Bonnie’s Grill
“The show Buffalo Bills games with sound and serve Labatt, Genny Cream, Chicken Wings, and Weck.”
“The key to the burger is to have them add the chili's. Adds a little kick to your burger but not too hot where it will bowl you over.”
“This cute "joint" serves great grub at a fair price and plays great music to boot (if your a little bit rock and roll).”
Bonnie’s Grill
Takes Reservations: Yes
Delivery: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Has TV: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Caters: Yes
PokéStop Nearby: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
8 reviews
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It's only fair that I update my previous tepid review of Bonnie's. I have not bothered to come back for their burger, but what I have had several times now are their wings, and they're killer. I think this place is better experienced in person than getting take-out, but do what you will. If you like wings, they really are very good here. The spicy buffalo sauce is pretty spicy, but they do have other, milder options if you're a p*ssy and can't take the heat.
I can't stress this enough: these are the best wings I've had in New York so far.
When you walk into Bonnie's you walk into a small little area that smells absolutely amazing. Everyone seems to know each other and you can hear the fryers buzzing the entire time you're there. But the atmosphere has nothing on the food.
The wings are absolutely the best in NYC. They're so well cooked, not dry or soggy at all, and the sauce is just the perfect amount of hot. The burgers and the pulled pork sandwich are well worth it as your main dish and you'll never leave with an empty stomach. Did I mention the wings are THE BEST? A can't-miss spot if you ever want to get a great meal.
Bonnie's is Da Bomb! This is my first review but not my first time. I have been coming to Bonnie's since they opened way back when and I have to say that no better wings exist in the slope. Whether you are a rookie or a pro there is a level of hot for you. Many times have I asked for their hottest because how could you not when the inner man vs food courage pops into your head. Them bitches will test your will. I would suggest when ordering always expect a level up from what you order, for example, their medium is more like a "hot" level. okay, so these wings are crunchy outside and juicy inside. Perfection. Their spiced burger is dam good too. They have Draft beers and wine for the lushes, though me thinks milk should be on the menu too and a box of tissues for the tears that will shed when testing your hot limits.
This review is for my quick lunch yesterday at Bonnie's Grill. Can't speak for everything on the menu, but I ordered a Bonnie's cuban (grilled chicken, swiss, pickles, house chipotle mayo, Canadian bacon) on a hoagie and it was huge!
The sandwich was served on perfectly charred bread with a generous helping of their homemade chipotle mayo–this sauce is crack! I mean…I had the desire to put it on a great many things, but reserved it for the food on my plate and resisted the urge to run away with their squirt bottle. Very tasty and I'd actually revisit this spot for another $14 go-round.
Not at all a fancy spot–has an old school diner/pub kind of feel to it. There are some small tables and a few booths, in addition to bar seating, where you can look right into the grill area and see your food being made. The area is dimly lit, they've got beer on tap and some bottled in the cooler. Overall, it looks like what I imagine a truck stop diner to be. The staff are very friendly and the service was extremely fast.
The fries were fresh, golden and fried to a wonderful crisp-delish! Not gourmet fancy, but definitely a great bite when I had to be in the area for a work meeting. Thanks, Bonnie's!
Solid diner ya got here, Park Slope. Had the veggie burger – perhaps it was homemade earlier and then unfrozen, but I'd prefer the handmade variety. Patty itself tasted a little freezer burned, but the taste of the veggies were alright. The bun is a little bread-y, wish it was more toasted. The tastiest part of the burger is the extra toppings – the pickles, jalapeños, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, all a great addition, alongside the chipotle mayo/ketchup/mustard on the table. The best part of going here is the chili-cheese fries (even the vegetarian option is insanely good). Also tried the catfish burger, which is simply a patty of catfish compacted down – wasn't that into it. Side salad was also good, but again, don't come here without trying the chili-cheese fries. They are a MUST! Good rotation of beers on tap, and not bad for the neighborhood in terms of price (veggie burger was $12, beers on tap $6).
Bonnie's grill is kind of a dive. It's not exactly the cleanest looking place and you won't find well dressed ladies lunching here : t his is a beer and wings place. They are unabashedly proud of the fact that they are a beer and wing place. To be fair, its probably not legitimate to call them a dive since their bathroom is very clean and nice smelling. But the random things like the dark interior, decor that could use a makeover and a leaking AC unit in the middle of the dining room floor add to the impression that this place is run by dudes and could use a more feminine touch. If you've ever lived with other guys, you would know what I mean.
The wings here though are excellent. Medium sized, well fried with a crispy skin by juicy and tender meat on the inside. The art of the buffalo wing is mastered here and I can't recall the last time I had a better wing. They also are not joking when they say the wings are spicy: I ordered the Medium which is option 2/4 and while it wasn't tears out of my eyes spicy, it definitely had a little kick. There's nothing worse than a restaurant that claims something is "extra spicy" and it comes back with nothing. Bonnie's is not that kind of place : proceed here at your own risk. For most people I wouldn't recommend going beyond mild/medium. Only go past medium (2nd out of 4 levels) if you are truly a serious spice eater.
As for as strictly buffalo wings goes, Bonnie's is probably as good as it gets at a reasonable price : $9 for 10. There are no jerk wings or other exotic flavors to be found here however… if you're looking for anything besides Buffalo/BBq, look elsewhere.
Bonnie's apparently has a new owner and they now have Coke products, ordering from Seamless (who has recently instituted a disastrous redesign) and brunch. I really like it here especially when a certain combination of cook and server are working (Hi guys I don't even know your names) I usually get the veggie or portobello burger and it is right in the summer now so you may not feel like soup but check the soups out whoever makes them does a good job and I even had a few that I thought would be super weird (like Brussel sprout) that were very good. A new Burger place opened just over across the street and I am sure I will check it out but I am steadfast in my Bonnie's support after 15 years on 5th Ave which in this day and age is no small feat.
When you search "best wings in NYC", this place tends to pop up. So of course, I had to check it out. Very relaxed atmosphere, with a ton of Buffalo fans (Bills game was on). I sat right in front of the deep fryers and the grill so I saw all the frying goodness in action. You know it's super fresh food when you can see everything the chef is doing. Major kudos to the chef – he was making a million things at once (I'm sure this is normal but how often are you arms-length away from the chef to witness all of it).
Now. The WINGS. Very good, sauce was great. I would have preferred a tad more sauce and wings could have been a bit juicer. I'm sure if the chef wasn't swamped and manning three different stations, the wings would have been pretty close to perfect.
Note: if you're a football fan, this place might not be the best place to watch a game since they only have two small tvs that are at opposite ends of the bar/restaurant. But.. if you're a Bills fan, definitely check it out & eat some wings.