Visited this place for lunch. The place was clean, server was nice, patient with all the questions, and this place is super close to the freeway. Food was just okay. Nothing special about it. I ordered the brisket, no sauce, and asked if it was a lean or moist cut. Server said it was more lean, and she was correct. The brisket was super dry and not much flavor to it. There was not really any bark on the brisket either, which is something I really like. Not sure how they cook it there, but the brisket wasn't very good. I was surprised to hear they did not have baked potatoes. Also their vegetables were limited to a couple slices of carrots and green beans. I will say their menu was large with lots of options. Someone else with me ordered the meatloaf and they said it was really good. I can see this place being packed for sports game as there were lots of TVs and a large gaming room. If I go back, I will try something different and pass on the brisket. Lots of great BBQ places in this town if you want good BBQ. For me, I'll move on to the next. Cheers. read more

Came here to watch the Finals. Plenty of seating - indoor and outdoor. Service was really attentive and friendly. Ended up ordering the 10 piece smoked wings. They let me do half and half so went with hot and mango habanero since I like hotter wings. These wings weren't that spicy to me but still had some heat on them. However the taste was amazing. SMOKY SMOKY great smoke flavor on the wings. Mango habanero you could taste fresh mango and then like tangy sauce, but I preferred the hot. The hot was a classic hot buffalo but with the smoky flavor was very tasty. I also had a michelada. Their beers came out in like mason jars which I'm surprised that was like a 12oz? The michelada was a cerveza with Bloody Mary mix and a tajin rim was pretty good. I enjoyed my experience here. Very nice menu as well with lots of options. read more

Bonfire - Mango Habanero (left) and Hot (right) - Sports Bars Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Met a friend here for dinner. Place is quite large. SUPER loud inside. Good luck trying to have a conversation. I ordered a margarita. It was by far the worst one I have ever had. I had to send it back. Got a beer, because that's pretty hard to screw up. Friend got the wings. WAY too much breading on them and they were fatty. I got the gumbo. It was just meh. They were busy, and service was just ok. Our server was very nice, however. I don't think I will return. There are so many other great places to go. read more

Found this place while attending a UofA Wildcat party and I loved it! Huge food and drink menu. Recently went abck for dinner with a friend and need to come back again soon as there are so many things on the menu that I want to try. read more

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Great food! The Burnt Tips were so soft and flavorful. Also had half a salad and it was excellent. Service was also good, but the waitress sorta disappeared when it was time to pay. read more

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Great food and great service! This is my go to local spot. The pizza is not overly greasy, which I prefer.

Hubby, my friend and I had dinner here last night. My friend was in town & I let her pick where she wanted to meet for dinner. She moved away 2 years ago, & had never been to Bonfire while she lived here. So out of the suggestions I gave her she picked to go here. We all arrived a little before 5:00. She beat us to the restaurant and was seated right away. It wasn't busy at all yet. It took awhile before our sever came back to take my hubby's & my drink order. Hubby got his usual beer that is served with lime. I got the 1/2 cafe white sangria, since i don't like their red. It's a peach sangria & I really liked it last time. It took a very long time to get our drinks. Had we had known how long it was going to take to get our drinks we would have ordered our food at the same time. We kept looking around for our server so we could place our order & check on our drinks, but she was no where to be seen. She brought our drinks & took our food order. My friend ordered the traditional wings with AZ gold sauce. We ordered the smoked wings with the same sauce, breaded mushrooms and fries to share. There was no lime with hubby's beer. My sangria was not good. There was no peach taste at all. It tasted like orange juice. Again we tried to find her to ask for lime. The food runner brought our food. The food came out quickly & hot. There was no ranch for wings or mushrooms. We asked him to bring us all ranch. He brought each of us 2 of the small to go containers. Normally you get small bowls of ranch. Our server came by & I asked for lime which she brought. She went by our table 3 times with checking on us. The 4th time she stopped so we could ask for to go containers & the check. My friend & hubby liked the wings, but I got one that had thick Un-rendered skin that grossed me out. The fries were good, but the mushrooms were excellent like always. Although hubby loves their wings because they are his favorite in town, it will be awhile before we return. There is no excuse for such horrible service when they were not busy at all. read more

I ordered a Southwest salad. No tortilla chips, no black beans, no salsa and two tomato half's. Appetizer was brisket poutine, tasted like smoking salt. Really not good. read more

Large restaurant and good vibes . Casual place to eat, drink and relax . Came here and they had a game going on in restaurant (family feud) tables were playing was entertaining. Ordered the burnt ends 1/2 order which sauce had good flavor - came with a few pickles and garlic bread /pickled onions . Nice little appetizer. Then had the Ole Smokey pizza on cauliflower crust. Was nice and crispy. Pizza was tasty and perfect size to share for two people . read more

Bonfire - Ole Smokey pizza - Sports Bars Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

The food here never disappoints. The service doesn't either. We had an amazing experience with Andrea serving us tonight. Hubs had a killer Gila Burger. It was good! I had a caprese chicken pasta salad. It's my new comfort go to. SO GOOD! read more

Our server Colton was amazing, attentive and kind but not overbearing. The music was your typical American classics, really appropriate for the setting. The food was overall good, the only constructive feedback is to make sure the burgers are cooked at the requested temperature. read more

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We wanted something different today for dinner. My wife has a salad on her mind and so did I. I got the ceasar salad with chicken and it was good. The presentation was excellent too. I got the wings smoked medium too. The smoke was different at first but good. The server did a great job too. The numerous TVs were great too. My wife watched gymnastics and then the U of A softball game. Ill be back for that salad. read more

The burgers were juicy and so filling. Loved the sauce and peppers on the blaze the Buffalo hot chicken was good. The potato fries were great. Our server was funny and loved the game room read more

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This place was GREAT!!!! As soon as we walked in the host asked us what game we came to watch so they can seat us in front of the right tv! I thought that was a great start to our experience because I've never been to a sports bar when they care about what team you're rooting for! For just opening in the morning when we got there, they had their stuff together! The nachos were full of flavor! My bf loved the chicken wings Please get the pitcher of sangria, you won't be sorry! We got a pizza as well that was just as tasteful as everything else was. Steven was our waiter and he did such a great job with making sure we had everything we needed and much more! read more

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Everything on the menu food wise is incredible, as I've pretty much had it all being a regular. Service is great, no complaints. Ambiance is incredible for football or just a random lunch. One of my favorite places in the Valley. read more

Don't sleep on this hidden gem!! The chef has mastered the smoke and has perfected the menu with delicious options. Cheese curd that is "imported" from the cheese capital of the country, Wisconsin! Homemade sauces that elevate an already amazing and tender meat. Tons of TVs and spacious rooms with outdoor seating and a game room for kiddos. Stop in and ask for Kira. She made our experience that much more enjoyable with her knowledge of the menu and she nailed the suggestions!! Don't let the fact that she's a Packers fan scare you read more

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Smoked wings are big and delicious, Monsoon pizza is a little different but we really enjoyed it, look forward to coming back! read more

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We aren't typically in this area so Bonfire was a new adventure for us. The atmosphere is like any bar - I told my daughter it reminded me of Zipps, and she sad yes, but "funner." The menu was huge and there was a wide variety as you would expect for a bar. We opted for queso as an appetizer. I know queso is just queso, but this was a miss for me- it tasted like velveeta, but white in color. I didn't hate it, but there was no wow factor. After the queso, we had brisket. Brisket is almost always a yes for me anywhere, and I was happy with my selection. We opted for scoop fries and a side Caesar salad. The salad had a little too much dressing, but I still liked it. We didn't stay for the Sat karaoke that started at 8:30pm, but it sounds like fun! The server and manager walking around were great. Nice vibes from staff. read more

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My family and I like to come here for a tasty bite occasionally. Their menu is thoughtful and well executed by the chefs. The kids like the gaming area. The ambiance is nice for a family yet also great for a business lunch. Their service is fairly prompt and very friendly. Haven't had a meal here that wasn't off the charts delish. read more

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Went on a whim with a group of friends and had a really fun time. We were hoping for happy hour but it's only available during the week. We were a group of 11 and were quickly seated. All of our food and drinks were tasty and we had a great server! read more

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This place is underrated for sure! We ordered the Ole Smokey pizza and tasted nothing like pizza, it was better! The BBQ here is no joke. Pizza has brisket, pulled pork and smoked chicken. It was incredible. Don't miss out on this gem. I gave it 5 stars for the food but being a Packers fan, not sure I would feel love here being a Bills/Lions place. read more

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Ok NOT a Bills fan but I like everyone else in America was hoping they would eliminate the Chiefs! The waitress Jordan was great and prompt. She managed to handle a table of 12 and remain friendly. There's a lot of TVs and a great menu! Works for me! read more

Bonfire - Guess what, you still lost - Sports Bars Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Service was great Dan did an incredible job. Unfortunately some of the food was 86 brisket being out by 7 pm was shocking and no tri tip or other beef option was unfortunate. read more

I really like this place! They have a very extensive menu of American dishes, beer, and cocktails. Their food menu has everything: burgers, pizza, pasta, wings, smoked meat plates, and salads. I have liked everything I've tried, especially the wings! I love that they have daily specials and happy hour M-F 3-6pm. Their cocktails are delicious and they have so many to choose from. It's a great place to come with friends but also with family, good to watch sports. Service has always been good and prompt and pricing is fair. The place is big with ample bar and table/booth seating and looks clean. Highly recommend, especially for their happy hour or to catch sports! read more

Bonfire - Green Chili Pork - Sports Bars Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Didn't know this place existed! Very convenient middle location. Loved the atmosphere and layout of the restaurant. Servers and host team were very friendly. The menu is giant and offers an array of different food items. Drink menu is huge as well so come thirsty. read more

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First time here. Great outdoor dining area and bar seating. There is a large sized dining room, to the right of the main restaurant. Great for large parties. Decent amount of TVs for watching sports. Sat at the bar to watch basketball. Ordered the medium hot wings and a pulled pork sandwich The food was good... the service was decent. I am happy that I sat at the bar. Otherwise I probably wouldn't have gotten, what little service I did get. It shouldn't have to be a struggle to get a drink order, and there was no follow up with her on the food. I would definitely come back and give this place a try... Would love to try out the patio with my four-legged baby. Tuesday is trivia night, Wednesdays are family feud night and Fridays feature DJ bingo. Bonfire has a dog friendly patio and even a couple of menu options for them. read more

My husband and I met a friend who was visiting from out of state at this restaurant yesterday for lunch. We chose this location because of its proximity to the airport. We had a wonderful experience in every way. The food was delicious and service top notch. The decor of the restaurant created a fun ambiance. We ate outside on the patio, as it was a beautiful day. I would highly recommend this restaurant read more

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Went to Bonfire today and let's just say it's okay!! My husband and I came in and ordered the Gumbo and the meatloaf plate. The waitress was nice and knowledgeable being our first time she explained the menu to us and we appreciate that, but while we were eating we were attacked by a fly that would not go away and that just threw us completely off, the cocktails have no alcohol in them which was unfortunate but the food taste good, my husband enjoyed his meatloaf plate and ate it all! So it's not bad at all as far as food. read more

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First visit. Excellent service, great food and great sports bar atmosphere. Place specializes in smoked meat. We had the brisket, one as a sandwich the other with a salad. We killed the, both. Will be back. read more

Good, fresh food, cold craft beer, plus Bingo! We'll be back. The food, especially, was very, very good. See pics! read more

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I really enjoy dining here at Bonfire. I had the amazing server, Colton, again for the second time. He has such a beautiful spirit and personality. This is my second time dining here and I have thoroughly enjoyed the food both times. For my second visit, I ordered the bbq brisket salad and I split an order of 10 wings, smoked, with my sister. Everything was so good. The brisket was nice and tender, the sauce was tasty. The wings were smoked to perfection, we ordered them plain and I got the medium sauce on the side. I was not disappointed whatsoever with this experience. I definitely plan to be back, I'm eager to try one of their burgers - they're flamed broiled - when I read that, my mouth instantly started watering. Rate 9/10 read more

Colton was amazing and the Truffle Shuffle pizza may be the only pizza I eat for the rest of my life! Can't recommend more highly! read more

Service and food was good what really really disappointed me is they do not honor the US Coast Guard by hanging their flag as military service which they are !!! read more

Been here before food was pretty good, service was good. Came and waited another time for 15 minutes to open and they never opened 20 minutes after online time said would open ,just left. So that's not cool. Eh! Ambiance is good read more

We had an amazing time here--everything was on point! From the delicious food and perfectly crafted drinks to the unbeatable patio vibes, this spot totally won us over. We're already looking forward to our next visit. Go Bills! read more

Went to this location to watch a Bills game - home of the East Valley Bills backers group. Good set up to watch sports. Tons of tvs and seating options. Service was a little weak - really waited about 20 minutes every time we ordered a drink and never saw the ice waters we asked for twice. Our pizza was decent - but friends did NOT enjoy the "Buffalo" wings - way too smoked and therefore not how "Buffalo" Style wings are cooked. Not sure we would come back except for another Bills game read more

We randomly saw this place the other night. We were looking for somewhere to go to have some appetizers and drinks and not walk out feeling like we just got robbed. This place was spot on! It is a fun atmosphere, they were playing music bingo which I am definitely going to play next time. The menu had tons of food choices as well as a whole two sided menu for drinks. It was reasonably priced which made things so much better. It is quite a distance from me but worth the drive. The staff and the bartender were super friendly. I had the hot wings and a Wrong Island Iced tea which was made to perfection. My friend had a pecan pie drink that tasted like pecan pie. It was really nice, the wings were not my favorite but I took them home and they actually tasted better the next day! LoL! Who knew? read more

Bonfire - Hot wings - Sports Bars Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Loved the peppery fries! The burger was delicious and so full of flavor. Love this spot!!!

Jordyn was very attentive and had great suggestions! The food was great and there was a lot of TVs...will be back for football season.

Update! We enjoyed lunch so much, we decided to come back for dinner. (Still running errands). We got a different waitperson. Not as attentive. We ordered the Parmesan herb fries. They are potato dippers. The first order came out cold. Probably under the heat lamp for at least an hour. Soggy. Greasy. They responded well when we sent them back. I know how Yelp reviews make or break starting restaurants. I won't change the stars, yet, just for that. 2nd batch was served fresh, hot, now and were spot on! If it sits for more than 15 minutes, just throw it away. Don't risk someone not coming back and writing a bad review. Well, this place is fun. Talk about choices. Pizza to pot roast. Burgers, brisket, pulled pork. Man. They have it all. And they smoke here on sight daily. They mix their own meat here and Patty there own burgers. They even have loaded beers. (Add liquor and flavors). Lawrence was an awesome server. Didn't complain at all about us wanting to sit outside in the 103 temps. They happily turned on fans and misters. They have something fun going on every night of the week, too. Thursday is Family Feud night. Friday is karaoke. I had the cáprese pasta salad was an excellent choice. Although, I expected basil, more mozzarella and tomatoes. But fresh and great flavors. And more than enough for 2 meals. As lunch portion, even. The chicken was cooked perfectly. I typically avoid chicken in AZ because it usually tastes spongy. There was no issue with the chicken today. Hubs had had the BLT. Huge portion. Freshly done and he loved the bacon jam. Two different kinds of bacon helped as well. A full avocado sliced on top to help you get your healthy fats for the day. Good choice. read more

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