This hidden gem in Tomball is truly an experience like no other! My family is from NOLA and Mississippi, so we KNOW GOOOOOD food when we encounter it. We know exceptional hospitality when we experience it, and we absolutely know a GOOD drink when we FEEL it. And Bonfire delivers on all three--every single time. Everything about this restaurant is a 10/10 for us. What makes it even more special is that every time we visit, we receive the exact same level of service, food, drinks, and hospitality. Chef Joe is incredibly passionate about what comes out of his kitchen, and he'll personally come out to greet you and make sure you're having an amazing experience. From owner Tracy, to the General Manager, bartenders, the BEST server ever--Christian--and the entire staff, everyone makes you feel genuinely welcomed. And I have to give a special shoutout to my favorite bartender, who makes a Carajillo Old Fashioned like NO OTHER! I could go on and on, but I don't want to leave anyone out because this entire team is phenomenal. And let me tell you--the Chef's Table is by far the best table in the house! Watching these guys work that line with such precision, rhythm, and teamwork is honestly rewarding and refreshing. You get dinner AND a show! If you haven't been to Bonfire, you are seriously missing out on one of Tomball's finest. Locally owned, locally operated, incredible food, incredible drinks, and hospitality that keeps us coming back. Bonfire is a GEM--and we're lucky to have it right here in Tomball! read more

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Waiting time: the wait is to long even with a reservation and the way the hostess just doesn't have any pep or rush is wild Ambience: I guess it's ok when the staff isn't yelling at customers and each other maybe the managers should consider not yelling at employees so loud the mess up dinner Price: to much for listening to staff bicker like kids. I could have listened to toddlers argue at home for much less money. read more

My experience here was disappointing. The ambience was decent and the food itself was just okay--nothing particularly memorable or worth going out of your way for. However, what really stood out (in the worst way) was the pricing and overall approach to service. The restaurant seems to nickel-and-dime guests at every opportunity, especially when it comes to drinks. I ordered a martini, and not only was it poorly made, but I was also charged extra for every tiny addition--down to each individual olive. To make matters worse, that one mediocre martini ended up costing nearly as much as a filet, which is honestly hard to believe and even harder to justify!! When you're paying premium prices, you expect quality and at the very least a pleasant experience--neither of which I received. Between the rude service from Darlene, and the excessive, petty upcharges, the experience just didn't feel worth it. There are plenty of other places that offer better hospitality, better drinks, and far better value for your money. I wouldn't return. read more

We have a hit or miss at bonfire but when you go into the restaurant and 90% of the tables are empty and reserved and they won't seat you and then they said you can wait for two at the bar except for that they have no back and I had surgery recently and then they have six chairs with backs that are empty but they're all reserved and she won't let us take one of those chairs it's annoying. I don't understand how you have 90% of the restaurant tables are reserved and no one is sitting in those seats. They really need to cut out the reserved tables if no one is in them and you are turning away people at the door. This is our last attempt. Bye Bonfire. I miss the original owners so much. It was so good! read more

Came to Bonfire Grill for lunch with my boss and coworker, and since I rarely make my way to the Tomball area, this was my first time here--and wow, what an introduction. They had been hyping the food, and I'll admit... the hype was very real. Let's talk about the margherita pizza. I've had a lot of margherita pizzas, and none of them come close to this one. I don't know if it's the sauce, the cheese, the basil, the dough--or the magic of all four together--but every bite was perfection. Easily a 10/10 and officially in my top 10 margherita pizzas ever. The only reason I didn't give it five stars yet? I need to come back and explore more of the menu--especially now that work will have me in Tomball more often. But trust me, this place is absolutely worth the visit. Start with the margherita pizza... you can thank me later. read more

Bonfire Grill - Margherita Pizza - New American Near Me - Tomball, Texas

We love this place and was so surprised to see the low rating. Pizzas are incredible EVERY TIME. Happy hour is also great. This place should be a regular stop for everyone local. read more

Bonfire Grill - Veggie Mediterranean and Green Chili Smoked Brisket pizzas. - New American Near Me - Tomball, Texas

I don't care if the food was said to be the best in the world - I would go anywhere else. Their service is the worst. After finding out they wrote down the number wrong for the reservation, so I never got a call to confirm, they blamed it on me. I didn't write it down wrong... Someone from y'all's establishment did. No apology and with no reservation wait time was over an hour. Not going back. McDonald's for dinner. At least I got a Frappe. read more

Worst experience I've ever had. The hostess was rude right away and the server was just as rude the whole time. Never will come here again.

We had lunch on a Friday afternoon and they were super busy, but you wouldn't have known by the quality of the service! They were attentive and kind. The food was absolutely delicious and the drinks were delicious! We had one of their seasonal melon drinks and it was so refreshing!! The pizza was cooked to perfection! Can't wait to go back! read more

The Tuscan Chicken fire grilled pizza was PERFECTION!! The cozy vibe was on point. Served with a kind smile. read more

We were looking for a good place for lunch. We happened upon Bonfire. Well this place is fantastic. The Deviled Eggs are amazing, creamy and delicious. The Brussel Sprouts are fabulous with a great flavor. Wife had the meatball appetizer. This is one great meatball in a delicious gravy. The Ruben is on spot and one of the best I ever had. We staying nearby will be back. The wood fire pizza looks spectacular! read more

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We absolutely love this place! 2nd time coming back and it did not disappoint. The team is fabulous and extremely welcoming and the food is delicious! Shot out to Cody for being so attentive and taking great care of us read more

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Place was amazing. From the food, to the cocktail and wine selection. I got the lamb shank, chachutterie board and the bonfire signature cocktail. Wife got the bolognese. Both dishes well prepared. Jamie was our waiter and was friend and knowledgeable with plenty of recommendations. We will be back. The only downfall is we tried to call ahead and set a reservation but they were too busy to answer the phone. When we arrived, we were told no seats available, only patio seating, and we needed to make a reservation to sit inside. Welp, I tried... I guess the fix is call multiple times or days in advance. Understandable with a small staff and a busy restaurant. Small issue but they worked it out immediately to accommodate. Thanks! read more

Bonfire Grill - Charcuterie board - New American Near Me - Tomball, Texas

How dare you treat your customers with such disrespect and have such a lack of accountability. Shame on this establishment! Maybe we should learn to clarify, or at least apologize when there wasn't any. Also a steak should be cooked how it was ordered, not over or under. read more

I really wanted to like this place. I've been numerous times. Food and atmosphere are okay. Cocktails are terrible. Our Old Fashion came out the color of sprite; the Bonfire martini needed simple syrup to even make it drinkable. We had to ask for that separately and mix it in to taste. The one thing that drives me crazy is their wine policy. The wines on their menu are pretty low end. They have a policy where you can't sample (taste) and you have to buy 2 glasses. I've been there a couple times where I didn't like my wine and then had to buy 2 glasses. $30+ wasted. And to top it off, servers are rude.... Sadly, I think this last time is my last time at Bonfire. There are lots of other places to hang out in Tomball that have higher customer service. read more

10 out of 10! My partner and I had the best experience today. Amazing flavors with food and drinks. Our server, Mia, was also incredible and very attentive. We cannot wait to come back. read more

Had never been here before so us and a few friends decided to meet up to celebrate a birthday and wow! Everything from the service to the drinks and then the food was phenomenal!! Everything we got to eat was delicious & the drinks were amazing too! We will definitely be back! read more

Decided to check this place out for lunch on a Tuesday. This restaurant is tiny. It looks like it seats about 30 people and that's really pushing it. I did not expect it to be that small. My friend and I had strollers and had to be seated at the high top tables for us to even fit. I had the midnight margarita and the chicken club. Both were delicious and the arugula salad that came with the sandwich was fresh and dressing was light. The menu is on the pricey side. On the other had the service was great, we had a very nice waitress and I really appreciated her trying to make us comfortable. I definitely recognize this isn't a place for families but if you have small children, keep in mind it's small and there is no changing table in the bathroom. I would've really appreciated a small changing table for parents. I may come back but probably without kids! read more

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Seated quickly by hostess and sat for 25 minutes with absolutely no service. Tried to get attention and was ignored. After overhearing two different tables having issues with orders decided to bring our appetites and money elsewhere. read more

My husband and I enjoyed lunch together. The restaurant has a super cute ambiance, tasty food, and excellent service. We enjoyed the shrimp bisque and the Tuscan chicken pizza. Looking forward to stopping in soon for dinner. read more

Bonfire Grill - Shrimp bisque - New American Near Me - Tomball, Texas

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Ambiance: I wanted so badly to have a good experience here. We sat on the patio on a nice spring evening. The outside area seems perfect for people watching & enjoying a nice cocktail. However, I was unable to do so. I ordered one glass of red wine and everyone else at my table ordered a whiskey flight and beers. Their beers and whiskey flight were delivered as well as our appetizers and food. I was told by our waiter the wine I ordered was out, would I pick a new one? I picked a new one - only to be told that's the wine they were out of and so my original wine choice was placed again. Between this mix up on our waiter or the bar staff's end, it took about 45 minutes for me to get one glass of red wine. By this point, we had finished our food and everyone at our table had finished their drinks. I would say it was an extremely negative experience, especially given the price of the food and cocktails. We picked this spot to enjoy our drinks outside over shared appetizers and food. There was no urgency or attempt to make up for their mistake. The food itself was quite good but the entire ambiance and situation became stressful as a customer. I saw many other tables get their wine and drinks in the 45 minutes it took for me to get one glass of red wine. Our waiter was not knowledgeable about the menu or any pricing of items. It's hard to overlook a situation like this when you're paying a decent amount for food/drinks/ambiance. We correctly ordered and had more than enough patience. I would not recommend eating/drinking at this spot as it seems the priorities towards customers differs greatly. Regardless of my experience, this is a dog-friendly spot with indoor & outdoor tables. Street parking available. read more

Bonfire Grill - Tomato cheese dip - New American Near Me - Tomball, Texas

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The food is always amazing, & I love their nonalcoholic menu options. They have nonalcoholic wine, beer, AND THC drinks. The food is made with clean ingredients, such as grass-fed, no seed oils, etc, so I'm generally while not calorically "light" it's healthier because of the quality. Reservations needed! read more

Service is so bad, waited so long to order. Overall not a welcoming restaurant at all. Would not recommend.

Wonderful place. I took my mother there for Mother's Day and although they were very busy, after a very short wait we were able to be seated out on their patio. What a beautiful memorable day and delicious food to go with it. I loved the meatball pizza. The crust texture is phenomenal. read more

Great Chef prepared dishes that will keep you trying more menu items! Everything is a cut above from the "normal" leaving you appreciative for the simplest to the complex! The wait staff is so professional, polite and knowledgeable of their menu that the experience is sure to be worth trying again and again! Perfect quaint dining! read more

Great food, wonderful ambiance, and great service. We are obsessed with this date night spot! read more

Bonfire Grill - Passion sour and pizza - New American Near Me - Tomball, Texas

We stopped in for brunch. We had the Mediterranean omelette, the crock madam and spinach salad all were very good. We sat outside. Service was friendly and in a timely manner. Wheelchair accessible. Outside dog friendly. read more

Won't be back. Poor service that took 3 hours long and 2 beers somehow ended up being $40?? Also ordered side sauce for omelette that turned out to be $7 for a tiny serving. Overall almost 200 for a poor brunch experience read more

Unpopular opinion but this place is overrated, overhyped and overpriced. It was better when it was the unpretentious, cute, little in-town spot known as Patsy's. They still had the pizza oven, a rotating menu of specials and even a coffee bar with a drive through. Now it's a Heights wanna-be gastropub where I can't even substitute the average steak fries, for my average at best, $16.5 lunch meatball sandwich (a certain sandwich chain from New Jersey had a better meatball sub for half the price), without an up charge. Seriously? The restaurant itself is quaint although during the busy hours it is cramped and loud. They do have some good cocktails but be prepared to pay Las Vegas prices (I'm talking about on the strip, not old Vegas). Anyway, pictured is my as mentioned, $16.5 meatball sandwich I got for lunch with fries that I couldn't substitute without an up charge. The sandwich was ok, bread was good and crusty, the meatballs were kinda grainy and didn't have much flavor. The fries that I didn't want were a little on the soggy side but I ate them anyway. Wife had a chicken sandwich that she felt was also just 'meh'. The avocado cakes appetizer was also just ok; I love all of the ingredients in this dish but the execution again was lacking and was a bit heavy on the extra runny goat cheese that tasted more like yogurt than goat cheese. They also needed a crispier exterior given how mushy the avocado inside is supposed to be. This was probably our fifth time to patronize this restaurant; we swore it off several years ago after noticing the food consistently declining each time we went and the price consistently going up, until I paid $55 for an alleged Wagyu steak special that was honestly one of the worst steaks I've ever been served. Nonetheless, we decided to try it one last time to make sure, and that's exactly what it was, our last time. A lot of people may disagree, but this place just isn't what it purports itself to be. read more

Bonfire Grill - Avocado cakes appetizer - New American Near Me - Tomball, Texas

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We absolutely adore this little place and visit often. Every dish we have tried from the Steak & Bella appetizer and mushroom risotto, to the skin-on salmon, ravioli, and steak is top notch. Cocktails are unique and delicious, and don't leave without a piece of Key Lime Pie for dessert!! The servers and staff (Kody, Joel, Darlene, & Lexi) are very friendly and remember us when we return. We go for birthdays and anniversary celebrations and just because. Just note that Friday and Saturday dinner times get busy and it's best to call ahead for a table. We love the open kitchen and view of the pizza oven. It's typically not too loud unless it's packed. You're truly missing out on a high quality place if you haven't visited Bonfire Grill already! read more

Visiting Tomball all the way from Raleigh NC! Food was fantastic and wasn't too much of a wait with as busy as the evening was downtown. Service was just okay. Not a whole lot of communication and hostess seemed VERY stressed which isn't really the way you should be welcoming patrons. The outside area has such potential but it was so sad looking. I'd have string lights hung out there and more inviting seating. Sad to see the potential go to waste. Food was excellent and I'd go back just for the food! read more

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I adore downtown Tomball. I love sitting at the chefs' table watch everything happening. The service always comes with a wonderful smile, and the food is never frozen, always fresh. You can taste each ingredient in every bite. The pizza offered a symphony of flavors that had my taste buds trying to identify each one. That's when you know the food is excellent - it makes you do a little happy dance in your seat. There's ample parking behind the building. Bathrooms are very clean. They also have outdoor seating with heaters. They're even starting a new Thursday night five-course wine tasting with a five-course meal for $145 per person. read more

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The servers are rude and the hostess is about the rudest person ever with her constant RBF! The food is great but when the server's being so obnoxious makes everything awful. Good luck! read more

Bonfire Grill - The place was 'really busy' and the hostess was really rude! - New American Near Me - Tomball, Texas

Delicious goodness! Reservation recommended. Fantastic dinner with my daughter and her man last night. Our waiter was on point. He was engaging, not afraid to provide recommendations and managed up the chef and Bonfire's "from scratch" philosophy. The waitstaff were on the ready ensuring water glasses kept full. Sometimes, it is the little things. As advertised, this cozy upscale gem pleased the palate in so many ways. We stared with the focaccia bread and shared a caesar salad. My daughter and I enjoyed a couple of the specials pecan crusted salmon and chicken and dumplings. The c&d was slightly salty for my liking, but for most... you'll consider it perfection. Dumplings were ah-mazing and perfect for a chilly night. My daughter's man enjoyed the ribeye and they shared asparagus and the jalapeño Mac n cheese. The cinnamon gelato was a wonderful surprise to wrap up the evening and the kids raved about the bourbon bread pudding. We will definitely be back! Wish we had grabbed a couple of pics as presentation and portions were great! read more

The food here is one of my favorites and we always enjoy trying something new and it never disappoints! Customer service is top tier as well. Couldn't say enough good things about this place! I will continue recommending! read more

Bonfire Grill - New American Near Me - Tomball, Texas

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Came in for Saturday brunch and was not disappointed. The soup of the day was Chicken Tortilla and a second special of Lobster Bisque. I'm a lobster bisque connoisseur and it was the best I've ever had. I hope it becomes a rotating soup! The service was great, Christian was super helpful, very nice and accommodating. We had mimosa carafes and the lemon blueberry flavor was delicious. The wood fired pizza was heaven sent. With it being in small town Tomball, it definitely gives more upscale vibes without being overpriced. Overall amazing place and will be back a million times. read more

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Food was great! Had the Gorgonzola wedge with chicken; tasty. Hubby had the crab cakes Benedict; yummo. Service was great! Drinks were meh. read more

Bonfire Grill - Rueben - New American Near Me - Tomball, Texas

We've been coming here for a few years now and we absolutely love it! The staff is always so welcoming and friendly and the food is amazing! Highly recommend the meatball pizza! Kody always takes care of us and is truly the best and makes amazing drinks! read more

It is a small place so reservations are recommended. They have some patio seating. I dined on a Thursday night. Waitress was nice. It took a little while to get our drinks and food and refilled on water. They didn't come back as much as I would've liked. It is a bit on the pricier side which I was surprised! $15 for a glass of wine, that was subpar on quality and veryyy low on pour. And $30 for a plate of chicken breast, mashed potatoes and zucchini. I ordered the chicken that according to the menu should've been butterflied? It was served as a whole breast. No cuts. The mashed potatoes didn't have much flavor and were on the watery side. I have no problem dining at pricey places but this is a bit over the top for what you're getting - service and ambiance included. read more

Bonfire Grill - New American Near Me - Tomball, Texas

If you are serving expensive food in a 50 square-foot building and you have a shitty attitude when someone calls to make a reservation, that's not a place anyone wants to eat. Do not expect anyone to treat you like a customer, more so an annoyance to them. I've literally called five times in the last six months and received horrible service over the phone. I'm honestly surprised this place still has business with their crap attitude. If you expect a certain level of service when dining out, you will not find that here. read more