Even the quirky chicken and eggplant sandwich that dared to mix ricotta with pesto and vodka sauce all together worked out quite well. However, I did not enjoy my fish and chips as it had a sweet taste profile that grew more off-putting as I ate it. It lessened with the tartar sauce but that's not a sauce I enjoy having either. So I'm glad everyone had a good time and good food, but I personally did not get a plate that I wanted to eat much of. Maybe next time I'll get something that matches the experience of the rest. Fries were very good by the way! read more

Waiter very patient with our group gathering, good cocktails, great service and food - c salad, c sandwich chowder. Only wish it was warmer to sit on rooftop with a view read more

I've eaten at The Bonfire grill several times and was never disappointed. The food is consistently good and reasonable. They have an outdoor eating area which I like whether permitting. read more

Near the water very beautiful area nice inside small but very friendly people they have delicious food I like to get the twin lobster tails with fries and salad and also the wings with fresh bacon and sometimes the buffalo wings they also have drinks available. read more

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Delicious food. Menu had a great variety of dishes to choose from. Service was also superb. Great location. Comfortable and friendly ambience. read more

A great place to meet friends for a casual dining experience. There are tables and booths inside and outdoor seating for the nicer weather. Apparently, Bonfire is owned by the same folks as Founders House and Bridge House. I ordered the Mac and Cheese and added lobster to it (Friday Lenten meal). They do give large portions of lobster if you opt to add it on. (One piece still had the cartilage on it, which was a bit frustrating.) My friend eats gluten free and there were a few options on the menu. The service checked in pretty often. There's not much parking available in their lot, and if you're not a Milford resident you can't park in the lot next door or on certain side streets, so be advised to get there early to find a space on a side street or in Bonfire's lot if you're not from Milford. A good experience, overall. read more

Bonfire Grille - Lobster Mac and Cheese - New American Near Me - Milford, Connecticut

This place has become a go-to Tuesday lunch tradition. The beach vibe, mixed with a warm atmosphere lends itself well to the fresh fare offered daily. Upon arrival, you'll be greeted at the door, seated quickly. You'll be tempted with a daily burger special being in addition to the fish of the day. The food is fresh, delicious, and fairly priced. The portions are large, so be warned: you'll have leftovers. Oh! And if you're gluten free, the buns here are awesome. read more

Bonfire Grille - Red sangria - New American Near Me - Milford, Connecticut

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This cozy spot never disappoints. We usually stop in during the week for lunch and cocktails and this time we had the pleasure of visiting during the weekend for their brunch specials. We tried the chicken and waffles and brunch breakfast plate Everything was delicious The waffle was crispy and crunchy and not too sweet . The chicken was juicy and tender This plate was tough to beat ! Plus the presentation of it It was sprinkled with fruity pebbles Although an odd choice it totally worked Totally wowwwww by the this plate The breakfast plate was also a hit The picture speak for themselves Great job guys and we will be back read more

Bonfire Grille - Chicken and waffles - New American Near Me - Milford, Connecticut

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Huge portion sizes for the price. Delicious food! My husband had the bang bang chicken sandwich and sweet potato tots- the tots are a need to try if you're on the fence! I had the southwest salad with chicken- chicken was cooked perfectly (not dry), and it was just a full, delicious salad. Kids had the Mac n cheese and the. Chicken fingers- both were so big they looked like adult portions! Our server was the sweetest (I'm terrible with names)! We were just passing through but we would definitely come here again if we had the opportunity! read more

Bonfire Grille - New American Near Me - Milford, Connecticut

Bonfire Grille is a grill and bar that opened in Milford, Connecticut in May 2018. It was founded by restaurateur partners Robert Cyr and Frank Basile. Cyr (who has had a long time passion for hospitality and libations) had previously been a general manager of a California Pizza Kitchen while Basile is a graduate of Johnson and Wales. In 2016, the duo were offered a partnership at the Milford-based gastropub Bridge House. Following the success of that partnership, Cyr and Basile decided to open Bonfire Grille in the Woodmont section of Milford. The menu consists of beach fare, burgers, sandwiches, salads, bar bites, craft beer, signature cocktails and handpicked wines. In May 2020, Cyr and Basile opened Founders House Pub & Patio in downtown Milford. My wife and I recently had lunch at Bonfire Grille. We were meeting her uncle who lives in the area. My wife had visited Bonfire Grille a couple of times before and had raved about it. The interior was very clean and we loved the nautical themed decor. We all started off with an appetizer of "Frickles" (juicy and crunchy pickles, battered and fried to perfection, served with chipotle aioli and ranch dressing) which were very good! For our entrees, we all decided to get various chicken sandwiches. I had the "Crispy Bang Bang Chicken Sandwich" (crispy chicken tossed in a zesty sriracha mayo topped with sliced pickles and shaved cabbage slaw), my wife had the "Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich" (smothered in Nashville hot sauce, pickles, hot honey aioli and topped with mango relish on a brioche bun), and her uncle had the "California Chicken Sandwich" (grilled chicken breast topped with Monterey Jack cheese, applewood smoked bacon, chunky avocado, lettuce, tomato and chipotle aioli). Everything was excellent! We had a great experience at Bonfire Grille and look forward to returning! read more

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Another lobster roll but these were not like the others. So moist and sweet with a little butta to make it better with 'mo' butta on the side to slater if so inclined. I was so inclined. Twin lobster tails, dynamite salty fries, and a generous "side" salad for $35. A great price considering I've paid that for one roll that wasn't as good. The bun was slightly toasted and held up to the warm buttered lobster. The salmon burger had an asian twist with a ginger miso mayo. My husband really like it. Served with the same taste fry basket. The restaurant has two outdoor dining areas. A patio outside street level that has a good privacy wood fence. The is an indoor/outdoor bar where patrons can sit. The rooftop dining has several tables under a canopy with views of the Sound. The interior has a nautical theme. The special drink of the day unknown to me was made with Truly. a Pineapple Mango frozen cocktail. I didn't realize it was a hard Selzer because I wouldn't have ordered it. Those hard Selzer, beers, are "headache in a can." It was super sweet as well. The Ranch was very good, I don't know if it was homemade but either way it was very good. If we weren't looking to visit more New England restaurants to try their lobster rolls, I'd return. The ambience was very nice, and the food was good. read more

Bonfire Grille - Twin lobster rolls - New American Near Me - Milford, Connecticut

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This is a Fail-proof spot. Always reliable, always good. Great staff (Lamar, Patty, Susan, Manny). The dry rub wings are the absolute best. Trash pan nachos are recommended. Their entrees are great. Good vibes. I love them so much I even use them for catering. Highly recommend! Whenever my family visit from out of state they require we go back! read more

Have wanted to try this place for a while and today after the beach we got it. Atmosphere is a quant beach grille but clean, not to crowded. Enough space to feel good and enough going on around you to entertain you. Food was great. I had the short rib chill as an app. The bonfire burger which was delicious. My wife had the California chicken sandwich. We get our meals without bread so the pictures may not be representing what you would get. Everything was fresh, tasty and I have to complement the sauces. Looks like they make them on their own. We had barbecue, chipotle and ranch Bretten the two of us and mixed and matched them. We will return soon. read more

Bonfire Grille - Bonfire burger no bun - New American Near Me - Milford, Connecticut

Went for brunch today. Sat outside. Very nice experience. The server was wonderful woman. The food was very good. My whole party enjoy their meal (5 of us). Will definitely return. read more

The food at this place has progressively gotten worse over the last couple of years. Fish and chips is either raw or burnt. Clam chowder reminded me of Snow's from a can. They never toast the lobster roll bun anymore. Even my favorite pretzel is now dry with no chew, just bland dust. Tonite was my last time as a patron. read more

Went here with my son for the first time. Service was awesome, food was delicious and the drinks are fire!

Stopped in for some wings and a burger. Sweet chili and dry rub wings...plus saved a few dollars with happy hour pricing! Score!! Grabbed a Beach Burger which is a newer add to the menu because I know my daughter likes them, but I thought it was great as well! Had to get the fried pickles as well, they are pricy but they make them so great here! Tried the rum punch on the current specialty drink menu, it was tasty but I'm glad I wasn't driving! read more

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The burger was cooked perfectly. Delicious. Manhattan was perfect, and Susan is absolutely a delight!

Another great lunch at Bonfire Grill yesterday. I love that the menu tells you which items are gluten-free. Very helpful for me when trying to figure out what to eat. My party started out with the frickles (fried pickles) which they said were delicious. They had an assortment of burgers and I had the poblano and black bean burger on a gluten free bun with no cheese (still sticking to my New Year's resolution). I was a little disappointed that they don't have sweet potato fries anymore. Everyone loved their meals and the service was great as usual. read more

I decided to try this place after hearing from friends about it. I went there with my wife and two kids on Labor Day. We got there around 6:30 and the host greeted us and seated us quickly. We chose the patio since it was such a nice day. It did take a little while for someone to come to our table and when the waitress finally took our order it took almost an hour for us to get our food. During that whole time our waitress did apologize for the delay several times while assuring us that we would get our food soon, all while other tables that had gotten there at the same time or after us got their food first. The food was good, but it shouldn't have taken that long, specially since it wasn't a big or special order, we had the popcorn chicken which is an appetizer, a small order of garlic Parmesan wings, a kid's cheeseburger and an order of tacos. Again, the food was good and the place, ambience and location are great, but service was kinda of slow. read more

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Always a go to for me and my shorty. Not many places around in that vicinity that is welcoming and local with great food and service. I always get their dry rubbed wings which are just grilled to perfection. A must if you're in that area. read more

DELICIOUS! This dinning experience is one for the books! Highlights - Twin lobster rolls with fries and slaw! Delectable ! Generous portions of buttery lobster meat all reasonably priced! My hubs had the bonfire burger...yummo! I took a bite and couldn't help but smile. The drinks were made with love and that's always appreciated! The waitstaff there was very friendly and the manager Lamar, was equally as kind! Can't wait to go back! read more

Bonfire Grille - Bonfire Burger Meal - New American Near Me - Milford, Connecticut

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This is are go to place. It's close to home and the staff is great. Quick bites that are delicious. Ambiance decorated beach style and comfortable. read more

We frequent Bonfire Grille at least every other week. The location is perfect and they have an interesting variety of menu options. However, we have noticed a significant decline in the kitchen staff. The food is not the same quality it used to be and they often forget ingredients in our dishes. If this was a one time occurrence I would chalk it up to a bad night, but almost every time we order from here this happens. We have reached out to share this concern but never heard back from management. I guess they are too busy now to care about customer service. This one is off our local restaurant list, there are plenty of better options in the area that get it right. read more

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What a wonderful place for lunch! Right across from the water this was a very welcoming place the minute we opened the door. Lunch on a beautiful Saturday in November. We snagged a comfortable booth by the window and settled in for good food and catching up. I noticed a many with lots of choices! Despite that my friend and I both had the Cauliflower Bowl (one with Chicken and one with Shrimp). Serving size was large (I took 1/4 home to reheat later). Noise level was very manageable so that we could really catch up. Never felt a moment of rush and would absolutely go here again if I wasn't just visiting! read more

We tried this restaurant for the first time as takeout. I'd really want to give them a 3.5 stars based on below review. Food was ready earlier than our time estimate, which in theory was good but in practice it wasn't. We drove to the restaurant which was 6 minutes from our location and picked up and drove 6 minutes home. When we got home, all of our food was Luke warm or cold which was extremely disappointing. Since it was for my sisters birthday and it wasn't a cheap meal, we ate it anyway. We shared the twin lobster rolls, which were full of lobster but I missed the clarified butter that they normally come with. The fries were well seasoned and crispy but still cold. The truffle Mac and cheese was extra saucy and the truffle flavor came through. The buffalo chicken Mac and cheese not pictured was full of chicken and had good heat flavor. While we were extremely disappointed in the temperature of our food, we will consider going back but only for dine in when it is truly safe to do so. read more

Bonfire Grille - Truffle a Mac and Cheese - New American Near Me - Milford, Connecticut

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I will start with this is probably a millennial's happy hour dream come true. We ordered fish tacos (not fried they only offer grilled) & fish and chips. I don't even think if I was pressed to count how many times I've had fish tacos in my life I would be able to give you a number. But I can say I've had them literally all over the country, (IMO the best are in San Diego) as well as Mexico. I did not care for these fish tacos at all. The presentation looked enticing. But they were so overloaded with stuff that you could barely taste the grilled cod. And they were very very soggy! I don't care for flour tortillas, traditional fish tacos are served on corn tortillas. The the side of rice tasted & looked OLD. The fish and chips was the stand out for sure. Beer battered, golden crunch, solid portion, average fries, good coleslaw. If you can deal with the noise and you want to sit at the bar, this could be an option. The interior was very pleasant and modern with a coastal vibe. Bathroom was fairly clean but could have certainly used some attention. Our server was friendly enough. But he forgot a few things so we had to remind him. I left him a solid traditional tip despite that. Location near the water doesn't mean you actually see the water. And the outdoor seating is along the street so it's ultra noisy, like motorcycle & traffic noise. Attempting to have a conversation over a meal was rather impossible. Between the screaming kids and the really loud other patrons, it didn't make for a relaxing, leisurely dinner. So many other stellar options in the area, I'd skip this one. read more

5 star restaurant, I love all the little details to the meal. The grill marks on the burger bun. The burger, bacon, and fried onions were excellent. The fries were fresh. I had the s'mores desert for $11.50, 5 star desert, hot melted brownie marshmallow. Worth the experience 100% Try it, enjoy! read more

first time here. The place was very beachy. You can see the water from the street. can't wait to come back in the summer. Food was good. I got the Bonfire burger and my friend got the California chicken. Also got the mussel pot. both were big and worth the price. had the winter smash drink. it was delicious. definitely will b back. read more

Bonfire Grille - New American Near Me - Milford, Connecticut

Meet you anytime you want at the Bonfire Restaurant! Just like a Billy Joel song, Bonfire feels like home. This neighborhood restaurant specializes in good times, good friends, good food. A very diverse menu will have something for everyone. Chill environment is a great place to hang with family or friends. I had their fig burger. Burger with fig jam, caramelized onions, lettuce and goat cheese. My son had a salmon burger. Fries on the side were served in a basket, light and golden crispy. Come to Bonfire, kick back and relax. Enjoy the food! Definition of comfort! read more

Met friends for lunch and this was a great spot to do that. The salads were good and the service was very pleasant.

Let me start with the good stuff . The drinks and atmosphere are GREAT ! And the food is really good, I love Fish & chips and the the fish is really good BUT ... THE CHIPS (French fries) ARE CONSISTENTLY UNDER COOKED AND RAW/RUBBERY) . And by consistently I mean 3 times in a row over 6 months. The people at the table next to us were complaining about them as well . I don't understand how this can be an issue that is not being addressed . I'm going try it again it there one more time . read more

Bonfire Grille - Raw French fries and INCREDIBLE FISH . - New American Near Me - Milford, Connecticut

Great food and service. We got the onion ring appetizer which was done perfectly. Next was the twin lobster rolls and dozen wings. Everything was so good and our bartender Tammy was attentive and fun. We will definitely be back. read more

Bonfire Grille - Watermelon Smash drink - New American Near Me - Milford, Connecticut

The service was great, for lunch. Our server, Nanci M. was very friendly and personable and did a very good job. We ordered the (huge!) soft pretzel with dipping sauces as an appetizer. It was delicious, a little crispy on the outside and chewy inside, just like it should be. Based on the soft pretzel, we had high hopes for our main courses. However, they left a lot to be desired. My husband had the fish & chips. The fish was overcooked & so was the outside batter. There's crunchy, but this was overcooked. I had the fried oyster sandwich with remoulade sauce & french fries. The oysters were tiny. The remoulade sauce had so much chopped pickle in it, that I couldn't taste any oyster flavor in the sandwich. The chopped pickles overpowered it all. The French fries were okay. We may be back sometime for "bar food" like wings & a drink, but not for a main course. Plus, the main courses are overpriced. For 2 people, we had 2 soft drinks, 1 soft pretzel, the fish & chips, the fried oyster sandwich & fries, and the bill (before tip) came to $63.87. That's ridiculous for lunch, no alcoholic drinks, and no dessert. Very disappointed in everything but the service , soft drinks, & soft pretzel. read more

Bonfire Grille - Giant soft pretzel was great! - New American Near Me - Milford, Connecticut