Bonnie’s Bar and Grill

Went here last week for dinner on a Thursday night and it was fairly crowded. As another reviewer said, we’ve driven by this place a bunch of times and always wanted to try it. I really liked the food. The wings and potato skins were a bit greasy but not so bad that you couldn’t eat them. My daughters split the chicken Alfred and it was horrible. The only bad things we ordered. It tasted like shrimp in oil sauce. We didn’t send it back or anything so I have no comment on how they would have handled the situation. A lot of the food seems to be home made according to the descriptions that our server gave us. Chicken Alfredo aside, I will go back. The prime rib and french dip sandwich sound really good and deserve a try. Drinks are good and moderately priced. Service was really good. Our server was very busy but he still was able to make it around to everyone and keep drinks filled.

I am always back and forth with Bonnie’s. When it first opened, I was eager to try it out and really enjoyed the atmosphere and menu. However, more recent experiences began to deter me from coming in. I had a really sub-​par experience over a year ago and hadn’t made it back up until recently.
My most recent visit was pretty good. I had ordered the chili and a club sandwich. The chili was lukewarm though I still appreciated the flavors and really enjoyed it. The club and fries had filled me up and were really good to chow down on.
The service I’ve had has been largely mediocre at best and I sometimes feel rushed.
I know I’ll be back because I really do enjoy the environment but mostly because the food I have ordered there for the most part has been a good, quick eat!

We would always drive by Bonnie’s and say how we’d like to try that place one day. We did and have nothing but good things to say about this place. It’s small but flows nice with plenty of tvs for sports. Being there only one time still have me that feeling that I’ve been going there for years. Food was good and so was he service.

Within walking distance from our house, my wife and I find ourselves at Bonnie’s about once a month since we moved to Westlake. I’ve been pleasantly surprised at the quality of the food, most times. There have been a couple less-​than-​great experiences, but by and large everything has been above average, especially considering it’s a bar. I’ve seen several comments about bad food and server experiences, so I think it’s hit or miss; maybe there’s one bad cook and one bad waitress spoiling things on occasion.
My only consistent complaint is the music; I’m not sure who they think their customer demographic is, but every time I’ve been there, there’s loud thumping club music coming out of the speakers. Looking around, it’s rare to see anyone under the age of 40 in the restaurant area, and not many in that demographic even in the bar area, so I’m wondering if they let the twenty-​something bartender choose the music. When I go to a place like Bonnie’s, it’s for a relaxed meal with my wife and/​or friends, and chatting is definitely involved. But with the music THUMP THUMP THUMPing in our ears, we end up yelling, «WHAT?» most of the time, which just means we ask for our check and leave a lot sooner than we might have. I mentioned this to our server and she said she hears that all the time and the manager doesn’t care. I guess the manager isn’t understanding that when I leave, my wallet tends to go with me. I’d probably end up ordering dessert or another drink if I stayed, but with an attitude like that, everyone loses.

This is a good local bar to stop in when you want a low key, late night drink or bite. Good, cheap beers, and I’ve always found the service to be pretty good. However the food is mediocre at best. Convenience and late grill hours are what would bring you here for food.

I will not be back… ever…unless I’m drunk or someone else pays… food…sub par… service…terrible…honestly…a waste of time… dont know how they got rated «one of the best patios in CLeveland» according to Scene Magazine unless you like looking at Lorain Road!

So I was looking for a place to have a quick bite to eat and some drinks with friends somewhere between Westlake and Berea, which made me think of going to Bonnie’s. I’ve passed the joint driving on Lorain Road I don’t even know how many times and last Friday night at about 930 was when we decided to give it a try.
The parking lot is extremely small and there are signs telling you not to park across the street or you will be towed, luckily we found a spot and walked in. We were kind of confused as there was no sign to seat yourself and 3 employees walked by us without saying anything. My girlfriend asked one of the waitresses and she stated that we could sit where we wanted. We decided on a booth which was quite cozy/​tight for even just two people. The décor of the place is pretty simple: neighborhood bar and grill, a bit dated and it had the likes of young and old in the building which prompted me to think that hopefully this place is good.
First the good. The beer prices are outstanding. My buddy received a pitcher of a light beer for $ 4 dollars and would have been plenty of drink for me. I also can’t complain that they have my favorite beer (Bell’s Two Hearted Ale) on draft with a 22 oz for $ 5.50 (not bad, not bad).
Now to the average, aka our food. To be honest I really was not impressed with the food we received. I ordered a buffalo chicken wrap (my go to if I do not know what to order) and it was kind of bland. The chicken was tasteless, there was too much buffalo sauce and it was a bit soggy. The regular fries tasted as if they were from a bag and were not fresh at all. My girl ordered the French Dip, which pretty much consisted of a thin layer of meat between a loaf of bread. I tried a bite and it really was not anything special. The sweet potato fries were even worse than the regular fries.
Now to the bad. My girlfriend ordered an Electric Lemonade, which literally tasted like dirty water. It was absolutely terrible. Our server was not on her game either. She was short with everyone, did not seem to be in a good mood at all and was dressed in tight yoga pants that almost looked like pajamas (not professional at all). Unfortunately I cannot say who this server was because she never told us her name. After we paid (I still left a 20% tip) she was just sitting in a booth behind us drinking beer with friends, not surprising based on how she served us.
All in all we did have fun at Bonnies (the Two Hearted Ale helped). I enjoyed the beer specials and would come back but only to drink with some of my guy friends but I would skip on the food and also the nameless waitress. I feel like this place may have had an off night but the service and food really brought it down a notch for me.

Good local bar with surprisingly good food and great atmosphere. Definitely goin back and a good time for watching sports or meeting up with friends!

Only come here if Danny is your server. The server tonight took away our food when we weren’t even done with it. Our drinks sat empty for twenty minutes. I had a flatbread pizza and it was cold. I think the two servers tonight hate their jobs. The bar has great potential if the service would pick up their slack. At the end we asked for our checks, we got one check which made for awkwardness and everyone doing the math. Not coming back unless Danny is working.

Food and atmosphere is wonderful but at 1pm on a friday, there is no reason the bartender should ignore us (me and my boyfriend) when there are only 2 other people at the bar.
She promptly greeted us and served our drinks and brought menus, but we sat for more than 5minutes with our menus closed before she came back to take our order because she was busy telling a very detailed story about surgery to the patron 2seats away from us.
When we ordered lunch, it was close to 10 minutes before she rang it in! Lucky for her, the cook was very fast.
She never came to check on us while eating and I actually had to walk towards her at the other end of the bar to ask for hot sauce before she acknowledged me again.
This was my first time here and I would like to come back but I will turn around and walk out the door if this lady is bartending again.

Great little neighborhood bar, nice atmosphere, big menu, but not overly fancy. Looks like a great spot to watch a game. Service was quick and friendly.

Such a solid and relaxed place to go. I really need to snap a pic of the daily specials that go from Monday through Sunday. They have a great «cheap A$S steak» that comes w your choice of potato and daily veggie. Cheap beer specials daily. So many great menu items… steak sandwich Italiano, pulled pork gyro, French dip, Cuban sandwich… all great. Bartenders and servers always friendly and helpful. This is usually my bar of choice to watch the Browns lose on Sundays. Bonnie’s great food and beer helps ease another loss. Thank you Bonnie’s…we will see you soon. Oh… they are open 365 days a year too

I’ve never been disappointed with Bonnie’s. I like to come here Sunday afternoons for a beer and a Reuben sandwich. I always sit at the bar, the service and food are top notch. There’s always friendly people to yap with here. The parking is limited, but there are options.

Nice little neighborhood bar with good vegetarian options including delicious fried mushrooms and giant cheese and potato pierogies. I’d return for both.

I travel to Fairview Park from DC to visit family and we always find our way to Stampers. I appreciate the draft beer list which gets updated with the changing seasons– there were Christmas Ale options this week and we had some Pumpkin Ale in the fall. The bar food menu is great. We usually go for a late lunch and sit in the booths that can seat 6. The prices are very reasonable and the service was attentive. Give this place a try.

This was just a local watering hole some years back. It retains some of that charm, but has been updated very nicely and is a nice friendly place. I love the cheeseburgers here, and the wings are excellent. Service is typically quite good, although there can be expected delays on a busy occasion. Overall, this is a great place for a meal or even just drinks with friends.

We love the Friday night fish specials, one which includes delicious clam chowder. Large portions. Only problem is finding parking.

Kind of a local hangout bar (from the vibe /​feel) with pretty good food. Went for lunch recently and had to try their «famous» dish called the Bonnie Stacker which consists of layered potato pancakes, fried pork cutlet, cheese, all topped with a thick brown gravy… this sucker is an afternoon nap in the making!
Dish was well prepared and quite tasty, would definitely have it again.

In the family of near west side towns Fairview Park is like the painter or mechanic of the family with Rocky River being the tight-​assed, creepy uncle and Lakewood being the butch, lesbian cousin. Bonnies sits in the heart of it all. This a no-​nonsence place with solid beer and food. Beers would make any sales rep at Superior Beverage proud with all the all-​stars in play (Sam, Magic Hat, etc). The food is mostly just Sysco stuff cooked and put together. ok but nothing really homemade or remotely ethnic. Its a good Fairview bar. It, in itself reminds me of the neighborhood… solid, honest. but doesnt stand out. Server was nice but like the patrons drinking in sweatpants at 11:45am on a Saturday… never smiled.once.

We were out wandering and looking for somewhere to go, because the dogs were calm and the in-​laws were feeling flu-​ey. So, we figured we’d get out if their hair, and grab a beer and something munchy.
Being still within the holiday season, we went with a seasonal beer to warm the hearts a bit, so we went with the Leinenkugel Fireside Nut Brown (the Great Lakes Christmas was long since gone).
Seemed like a really good excuse to get some pierogies to warm the stomachs while we were at it. Those were delicious. Nice and large… potatoes, butter… hell, anything wrapped in pasta is going to score with me. It’s just tough to find them in a bar.
I wish more places in Columbus served them
The battered green beans were a nice appetizer. I’ve been a fan of these since my introduction to them at Tip Top in C-​bus. Bonnie’s provides a really good portion that is great for sharing.
The staff is very friendly and the atmosphere is such that you can bring your family here to eat in the dining area, or watch and yell at the Browns as they kick some ass (or not) on a football Sunday. A very happy, community-​friendly feel to the place overall. Glad we stopped by.