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  • 5/5 Dylan F. 11 months ago on Google
    Good food, huge portions. Liquor store has $2 Banquet tall boys. Outdoor dining area to eat at. Great service, the cashier brought our food out to us!
    11 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jeff B. 3 years ago on Google
    Came here because The Missus (bless 'er) and I just can't pass up the chance to have BBQ whenever we can. And, boy, am I glad we stopped here! Ordered the half rack with two sides- mac n' cheese and collard greens. The ribs were absolutely first-rate, maybe the best I've had outside of Tennessee. The flavors of meat, smoke and sauce were perfectly, repeat, perfectly balanced and the ribs themselves were still pink and moist. The mac was an explosion of cheesey goo and pasta ("think you used enough cheese there, Butch?"). Not my usual thing, but it worked. My collards were on the money, not overcooked but still tender and flavored with bits of pork. The Missus (bless 'er) had sliced pit beef and beef brisket. I don't honestly remember what sides she had, as I was deeply occupied with my ribs! Two free bowls of very flavorful beef noodle soup started us off. One note: There was a very generous amount of black pepper in the soup, which could have been a disaster, but the dish was so flavorful that the pepper complimented it instead. Counter staff were pleasant and courteous. The space was an eclectic mix of nickknacks, which often can be very tacky, but, again, the blend of elements worked well enough to interest instead of annoy. I was put-off by the sight of the kitchen's microwave oven a little too close to the front counter, and would suggest maybe moving 'Chef Mike' somewhere that the guests don't see him at work... All in all, a way above average BBQ experience, and can't wait to go back to sample more!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Audrey L. 4 years ago on Google
    Very cute atmosphere. We had the brisket and pit beef salads. The pit beef was good. The brisket was way too lean and there were only five paper thin pieces on the salad. The star of the show was the full rack of baby back ribs that I took home. All of the people at dinner said they were the most meaty and most succulent that they had ever had. I am adding this place to our permanent lineup because of the ribs. They are an absolute must try. Fries and coleslaw are also very good. I'm
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Brandt E. 7 months ago on Google
    Wanted to support them since they just reopened and I no longer work in the area. Pulled chicken sandwich isn't pulled chicken. Hopefully things improve.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 David R. 2 years ago on Google
    Always a pleasure to stop in and to have some ribs which are smoked on the premises. Not a full service restaurant but almost. Place order at the counter, pay and sit down and a staff member will bring g the food out to your table.They always offer a free bowl of soup and in my experience has been a bit too salty. The ribs are delicious as well as the Old Bay fried jumbo wings.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Crystal B. 1 year ago on Google
    Not BBQ at all! Got a 3 meat platter. Chicken breast tasted like it had been sitting in water all day. Greens were meh. Beans so so.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Rob N. 7 years ago on Google
    The restaurant is small and cozy. Decor is very warm and accommodating and inviting. Staff is very friendly and nice. Food is very good and tasty. BYOB. You simply can not go wrong with the Bonfire. And in my opinion, it is the only restaurant, Pit Beef place in the area unlike any other pit beef place. If you do not give this place a try, you suck at eating good food!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 RandThrockM 1 year ago on Google
    Tried this place one day and was glad my family and I made the stop. The food was very good and plentiful. The young lady behind the counter was very nice and helpful. Definitely made this as one of our favorite spots to grab and go!

  • 4/5 monica d. 6 months ago on Google
    Was out for a ride when we found this restaurant. The food was good . A nice place to have lunch. Service was great. It doesn't hurt to also be a liquor store. Nice wine collection.

  • 5/5 scott k. 6 months ago on Google
    I was in town for business and I really like to support local businesses so I found this place on google. This little place is a must visit!! I had burnt ends, mac and cheese and beans. They also were thinking about selling soup and gave us a free sample of chicken corn soup. Everything was amazing!! Get that soup on the menu.

  • 4/5 London L. 7 months ago on Google
    Great service, generous portions. The chicken soup had big chunks of chicken and was lemony, delicious. The old bay wings were big, really nice wings. Well cooked. The staff was very nice and friendly, especially considering I came in close to close. I also noticed the great alcohol

  • 4/5 Alexander Jones (. 10 months ago on Google
    a great place to pull into for lunch or dinner. the food is quality. the italian cheeseteak is one of the best subs you'll get in the immediate area and the veggies tasted fresh and not as though they had been sitting in a pan all day. word to the wise the wings are full size and come with fries so don't accidently order an extra side. my only real wish food was is that the wings had come with some sort of sauce or rub on them other than just being smoked. but even then the smokeyness that envoloped the chicken was still a good flavor. THEY DO NOT HAVE TABLES TO EAT THERE. it is strictly a take out joint.

  • 4/5 joseph h. 10 months ago on Google
    Had the ribs they were good and meatier not dry good flavor Overall good food. No place to sit or eat though. 2 small tables in the back.

  • 5/5 monique k. 10 months ago on Google
    If you like pit Bbq then this is your spot to come to. My whole family was turned on to this spot. They don't really have the eat in experience anymore. Due to them adding the liquor store but even though they're the cheapest in their prices in the area. The pit turkey is my favorite along with the ribs if you eat pork. You can taste the love Pete has for his Craft thru his food and his crew are just as passionate too with serving you. It's a 10/10 for me! Go try them out an let me know how you like them.😍! This is coming from a very picky eater🤷🏽‍♀️.

  • 4/5 Mark R. 10 months ago on Google
    Overall the food was very tasty. The brisket could have been leaner, but it was good. The fries were nice and crispy and Mac and cheese was quite cheesy, but the noodles were a bit over done. As a caution this location is ONLY TAKEAWAY! The bottle shop is nice, but a bit excessive but the prices are comparable to many places

  • 5/5 Akita H. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing food, outstanding FooD, GreaT service.....PLLEEEEAAASSSSEEE COME BACK 🤗🤞🤗

  • 2/5 wolfie 3. 1 year ago on Google
    We got food and the food looked good but had no taste, it's like they boiled chicken then roasted it with no seasoning.

  • 5/5 MPistol H. 4 years ago on Google
    Great experience! Great food. I typically get the quarter chicken with two sides ($8.99) and the chicken soup is free! Free refills also!

  • 5/5 Dora B. 6 years ago on Google
    Went here with visiting family four days ago, and went back for lunch today. Great food. Great service. Great prices. YUMM!

  • 5/5 Jamison B. 2 years ago on Google
    WOW. Every bit of 5 stars!!! The food was amazing, and there was PLENTY of it! I had the ribs and my wife had grilled cheese and jumbo wings. They are not playing around with the word "jumbo" either. It was a bit pricey but that's because of the current times. Worth every penny, I assure you!!!

  • 5/5 Bobbie L. 4 years ago on Google
    First time here was amazing!!! All of the employees were super nice! Burnt ends, soup, beans, and mac were all on point and wicked yummy! 10/10 would come back again on my next work trip.

  • 5/5 Michael W. 4 years ago on Google
    I've been here thrice. Had the Old Bay Jumbo Wings two times. They are large and delicious. 4 is enough for one very hungry person assuming you get an additional side like I did. It's priced to include drink and fries. I've had the pork and beans - phenomenal!! At least 4 kinds of beans - black eyed peas, kidney, pinto, the other might be navy. Lightly sweetened with brown sugar. Collard greens legit! Bursting with flavor as well. Also had the brisket combo. Tender slices of goodness! And yes, the fries are fresh cut!!


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