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Bonfyre American Grille, Madison, WI

Bonfyre American Grille

4.8 (2376)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
2601 West Beltline Hwy, Madison, WI 53713

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
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 complement 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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • 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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Bonfyre American Grille offers a variety of catering options, including full-service catering and delivery. Please contact our Event Coordinator at events@bonfyregrille.net to arrange your next party.
  • Private party facilities
    Bonfyre American Grille offers multiple private dining spaces for your special event. Please contact our Event Coordinator at events@bonfyregrille.net to plan your next event at Bonfyre.
  • 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, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 2,376 people are saying

Bonfyre American Grille reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Wisconsin

    Contemporary American

  • Madison

    Best Overall

  • Madison

    Best Food

  • Madison

    Best Ambiance

  • Madison

    Great for fine wines

  • Madison

    Romantic

  • Madison

    Lively

  • Madison

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bonfyre American Grille offers a delightful dining experience with "fantastic presentation and taste." Guests rave about the "amazing" food, especially the lobster ravioli and tomahawk steak. The ambiance is cozy and inviting, complemented by attentive service. Although a bit off the beaten path, it's "highly recommended" for special occasions and regular visits alike.
2,376 Reviews
  1. edward

    Wisconsin5 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    server was very friendly and attentive. food was good. however, when we received our tomahawk ribeye, half was medium rare as we ordered and half was medium which i pointed out to our server. he said he would let his manager know. after he five minutes he returned and he offered to have the steak remade or have 1/2 taken off. at no point in time did we ever see or hear from the manager. this was disappointing. i honestly have very low expectations for dining in madison. however, when i pay $110 for a steak, i expect it to be cooked properly. i also requested a booth due to the fact that we were celebrating my wife’s birthday. we were not seated at a booth. i observed three empty booths in the half empty restaurant. attention to detail will make or break a restaurant. i am sorely disappointed in our experience here and will not likely return. having worked in the food service industry for thirty years, i enjoy patronizing many restaurants. however, i refuse to spend good money at mediocre establishments.

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  2. Katie

    Minneapolis - St. Paul20 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staying downtown near the capital, this place was a little off the beaten path, but worth the 10 minute drive. Nice ambiance. There is a Mexican restaurant down the hall that was playing VERY LOUD music, but I think we were only affected by it because where we were seated. Service was prompt, friendly and attentive. Food was delicious! The only drawback I would say was the NY Strip was a little overpriced for the cut quality and didn't include a soup/salad. Side grilled cesear salad was out of this world! Would definitely recommend for a nice dinner place in the Madison area.

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  3. Viv

    Wisconsin3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic presentation and taste. You won’t be dissatisfied in anything! We are going to go there for or anniversary!

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  4. Vern VIP

    Wisconsin58 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the Tomahawk Steak dinner for two, and it was outstanding. Our server was friendly and attentive. We thoroughly enjoyed our dining experience at Bonfyre, as always.

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  5. Lori

    Wisconsin122 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 28, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    This is a favorite restaurant. We dine here frequently. The food is, and always has been, five stars. Let’s start with that. The ribs are fall off the bone tender served with a really good Asian slaw and fries. Note, ketchup is served in a small cup. The pot roast is excellent. Tender with a red wine sauce served with carrots, spinach, asparagus and mashed potatoes. So yummy. The grilled Caesar salad didn’t have any char or grill marks. The brandy old fashions are the best in Madison. Now, the less than stellar part of tonight’s dinner. It’s date night. I research menu’s online before picking our spot. Bonfyre had a shrimp and scallops ceviche on their menu. A deal maker as this is one of my husband’s favorite appetizers. We ordered it along with cheese curds as they are the best curds in Madison. We were told the ceviche was a no go. Oops, sorry. 😞 we suggested they update their website. My husband displayed his displeasure by saying this is why we chose this restaurant for dinner. Strike one. We enjoyed our drinks. A while later our server came out with our entrees and salad. What? Is this a cafeteria where all food is dumped in front of you at once? Weren’t we here to dine? Where was our appetizer? We canceled the cheese curds as it was apparent the order wasn’t put in. Sad as I was really looking forward to them. I showed my dismay that we didn’t get our appetizer and that the salad was served with the entree. Kinda put a damper on our date night. The server apologized and realized she screwed up. Service after that was tentative. I expect it was a learning experience for her. We will give other restaurants a try for a bit as this was a less than stellar experience on an early Wednesday night dinner reservation.

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  6. Janice

    Tampa / Central Florida West44 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place and good food. Service was great. Always enjoiyable.

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  7. Tim VIP

    Wisconsin93 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Date night at Bonfyre. Excellent all around. One of our favorite places to dine in Dane County. Relaxed atmosphere with fair pricing.

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  8. Yong

    Wisconsin3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 12, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is designed with smaller portion and shared with group. We got a chance to taste various dishes.

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  9. Sarah

    Wisconsin2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Annika (spelling?) was a great server! She had a busy section with another table breaking a wine glass and our table had a broken chair which she was able to find someone to replace. Very kind, attentive, and hope she was able to celebrate with her mom as well.

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  10. Amy

    Wisconsin2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food and time with family. Awesome buffet. Enjoyed our time

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FAQs

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

Bonfyre American Grille is rated 4.8 stars by 2376 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 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
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • 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, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Bonfyre American Grille offers a variety of catering options, including full-service catering and delivery. Please contact our Event Coordinator at events@bonfyregrille.net to arrange your next party.
  • Private party facilities
    Bonfyre American Grille offers multiple private dining spaces for your special event. Please contact our Event Coordinator at events@bonfyregrille.net to plan your next event at Bonfyre.
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