Bonfire Bar and Grill

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  The outside is unassuming (we debated even going inside) and the space seems a bit cold.  There was a decent sized bar and three or four large TVs.  The menu wasn't extraordinary, but the food was solid.  The entrees of meatloaf with mashed potatoes and green beans and shrimp tacos were really good as was the potato and corn chowder, but the caesar salad was swimming in dressing and unmemorable.  The waitstaff was attentive; someone, whom I assume was the manager, brought us our food and came over to check on us.  All in all I'd say it's worth giving Bonfire a try.

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  Posted on 07.04.13 Kay S.

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  First thing : This is no Martini bar, seen in broad daylight the place is nothing like the pictures or their website. What I saw was a shabby, not too clean large beer hall, a sea of messy, beat up tables in dark brown Formica, ugly utilitarian chairs and a concrete floor. All this and dinner style red vinyl booths along the wall.
  
  In fact the whole thing so scuzzy that if I hadn't driven all the way to Indian Trail, plus it was already 2:30 pm I would have just  turned around.  
  
  I ordered the burger with a fried egg and bacon (hold the cheese and mayo) it was cooked just as I ordered it , medium rare and the egg runny. Nothing fancy but it tasted great, not greasy either.
  
  Kind of incredible but the sides were not on the menu, the waitress had to recite them to me.  I chose the home made chips which weren't too great but certainly better than the ubiquitous frozen, reconstituted and artificially flavored fries you get everywhere.  
  
  I had an OMB Copper on draft and the waitress bent over backwards to please. She even addressed me correctly as Mr R when she brought back my credit card - I'm not very keen on strangers half my age calling me by my first name.
  
  So not a fancy place and no gourmet cuisine but an A-OK burger and beer joint.

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  Posted on 06.22.13 George R.

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  Really good food.  Nice sports bar type atmosphere

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  Posted on 04.14.13 Dan W.

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  This is my third awesome review today but this place was great . It says bar and grille but this is a pretty nice place for a dinner date . The menu has a lot of variety not jus pub food . Ashlyn our waitress took great care of us and was willing to make suggestions since it was our first time . The spinich dip and wings were amazing as well as our entree's . She even mentioned an appitizer special o Monday nights. I'll be checking that out.

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  Posted on 02.10.13 Bertha T.

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  The food and drink is always on point at Bonfire Bar & Grill.  The atmosphere is suitable to everyone.  I have had dinner here with my 2 boys, dinner with my husband or a business dinner and Bonfire was able to cater to all 3.

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  Posted on 10.26.12 Alana D.

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  I'm a sports bar kind of guy and this looks like a great place to catch a game and grab a cold beer.  Unfortunately, the food is failed to impress.  
  
  I stopped in for lunch and ordered what, according to the menu, was a Bonfire specialty -- Chicken Tacos.  Needless to say, I was unimpressed.  Chicken was overcooked, tortillas were hard and dry.  Trying to be a bit more healthy, I ordered veggies instead of fries, but with the veggies literally swimming in butter, I believe the fries may have been a better option.
  
  I should had stuck with my instincts in a place like this and not veered from the wings and/or nachos -- basic bar food.  I will say the onion rings did look pretty good, too.
  
  Expect the basic sports bar experience -- beer and wings -- and you likely won't be as disappointed as I was.

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  Posted on 07.19.12 Rob H.

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  I really like this place.  Great food, great owners, good wait staff, the bar staff are okay, and just a cool place to hang out for lunch, dinner or to listen to music.  I love that this place is so close to home. They often have some good specials.  We've tried many things here and haven't had anything to complain about yet. Try everything and go often!

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  Posted on 07.18.12 Patty L.

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  The ribs were excellent and actually had meat on them. It was a slow night, which made the lack of attention from the waitress a bit disappointing, but the food was excellent and we will be back.

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  Posted on 02.21.12 Scott G.

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  We enjoyed the "Bon Fire Salad" This is not the typical rabbit food you would think of but a whole meal in one. This thing has steak cooked and seasoned to perfection with a fist full of fries in it. It is really, really good.
  
  The bar is o.k. but wish they had more to offer on tap as in craft beers of the area.

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  Posted on 01.24.12 Will M.

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