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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.
Reviews are largely positive. Diners praise the authentic flavorful food, wide menu selection, and fun Boodle Night experience. The modern cozy ambiance and friendly attentive staff also stand out.
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10 months ago
We found this Filipino establishment while visiting Columbus, the parking lot was packed, and the inside is modern, clean and packed with patrons for lunch. There is a take out window as well. We ordered chicken adobo and pork belly, side dish of vegetables. Great taste and wonderful service, very reasonably priced too! read more
Very comfortable and friendly, efficient service. We each ordered the Happy Hour special which is a super-good deal so we got a cocktail, salad, main course and rice for little more than the price of the entree. Plus: everything was delicious. We inadvertently ended up there on Boodle Night* which sounded kind of iffy but turned out to be fun. I got the Pyanggang, mango salad, rice and a lychee martini. It's one of the few restaurants where the food is unique. (It was kind of dark in there so therefore bad photos). *where you eat on banana leaves! read more
5 months ago
Truly a wonderful night of celebrating. Shout out to JD our wait staff. Very attentive and very professional. Everything we ordered were really good. Half of the group of 20 were their first visit. An experience they will never forget. The presentation of the boodle fight was so appetizing. We'll definitely come back. Thank you Bonifacio for making my son Patrick's birthday celebration a wonderful one. See you again read more
Don't walk, RUN!! I LOOOOVED it here! I'm originally from California, specifically the Bay Area and I was really missing Filipino cuisine that reminded me of home. Bonifacio delivered! The interior was beautiful. The restaurant is quite cozy and inviting. Our server, who was one of the bartenders, was super knowledgeable on Filipino cuisine despite not being Filipino and it made me super happy to hear him explaining the background of the restaurant. Very friendly and the other servers were also on top of their game, despite the restaurant being so busy. I ordered the Lechon -- it was so crispy and juicy and I could not put my spoon down, it was so good! The garlic rice was awesome too, my husband kept coming for my plate lol. My husband also loved the tocino silog, though he wished he would've gotten the garlic rice with his haha. A little spicy, but definitely tolerable. And if you haven't tried Kalamansi juice before, definitely try it here. So good, not too sweet but just the right amount of sour. Kalamansi juice is one of my favorites of all time, so I was super happy they had it here! Overall, I had a wonderful time here and cannot express enough the amount of joy I found eating here. If you want to try Filipino food or if you've been eyeballing this restaurant, please bite the bullet and go to Bonifacio! I promise, you won't regret it. read more
11 months ago
Noodle night food and service did not disappoint. This is a not to miss spot for Filipino faves read more
1 year ago
This is not a vegan restaurant, but let me tell you, it is a VEGAN'S PARADISE if you love Asian food! Ugh! This place has so many wonderful vegan options and they are also super accommodating if you let the waitstaff know you are plant based. I highly recommend the tofu, the green beans and the potatoes. Those three items live rent free in my head. I've been twice now (literally going back two more times within the next two weeks), and the service has been stellar every time. Shout out to Alyana B and JD Vera Cruz for being lovely servers. The main dining room is always busy and full of energy, so make sure you book reservations in advance! read more
Bonifacio is a super popular place. There were four of us and the place was overflowing, but since we had reservations, we were seated right away. It's got a nice ambiance (a bit loud, but that's becoming normal in restaurants these days). The service was polite and efficient. I have to say that i was less positive about the food than my fellow yelpers here and honestly was oscillating between 3 and 4 stars. The appetizers were excellent. I especially liked the sautéed bok choi -- it had a sweet and savory taste and was yum. The eggplant was also pretty good, although needed a bit of salt. The tofu was nice and crispy. For my main course, I got the adobe ribs, which were well prepared and tender, but lacked flavor. My wife got the chicken sizzling sisig, and it just okay. I would probably come here again for lunch but definitely the dinner doesn't live up to the hype at least for me. If you come here on a weekend evening, either make reservations or be prepared for a wait. read more
We LOVE Bonafacio. I'm always recommending it to friends in Columbus. Their food is like nothing I've had before. Quality is outstanding. Go with a group and order family style. This is the best way to try everything. The service is also great. Never been disappointed here. read more
3 years ago
Bonifacio's crispy tofu meal is one of my very favorite restaurant meals in Columbus. It is perfect in it's simplicity. Fresh crispy tofu, perfectly cooked garlic rice, some kind of magical lightly sweet sauce, and sliced green onions for freshness. Done. read more
1 year ago
The food was amazing!l have type two diabetes and I found delectable vegetables and savory chicken to fit my dietary requirements. To drink I had refreshing iced jasmine tea.I hope the expand. Service was friendly My dishes were not salty like traditional Filipino cuisine usually is, that they didn't even need rice! Definitely will be back. read more
8 months ago
Bonifacio is a local Filipino favorite in Columbus. The rice, sides, and meat formatting for ordering works well to pair different components of a meal together how you like. Our waitress gave us great recommendations. The potatoes were crispy and flavorful and the mango was very refreshing. The sauce and sizzling veggie with the tofu packed a great punch and the banana wrapped tilapia was so flaky and rich in flavor. I can see why this spot is so beloved and cannot wait to come back! read more
8 months ago
We made a reservation for a late lunch today-got seated quickly, to just sit. And sit. And sit. Ordered drinks and sat. And sat. And sat. Ordered apps and mains, which came out fairly quickly, except one of the apps came out after anything else. We asked for boxes and sat. And sat. Then had to ask for the check, and sat. And sat. And waited for the payment to get picked up, and sat. And sat. The food was very good, the service was not. The restaurant was pretty full when we first got there but people were mostly sitting and finishing, and those tables cleared as we ate. It didn't seem like the waitress was overwhelmed, she just didn't seem like there was a sense of wanting to interact with her tables at all. The restroom was horrendous, very dirty and rundown. Glad we went, not sure if we'll be back-the amazing food didn't make up for the service. read more
Dilemma: Could not decide between tocino and fried chicken n waffles. Solution: Made tocino with garlic rice at home, ordered fried chicken and ube waffles at Bonifacio. I boxed myself in on my choices but someone has to bully me (me). No ragrats. Bonifacio's fried chicken was juicy with a crisp skin and their waffles were thicc, syrupy, and buttery. However, I also ordered the ube cold brew latte, which I felt could have used more ube syrup :/ I couldn't taste any ube at all :( I really cannot attest to how authentic Bonifacio's food is and it's definitely a bit splurge-y...but at least the portions are decently sized. It's also a beautiful place to dine, with lots of bamboo, sunlight, and cushions. Service is also very friendly! Shoutout to our server Kamrin, who left a sweet message and individualized doodles for each person at our table! read more
3 months ago
1 year ago
The food is amazing!! Especially the chicken. The main gripe I have is that the service is really slow, and it is hard to get the waiters' attention. read more
We finally went to Bonifacio's , they do have a lot of vegan options. Affordable too , we had the Pancit bihon vegan, the chili crisp potato and the sizzling tofu sisig. 2 chai teas and they gave us free tapiocas. All for $40 before tax and tip. Needles to say we walked out stuffed and very happy. Great service too. The only drawback was the constant display of dead animals on the big screen. Overall a good experience. Maybe next time we will get take out read more
Amazing amazing food. So delicious. Service is great and they are ON IT with food allergies. So grateful! Easy to eat DF & GF here. Thank you! Ambience is cozy and quaint. I recommend reservations as the space is small. You have to go! Boodle nights are also super fun! One suggestion for the business: do away with the tvs. The vibe is so cool in there that the TVs were confusing. Hannah Montana from the old Disney channel was playing while we were eating. You guys definitely have enough going on to where you don't need it. Anyway, go to Bonifacio!! read more
10 months ago
We stopped in on a Friday night. It's hopping, try to make reservations if you can. There's a tropical, casual vibe to the space. The drinks were strong and tasty. We shared lumpia, super good. I ordered the new to the menu chicken ramen-like soup. It was warm and filling. I asked for some hot sauce to give the flavor a little oomph, the addition of sambaal worked well. My friend ordered the Adobo ribs with garlic rice, she really enjoyed them. My husband ordered the Pyanggang. He won the night. It was amazing, with a bright and oh so flavorful taste! They were busy so patience is recommended. Definitely come check out Bonifacio for a modern take in Filipino food! read more
9 months ago
We are always up for trying new cuisine so decided to take a drive and try out Bonifacio, a Filipino restaurant. We decided to have lunch there. When we arrived at the restaurant, the place was pretty empty but it took us awhile to be seated. It seemed like the servers were talking among themselves and wasn't paying attention to customers coming in or keeping the tables clean. But once we were seated and placed our orders, the food came out at a decent time. For appetizer we ordered the fried Bok Choy, which is really good. Get it, if you like bok choy. For the entrée, we ordered the Chicken Adobo and Bistek, The food was decent not exceptional. All the entrée items could have used a little more seasoning. I also ordered the Guava Mocktail, which was ok. Overall, our experience was ok. But I honestly nothing stood out for us to go there again. read more
1 year ago
I love this place the food is amazing. I am annoyed about the booking service. They need to fix this. I made a reservation for 10 people. Showed up and they said that my reservation was never confirmed. The reservation was made one to two weeks in advance. They were not accommodating. Very disappointed. read more
5 months ago
Loved this place! Came for brunch on a Sunday -- we had a reservation but didn't need it that day, but it might have been slower than usual due to the bad weather. Our server was very nice and super helpful in recommending items from the menu since it was my first time there. I got the Tocino Silog and it was delicious! Very tasty and a great option for brunch as you get a variety of sides to try as well. I also got the Ube Irish Coffee which was good -- my friend got the Ube Iced Coffee which I ended up liking better just due to my preference for iced drinks. I also learned that this place has a drive through for call-in orders, so I'll definitely be taking advantage of that in the future when I'm in a rush. Overall, would highly recommend! read more
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Bonifacio is a Filipino restaurant in Grandview, and considering there are not too many Filipino options in Columbus, we decided to try this place as we happened to be in the neighborhood. We arrived around 3 PM, and while the restaurant was not busy at the time, it took a little bit of a wait for us to be seated. However, once our server took our order, the pace picked up. Even though the restaurant filled up quickly with more patrons, our food still arrived without much delay. The food was hot and fresh, and the taste was different from standard South East Asian fare. We liked the bok choy appetizer and the chicken inasal more than the other options we ordered (chicken pyanggang, bistek, and the vegetable lumpia). All the main entrees came with garlic white rice and a side salad. We also tried the guava mocktail, which we thought tasted decent. The price here is a little higher than the few other Filipino options in town. This is one of those places that I wanted to check out at least once, but don't see myself going out of my way to come back again. read more
My friend and I decided on a Wednesday night to try this Filipino restaurant that has come highly recommended. It was packed I think we got the last table. It was a full house, that right there tells you a lot about an establishment. I ordered the pork ribs and we also got the eggplant, spicy tofu, crispy potatoes and vegetarian lumpia. Because my friend was vegetarian. And don't forget the garlic rice!! Highly recommend!! The service and the food were top notch!! Will not disappoint!! read more
1 year ago
I have lived in Grandview for almost 8 years and have never tried this place and I am kicking myself! From the host to the bartender to the chef five stars. Honestly, I'm gonna go there tonight. read more
Honest review (big on taste than visuals) **loud music (disliked), small parking lot, recommend making a reservation if you would like a table due to not many tables esp on weekends (bar seating available for walk-ins), servers are not that attentive overall despite the modern feel Modern interior design, 4 tv screens with four different things playing (too much for my personal opinion - with the music/screens seems like a sports bar) Let's get into the brunch/lunch food. I will state starting off that this is not an authentic, but more modern style of Filipino food. Coming from LA and Chicago, I knew I had to keep my expectations low. We got the Lechon Kawali Ulam (garlic rice and side salad) and The Bonifacio (longanisa, tocino, and bistek). I honestly was so excited to try this place to be disappointed on classic dishes. Presentation was there, but the Filipino taste which I cared more for was not there. Lechon Kawali: 7/10 Crispy pork: 8/10 - crispy, but over fried since some of the meaty part were dry, due to inconsistent cuts of meat - Not bad, just thick pork belly cuts that are fried Garlic rice: 6/10 - sprinkled with garlic? Could only taste the garlic like 20% of the time Salad: 6/10 - vinegary- lemony balsamic - It was okay The Bonifacio: 3/10 (usually my go to dish when I go to Filipino restaurants :(( ) Garlic rice: 5/10 - dry with subtle garlic taste Egg: - sunny side up :) Longanisa: 7/10 - not the authentic version, but a twist (tasted like a maple sausage but Filipino version), not bad - A bit overly sweet (infused sweetness?) Tocino: 4/10 - Dry brittle, a flavorless marinated grilled pork (jerky) - Disliked the texture Bistek: 2/10 - Very, very dry, not so sweet bulgogi (not much flavor) - Tasted like they kept it on the grill for hours - I gave it so many attempts, but not for me They have a large Filipino inspired drink menu (I don't drink alcohol so didn't get anything, but maybe they are known for more of their drink options?) I might give it another try for the sisig option, but never the Bonifacio dish. read more
2 years ago
I had a very nice lunch there today. I hadn't visited in a few years and I'm happy to say it's as bight, colorful, just, and delicious as ever. Service was pretty efficient, although it slowed a little when it hot busy. And it got busy. Eventually they were asking for reservations - I'll keep that in mind for the future. I had pork egg rolls - nicely crisp and filled with plenty of tasty meat! I also had adobo chicken with side salad and garlic rice. The chicken was super savory and the extra sauce was silky and gelatinous (in a good way). I ate all the chicken and had to stop myself from dumping the sauce over the rice and eating it all - I would've but I was full! Almost forgot - unlocked the side salad with chunks of tomato and cucumber. You can sub a vegetable for $3 more. I got the Ube Cold Brew Latte - nice coffee with I've (a purple yam). It was rich and flavorful without being too sweet. read more
2 years ago
Wonderful place, friendly service and great food! Ordered pork lumping and it was perfect! Also ordered the chicken inasal a and grilled pork belly. Everything was amazing, pork belly was a little tough but had a great flavor! read more
2 years ago
I have been there once and ordered Uber once. I really like the rice combo here, having protein, carbs and vegetable. I tried the chicken thighs rice and pork belly rice, both of them taste good, I'll definitely come back again and again and recommend to all my friends read more
I can not believe I forgot to write a review about this place. Came here after a Tik Tok I saw suggested we try it. The food in the video looked great, so we went down. I do not have enough nice things to say about this place. The staff was super friendly at every stop. The atmosphere was really chill and fun. The people we sat next to were even friendly. Now, I don't remember the names of everything we ate. But PLEASE get the BBQ Chicken Skewers. Do yourself and your mouth a favor. I would go here just to eat several plates of these. If you are in CBUS make this a stop of yours. read more
2 years ago
One of the best brunch spots in Columbus! We made a reservation and were promptly seated upon arrival. We ordered Lechon Kawali (my favorite menu at Bonifacio) lunch meal and Fried chicken + Ube waffles. Lechon Kawali was amazing as always, although the garlic rice was on the stickier side than usual. This was my first time trying the ube waffles which was also excellent! Both portions were large and we had a lot of leftovers. I would definitely come back for brunch! read more
5 months ago
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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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