Visiting family in Surprise and was looking for a good spot to have lunch. Bonfire did not disappoint! We went during the week, so I can't attest to whether it gets crowded or not on the weekends; but we were able to sit immediately and for an afternoon weekday it was rather packed. The young server was really helpful with recommendations. Our table ordered the Smoked Wings (dry rub and hot honey), onion rings, fries, side salad, brisket dinner, and the Blue Berry Mule. Everything was delicious!!! I'm not a soul had a complaint. I'd definitely recommended this spot. My only concern is that for a restaurant that size, there's only one bathroom and there are some booths right next to it (I wouldn't want to sit there). read more

Bonfire Craft Kitchen & Tap House - Smoked Wings all Flats (extra charge) - Sports Bars Near Me - Surprise, Arizona

The owner blamed my group of 35 people when we showed up for lunch.* He was understaffed and service was extremely slow and choppy. It took an hour to get the food served. * FYI... this occurred a while ago and we didn't show up on our own. We arranged for the luncheon through Bonfire. The owner didn't have adequate staff on hand or prepare, but somehow, this was our fault!? I don't think so!! The group never went back. read more

Bonfire Kitchen is Suprise Az is the bonafide and undisputed Champion in the following categories- Best wings ever Best Cinnamon Crisp Apple pie dessert ... Most caring and accommodating staff Creating a fun and buzzing atmosphere for all ages - I was with 4 ladies ages 82-91. Taking great care of all customers Very alert and aware and kind wait staff Lots of TV's everywhere Featuring all sports and dedicating tv screens tonight ( Thursday April 9 2026) to the Family Fued game night. The entire team would stop and check up on us all evening. Clean and beautiful restrooms An inviting and warm atmosphere What made this evening even more fun was my Soul Sister Barb ( she calls me her permanent pain in the culo) invited me to join her dear friends and her for this event. How spunky and full of life was this group you akse me? On the second card ( 2 of 6) was " We asked. a 100 women this question- What is better than sex with your man? One of the ladies who is 84 years young immediately responded" Sex with 2 men". I fell off my barstool. This was the perfect place to enjoy this nostalgic and hysterical catch up. Hats off again to this great Bonfire of Surprise team for making all ages so happy and coming back every 2 weeks. Bravo!! read more

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Food is delicious,but it's very crowded in here! I understand wanting to get more people in when busy but it feels like your sitting on your neighbors lap and that might not be the vibe for sit down meals! I enjoy their food though! Would be better place to visit more regularly if they updated the seating....more is not always better! read more

We have been here a few times. We absolutely love it. The ambiance is so fun, the service is on point and they do bingo Mondays so fun. The food is delicious I love the burnt ends. Will be back as usual... read more

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Love this spot and we have been here a few times with a big group for Family Feud! Excellent atmosphere, family friendly and I haven't had bad food! I've had pizza, wings, chips and salsa and a few other things. We'll be back again and again read more

So disappointed tonight. Horrible BLT sandwich, cold bacon, few pieces fresh, few pieces old. The bread had a layer of cold sloppy joes which means it was a bread for another sandwich. The fries were hard and yuck. The Cajun pasta was nothing to rave about either, no flavor. So disappointing. This place goes in waves depending on the cook it seems. Service has always been good, no bad review on them. read more

Great sports bar and restaurant for later evening food and drinks. Brisket poutine was a first for me and it is a repeat. Wood fire pizza good as well. Overall the food, service and ambiance was spot on. read more

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In town visiting a friend for their birthday, after an early morning cross country flight and a long day of running errands to prepare for their party, we were starving. A quick Yelp search turned up Bonfire. Happy hour? Yes, please! Give me the smoked wings, medium. If they're good enough for Guy Fieri, there good enough for me. And that's the truth. Smoked flavor and taste. Medium spice wasn't as hot as I'd like, so I'll probably go "hot" next time. Not dry, good size, and definitely a great appetizer! Then the main course: the Brisket Sandwich. Get extra horseradish aioli, because they kick from it makes the sandwich so yummy! Good amount of coleslaw for the side, though a bit dry for my preference, but still a tasty side dish. Coupled with the attentive and quick service from Izayah, plenty of TVs around to keep you informed on all the sport matches being played, and an overall good vibe to the place, and this place is a winner! read more

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Two words: Brisket Poutine. They have a great variety of yummy dishes to try. I HIGHLY recommend the brisket poutine! Great service and reasonable prices. I'll be going back for sure! read more

This is my go to place for wings. I usually for go getting any wings as I'm fairly picky and would rather do without if the wings are just okay but here they are always nice and crispy. The pizza and ribs are also very good. Pizza crust itself has a lot of flavor and rib meat always cleanly comes off the bone. Staff is friendly and the place does not get overly loud like many Tap house kitchens do. read more

I was visiting Surprise, AZ and Bonfire Craft was close by my hotel. My husband loves BBQ and decides to try out this place. We saw a DDD sign when we got to the place. I would think this would be a good sign to have been featured on DDD. It was of course. The food was good. We ordered wings and burnt ends. Our server recommended these two items. We were only here for a snack; we had dinner reservations in two hours somewhere else. The wings were good. I liked that the most. The burnt ends were good too, but some were very dry. We also came here for lunch another time. I only had a salad, and my husband had a brisket sandwich. I would come again to try other things on the menu if I lived in the area. read more

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The pizza was amazing, one of the best I've ever had. It's got some things on it you wouldn't think go together but they are great. Service was wonderful too despite being outside with our dog. read more

Terrible food, rude bartenders and bad ownership! Nothing good about this place! Tried the food once! Won't be back again!

My new favorite in Surprise. Went with my mom and wife for lunch and we had such an amazing experience. Kira was our server and was wonderful. She guided us through the huge drink menu and even bigger food menu. All of her recommendations were terrific. The monsoon pizza was so delicious and very unique. I'm so glad she pushed it as the one to order. The burnt ends were wonderful and she brought us a sauce that made them even more delicious. Lastly the meatloaf was the owners mom's recipe and was really delicious. Glad we got to meet him on our departure and thank him and his mom's recipe. Great place to come for a drink and watch a game as well. We will for sure be back. read more

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Great place to get a burger and other such foods. Good selection of drink choices and the service is good. Spacious with plenty of seating. We sat at the bar for our meal and the bartender was great, very prompt and attentive throughout our meal. Had a burger and onion rings with a "Brookie" for desert. The Brookie is a warm brownie and chocolate chip cookie, plus a scope of vanilla ice cream . . . very good. They'll make the burger to order which is becoming a rarity these days. I like mine rare and it was delicious. Would definitely return when in the area again. read more

Saw this in a search of the area and decided to check it out. I didn't know it was a DDD location. We were seated right away. This was lunch time. The place is kind of dark inside . Wish it had more lighting. The server went over all the favorites since we have never been here. Great service. I got the brisket sandwich, amazing. Wife got a salad. I wanted to try more of the meats so we came back. This time we got the wings and of course smoked which is suggested by server. They were great and you can get as many sauces that you want. I got the burnt ends. Wow fabulous. So juicy and flavorful. The beat. This place is great. Will come again read more

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The food is always good one of the great bartenders Paige(sp?). Was back at work so that was nice to see and it's always an enjoyable relaxing experience. read more

Recommended by a friend so we tried it out. The place was packed which was a good sign. Had almost a sports bar atmosphere, there are tvs everywhere playing sports, people talking, and crowded. Ordered the burnt ends. Wife ordered the two meat plate, and my daughter ordered a pizza. The burnt ends were disappointing. Lots of fatty pieces and the bbq sauce was overpowering. I couldn't hardly taste the meat. I barely tasted any smokiness. My wife said hers was just ok. The pizza was the best out of the three. The crust especially, it was garlicky. Yum. Well I think this place is a "one and done" for us. It's kinda pricey and the food isn't worth it. The server was nice and was trying her best but it was busy. read more

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The menu has so many options. They even have happy hour. I got the half nachos and they were delicious. Also got the chicken tenders, thought I will get like 3 strips but they give good big portions. read more

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Always have a great time at Bonfire. Service has been amazing, food is delicious, and love trivia and football nights. Great atmosphere, very friendly/welcoming environment. read more

First time going here and their fries are amazing. Chips but like wedges. Chicken finger meat was good but over cooked. Cesar salad was good, dressing different but made it good. We had a pizza that was delicious ! My sweet tooth loved the brownie cookie dessert I got no chocolate sauce and extras Carmel read more

Bonfire Craft Kitchen & Tap House - Sports Bars Near Me - Surprise, Arizona

Pretty good spot to eat before a Rangers game in Surprise. Food gets a 5. I had the Michigan Blue burger, which was filling and had really good flavor. Scooper fries were fine. I would've rather had tater tots or one of the other 'premium' sides, but a $4 up charge seemed a bit steep. Others at my table had the salad with shredded brisket and buffalo wings with a mustard BBQ sauce. All liked their food. Our choices were easier as they were out of all their regular brisket and chicken breasts from a busy night before. Service gets a 3. It was friendly but nonexistent at times. Two of us got our food fast, but the third didn't. Multiple people came by to ask how everything was and if we needed anything else. "Um, my food?", my friend asked. This should never happen. Service then disappeared a few more times, drinks sat empty, and waits were long when there really wasn't a reason. I'm guessing we'll be back next time we're in Surprise, and we'll hope for better service. read more

Bonfire Craft Kitchen & Tap House - Blue burger and scooper fries - Sports Bars Near Me - Surprise, Arizona

Signature DDD dish was just okay. Not a fan of soggy fat fries, but brisket and curd on top was tasty. Others at table liked their meat. Peach & Red Sangria were made with nectar...tasty, but weird until ice melted. read more

Thank you KIERA for the smiles and awesome service! The best server/bartender Your last food recommendation for the meatloaf was the best.. read more

Currently our #1 go-to when ordering pizza for delivery or pickup. Love Ole Smokey & building our own custom pie. Also big fans of the burnt ends & legend burger. We've eaten in-house a few times. It's usually a pretty busy place so plan accordingly. The big menu provides offers something for every palate. The bar area is always hopping if looking for a more active environment, trivia and similar entertainment keep things interesting. It can get loud so if hard of hearing, may not be a great option. Otherwise, we consider this one of the best local places to take visitors in Surprise. read more

My husband said the All American burger with grilled onions and jalapenos was one of the best burgers he has ever had. I had the Philly cheesesteak, and it was AWESOME. Our new favorite local restaurant. read more

Delicious! Big portions. Highly recommended!. Sauces yummy Service was good. Sports bar like atmosphere,,lots of screens with different programming (something for everyone. I have recommended. read more

Amazing food! Great atmosphere! Bartender was amazing and very attentive to myself and my wife!

Love this place! Great local vibe with amazing BBQ, quick service and always greeted with a smile!! Huge shout out to Ryan who was our server this evening he was amazing with his ability to connect with us and made the whole evening enjoyable. Food was on point can never go wrong with burnt ends and brisket!! read more

Bonfire Craft Kitchen & Tap House - 2 meat platter, Burnt ends, Brisket, coleslaw, and mashed potatoes with gravy - Sports Bars Near Me - Surprise, Arizona

Their food is so good but my favorite is the meatloaf. It is delicious. Great family atmosphere too. The kids love the live music and the games. read more

Bonfire Craft Kitchen & Tap House - Best Meatloaf ever. - Sports Bars Near Me - Surprise, Arizona

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Wonderful service! Food getting to the table was unbelievably quick, and the food was great quality! One of my new favorite places to get pizza. It definitely is a fun family or catching up with friends place to go. read more

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I am shocked that I am one of the few low reviewers. Not sure if quality went down after Diners, Drive Ins, and Dives came here, but the food we ordered was not good. We ordered the Brisket Poutine, which I can without a doubt say, it was not close to any brisket that I have tasted. I was on a BBQ Cook-off team in Texas and made my fair share of brisket. The meat that was on the Poutine tasted like pot roast. Our first order that came out barely had any cheese on it, so we asked for more cheese, which we would have added ourselves, but they insisted on remaking the dish. Came out with more cheese, but was still awful. I was expecting a good smoked brisket, not the soggy meat that was on the poutine. The Monster Mary was OK, but after we had about 1/4 of our drinks, the bartender came over and asked if we wanted her to add some key ingredients to our drink. She said something like, the other server had already put the toppings on, so she couldn't add the key ingredients. I thought that was a little strange. The place is super dark and looks like your typical BBQ restaurant. read more

Bonfire Craft Kitchen & Tap House - Monster Mary - Sports Bars Near Me - Surprise, Arizona

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A fun place to get good food, hangout with friends, and watch sports. The service was also amazing and everyone who's came up to the table made sure we had what we needed. We ordered the philly sandwhich with a side of scooper fries and the Monsoon "house specialty" pizza. My boyfriend enjoyed the philly and he said the queso sauce on top was amazing. The pizza was super tasty and filling. I love the balance of salty and sweet and the crust was perfectly cooked. Rate: 9/10 Price : $46 read more

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Update: I will add the photos from the server, where she states that Dave apologized to her about this incident (that you claim never happened) after my review went viral. Feel free to post my full visit from your security footage! My husband, kids, and I stopped in for an early dinner, we had never been but see the reviews online so we wanted to try it out! Getting seated, we didn't want a high top and it was the only thing available. The hostesses couldn't give us an estimate of what the wait time would be for a different table, but I'm realizing after our horrendous experience- they probably weren't trained. We ended up just taking the high top to negate any further confusion with a time estimate. It's crowded inside, and your table is crowded. The energy and atmosphere is tense and overwhelming. It's a sports bar, though- so I feel like that's consistent with any other sports bar you'd pop in to. We decided on the build your own appetizer to start, it came out room temperature. While our server was taking our order for the rest of the food (there was apparently an issue with the table next to ours and their food being taken to the incorrect table, again with poor training) the manager went out to the table next to ours to deliver food and turned to the server at my table, taking my order, and interrupted me to yell at her. He yelled at her about putting the incorrect table on the tickets and the food going to the wrong table, yelled at her the right table numbers( I guess for her to remember next time?), and then stormed off. Leaving our server, to pick up the pieces and apologize for an emotionally triggered man that should have some self control if he's leading a team or part of a company. I was absolutely disgusted with the behavior of the leadership in this establishment and the food was unremarkable. Cold, bland, and stingy is how I would describe the food we were served. There were barely any cheese curds on the Poutine, The Ole Smokey pizza was mediocre and the pasta was bland. I think this restaurant rides the coattails of being on the food network but it does not meet expectations, by far. There is a lack of training all around and that falls on leadership, only. The hostesses couldn't give a wait time, the bartender was over serving customers (I'm reporting that separately to the state), and the servers/runners aren't fully trained for the floor- but instead of teaching, training and finding a resolution- their lead will berate and belittle them to satisfy his ego and ruin your experience. I'm actually grateful the food was as mediocre as it was because I'm happy to never be back. read more

Bonfire Craft Kitchen & Tap House - The manager that likes to solve problems by yelling at servers while they're taking orders - Sports Bars Near Me - Surprise, Arizona

Usually love this place, but my last pickup order, they completely forgot my garlic bread and pickles with my burnt ends. read more

Bonfire Craft Kitchen & Tap House - Sports Bars Near Me - Surprise, Arizona

I've been a longtime customer of Bonfire Craft Kitchen & Tap in Surprise and have always enjoyed the food. The quality has consistently been good, which is why this experience surprised me. I called to order two pizzas and was quoted $52. When I mentioned that an online menu listed them at $16 each, I wasn't arguing -- I was simply trying to understand the price difference. Unfortunately, the manager became argumentative and dismissive instead of calmly explaining the situation. If the online menu was inaccurate, that's understandable -- but how that information is communicated matters. A respectful explanation would have gone a long way. I hope ownership takes this as constructive feedback. The food is good, but customer service is just as important. read more

I don't often find myself in Surprise, but I did on a Saturday night after attending a water lantern festival in town. I wanted to get a taste of the nightlife in town so I hopped on the trusty Yelp app, and Bonfire Craft Kitchen & Tap House seemed like the best choice. We made our way over and parked in the parking lot they share with other businesses in this shopping center. The parking lot was busy, but I found a spot. Ambiance (3.5/5): Bonfire is a large restaurant with bar seating, high tops, tables, and booths. They also have an enclosed patio, which is where we sat. Despite the size of the restaurant, it was close to capacity while I was there. The space between the tables is pretty minimal, so things are pretty tight while you're walking by. At the host table, I discovered that the restaurant has been on Guy Fieri's Diners, Drive Ins, and Dives. Several food items that were on the show are notated on the menu. Pretty cool! They also have a location in Tempe. Service (4.5/5): Despite being one of the few tables outside, our waitress, Fiona, did a good job taking care of us. She was friendly, efficient, and checked in on us at the right times. I asked for some recommendations and she gave good answers. All in all, exactly what you expect when you're being taken care of at a busy restaurant. Food (N/A): I had food at the festival, so drinks only on this visit. I will say that the menu is large, and a lot of the options looked good. Drinks (5/5): The food menu is large and so is the drink menu. And the creativity is there, too. They have spiked beers, which are beers that have liquor or liqueur in them. Pretty awesome! That's what I started with. A wheat beer with orange vodka. They have several smoked old fashioneds. They have a large variety of beers, wine, and seltzers. They have several different mules. They have frozens. They have cocktails. Pretty impressive, huh? And the drinks are reasonably priced. My second drink of the evening was the smoked new old fashioned, which is made with tequila. I will definitely return. Bonfire is that awesome. They have a lot of daily specials and a happy hour, which makes things even more enticing. read more

The service is always great! The atmosphere is very fun! The food is delicious and well made. I think the pizza is my favorite item on the menu. The crust is amazing! read more

Great vibe .. excellent service, shrimp cocktails are the best/meaty and tasty. The surprise of the night is the *****pizza! True NY flavor of sauce and cheese- as a New Yorker I know! Of course the BBQ is worthy of a repeat visit! read more