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Came here around 11 on a Sunday and it was already quite busy. I had to park on the street as the parking lot was already full. When I arrived they asked if I had a reservation, which I didn't but since there were only two of us they were able to seat us right away. The server was working hard as they were very busy but she was very pleasant and helpful and explained their menu to us. I had the chicken sisig which was full of flavor and my friend had the breakfast lumpia. I had a bite of the lumpia and the inside was delicious but I didn't like the crepe but that's a personal preference, it was cooked to perfection. I had a few cocktails that were delicious as well. Smaller space but nice space with a few TVs and a bar area. The food was good, the service was great. I would certainly check this place out again to try some of their other items.
Chicken inasal is one of my favorite dishes and Bonifacio's version, while not quite Chicken-House-in-Bacolod level, is the best I have had in the US. Excellent mix of textures. Massive portion of chicken for the price, juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside, with great flavor. I wish there was chicken oil, but the sinamak/soy sauce dip was great. For dessert, I ordered the ube carioca, with a crunchy exterior and chewy interior. Service was attentive and while the restaurant was fairly busy for a Saturday lunch, there were a handful of tables and bar seating available for walk ins. Free parking in the outside lot.
Loved seeing multiple vegetarian items on the menu at Bonifacio! The weekday lunch menu had very generous portions, and everything tasted really good. I especially loved the calamansi juice and bok choi! The space inside was cute and service was overall good. Would definitely go back!
This place reminded me of my grandma's cooking with a modern twist. Very friendly staff. Large menu with the traditional items like chicken adobe but also modern items like a breakfast lumpia. Very large portion sides. My favorite was the Ube Chicken &Waffles. Just wished it was white meat chicken. Got the Kimchee Bloody Mary which was flavored more with kimchee than vodka. Make a reservation! This is smaller space so walk-ins be prepared to wait. A walk in group was told wait could be up to 90 minutes.
My friend, who is an Ohio local, recommended Bonifacio and said she brings everyone here when they visit. After trying it for Sunday brunch, I can totally see why. Definitely make a reservation because it gets busy. The atmosphere: The restaurant is cute and inviting, with both table and bar seating. The food: We started with a side of the ube waffle for the table, and it was fluffy and delicious. I ordered the Pork Tocino Silog, which came with arroz caldo, salad, rice, and an egg. The pork was tender and coated in a sweet, flavorful marinade that tasted nostalgic in the best way. The vinaigrette added a nice tang, and the salad balanced the plate with a refreshing, palate-cleansing bite. The standout for me was the arroz caldo. I cannot rave about it enough! It reminded me of Vietnamese porridge, but thicker and a little chewier. It was warm, comforting, and the perfect start to the meal. The service: Great throughout, and the staff was attentive and friendly.
My coworker was doing some research on some Filipino places and this place got his interest. He told me about it and I was interested myself. I was skeptical about this place because I, myself, is also Filipino and is very particular about our food. I will say my expectations were met. I was surprised with all the flavors. This made me feel like I was eating at a family party or at home. THEY DID NOT DISAPPOINT NOT ONE BIT. This place made me feel like I was at home cooking with my mom, tita (Auntie), or lola (grandma). We came from Cincinnati and this place was well worth the trip! I would definitely come back!
Bonifacio is easily one of my all-time favorite restaurants in Columbus. From the moment you walk in, the ambiance pulls you in -- rich cultural vibes, beautiful aesthetics, and an atmosphere that feels both cozy and exciting at the same time. I've been here for so many different nights and occasions, and it never disappoints. If you can, come on one of their Boodle nights -- it's such a fun, immersive experience, and everything is served fresh, hot, and incredibly flavorful. My absolute go-to order is the chicken pyanggang with garlic rice, chili crisp potatoes, fried bok choy, veggie lumpia, and their crispy fried green beans. Every dish is packed with flavor, perfectly cooked, and clearly made with care. Another huge plus: it's super affordable for the quality and portions you get. You truly get a ton of bang for your buck. Honestly, Bonifacio is even cheaper than a lot of fast-food spots, and I would choose this place over fast food any day without hesitation. The service has always been amazing -- every server I've had has been kind, welcoming, and genuinely helpful, which makes the experience even better. Seating is a bit limited and can feel tight at times, and some of the chairs aren't the most comfortable -- but it's a small trade-off for how good the food is. I also love that they have a drive-thru pickup window in the back, which is perfect when you want incredible food on the go. Highly recommend.
We were in the area and placed an online order to go for the crispy tofu, lumpia (one pork, one veggie), and the BBQ chicken skewers. The food was ready earlier than quoted, but we received a text message giving us a heads up that was the case. We were directed to pull around to the drive thru (yes, they have one!). Since this was our first visit, I'm not sure if the place was just really busy or if it's customary to need to call to notify them that they had a line in the drive thru, but that's what we ended up having to do after 10 minutes of no acknowledgement that they were even aware that we were there. Once we got the food, it was all well packaged for travel and quite tasty with generous portions. It was really nice that you have the option of doing mixed orders of lumpia and not just one or the other. The veggie was clearly "marked" by being wrapped in a bit of banana leaf in the container. For the entrees, they both came with rice and salad, but there was also an easy option right in the order form to request double rice or double salad instead of getting both. They also have a really nice allergy area to indicate any special requests/needs, as well as a long list of sauces from which to choose. We did double rice on the tofu and the standard rice and salad on the BBQ chicken. Both the tofu and chicken were cooked really well - chicken was tender and the tofu was nice and crispy, as promised by its name! Nice corner location with a small parking lot and drive thru.
Bravo!!!!! This foood is delicious!!!!! I ordered on uber eats and it arrived early. It was put together nicely. I ordered. Pork spring rolls.. meat filled perfect tasty. The right sweet sauce.. I ordered the tye chicken adobo with rice and salad. The chicken had a nice flavor was nice and tender and the rice was soft and had a nice flavor side salad was a spring mix with some tomatoes and there own signature dressing. It was kinda like a creamy Italian.. very tasty!! . I tried some of my friends adobo ribs meal. The ribs were so tender fell off the bone!!! This was a definite find!!!
Amazing Filipino food! Drove up to Columbus for a show and found this hidden gem for dinner. We ordered all the Filipino classics (lumpia, pancit, chicken adobo, lechon) which were all amazing. This is a modern Filipino restaurant, so found some fun add ins (green mango salad with savory shrimp paste sauce, eggplant side, ube donuts in chocolate dessert). Everything was delicious and we ordered more to go and enjoy the next day. Make sure you get a reservation and in early as it fills up fast and is a cozy spot/smaller parking lot.
Great customer service here! I also enjoyed the modern take on Filipino food. I really enjoyed the chicharron Tofu. The adobo rib is good, I love that the meat fell off the bone. They give pretty big portions, I definitely did not finish it! The ube colada was interesting, the initial taste is colada and finishes with an ube flavor. It was good. The ambiance reminds me of a nightclub in the Philippines it's a restaurant and has a bar too! You can also eat with your hands if you want.
Finally had the opportunity to go to Bonifacio, & it most definitely lived up to the hype! Everything about this place was amazing! The vibes and aesthetic were spot on, and I'd definitely recommend this spot for a fun date or a great meal with friends. The service was fast and incredibly friendly! It's recommended to get a couple of things from each part of the menu and share amongst the table, and that was definitely the way to go! The chicken skewers were so tender and tangy with the sauce they were basted in; one of the best skewers I've ever had! The ribs were fall off the bone good and the bok choy had this awesome glaze on it that made them irresistible! Their cocktail menu looks great and the mocktails were totally refreshing! You need to check them out if you haven't been, and go on a Boodle night if you can!
Finally able to eat here again-everytime we tried it was packed. Going at 2:00pm there wasn't a crowd.Seated immediately. We started with Veggie Lumpia-they were crispy and had great flavor and texture. Then we shared Grilled Pork Belly and BBQ chicken skewers. both came with a dekicious salad and huge serving of rice.I left with almost half my meal. It was delicious The chicken was moist and the sauce was wonderful. The pork belly was tender and very well seasoned.
1 year ago
2 years ago
Nice Filipino spot with good atmosphere. I came on a weekday little late lunch time and this place was still busy. Unfortunately couldn't try their brunch menu (only served on weekends) but their lunch menu was still satisfying. They have interesting filipinized cocktail list. Couldn't get one this time because I had to drive but next time for sureeeee read more
This time I brought my family from Florida to try this restaurant and if they come back to Columbus is because they want to eat here instead of visit me lol. They fell in love immediately. The service was super good and the food was awesome and beyond. I can't wait to come back again. PLEASE the longaniza side needs to be reconsidered, just one link sausage is not enough for the price. read more
5 years ago
Delicious! We got both the ribs and the pork belly, along with some pork lumpia, and I would absolutely get all of it again. The lumpia was super crispy with a tangy dipping sauce, the ribs were cooked perfectly, and the pork belly was seasoned to perfection without being overwhelming. Even the salad was actually good, not just limp greens like side salads often are. Bonus points for drive-thru pickup and online ordering. I'll definitely be back, maybe for brunch. read more
2 years ago
5 years ago
I went back to this place 2-years after my initial visit, and this place is still just as good as when I first went. I would say it's worthwhile going in a larger group so that you can try various dishes as they were designed for a family style meal. With a group of 6 people, we ordered the broccolini, bok choy, pyanggang, chicken adobo, boneless chicken inasal, lechon, spicy tofu, and sisig. The sisig is not on the indoor dining menu, but if you ask for it they'll see if they can make an accommodation :) I would say the service was phenomenal from the get go. The waitress was very friendly, provided recommendations that helped us select our foods, and checked on us frequently. They brought out the food on a banana leaf and elegantly sorted all of the food for a family-style meal and emphasized utilizing your hands, but are also able to provide utensils and plates. Super unique experience! Out of all the dishes we got, the lechon is a MUST. It was crispy on the outside yet tender on the inside, as well as very filling. The vegetables added a nice pairing to balance out the meats, with the broccolini standing out the most. We also got garlic fried rice and coconut fried rice, but if you had to pick between the two I would've gone with just the garlic rice. I don't think there was a single dish that I would've removed, which says a lot about this food quality. For a drink, I got the lychee martini -- would highly recommend. To finish it all, I got the halo halo and the carioca. Would highly recommend! read more
3 years ago
Fantastic little locally owned restaurant. The food is really tasty and a modern, fun take on Filipino food. They have a lunch, dinner, and brunch menu, and their cocktails are fun and creative (albeit, a bit sweet--depends if you're into that). The service is fine... it can be a bit strange walking in and having a host station in a strange spot, and every time I've been in they've seemed flustered by my arrival. But once I'm seated, it's smooth sailing! They've got a bar with TVs which is kind of strange given the vibe of the rest of the place, but they're not loud or anything. read more
When we arrived the lot was completely full. The dining room only had one seat open. Unfortunately it was a two top and there was 3 of us. Towards the end of the meal the people next to us left and they cleaned it off and had it pushed over to us. It was just really cramped previously. Those were the only downside of meal. The server was super sweet, but obviously very busy. We started off with bottle of mimosas with mango, it was delicious! We started off with the lumpia (i think) it was delicious and the sauce was good. I had never had Filipino food before it was amazing. The house salad dressing is delicious , rice was amazing , meat seasoned beautifully! Plus very affordable especially for the area! We will be back! The inside is very modern and cute. read more
2 years ago
6 months ago
A pretty decent Filipino food in the Columbus area. I'm not very familiar with Filipino food but the dishes we ordered were very tasty. I did wish that there were sauces for at least some of the dishes. This is especially true for the rice dishes. I'm used to chinese dishes with sauces but perhaps Filipino dishes don't tend to have sauce. As a result, the dishes were rather dry. I don't believe the serving portion is that big for the price. But I'm just vacationing here so perhaps Columbus dining is more expensive here. read more
3 years ago
4 years ago
Having a Filipina wife we are always on the search for a good Filipino place and this is our go to! We come about once a month and would come more except we live two hours away so it is a bit of a drive... The food is so authentic and absolutely delicious! We have never been disappointed from their meals! The service has always been kind and attentive to us! I drink a lot of soda and my glass is never empty! They have natural decor and pictures from the Philippines. We are regulars and we suggest anyone who is looking for Filipino food to come here and try it out! You won't be disappointed read more
7 months ago
2 years ago
Food was good, we ordered the bistek which i would've preferred the meat being more thinly sliced, the sisig had great flavor as well as the chicken Inasal. Despite being short staffed and busy on a Friday night, they managed to serve us in an acceptable pace. Over all it was a delicious meal and we left full!! read more
Boodle night with my book club girlies was a super fun experience. Sometimes food just tastes better when eaten with yo' hands. Highly recommend you try boodle night at Bonifacio--reservations for 4pm-close Thursdays and Sundays only. Here's the run down of what we shared: 3 servings of lumpia (deep fried pork/veggie egg rolls) - these were soo crispy. Table fave 3 servings of garlic rice - cooked nicely and fragrant 1 serving Adobong Manok - adobo bone in chicken, really nice and savory 1 serving BBQ chicken skewers - the chicken was tender and flavorful. Table fave 1 serving Adobo Ribs - fall of the bone type of ribs, can't go wrong with this either. 1 serving Bok Choy - these were grilled, a little crisp and toasty 1 serving Mangga - green mangos served with in-house seafood sauce, the sauce reminded me of something I ate in Vietnam. Fragrant seafood smells, not exactly a fave for many. Good with rice too. 1 serving Chili Crisp Potatoes - potato wedges with some Sriracha mayo. Servers recommended each person get 1 carb, 1 protein and 1 veggie selection but we picked 3 of each categories and shared amongst 4 of us. There were plenty to share all around! If your uncomfortable with using hands to eat, they offer forks as well. They have a small parking lot but parking around the neighborhood is accessible. read more
4 years ago
Love coming to Bonifacio. We went on a Sunday for brunch, did not have a reservation, but there was space at the bar. We started with the lumpia, crispy, hot, great filling ratio. The longanisa was the perfect amount of sweet and savory. The garlic fried rice was so flavorful and the arroz caldo was a perfect side to our meal. The chicken adobo was so tender it fell right off the bone. To drink we had ube Irish coffee, the ube whip cream had just the right amount of sweetness. read more
Filipino food is sort of an offshoot of other Asian cuisines with some similarities to Cantonese, Vietnamese and Thai flavors. Dont expect anything to splashy or spicey. We ordered 3 dishes (1 noodle, 1 pork, 1 chicken). The price point (about $10/dish) matched the portion size. The Pancit noodles was the weakest dish with extremely muted flavors and with some sort of a clear rice noodle. Asian noodles usually shine (think drunken noodle, pad thai, etc. ). This one limped. The best dish was the chicken Adobo with flavors similar to bbq and teriyaki marinated into chicken thigh meat. The sisiq pork was similar to Chinese pork dishes, tasty of meh. Cabbage (the white bread of veggies) was sadly the predominant vegetable in all 3 dishes. A healthy dollop of white rice was too much to soak up the limited sauces of the meals. So while the portions weren't large, the prices weren't high either. Worthy place to try if you've never had Filipino food, and a moderately cheap eat if you're hankering for asian. read more
4 years ago
Wow! Having moved to UA/Grandview area last year, I've driven past this place many times and always wanted to stop in. I'm so glad I did and I'm kicking myself for not coming sooner! First of all, I asked the staff what I should get and they said there are no wrong answers. I've never heard truer words. EVERYTHING we tried was so flavorful. Both chickens were incredible, cooked to perfection with robust flavors. I could practically drink the atchara (green papaya salad) which is probably an unusual instinct... it was just so tasty. I am craving it right now even though I'm stuffed. Fried green beans - super yum. The preschooler small human agrees! And the ube cold brew latte - I mean it's a purple cold brew (purple sweet potatoes ingredients), dayuum it was an experience and I plan on ordering it with every meal. Bonus: the staff was so kind and seemed excited/proud to share their food. Not your run of the mill eatery. Definitely adding this spot to my frequent rotation list. So glad we have a spot like this serving up delish, authentic Filipino food and good vibes. Next visit: brunch!! Maybe even tomorrow. read more
3 years ago
As a Pinoy, who grew up on Hawaii, I love to experience Filipino cuisine in all parts of the world. This restaurant is one of two (the other is Mexipino in San Diego) that successfully blends the authentic flavors of Filipino cuisine but gives it a modern feeling where you experience classic flavors in a new light. Also, the food was just FUN. Add amazing service and great prices, I can see why Columbus has embraced Filipino cuisine as Bonaficios has found the magic spot to appeal to all patrons. I can't wait to come back. read more
2 years ago
i have been here a few times now and keep coming back the food is so good love the cartoons they play just silly but will keep coming back service is the best i've had in the city so far read more
O my goodness..... this meal had me at a loss of words. This genuinely may have been one of the best meals of my life. I ordered the oo bae cocktail and the chicken adobo. The cocktail was so yummy and tasted citrusy and was not overpowering in the taste of alcohol. It was great. The chicken adobo plate was amazingggggg. It also came w arroz caldo which was not pictured but the entire meal was a hefty portion... & yes i ate it all. The chicken was so juicy and the salad was great and the egg was perfect, overall i have no complaints. The service was also great and the prices were fair! The restaurant was also well decorated and was such a vibe. I can not go on about this place enough. One of the best things Columbus has to offer! read more
Bonifacio was recommended to me months ago, and I finally got around to stopping by. They have an easy online ordering option. I ordered my meal and picked it up on the way home from work. They have a convenient drive-thru for call in or online orders to grab and go. I was able to get my order and be on my way without leaving my car. I tried the adobo ribs and carioca. The ribs had so much flavor and fell off the bone. The garlic rice was different and was a pleasant surprise to the rice I am used to. The salad was a bit wilted but I think it was because it was next to all the hot food. I ended up not eating the salad and recommend it be put in a separate container. The carioca was just amazing and definitely a dessert to be shared. They are doughy and filling with the perfect amount of sweetness . read more
3 years ago
2 years ago
Amazing, the food is so tasty and authentic and the waiters are all nice and have great personality! Its always so busy and we have to make a reservation ahead of time usually, but its so worth it. Love the anime on the screens in the back lol. The musics kinda too loud but its overall a great vibe for dinner and breakfast!! Love their mangga too read more
Boodle night is one of THE coolest dinners I've had in Columbus. Thursdays and Sundays 4-9 pm. Heard rave reviews about boodle night so I HAD to put it on my February l list. We decided to make a feast of it. Modern Filipino food at its finest. No silverware, all hands, dig on in. Everything was great. My standouts -- garlic rice is a must, adobo ribs were fall off the bone, and bok choy had the perfect savoriness and slight char. Oh and that tofu... how does one cook to such a pristine texture. Incredible. I'd also heard they were known for good desserts. I can attest. Both the carioca and halo halo I kept going back in for more bites despite being so full. Can't wait to go back. Amazing food, friendly people, bustling ambiance. My only critique is that the cocktails are on the sweet side (even the ones they called out as less sweet) and I like them more spirit forward. The staff all seemed so happy to be there and that they genuinely enjoyed working there. For our spread, we ordered: -garlic rice + pancit bihon (rice noodles) -lumpia (pork and veg) -pyanggang + bbq skewer (chicken) -inihaw na liempo (pork belly) -adobo ribs + sisig (pork) -bok choy + green beans -mangga + tofu chicharron + chili crisp potato -carioca + halo halo (desserts) Can't wait to return! read more
Delicious is all I can say about bonifacio. The standout for me was the pork sisig which was a huge portion or succulent bits of pork and veggies with a hint of lime and a creamy spicy mayo sauce on top. I actually came here for dinner and for lunch on the same day and both were great experiences. The lunch menu focus more around plates with rice, salad, and meat whereas the dinner menu was more of a sharing menu a la carte style. I really enjoyed both, but I personally prefer the lunch style as I felt I got more bag for my buck. Regardless, loved the place and will definitely come back. read more
3 years ago
This place was great! We were seated immediately at the bar when the restaurant was really busy. We were there on a Sunday evening which I overheard was their busiest time. We tried several different items since it was our first time there, and all were really great. The bar and wait staff were wonderful and very helpful with recommendations. read more
2 years ago
Recently went back for their traditional Kamayan dinner and loved it! The food was very good, as it usually is, and the staff were friendly and helpful. The bok choy was probably the favorite for all of us, but everything was delicious. They currently do these dinners on Thursday and Sundays, and I'd suggest trying it sometime! read more
1 year ago
3 years ago
LOVED LOVED LOVED my experience at Bonifacio. A friend recommended them to me, so I went with my MIL while we were in the area. The food was so delicious and flavorful. I got the bonifacio breakfast to try their different proteins since I couldn't decide on one, and I'm so glad I did. Everything was amazing! Our server was so sweet and informative. The portions, quality, and tastiness is very well priced. I think it's an excellent place for the value you get for your money. It was such a cute place that's great for a family meal, date night, brunch with friends, etc... I swear Filipino food is highly underrated that I'm so glad that Bonifacio is proudly representing. I could not recommend Bonifacio enough. read more
4 years ago
OMG! This place is GREAT! The food was so good! Since it was Boodle Board night...dinner was served on a giant board, our plates were banana leaves and we ate with our hands. It was fun! Service was GREAT too! I took off 1 star because, at 545PM on a Sunday, they were out of Pancit Bichon. Our next trip to Columbus will include another visit and maybe we can try their Pancit then. read more
2 years ago
Went here for food and drinks in October 2023. Really neat spot! I got an ube cocktail, and it was amazing! Food was delicious; really enjoyed the lumpia. They were very busy, but service was pretty quick, all things considered. Vibe was good. Lots of locals and a good hang out location. read more
3 years ago
3 years ago
This place was amazing! We enjoyed all of our food. We also got the lechon, garlic rice, and sisig which were all delicious. Everything looked so good, we dug right in and forgot to take pics of everything else. Ambiance was very nice and modern as well! We would def come back again when we visit Columbus again! read more
3 years ago
I stopped by Bonifacio for a Filipino restaurant week dinner. The spot is cute and welcoming with a weekday happy hour offering discounts on drinks from 4-6. The 3 course meal was $20, a great value. I got the bok choy, which was cooked perfectly and served with a lovely sauce. My pork belly was smoky and flavorful, and tasted great with rice and soy sauce. I finished with coconut fried donuts and it was delicious! I look forward to trying more of the menu! read more
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1577 King Ave
Columbus, OH 43212
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Do you offer outdoor dining?
I went about 6 months ago in the height of the pandemic, and they had set up temporary tables and tiki decorations in their parking lot for patrons. They did not have any indoor dining available at the time.
How much $ is boodle night?
It depends on what and how much you order; it's an a la carte menu. Regular rice is included.
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