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Bonnie's Grill

278 Fifth Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11215
nr. 1st St.  See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
718-369-9527 Send to Phone

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  • Cuisine: American Traditional
Photo by Robert K. Chin

Hours

Mon-Thu, noon-11pm; Fri, noon-midnight; Sat, 1pm–midnight; Sun, 1pm-10pm

Nearby Subway Stops

M, R at Union St.

Prices

$6.95-$9.95

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

  • Dine at the Bar
  • Kid-Friendly
  • Open Kitchens / Watch the Chef

Alcohol

  • Beer and Wine Only

Reservations

Not Accepted

Profile

Snuggled next to Blue Ribbon Sushi, Bonnie’s Grill has the feel of a college diner, flavored Buffalo-style by western New York natives Anthony Bonfilo and Mike Naber. AC/DC blares from the speakers and photos of the Ramones and other Bowery punk bands overlook the counter. Park Slope singles, couples and families fill the laid-back, though often crowded, boxcar space, which proudly shows all the Bills games during football season. As the “Grill” would suggest, meat is the focus here, and most diners go for the Spiced Black Angus Sirloin Burger—a giant sandwich that tastes like a well-cooked, zesty steak, topped with wedges of fresh tomatoes. Another favorite, the pulled pork sandwich, is heaped so high you need a fork to eat the tangy yet sweet meat that could sway a Texas barbecue fan. The vegetarian chili is chock full of cheddar cheese and beans, without too many veggies to detract from the down-home flavor. Unfortunately, the skimpy wings aren’t the city’s best, but Buffalo enthusiasts might indulge instead on roast beef on weck—a regional hard-roll sandwich.

Beer

There’s no bar, but just like back in a college, the beer bottles lining the walls are just a sampling of what’s in the fridge. The list includes four bottled Brooklyn choices as well as Brooklyn lager and two rotating guest draft beers on tap.

Recommended Dishes

Spiced black angus sirloin burger, $9.95; pulled pork sandwich, $8.95

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Food: 9.0
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Décor: 8.5
Value: 9.0

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maitai1026 from 11215 | Posted on 1/10/09

Overall Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)
Food: 10
Service: 10
Décor: 10
Value: 10

The burgers are soooo good!! I personally find the wings to be too spicy, but everyone else I know loves them. This place is always super crowded on Friday and Saturday nights, so I'd recommend going at a different time.

Very Good Burgers

theslopeisdope from 11215 | Posted on 3/19/08

Overall Rating: 8 (Recommended)
Food: 8
Service: 8
Décor: 7
Value: 8

The burgers are huge and very well made. I'm not normally into giant burgers, I prefer a smaller Burger Joint/5 Guys style fast food burger, but these were cooked perfectly and with good fresh toppings , etc. that they really won me over. So much so that I ate the whole damn thing! For 9.95 with fries it's a steal too. Fries were fresh and delicious. Service was fast and friendly. Nothing bad to say really.

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