Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to Main Content
OpenTable logo
  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Wisconsin
  4. Madison
  5. Madison

Bonfyre American Grille

4.7
4.7
2231 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American
Bonfyre features Contemporary American Cuisine in an upscale casual environment. In addition to our hand-cut, wood-fired Steaks, guests can enjoy fresh Seafood, Rotisserie Chicken, Pastas, Signature Salads and so much more from our seasonally changing menu.

To compliment the cuisine, Bonfyre’s bar features classic cocktails with a modern twist, creative new libations, domestic craft beer selections and a wine list consisting of 60 labels from both North and South America.

Make a reservation

2 people

9:00 PM


Booked 5 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary American, American

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (608) 273-3973

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Catering

    Bonfyre American Grille is available for both on and off premise events. Please contact our Event Coordinator at events@bonfyregrille.net to arrange your next party.

  • Neighborhood

    Madison

  • Cross street

    Todd Drive

  • Parking details

    Parking is available immediately in front of the building, behind the restaurant in the free parking garage, or across the street (behind 7/11)

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

What 2,231 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Wisconsin

    Contemporary American

  • Madison

    Best Overall

  • Madison

    Best Food

  • Madison

    Best Service

  • Madison

    Good for business meals

Sort by

  1. TerriG

    Chicago

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous food Fabulous service Was also there for Mother’s Day brunch-highly recommend
  2. LauraB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Felt like upscale dining without being pretentious. Would definitely go back!
  3. SharonH

    Milwaukee

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food is always delicious and service is always very good.
  4. JAMIE

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I had the Bruschetta and Cilantro Lime salmon they were both 10/10 full of flavor and perfectly cooked. Love this place!! I will be back!
  5. LizS

    New Orleans

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place to dine and celebrate special occasions.
  6. Nanny

    Milwaukee

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We really enjoy Bonfyre for the terrific food, lovely setting, and great service. We like to bring guests and they enjoy their experience as well. We have never had any concerns.
  7. SarahD

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Thai Chicken Flatbread was amazing and Brian was a superior server!
  8. Ryan

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was phenomenal. Service was perfect. Drinks were delicious. A wonderful night out.
  9. SandyM

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful waitress, great food and a perfect place to meet friends to share the experience. Because we were with friends, we talked more than looked at the menu and Sydney was a perfect waitress. She was attentive without hovering nor did she forget about us. Definitely a place to go back to.
  10. JenniferS

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Pretty good experience - food was excellent and waitress very attentive. The only problem was a couple small flies persistently bothered us through the meal. We were sitting inside at the back of the restaurant.
  11. IRISH

    Milwaukee

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Everything we had was very good. The zucchini fries were perfect, and the Wood-Fyred Seafood Trio and Rotisserie chicken were phenomenal! There are also mini dessert mousse cups that are off menu and delicious.
  12. Wibrewer

    Milwaukee

    29 reviews

    4.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on April 27, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Impeccable food preparation and presentation. Service was slow at first but we had time. Best ribs in town.
  13. BernieP

    Milwaukee

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 17, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    The food was good, as it always is. The service was attentive without being intrusive. And the ambience is always very nice there.
  14. RitaW

    Milwaukee

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Dinner was delicious, and the service was fantastic. We'll be back soon!
  15. madisondave

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Had not been to a brunch in years--very good food as always but has become very pricey. Will likely look at other options for holiday brunches going forward.
  16. RogF

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service, fantastic food. A must if looking for a fantastic brunch, when it is offered.
  17. CathyP

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We came to celebrate birthdays. We were greeted by our waiter with a smile on his face and happiness exuded from him. That was huge. The menu was excellent. Everyone was happy with their food selection. The portions were enormous. The mood, the waiter, the food, made for a really nice evening. We will be back again.
  18. PattyM

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were seated in a quiet area and the food and service were great. Would definitely go again.
  19. DanitaL

    Milwaukee

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 30, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Haven’t been to bonfire in probably five years and it was just as amazing as I remember!! Great food and craft cocktails!
  20. Molly

    Milwaukee

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food served in a friendly, comfortable atmosphere.
  21. jim1111111111111111111111

    Milwaukee

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great time great service. Always a good time as we have been here many times.
  22. Lucy

    Milwaukee

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of our favorite restaurants; if not our favorite! Wish we lived closer...we'd be there every week.
  23. JonnyG

    Milwaukee

    23 reviews

    4.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on March 20, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience3
    We ordered three items: ribeye steak which was excellent, walleye fish which was good, wood fire chicken which was a bit dry and very mediocre. Bon fryre is a good average restaurant but not in the upper bracket of Madison restaurants.
  24. Wibrewer

    Milwaukee

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nice service and food for our party of 7. One filet was slightly more done than expected but all were satisfied.
  25. MilwaukeeFoodGuy

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    Great wait staff but 3 of 4 steaks came out over cooked resulting in two going back to kitchen and two individuals eating what was presented. With 6 at the table it’s hard to keep the atmosphere when four are eating and others waiting for dinner. Waiter commented that “this guy” always overcooks so it appears to be a known issue.
  26. JulieF

    Orlando

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Very enjoyable experience while visiting Madison from out of town. Looked at Trip Advisor for recommendations and Bonfyre Grill caught my eye. So glad we went there for a romantic dinner. The atmosphere is cozy and warm, with tea lights on the tables. The food was delicious and nicely presented. Had cheese curd appetizer, which was greasy but tasty with siracha dip on the side. Then my husband had chicken Parmesan over alfredo pasta, and I had the mixed seafood grill (shrimp, scallops and salmon) over vegetable risotto, with a lemon caper sauce, which was delicious! Large portions, and had leftovers to take home. Topped it off with the caramel apple raisin bread pudding, which we were planning to take home, but ate half of it before we left because we could not resist it’s deliciousness. Our server Natalie was very attentive and sweet. Would definitely eat there again!
  27. SusanS

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The online reservation process was super easy to use. Our service was very good. Food is always excellent as well as the appetizers. Unique cocktails that always impress.
  28. JanW

    Milwaukee

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on March 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service. Glad they have mojitos. The classic was excellent. We had salmon which was excellent. Topped it off with great desserts. Cream brûlée and Baileys dessert. We said we need to come here mire often.
  29. LisaH

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    I am hearing impaired and we had wanted a square both and instead got a rounded both in a noisy area.
  30. lynseyg

    San Diego

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had so much fun on our first night out without the baby!
  31. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Had a wonderful time and the server was lovely!
  32. MeighanS

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Our server Reagan was one of the best servers we’ve ever had. She made our Valentine’s night out incredibly special. The food was also wonderful. The lime salmon dish was incredible. We will definitely be back.
  33. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall2food2service5ambience5
    The steak was fair but the mash potatoes were cold with a sour taste.
  34. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a nice time. This was our first dinner there in a long time, and it was just as pleasant as our first few years. Our server, Kevin, was very well presented, and he was clear, quick and timed his service perfectly. Our meals were perfect. I had sea food trio and my wife had jumbolia shrimp. Her shrimp was prepared better than mine, that could have been a little better but the scallops were prepared perfectly. It was nice to be back. The cost of the meal was perfectly balanced. We will be going back soon.
  35. ANDREAK

    Milwaukee

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We had a nice meal tonight. Food was good, noise level was excellent for our group of 4 for easy conversation.
  36. Repete

    Milwaukee

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food & great service.
  37. HollyS

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Both the seafood pasta and the wagyu burger were very good. Nice ambiance, excellent service.
  38. jim1111111111111111111111

    Milwaukee

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Enjoyed it like always.
  39. MadDiner

    Milwaukee

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It’s been a while since we’ve been to Bonfyre American Grille, but our dinner was amazing! I really enjoyed the Ahi Tuna Salad - perfect amount of ahi tuna, dressing was very good! This is definitely going to be my new favorite salad. I also enjoyed the Blueberry Mojito. Will definitely be back to try the rest of the menu items!
  40. JenniferB

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We celebrated our adult children’s birthday there and had a wonderful time. The drinks and food were amazing. Our waiter was amazing!

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available

FAQs

Bonfyre American Grille offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (608) 273-3973.

Bonfyre American Grille is rated 4.7 stars by 2231 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

9:00 PM


Booked 5 times today
Google Map for Bonfyre American Grille

2601 West Beltline Hwy, Madison, WI 53713

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Todd Drive

  • Neighborhood

    Madison

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary American, American

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Parking is available immediately in front of the building, behind the restaurant in the free parking garage, or across the street (behind 7/11)

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (608) 273-3973

  • Catering

    Bonfyre American Grille is available for both on and off premise events. Please contact our Event Coordinator at events@bonfyregrille.net to arrange your next party.

  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2023 OpenTable, Inc. 1 Montgomery St Ste 500, San Francisco CA 94104 - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
Rentalcars Logo
OpenTable Logo